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1. [2015] NZSSAA 43 (1 July 2015) [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...accountant ceased to be Mr XXXX’s agent for tax purposes. Mr XXXX did not employ a new accountant until March of 2015. Mr XXXX explained that since employing the new accountant the company’s accounts have all been brought up-to- date and tax returns filed. It is the first time he has been up to date with his business accounts for many years. [19] On behalf of the appellant, Mr XXXX submitted that the Ministry had taken a less rigorous approach to requiring income information bet...

2. [2013] NZEmpC 194 Harris v TSNZ Pulp & Paper Maintenance Ltd [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...evidence of intended witnesses so that each party would be aware of the nature of the evidence to be relied on. [5] The only reference to any oral representation by TSNZ was set out at para 17 of the brief of intended evidence of Marc Butler filed on 18 July 2013. There, Mr Butler stated: 17. On the basis of the assurances we were given by TSNZ in letters and at various presentations prior to their taking over the maintenance contract … [6] There was no detail about what su...

3. Victor v Stratford LCRO 135 / 2009 (9 October 2009) [pdf, 58 KB]

   ...respect of the concessions in respect of the easements. It appears that some documentation in this regard had been signed by Mr Victor but that it was deficient in some way. Discussions ensued but no resolution was forthcoming. Proceedings were filed by the neighbour in the High Court for a variation (and later extinguishment) of the easement. These were opposed by Mr Victor. [5] Mr Victor provided voluminous documents in this matter with commentary as to their significance. I have...

4. Cameron & Ors as Trustees of the Normac Trust v Stevenson [2011] NZWHT Auckland 17 [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...against the claimants. It submits the claim originally made against it was for the full costs of the remedial work and consequential and general damages. At that time there were ten alleged deficiencies in BMW’s work. An amended claim was filed in June 2010, with one specific allegation against BMW which related to the relief pipe for the hot water cylinder. It however referenced Mr Linwood’s affidavit in Schedule A which listed a large number of defects. In addition al...

5. Auckland District Law Society v Dorbu [2010] NZLCDT 25 [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...were avoided by means which were dishonest and unsustainable. [76] The appellants cannot ask an appellate Court to speculate about theoretical possibilities. They chose not to give evidence. The material which is available from them in affidavits filed at pre-trial stages is contradictory, inconsistent and reeks of a deal to jettison Mr Barge’s rights. Their determination in this regard knew no bounds. Individually, and collectively, they were prepared to prevaricate and lie. [...

6. Deputy Registrar - Takou Island (2010) 6 Taitokerau MB 35 (6 TTK 35) [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...River. As at 1914 title to Takou Island had not been investigated. [8] To the immediate south of Takou Island is the land that is now comprised in NA 1503/14, being Lots 6-7 and Part Lot 2 DP 41103 and Lot 1 DP 41733. Documents on the Court file suggest that this land was originally comprised in Old Land Claim No 19: DP 41103 (dated July 1953) depicts these lots as part of “subdivision No 5 and part subdivision No 6 Otaha OLC 19.” [9] In any event, Lot 7 DP 41103 is at the...

7. KL v WS LCRO 160/2013 Penalty (15 June 2016) [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...(b) otherwise confirmed. 2 [2] The parties were offered the opportunity to file submissions in relation to orders that might be made pursuant to s 156 of the Act by 29 June 2016, and an extension was allowed to 30 June 2016. Submissions were filed on behalf of Ms WS on 30 June 2016. Those have been considered. No submissions were received from Mr KL. Purposes of the Act [3] The approach when considering whether to make orders, and if so, which orders to make, is guided by...

8. GT v TL LCRO 05 / 2011 (20 January 2012) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...being made. The information raised concerns about the conduct of the Applicant. Thereafter the Board‟s enquiry became focused on his conduct, and eventually led to termination of his employment and membership of the organisation. The Applicant filed proceedings with the Employment Relations Authority and it appears that the dispute with his former employer was resolved by negotiation or mediation. [6] The Applicant subsequently made complaints against the Practitioner and two...

9. KM v XND [2013] NZIACDT 7 (14 February 2013) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...been provided, but it does not state the name of the issuer of the receipt, or other information that is usual for a business receipt. [8.3.5] Ms KM completed an application for a student permit. I infer from the receipt of the $200 that Ms MA filed the application, but she does not say so expressly. [8.3.6] Ms MA invited Ms KM to her church, and social contact developed from that. [8.3.7] On 2 August 2010 Ms KM’s husband brought the decline letter to her, and she referred him to...

10. LY v [North Island] SC LCRO 231 / 2011 (1 June 2012) [pdf, 86 KB]

    ...[9] However, the ‘complaint’ that was under investigation by the Committee was the Practitioner’s failure to have responded to questions put to LY by the Inspectorate. This is supported by all of the correspondence on the Standards Committee file, and acknowledged in the following submissions of Counsel:- “The Committee had consistently indicated that the nature of the complaint before it was related to issues arising from an investigation by the New Zealand Law Society Audi...