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1. [2018] NZEmpC 30 Lancom Technology Ltd v Forman and ors [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...imposed upon them. [23] The defendants’ position on these issues can be summarised: (a) Lancom could have secured more money than it was awarded if it had accepted the Calderbank offer; it wasted everyone’s money and the Authority’s resources by pursuing the case to a hearing. That ought to be reflected in costs; (b) The Calderbank offer was effective; confidentiality was not one of the conditions, and it was an “all in” offer; (c) It was not reasonable for Lancom...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 103 Wyuna Preserve Residents Association Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI OTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 103 IN THE MA TIER AND of the Resource Management Act 1991 an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN WYUNA PRESERVE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED AND Court: Hearing: Appearances: Last case event: Date of Decision: of Issue: (ENV-2018-CHC-143) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J J...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 158 Auckland Council v Eco Earth Limited [pdf, 267 KB]

   Auckland Council v Eco Earth NZ Limited IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 158 IN THE MATTER OF an application for interim enforcement orders under ss 314 and 320 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN AUCKLAND COUNCIL (ENV-2024-AKL-127) Applicant AND ECO EARTH NZ LIMITED First Respondent AND NEW ZEALAND NEW OAK PROPERTY LIMITED Second Respondent AND GARETH PAUL WILLIAMS Third Responden...

4. TB v NX LCRO 80 / 2011 (13 December 2012) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...respect of his complaint about fees rendered by Mr NX. This decision is remarkable more for the events which occurred during the course of the review than the outcome. Background [2] In December 2004 Mr TB was charged with offences under the Resource Management Act. In July 2007 he instructed Mr NX to act on his behalf to defend the charges. [3] It is accepted by both parties that Mr NX agreed to act for Mr TB for a fee of 2 $100,000 plus GST but there is disagreement...

5. Scarborough v Kelly Services NZ Ltd [2015] NZHRRT 53 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...provider of temporary staff. Throughout 2014 a total of 151 temporary staff were on site. The average duration for a temporary assignment was 4.25 weeks. [21] Team Leaders and Team Coordinators are responsible for the management of their labour resources. They meet on a weekly basis with the Production Managers to review labour usage both for their team and across the business. At this meeting they review sales orders and decide on staffing levels for the week to come. This decision...

6. Waitangi Tribunal - Preparing claimant evidence for the Waitangi Tribunal [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...how these relate to the Treaty. Contemporary grievances usually relate to current relationships between iwi and the Crown, its agencies, and local government. They sometimes refer to matters at issue with the Department of Conservation (doc), the Resource Management Act 1991, and the education and health systems. Evidence and submissions on these mat- ters do not have to be included in the casebook, but they 3 should be ready in time for the hearings. Again, each speci- fic issue n...

7. Executive summary of the evaluation of community youth programmes [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...programmes, and others in youth justice sector, could improve practices in these areas. 3.1 Programme selection According to the selection criteria for Community Youth programmes, the New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Justice were to “…use local resources to identify existing programmes that are having some success…”. Officials from New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Justice were required to “develop a strategic process to support and increase the capacity of the pr...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 204 Here v McAlphine Hussman Ltd [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...seriousness of the allegation, the possible consequences of an adverse finding, and of the right to representation. [16] Mr Here attended the meeting with his representative (Mr Campbell, who was the union delegate at the factory). Ms Van Es, the Human Resources Manager, was also present. Ms Van Es took notes, and assisted Mr Atkins in her capacity as human resources adviser. [17] Mr Here did not deny that he had uttered the words complained of, and nor did he (or his represent...

9. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 (2018) 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2 (173 WMN 2) [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...legal and her dwelling in breach of the Plan, she accepted the dwelling will need to be removed. On the other hand, if the airstrip is found to be in breach of the Plan, she could apply for the injunction to be lifted and ultimately apply for resource consent to complete the building. [15] In terms of compliance with the injunction order, Ms Faulkner advised that she has been unable to move the dwelling as she cannot afford the costs of the heavy machinery required. While the buil...

10. Report-back on the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court Pilot and other AOD-related Initiatives Paper [pdf, 365 KB]

    ...We expect to be in a position to make informed investment decisions on these initiatives in the first half of 2019. 14. It is particularly important to better understand what benefits are afforded by the AODT Court pilot, which is by far the most resource-intensive of the AOD-related initiatives. While initial analysis of these benefits is encouraging, measuring outcomes over a longer period is necessary before we can confidently decide whether the model merits permanent investment (and...