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1. [2016] NZSSAA 029 (20 April 2016) [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...Grant Programme. The Programme provides that in the case of a single person with one dependent child, grants of up to $450 in a 26-week period can be made where: (a) the applicant has an immediate need to purchase food; (b) the applicant has no resources to meet that need and would otherwise have to rely on a food bank to meet that need; and (c) the need or the lack of resources to meet it, was caused by an essential expense that had to be met which left insufficient money to buy foo...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 099 (21 November 2016) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...485 1982, 11 August 2005. 5 three particular matters; namely the effect on the beneficiary if the need is not met, when that effect is likely to impact on the beneficiary, and the beneficiary’s ability to meet the need from his own resources. In this case, the answer to these three questions is interrelated. [20] The effect on the appellant if his need was not met was that his benefit was to be suspended or terminated on 7 December 2015. The consequences for him dep...

3. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 188 (2017 APPEAL 188) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...Appellate Court MB 190 [7] In addition, Mr Sharp submits that the further evidence is necessary given that the appellant has appealed against the decision upon the basis that the planning issues should be left to the appropriate processes under the Resource Management Act 1991, which initially involve the DIA investigating and determining the planning status of the relevant activities. [8] Counsel contends that on this basis the new evidence is fresh evidence on the issue that...

4. 2017 to 2022 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...courts. The Ministry provides registry and administrative services necessary to support judicial administration of the court system and to support judicial decision-making. Administrative support includes transcription services, finance, ICT, human resources and funding for continuing legal education and development for judges. In delivering services, the Ministry recognises the importance of the constitutional requirements of independence of the judicial function and works with the Judi...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 086 Lake v Auckland Council [pdf, 237 KB]

   Lake v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 086 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s 325 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN AMANDA LAKE (ENV-2023-AKL-146) Appellant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge SM Tepania Hearing: On the papers Last case event: 21 November 2023 Submissions: A Lake for herself B Magill for Auckland Council Date of...

6. OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL v NGA RUNANGA & Ors NOE ENV 20210628 [pdf, 481 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF AND The Resource Management Act 1991 Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 28 June 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Enviro...

7. Young-Adult-List-Operating-Guidelines2.pdf [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...restorative justice meeting, at the discretion of the Judge. The standard referral process is used in the Young Adult List Court. Scheduling the Young Adult List Scheduling the Young Adult List To ensure optimal use of judicial time, Ministry resources and the availability of a multidisciplinary team, a separate block of time from the general list is allocated for hearing Young Adult List cases. A separate block of time can either be scheduled on a specific list day or can be all...

8. ORC & Fish and Game - EIC - Niall Watson - 17 September 2021 - corrected [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-128 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Omnibus Plan Change - Plan Change 8, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA OTAG...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 047 Warwick Hansen The Haupouri Partnership v Hastings District Council [pdf, 277 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND Decision No [2018] NZEnvC 047 ENV-2015-WLG-000079 of an appeal pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 WARWICK HANSEN and THE HAUPOURI PARTNERSHIP Appellant HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge C J Thompson sitting alone under s279 of the Act. Hearing on the papers. FURTHER DECISION ON APPEAL Decision issued: 17 April 2...

10. Family Court Rewrite Submission - NZ FC Court Psych Group [pdf, 304 KB]

    ...Court Reforms need to consider how Oranga Tamariki interfaces with the Family Court both in respect to its own legal requirements and in terms of attention to the needs of children who are clients of the Court. Oranga Tamariki is often the last resource for the Court in trying to address issues in complex cases but usually lacks the expertise (and the resources) to do so in a professional and appriopriate manner. Release of Raw Notes. e. Specialist Psychologists con...