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1. [2022] NZEnvC 030 Anderson Branch Creek Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 973 KB]

   ...The maximum height shall be 8m. Except this rule does not apply to Passenger Lift Systems and Terminal Buildings and Stations for Passenger Lift Systems. RD Discretion is restricted to: a. rural amenity and landscape character; b. privacy, outlook and amenity from adjoining properties; c. visual prominence from both public places and private locations. MCKEECH EC Seal [2022] NZEnvC 30 - Topic 19 - ABCL & Ors v QLDC.pdf ABCL & Ors v QLDC - Topic 19 -...

2. Proactive-release-Sentencing_Reinstating-three-strikes_Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 788 KB]

   ...paper: Sentencing and other Acts Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction Briefing Ministry of Justice 30 May 2024 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following sections of the OIA:  section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and  section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain free and frank expression of opinions, and  section 9(2)(h) to maintain legal professional privilege. 2. Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill: Appro...

3. OIA-113556.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...agency. Please find the requested documents attached. A summary of these documents can be found in Table 1 of the attached appendix. Some information has been withheld under the following sections of the Act: • section 9(2)(a) to protect privacy of natural persons • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions that protect confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affa...

4. Advancing Electoral Reform papers [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...withholding it. No. Document Comments 1 Advancing Electoral Law Reform Briefing - Key advice Ministry of Justice 14 June 2021 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following sections of the OIA: • section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials; and • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs thr...

5. Director of Proceedings v The Ultimate Care Group Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...case. 3 [9] Publication of Mr A’s name and identifying details would cause his family distress, and their preference is that his name is suppressed. They, too, would be identified by publication of Mr A’s name. In the circumstances the privacy interests of the aggrieved person and his family, outweigh any public interest in knowing his name. [10] The presumption of open justice is satisfied by publication of the Tribunal’s decision and the very detailed Agreed Summary of...

6. [2017] NZEnvC 183 Doctors Flat Vineyard Ltd Rubicon Hall Road Ltd v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...compromising the landscape and amenity values of prominent hillsides and terraces. [38] Policy 4.4.8 is also relevant which is "to ensure that the effects associated with some activities do not significantly adversely affect the amenity values and privacy of neighbouring properties or the safe and efficient operation of the roading network". 10 [39] "Amenity values" means those natural or physical qualities and characteristics of an area that contribute to pe...

7. IA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Lump Sum Compensation for Permanent Impairment) [2024] NZACC 35 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...management of the appellant’s claims. [62] These had included a lack of holistic and integrated management of his claims; inappropriate referrals at times; incorrect disclosure and non-disclosure of information which amounted to breaches of privacy; unfounded fraud investigations; an inadequate response to the appellant’s request for a higher rate of weekly compensation, as well as hurt, humiliation and stress as a result of his prolonged dispute with ACC. [63] Mr Peart’s re...

8. LCRO 136/2023 QT v MZ (8 January 2024) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [113] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved i...

9. Proposals-to-Improve-Court-and-System-Performance.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...comment is included above. The Chief Victims Advisor has indicated there is no likely impact on complainants from changing timing of jury election. However, she considers that requiring additional initial disclosure could create a risk of errors and privacy breaches which could raise safety concerns for victims. 70 Police support seeking additional funding for Police prosecutions. 71 Public consultation may be required on broader changes to improve court performance and timeliness, and...

10. LCRO 189/2019 RT v AC (30 November 2020) [pdf, 248 KB]

    ...undertaking to the ANZ to pay the sum of $750,000 to the bank from the proceeds of sale. They complain that instead, Mr RT sent the bank the undertaking he had provided to the purchaser’s solicitor and that this amounted to a breach of their privacy. It is difficult to accept that by sending this letter to the bank, the bank was being informed of anything it did not already know. To obtain the loan from the bank, the ACs themselves would have needed to advise the bank that the...