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1. 20230728 Meetings Summary July 2023 meetings on Voluntary Code of Conduct [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...with ethical principles, registration process and enforced rules: There was little discussion about options for a code that included enforceable rules and/or a registration process. Some cautioned that a complex code would take a lot of work and resources, with no industry body in place to lead it. 26.4. Alternative option – public education only: Public education on the role and actual level of influence of third-party lobbyists could also be an option, if public perception was t...

2. Eaglesome v Department of Corrections (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2015] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...back to the Commission will not contribute constructively to resolving the complaint. [9] As to s 92(1)(b)(ii), proceedings before the Tribunal are plainly intended to be a last resort. Mediation is more efficient, informal and cost-effective. The resources of the Tribunal should not be drawn on unless it can be shown that attempts to resolve the complaint through mediation will be futile. It is to be remembered that the Tribunal sits as a panel of three. Care must be taken to avoid...

3. [2023] NZSSAA 2 (1 March 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...does not allow an alternative outcome. [10] We recognise that a stand down period before providing assistance is a difficult issue. We also appreciate that allowing discretionary decisions in such matters has implications for administrative resources. Deciding where the thresholds are set for stand down periods is a matter that must lie with the persons responsible for formulating the legislation. Decision [11] The appeal is dismissed. DATED at Wellington 1 March 2023...

4. Holland & Ors as Trustees of the Harbourview Trust v Auckland City Council [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...repairs began in October 2009 Quantum The Tribunal found that the claimants’ quantum was proven to $512,308.98 including: Remedial work claimed $520,153.23 Betterment painting less $ 10,668.00 Roof deductions less $ 30,000.00 Resource consent less $ 1,600.00 Subtotal $477,885.23 Alternative accommodation and letting fee $ 20,812.50 Packing and storage $ 12,151.25 Dog relocation $ 560.00 Valuation fee $ 900.00 To...

5. 2021-04-28 Minute - PC7 - general directions [pdf, 167 KB]

   ORC – PC7 – MINUTE 28 APRIL 2021 IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND 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) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127) Applicant ____________________...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 120 The Friends of Sherwood Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 216 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Court: Submissions: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC \ ~0 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application under s 316 and s 320 of the Act THE FRIENDS OF SHERWOOD TRUST NGATI PAOA TRUST BOARD (ENV-2018-AKL-000177) Applicants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge M Harland sitting alone under s 279 of the Act S Grey f...

7. BORA Ngāti Apa (North Island) Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...(North Island) claimants various items of cultural and commercial redress in settlement of historical claims. The Bill also provides claimants with various associated rights in respect of culturally significant matters, including participation in resource management and related decision-making. Issue under ss 20 and 27(2) 3. Clause 13 of the Bill provides the settlement of the historical claims is final and excludes, other than in certain respects, the jurisdiction of the courts, tribun...

8. [2024] NZSSAA 02 (31 January 2024) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...the provision of financial support to people to help alleviate hardship: (c) to ensure that the financial support referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) is provided to people taking into account– (i) that, where appropriate, they should use the resources available to them before seeking financial support under this act; and (ii) any financial support that they are eligible for or already receive, otherwise than under this Act, from publicly funded sources: … 25. Section 4 prov...

9. [2021] NZEnvC 081 J Turkington Ltd v Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA IN THE MATTER OF BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 081 an appeal under s 325 of the Resource Management Act 1991 JOHN TURKINGTON LIMITED (ENV-2020-WLG-0000015) Appellant MANAWATO-WHANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge BP Dwyer sitting alone under s 309 of the Act Hearing: In Chambers at Wellington Date of Decision: 14 June 2021 Date of Issue: 1...

10. Disability and victimisation factsheet [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...health/hirp/socioeconomic-deprivation-indexes-nzdep-and-nzidep- department-of-public-health 3 In this study, ‘benefit’ refers to the main benefits, not secondary additional payments such as the Disability Allowance. 4 https://www.odi.govt.nz/guidance-and-resources/an-explanation- of-the-washington-group-short-set-of-questions-on-disability/