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1. 20230801-Government-Relations-Consultants-2.pdf [pdf, 320 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. [2018] NZEnvC 240 The Wolds Station Limited & Ors v Mackenzie District Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 240 of the Resource tI(1anagement Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule to the Act THE WOLDS STATION LIMITED (ENV-2009-CHC-187) FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND (INC) MACKENZIE BRANCH (ENV-2009-CHC-193) MOUNT GERALD STATION LIMITED (ENV-2009-CHC-181 ) MACKENZIE PROPERTIES LIMITED (ENV-2009-CHC-183) MERIDIAN ENERGY LIMITED...

3. Shaw v Ngati Huarere Ki Whangapoua - Ngati Pu representation (2016) 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 3 (124 WMN 3) [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...consider whether such a determination is required or whether the matter is better left for the group to determine.” Waikato Regional Council [20] The WRC filed submissions but did not wish to appear. The WRC points out that under s 35A of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) it is required to keep and maintain a record of the contact details of each Iwi Authority and hapū within the region. An Iwi Authority is defined as “an authority which represents an iwi and which is rec...

4. Hammond v Credit Union Baywide (In court media application to obtain photograph of exhibit) [2014] NZHRRT 56 [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...downloaded when a screenshot was taken by Ms Alexandra. It is said this was not only without Ms Hammond’s permission, but done so through an unwilling junior employee. [4.3] The image was then distributed by Ms Alexandra to at least three human resources firms in the Hastings district with a view to making sure Ms Hammond could not be employed in the financial services industry. [4.4] This has caused Ms Hammond great emotional and financial hardship. It took her ten months before s...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 87 Merennage v Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd no 2 interlocutory [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...application. My reasons for doing so follow. [5] In deciding an application for an adjournment the Court must be guided by the need to do justice between the parties. Also relevant is the public interest in achieving the most efficient use of court resources, and the affect of an adjournment on others in the litigation queue. [6] Ms Mayes has been instructed to act as lead counsel in this Court. She appeared in the Authority, although Mr Amodeo (who is an experienced practitione...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 174 City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 664 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2021] NZEnvC 174 IN THE MATTER OF a direct referral of a notice of requirement to alter Designation 2501 under s198E of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN CITY RAIL LINK LIMITED (ENV-2021-AKL-107) Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority Court: Alternate Environment Judge L J Newhook Environment Commissioner R Dunlop Last case event:...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 155 Genesis Energy Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...– Infrastructure Reverse Sensitivity / Setbacks IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2023] NZEnvC 155 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-000060) Appellant AND WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge S M Tepania sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Last case event:...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 129 Second Star Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 591 KB]

   SECOND STAR LTD v QLDC – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 129 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN SECOND STAR LIMITED (ENV-2022-CHC-52) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner M C G Mabin Hearing: at Queenstown on 4 and 5 March 2024 Site v...

9. 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...

10. 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...