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Matthew Casey QC - Major Reported Decisions

Genesis Power Ltd v Greenpeace NZ Inc
[2008] 1 NZLR 803 (Ct App)

Whether regional councils may take account of greenhouse gas effects on climate change

Coromandel Watchdog v Ministry of Economic Development
[2008] 1 NZLR 562 (Ct App)

Prohibited status under the RMA

Estate Homes v Waitakere City Council
[2007] 2 NZLR 149 (Supreme Court)
[2006] NZLR 619 (Ct App)

Local government powers, financial contributions and roading conditions on subdivision consents

Wallace Corporation Ltd v Waikato Regional Council
[2007] NZRMA 78 (H Ct)

Appeal against sentence under RMA

Waitakere City Council v Brunel
[2007] NZRMA 235 (H Ct)

Compulsory acquisition of land under the Public Works Act

Tairua Marine Ltd v Waikato Regional Council
[2006] NZRMA 485 (H Ct)

Refusal to consent to a marina; principles as to costs in Environment Court

Attorney General v Forestry Corporation of NZ Ltd
[2003] 3 NZLR 328 (H Ct)

Whether reference to arbitration or expert determination

Law & Lai v Waitakere City Council
(2003, H Ct & Ct App)

Prosecution and penalties under Building Act

Hamilton v Papakura District Council
[2002] 3 NZLR 308 (Privy Council)
[2000] 1 NZLR 265 (Ct App)

Claim for damage to crops from contaminated water

Attorney General v Forestry Corporation of NZ Ltd
[2003] 1 NZLR 721 (Ct App)
[2001] 3 NZLR 172 (H Ct)

Waiver of covenant by unilateral declaration

Waitakere City Council v Khouri
[1999] 1 NZLR 415 (Ct App)

Compensation and betterment under Public Works Act and Local Government Act

Waitakere City Council v Hertzke
[1997] NZRMA 222 (Ct App)

Sentencing principles under RMA

Lovelock v Waitakere City Council
[1997] 2 NZLR 385 (Ct App)
[1996] 3 NZLR 310 (H Ct)

Judicial review of Council rating system

Chan v Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Committee
(1996, Ct App)

Professional misconduct charges against doctor

Morrison v Speedy Parcels Ltd
(1990) 5 NZCLC 66,203 (Ct App)

Assignment and termination of contract for services

Burt v Governor General
[1989] 3 NZLR 64 (H Ct)

Review of prerogative of mercy following murder conviction

Thornton Hall Manufacturing Ltd v Shanton Apparel Ltd
[1989] 3 NZLR 304 (Ct App)

Breach of copyright in dresses, damages

Re Arnold Trading Co
[1983] NZLR 445 (Ct App)

Priority of sales tax in receivership

Greg v Tasman Rental Cars Ltd
[1982] 2 NZLR 171 (Ct App)

Damages for loss of use of income earning chattel

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