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1. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2013] NZLCDT 9 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...3 Three particulars numbered 2.2 to 2.4 in the charge. 4 Five particulars numbered 2.5 to 2.9 in the charge. 5 One particular numbered 2.10 in the charge. 6 See affidavit of Owen William John Vaughan dated 11 September 2012 filed with the Tribunal in this matter, Exhibit “C”. 7 “As I am most concerned with the impact of the action on my good reputation, I am giving you the opportunity to have withdrawn immediately the action against me, failing wh...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 225 Davis v Idea Services Ltd [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...information which must be carefully analysed to assess the context of Ms Davis’ allegations. [60] I do not propose to record each and every adverse event with regard to the first half of 2016, other than to refer to a sequence of incident reports filed by or concerning Mr M, a support worker who cared for Mr A from time to time.15 [61] Mr M prepared five incident reports for the period 13 to 30 April 2016, in which he recorded Mr A as having been unusually aggressive, and where o...

3. Te Manutukutuku issue 76 [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...determined to keep delivering core services and progressing inquiry- related work wherever feasible. During the level 4 lockdown period, the Tribunal’s offices were shut, all hearings and other in-person events were adjourned, and documents could be filed only electronically. Chief Judge Wilson Isaac and Registrar Jamie-Lee Tuuta worked together – albeit at a distance – to manage emerging issues, including a request for an urgent hear- ing. Staff with the requisite technology a...

4. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri (2024) 309 Waiariki MB 197 (309 WAR 197) [pdf, 459 KB]

   ...Clarke.2 The other surviving children and mokopuna were not provided for in the Will.3 [3] Moehuarahi’s estate is made up exclusively of Māori freehold land interests (whenua Māori).4 [4] In December 2021 Moehuarahi’s daughter, Tui Julian, filed a claim under the Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA).5 In August 2022 Tui died before her claim was heard. Following Tui’s death, her brother, Cyril Ruri, and Tui’s daughter, Joanne Iaosa, filed their own separate FPA claims (...

5. Cao v Tony Tay and Associates Ltd (in liq) [2010] NZWHT Auckland 26 [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...had recently been repainted and appeared to be in very good condition. [2] Within six months of buying the property a leak was discovered in the ground floor bedroom and further leaks appeared over the next few months. In March 2005 they filed a claim with the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service. The assessor concluded that defects in the construction had caused leaks resulting in damage to the cladding and framing and that significant remedial work was required. Ms Ta...

6. Matuku Ngati Maru Wharanui Pukehou Trust (2009) 245 Aotea MB 15 (245 AOT 15) [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...election. Mr Milner, 245 Aotea MB 18 counsel appointed to assist the trustees, was also present at the 14 March meeting and provided advice to the trustees throughout the process. [5] Since the election several submissions have been filed challenging the election process. In essence, those objecting claim the election result was flawed and consequently the Court cannot rely upon its outcomes. Others implored the Court to dismiss the application and allow the iwi to e...

7. Hill v Whimp [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...[1] The Claimants lodged a claim under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 (“the Act”) in relation to the dwelling at 2/22 Norwood Road, Bayswater, Auckland. The claim was deemed to be eligible under the Act. The Claimants filed a Notice of Adjudication under s 26 of the Act with the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (“WHRS”) in December 2004. [2] A preliminary conference was held at the WHRS offices in Auckland on 22 December 2004. Initially there wer...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 182 The Rise Ltd v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...seeking to develop land near the Bream Trail at Mangawhai. They are seeking to subdivide a 19.0655ha property and originally an application was made for 32 allotments and some 13,000m3 of earthworks. Consent was refused by the Council and an appeal filed with this Court. The compromise proposal [2] After mediation and extensive consultation between the parties, a compromise proposal has now been produced to the Court that intends to change the development to two stages, with a tot...

9. RIS: Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...most other areas in the family justice system. It is a significant factor in undermining confidence in the Family Court and can contribute to deepening parent and whānau conflict. While there has been a reduction in the number of applications being filed in the Impact Statement Template | 2 Family Court, there has been no reduction in delay i.e. the time taken to reach a final resolution of a case. Table 1 outlines some of the key court changes of the pre- and post-2014 reforms. Th...

10. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 765 KB]

    ...statistics, and research. • Statistics (counts, averages, trends, etc) and performance measures (to assess achievement against operating targets, etc) about court processes and case outcomes. • The Ministry also maintains custodianship of legacy file sets from the Department of Justice, the Department for Courts and the old Ministry of Justice, all of which are 14 being managed through to final disposition under the Public Records Act 2005. Many of these have been transferr...