Duty of Care in the Context of Regulatory Action?

Introduction

In the recent decision Daisley v Whangarei District Council [2018] NZHC 2211 the High Court dismissed an application for leave to bring a summary judgment application against the Whangarei District Council (Council) and Mr Peters. In the process of reaching this decision the High Court provided some interesting commentary surrounding local authority liability in relation to the duty of care owed to landowners when taking regulatory action. 

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Putting King Salmon into Perspective in Relation to Resource Consents

The Court of Appeal has released its judgment on RJ Davidson Family Trust v Marlborough District Council.  The judgment clarifies the application of Part 2 of the RMA when considering resource consent applications.  It follows a period of jurisdictional uncertainty arising from the High Court’s consideration of the case.

The High Court had extended the Supreme Court’s judgment in King Salmon to apply to resource consent applications. 

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Congratulations to Alison Gilbert

Congratulations to Alison Gilbert

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Can Territorial Authorities Now Appeal Their Own Resource Consent Decisions?

Auckland Council v Auckland Council [2018] EnvC 56

In the recent case Auckland Council v Auckland Council the Environment Court made a number of interesting procedural and jurisdictional findings relating to Auckland Council’s ability to appeal its own decision made as a consent authority.

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This Is Not the Bias You are Looking For - Council Role in the Resource Consent Process

Enterprise Miramar Peninsula Incorporated v Wellington City Council

In the recent High Court case Enterprise Miramar Peninsula Incorporated v Wellington City Council [2018] NZHC 614 the Court made a number of interesting findings on the role of councils in the resource consent application process. The Court: 

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Brookfields Congratulates New Award Recipient

Last week at the SOLGM Gala Dinner we had the pleasure of presenting the 2018 Brookfields Emerging Leader of the Year Award to Matt Keil, Senior Projects Engineer – Water and Waste Services, Southland District Council.

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