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1. Stock v Morris - Wainui 2D2B (2012) 41 Taitokerau MB 121 (41 TTK 121) [PDF, 259 KB]

   01.06.2012 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Ownership of dwelling, Fixtures and chattels, Succession to 18(1)(a), Order in favour of non-owner, Equitable interests

2. [2012] NZEmpC 86 Lend Lease Infrastructure Services (NZ) Ltd v Recreational Services Ltd [PDF, 147 KB]

   Lend Lease Infrastructure Services (NZ) Ltd v Recreational Services Ltd

3. Aldridge & Ors as Trustees of the SL & KM Aldridge Family Trust v Boe [2012] NZWHT Auckland 27 [PDF, 202 KB]

   Aldridge & Ors as Trustees of the SL & KM Aldridge Family Trust v Boe [2012] NZWHT Auckland 27 decision on issues referred back from High Court TRI 2009-100-000067/DBH 5716. Decision date 31 May 2012. See also the High Court  Aldridge & Ors as Trustees of the SL & KM Aldridge Family Trust v Boe [2012] NZWHT Auckland 27 appeal decision CIV-2010-404-7805, and further High Court Aldridge & Ors as Trustees of the SL & KM Aldridge Family Trust v Boe [2012] NZWHT Auckland 27 appeal decision on issues referred back CIV-2012-404-003773.

4. National Standards Committee v Poananga [2012] NZLCDT 12 [PDF, 292 KB]

   Decision (31 May 2012)

5. Zhang v Deng [2012] NZIACDT 26 (31 May 2012) [PDF, 129 KB]

   Substantive decision. Complaint upheld.

6. [2012] NZEmpC 85 Patel v Pegasus Stations Ltd [PDF, 46 KB]

   Patel v Pegasus Stations Ltd

7. CAC 10036 v Hume - Penalty Decision [2012] NZREADT 29 [PDF, 88 KB]

   Decision Date: 30 May 2012. An Appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

8. LG v Otago SC LCRO 275 / 2011 (29 May 2012) [PDF, 80 KB]

   Breach of an undertaking / Standards Committee must properly exercise discretion as to whether to lay charges before LCDT /  Breach of an undertaking may constitute unsatisfactory conduct depending on the circumstances.

9. Saraswat v Chase-Seymour [2012] NZIACDT 25 (29 May 2012) [PDF, 96 KB]

   Substantive decision. Complaint upheld.

10. Potaka v Hutt Valley DHB [2012] NZHRRT 14 [PDF, 36 KB]

    Decision date: 28 May 2012. Privacy Act 1993.

11. Cambie v ACC [2012] NZACA 7 [PDF, 72 KB]

    Decision date: 25 May 2012.

12. CBC v KFTO [2012] NZIACDT 24 (25 May 2012) [PDF, 131 KB]

    Substantive decision. Complaint upheld.

13. Huang v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 26 [PDF, 135 KB]

    Huang v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 26 decision on claim by Auckland Council against Mr Lamb TRI 2011-100-000057/DBH 6499.  Decision date 25 May 2012. See also the Huang v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 16 decision on liability and quantum of Auckland Council, and the High Court Auckland Council v Lamb [2012] NZHC appeal decision 2932 CIV-2012-404-003516.

14. Māori Trustee - Rotokautuku 1J1 (2012) 22 Tairawhiti MB 124 (22 TRW 124) [PDF, 162 KB]

    24.05.2012 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 215, 220, and 222 | Application by Māori trustee, Creation of an ahu whenua trust, Lease of land, Withdrawal of application by Māori Trustee, Proposal of new responsible trustees

15. Nair v Parekh [2012] NZIACDT 23 (24 May 2012) [PDF, 66 KB]

    Penalty decision.

16. [2012] NZEmpC 84 New Zealand Educational Institute (Inc) v Secretary for Education [PDF, 159 KB]

    New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (Inc) v Secretary for Education - judgment of Chief Judge G L Colgan.

17. Heather v IDEA Services Ltd (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 11 [PDF, 55 KB]

    Decision date: 23 May 2012. Human Rights Act 1993.

18. IX v AQ & AP LCRO 57 / 2012 (23 May 2012) [PDF, 111 KB]

    Pursuant to section 211(1)(a) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 the determination of the Standards Committee is confirmed, modified to the extent that no further action is to be taken in relation to the aspect of the complaints not addressed by the Standards Committee in its determination.

19. Rafiq v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2012] NZHRRT 12 [PDF, 106 KB]

    Decision date: 23 May 2012. Privacy Act 1993.

20. Mika - Te Manawa o Tuhoe (2012) 54 Waiariki MB 16 (54 WAR 16) [PDF, 186 KB]

    22.05.2012 | Judge Coxhead | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993,  section 244 | Trusts, Replacement of responsible trust, Transition period to allow for transfer, Trustees’ fees during transition period, Ex-gratia payment

21. Harland v ACC [2012] NZACA 6 [PDF, 408 KB]

    Decision date: 21 May 2012.

22. KS v WF LCRO 202 / 2011 (21 May 2012) [PDF, 107 KB]

    Pursuant to s 211(1)(a) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 the decision of the Standards Committee is confirmed

23. AAE v ZZV [2012] NZDT 32 (18 May 2012) [PDF, 66 KB]

    Tort / Towing of vehicle / Applicant parked at a plaza and had dinner there / parking only for customers / remained parked after the plaza closed / returned to car and it had been towed by the Respondent (a towing company) / no signage at entrance and no sign in front or behind the row of parking spaces in which the Applicant parked / Applicant seeks refund of release fee / law of trespass to goods / clamping a person’s car is an act of trespass to that person’s property unless it can be shown that the owner has consent to, or willingly assumed, the risk of the car being clamped / same logic applies to towing / distress damage feasant only applies where a person or object trespasses on to land and causes damage / held that the Respondent committed a trespass against goods when it towed the Applicant / notices were insufficient for purposes of warning the Applicant he may be towed / Respondent not entitled to rely on distress damage feasant as there was no damage / Respondent ordered to…

24. Lloyd v CAC 10056 & Davies [2012] NZREADT 27 [PDF, 149 KB]

    Decision Date: 18 May 2012. An Appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

25. CAC 10003 v Kumandan [2012] NZREADT 26 [PDF, 90 KB]

    Decision Date:17 May 2012. A Charges laid under s 91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008