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1. Rapatini v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 206 [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...Spiller found that the reviewer was right to decline jurisdiction in relation to Ms Rapatini’s application for review, because a decision made by the corporation was not in issue. [4] In respect of this application, the applicant, Ms Rapatini, has filed no submissions. Rather, she has relied on the submissions she placed before Judge Spiller at the hearing of this matter on appeal on 12 June 2023. [5] In his judgment of 14 June, Judge Spiller referred to s 134 of the Accident...

2. [2023] NZREADT 18 - Oberoi v REAA (28 July 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...F J Mathieson (Member) Representation: The applicant: Self-represented Counsel for the respondent: G Maslin DECISION Dated 28 July 2023 2 INTRODUCTION [1] Amarpal Singh Oberoi (the applicant) has filed an application under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act) for review of the Registrar’s determination on 28 March 2023 to cancel his licence. [2] The Registrar cancelled Mr Oberoi’s licence under s 54(d) of the Act, b

3. [2023] NZREADT 21 Wang v REAA (16 August 2023) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...(Member) P N O’Connor (Member) Representation: The applicant: Self-represented Counsel for the respondent: G Maslin DECISION Dated 16 August 2023 2 INTRODUCTION [1] Dongsheng Wang (the applicant) has filed an application under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act) for review of the determination of the Registrar of the Real Estate Agents Authority (the Registrar) on 1 May 2023 to cancel his licence. It was cancelled un...

4. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 v Silvester [2023] NZLCDT 47 (31 October 2023) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...her actions, and expressed her regret, commenting that she had been struggling in her role as a new lawyer. She later acknowledged service of these proceedings but has chosen to take no active part beyond indicating that she did not intend to file any response. This hearing proceeded by formal proof. [2] We find the following facts have been proved by the evidence filed: • In 2021 Ms Silvester relied on an amended A&I form for settlement, although the client had not initi...

5. 2025 NZPSPLA 037.pdf [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...[12] Further, Mr TE has breached a condition of his COA given that he has come to the negative attention of Police. [13] I also note that I have concern regarding the reference Mr TE has provided from his security employer. The letter he has filed is dated 24 February 2025. It is identical to the one he provided when he applied for his COA. That letter was dated 4 October 2022, therefore was written prior to his most recent conviction. The employer has advised the Police that h...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 100 Harte v Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...and mental wellbeing. It also stated that there is limited public interest in knowing their identities. As an alternative, it asked that the witnesses’ names be anonymised if non-publication orders are not made. [4] An affidavit has been filed on behalf of Te Whatu Ora in which it is claimed that the employment with Te Whatu Ora of at least two of the seven witnesses is not secure as a result of a change process. The affidavit states that the witnesses are concerned that publ...

7. [2025] NZLVT 10 - Donald v Hastings District Council (19 March 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...Tribunal involves a claim for compensation by Ian Donald, Janet Stevenson, and Paul Stevenson (together, the Claimants) pursuant to s 80(1)(c) of the Public Works Act 1981 in relation to land at 60 Thompson Road, Havelock North. The claim was filed in accordance with the terms of an Agreement for Advance Compensation (AAC), under which the Claimants and Hastings District Council agreed to some 2.16 hectares of the Claimants’ land (the Required Land) being taken and vested in th...

8. Request-for-a-bailiff-to-serve-a-summons-MoJ94-1.pdf [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...the judgment debtor. Email Phone: Mobile Business Home (if applicable) 3. Provide an update on the judgment debt Enter the judgment debt and any payments made. Debt Amount of judgment debt $ Less amount already paid $ Sub total $ Fee for filing application $ Total amount owed $ http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/civil-debt MOJ94a/11/17 Ministry of Justice Collections Unit www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt 0800 233 222 PAGE 4 OF 4 4. Provide the details for payment...

9. What to expect when you appear in court

   ...Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters An alternative source of interpreters is local language schools. Māori If you would like to speak Māori during civil proceedings in the District Court you must comply with District Courts Rule 1.15 Please file a notice of intention to speak in Māori with the court. You must also serve a copy of this form to all other parties in the proceedings at least 10 working days before the proceedings. If you don’t give enough notice, there may be a del...

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10. Addressing family violence and sexual violence

    The Family Violence Act 2018 provides a modern and enabling framework to effectively address family violence. Find out more about the Family Violence Act 2018 Family violence and sexual violence have a devastating impact on people and communities across the country. Each year, New Zealand Police conduct more than 100,000 investigations related to family violence. Nearly half of all homicides and reported violent crimes are family violence related. It is estimated that one in four femal

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