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1. Poihipi - Estate of Hinewhati Takiari (2000) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 133 (1 AP 133) [pdf, 632 KB]

   ...issued on the 30th day of August 1999 and is recorded at 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 125-132. In that decision the Court found for the Appellant and directed that a rehearing be held. The question of costs was reserved. , Counsel for both parties have filed submissions with regard to costs. 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 134 - 2 - The Counsel for the Appellant has indicated that his costs and disbursements inclusive of GST amount to $2,580.00 . Counsel refers to Wishart v McKeown 1998 NZF...

2. Sparks [2018] NZIACDT 24 (18 June 2018) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...Adviser is to be prevented from reapplying for a license to be a licensed immigration adviser for a period of 2 years. Other redress At the complainants' request, the Adviser has also agreed to write to Immigration NZ in relation to the files it holds for each of the complainants, acknowledging that he erroneously checked the box on their work visa application forms saying that immigration advice had not been provided by the Adviser when it had been provided. The Adviser will f...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 156 Li v Auckland Council [pdf, 575 KB]

   ...reserve costs on plan appeals, the issue of costs was left open in this case and that if any party considered it appropriate to do so, costs applications could be made pursuant to the Environment Court Practice Note 2014. [3] On 27 June 2018 OHL filed an appeal to the High Court against the decision. [4] By minute of 28 June 2018, I directed that any party which had not already filed a costs application2 need not do so until the outcome of the High Court appeal is known and that fur...

4. WYX v Attorney-General (Non-Publication Order) [2014] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 41 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAMES, ADDRESS OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE PLAINTIFFS AND OF THEIR CHILDREN (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 43 Reference No. HRRT 007/2014 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN WXY PLAINTIFFS AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN RESPECT OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH DEFENDANT AT...

5. Holland & Ors as Trustees of the Harbourview Trust v Auckland City Council [pdf, 69 KB]

   SUMMARY Case: Holland & Ors as Trustees of the Harbourview Trust v Auckland City Council File No: TRI 2009-100-000008/ DBH 05631 Court: WHT Adjudicator: Chair of the Tribunal – PA McConnell Date of Decision: 17 December 2009 Background The claimants as trustees of the Harbourview Trust purchased the house which was later found to be leaky and so the claimants filed a claim with the WHRS. This decision relates to the claims against the first respondent Auckland City...

6. Martin - Estate of Robin Martin (2019) 203 Taitokerau 98 (203 TTK 98) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...Francine Welsh; Quentin Martin; Dwayne Martin; Cyvanya Martin; and Aaron Pierce pursuant to s 113 of the Act. [15] Given that there may be a desire for Alana to receive a distribution by way of family arrangement, I direct the applicant to file the following by 20 December 2019: (a) An application for an order of succession concerning the interests of Cyvanya Martin; (b) An application for a kaitiaki trust to be constituted with respect to Cyvanya Martin’s child; and (c...

7. [2020] NZEmpC 15 Jobbitt v 4 Seasons Indoor Outdoor Living (2014) Ltd [pdf, 634 KB]

   ...referred to “Band B, and B and C”, without elaboration. Similarly, Mr Reid’s submissions did not address the issue of which category of cost, or band, should be applied. [6] This proceeding was reasonably straightforward. The company did not file a statement of defence, instead applying to strike out the claim. The steps that ought to be taken into account to gain assistance from the guideline are those that relate to applying to strike out, preparing for and participatin...

8. Environment Court of New Zealand Covid-19 update 23 March [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...circumstances that means electronically. Arrangements are being made for means by which decisions, determinations, minutes and other documents can be signed, sealed and issued during this period. issue a BLANKET WAIVER suspending the requirement to file paper originals and copies in court, subject to same being done by parties after the limitations are lifted. Contact can be made with the Court by phone or email to the case, hearing, or mediation manager handling any file, or if in doub...

9. [2018] NZSSAA 13 (7 March 2018) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...to notify the Ministry of his change of circumstances which included a reduction in his accommodation costs. [2] XXXX is represented in these proceedings by Jean Seymour-Huggett as his lay representative. On 2 February 2017 Ms Seymour-Huggett filed the notice of appeal. She attached a supporting letter from the appellant’s doctor stating that because of health problems and the stress of moving he was confused and had not notified of the change in his circumstances. The only i...

10. Judge Terena Wara - The COVID Response [pdf, 66 KB]

    ...examine our processes, our use of technology, and consider how they can be improved to ultimately assist Māori land owners. New technology is in the process of being developed for the Māori Land Court which should assist in both the electronic filing of applications and monitoring case progression, which is scheduled to be operational later 2020. In addition, while it remains important that kanohi-ki-te-kanohi justice is conducted in our courthouses, which play an important role...