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2010/066: The provision of access and facilities for people with disabilities to a new building

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2010/001: Whether an existing shopping centre is insanitary under section 123 of the Building Act

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2009/070: Provision of accessible toilet facilities in an altered office building in an industrial complex

Note: The decisions in this Determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Talley's Group Limited v Tasman District Council (District Court, Wellington, 19 August 2010, CIV-2009-085-1156).

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