Claim Documents

Affidavit of Dianne Ruth Downey in support of the application to sue as Representative Plaintiff, dated 28 October 2025. The affidavit has no attachments as the file size was too big.

Notice of Fixture for 3 February 26 - dated 31 October 25

Affidavit of Rob Cram - 26 September 2025

Application to Sue as a Representative - 26 September 2025

Application for Order of Examination of Witness Before trial (Rob Cram) - 18 August 25

Amended Statement of Defence to First Amended Statement of Claim - 20 February 2025

First Amended Statement of Claim - 5 December 2024

Ministry for the Environment commissioned Bush Consulting Report - Review of the Management of the Wairoa River Bar by HBRC - 30 August 2024

The HBRC filed a Statement of Defence on 28 August 2024.

See the details in the 'flyer' of the 'Town Hall' meeting hosted by Grant Shand on 8 August

Statement of Claim dated 16 July 2024 lodged with the Hastings High Court.

News article - Regional Council Urgently Reviewing Cause of Wairoa Flood - 9 July 24

Independent Report commissioned by the Wairoa District Council following Cyclone Gabrielle. In this report is a recommendation that local control (to Wairoa District Council) be returned (from HBRC) for the management of the Wairoa River bar.