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1. Environment Court annual report 2014 [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...appeals by 45% and plan appeals by 32%. The aggregate reduction across all matters nationally is currently sitting at 14% (but is skewed by matters on hold). These improvements will continue over 2014/15. The table below indicates the trend in filings since 2006/7 when 1141 cases were lodged. In contrast 333 new filings occurred in 2013/14. A number of factors are apparent: Plan appeal numbers have fallen particularly as there has been no “2nd wave” of plan reviews; councils...

2. [2021] NZIACDT 4 - SL v Mackintosh (4 March 2021) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...a visa application, but concealed from her the decline of the application and the real reason for the decline. Nor did Ms Mackintosh make a reconsideration application she had been instructed to make, yet she falsely inferred that it had been filed. [2] A complaint to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) against Ms Mackintosh by the complainant was referred to the Tribunal by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar). It alleges negligence and/or dishon...

3. [2011] NZEmpC 59 Costley v Waimea Nurseries Ltd [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...Counsel: Steven Zindel, counsel for the plaintiff Nicole Ironside, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 9 June 2011 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A D FORD The application [1] The plaintiff, Mr Costley, has applied for leave to extend the time for filing his challenge to a determination 1 of the Employment Relations Authority issued on 10 January 2011. The application is strongly opposed. It is common ground that the 28-day period prescribed in s 179(2) of the Employment Relations...

4. LCDT - 2010 practice note [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...respect of Charges and Applications under Part 1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Disciplinary Tribunal) Regulations 2008 (“2008/184”): 2.1.1 Charges should be commenced and served as set out in 2008/184. 2.1.2 Responses to charges should be filed and served as set out in 2008/184. 2.1.3 Applications should be filed and (where applicable) served as set out in 2008/184. 2.1.4 Any fees payable in respect of an application shall be paid on filing (see reg 37 of 2008/184). 2.2 I...

5. Dennett v Te Tumu Paeroa - Rotohokahoka D North 2A (2017) 178 Waiariki MB 24 (178 WAR 24) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...Sturley, Alec Wilson, Kerry Bird, Bryce Morrison and Haukekea Mitchell as responsible trustees.3 Those trustees are the current trustees of the trust. Procedural History [4] Mr Dennett on behalf of the trustees of the Fairy Springs Land Trust filed an application on 8 June 2017 pursuant to ss 225(j) and 237 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The application sought orders and directions that Te Tumu Paeroa, the former custodian trustee, deliver to the current trustees the records...

6. Huata v Gotty - Lot 2 Deposited Plan 1996 (formerly Mangaroa 26N2 Block) (2021) 87 Takitimu MB 251 (87 TKT 251) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...lfoley@lepine.co.nz mailto:david@davidoconnor.co.nz mailto:letizea@ordlegal.co.nz mailto:lfoley@lepine.co.nz 87 Tākitimu MB 252 Hei kōrero tīmatanga Introduction [1] The present application (“the judicial conference application”) filed by Otane Huata was last before the Court on 30 October 2019.1 By a direction dated 29 May 2020, I noted that there were also proceedings concerning this land before the High Court.2 In that direction, I suggested that it may be more co...

7. Grigorovich v Stapleton (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 44 [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...a number of additional complaints Mr Grigorovich wishes to bring against Babbage. Background [4] Mr Grigorovich was employed by Babbage as a Senior Environmental Scientist from 10 June 2014 to 30 August 2014. In November 2015, Mr Grigorovich filed an application for leave to raise a personal grievance out of time with the ERA. This was necessary as it was after the expiry of the 90 day period specified in s 114(1) of the Employment Relations Act. In the draft statement of problem...

8. Hill - Otakanini Māori Reservation (2015) 108 Taitokerau MB 76 (108 TTK 76) [pdf, 423 KB]

   ....................................................................... [140] Decision ........................................................................................................................... [146] 108 Taitokerau MB 78 Introduction [1] Applications have been filed seeking the following orders with respect to the Otakanini Māori Reservation (“the reservation”): (a) The appointment of new trustees per ss 338(7) and 239 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993...

9. [2013] NZEmpC 21 Grocott t/a Fluffys Roof Coatings v Parratt [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...required by the Employment Court Regulations 2000 does not give the Court a clear picture 1 [2012] NZERA Christchurch 127. of the parties’ positions. I therefore direct that amended pleadings be filed and served as follows: a) The defendant is to file and serve by 4pm on Wednesday 31 October 2012 a document entitled “Defendant’s Claim” in which the claims made by the defendant and the remedies sought are affirmatively...

10. Media & coronial cases

    The media can watch and report on most court and tribunal hearings in New Zealand, including in the Coroners Court. This is part of New Zealand having an open and transparent justice system. Read our media guidelines The Coroners Court has its own media application form: Coroners Court in-court media application form The form should be completed and sent to the appropriate Coronial Services Unit. Coroners Court & the media Coronial Services are committed to a professional and positive re

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