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1. [2016] NZEmpC 150 Whanau Tahi Ltd v Dasari [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...Relations Authority and the Court. The basis for the claim to indemnity costs is that the plaintiff conducted its case unreasonably and inappropriately and extended the time required for the Court hearing. It is alleged that it used its considerable resources against Mr Dasari to drag out an unmeritorious case. [4] Mr Ryan has submitted for the plaintiff that the usual principles as to awards of costs in this Court should apply. He has submitted that two thirds of actual reas...

2. Byrnes v MSD & Call Centre People (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2015] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...to the Commission will not contribute constructively to resolving the complaint. [10] 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 unne...

3. Making parenting arrangements Info Booklet MOJ0608 [pdf, 602 KB]

   ...an agreement. This is usually quicker, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court. It also means your child doesn’t need to go through the court process. A guardian is an adult who is responsible for the upbringing and care of a child. Resources and services to help you Parenting Plan Workbook This is for parents, guardians and whānau who are involved in the day-to-day care of a child, after a change in parenting arrangements or separation. It helps you think about how y...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 108 Saipe v Bethell [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...acknowledge Mr Saipe’s financial circumstances, but also note that this was his application for a recall to which Ms Bethell had to respond, and that there were individuals on both sides; it was not a case where one party had significantly more resources than the other. [12] In all the circumstances, I award Ms Bethell $7,500 for costs, inclusive of disbursements. This sum reflects a reduction in Ms Bethell’s calculation of scale costs and a further small reduction to recog...

5. Practice note: Children's supervised contact [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...proposed supervised contact arrangements; (d) the appropriate level of contact for the individual child and the availability of the provider; (e) the level of vigilance required for supervision; and (f) whether the provider has the capacity and resources to provide the level of supervision required. 4.4 The provider will supply the Court with a report upon completion of the assessment. The report will indicate whether the provider: (a) accepts the original referral from the Cour...

6. 2021-07-23 Minute - PC7 - Community Water Supplies [pdf, 400 KB]

   PC7 – MINUTE COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES 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: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s 142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127) Applicant _____________________________________________...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 195 Arthurs Point Trustee Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 562 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI OTAUTAHI IN THE MA TIER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 195 of the Resource Management Act 1991 an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act ARTHURS POINT TRUSTEE LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE ARTHURS POINT LAND TRUST (ENV-2018-CHC-76) (ENV-2021-CHC-40) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J J M Hassan - sitting alone under s279 of t...

8. 2022-03-02 Minute - PC8 - re conducting PC8 (Urban Provisions) hearing + COVID-19 protocols [pdf, 132 KB]

   ORC PC8 – MINUTE 2 MARCH 2022 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 8: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-128) Applicant ______________________________________________________...

9. Email - Mana Whenua issues 29 August 2018 [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...requirements of and operate in accordance with the Engagement Plan; iii. Defining how the New Forum will be constituted and which Mana Whenua iwi and/or hapu qualify as Mana Whenua for the purpose of the consent; iv. Including provision for Panuku to resource the New Forum; v. Minimising adverse effects on the mauri and mana of the Waitemata and tapu areas and practices; vi. Incorporating procedures for manaakitanga, staff inductions and other cultural ceremonies; b. Inclusion of sp...

10. 2021-06-15 List of Parties [pdf, 168 KB]

    ...TAHU KI MURIHIKU Service via the website S274 Party North Otago Irrigation Company Service via the website S274 Party Otago Fish and Game Council and the Central South Island Fish and Game Council Service via the website S274 Party Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pine Terrace Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pomahaka Water Care Group Service via the website S274 Party Puketoi Farming Company Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Quee...