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1. Appointment of Human Rights Commissioners

   The Human Rights Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand’s national human rights institution. The Commission works with the Government and civil society to advocate and promote respect for human rights, and to promote harmonious relations in New Zealand. The Commission is made up of the Chief Human Rights Commissioner, and at least three (but no more than four) other Commissioners. The Governor-General appoints Human Rights Commissioners on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice. The appoint

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2. [2017] NZEnvC 092 Golden Bay Grandstand v Heritage New Zealand [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...wit which were his marks as an advocate. He was highly respected by all members of the Court before whom he appeared over many years . We offer our sincere sympathy to his family and client. [2] This decision relates to two sets of proceedings 1 filed by Golden Bay Grandstand Community Trust (Incorporated) (the Trust) relating to an historic A third proceeding namely an application (ENV-2016-WLG-000067) seeking declarations relating to consultation requirements under the Heritage New...

3. ENV-2016-CHC-000071 Affidavit of Mr Murray Valentine [pdf, 18 MB]

   ...use on Pukaki Flat since 2001. Relevant experts have also been involved throughout the process, including terrestrial ecologists, water quality scientists, landscape architects and planners. 8 Around 2007, applications for resource consent were filed by Simons Hill Station Limited and subsequently Simons Pass Station Limited with Canterbury Regional Council to irrigate these properties. These applications have over subsequent years been refined and replaced by alternative applicatio...

4. FIANZ-Submission.pdf [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...the Combined Threat Assessment Group.”14 vii) The employee, using his personal judgment did not escalate the material.15 viii) What is simply incredible is that no written record of any of the above could be found in the NZ security system files (on-line and physical). Neither the NZSIS , nor the CTAG nor GCSB could find any documentation. This failing should be investigated with information sought from the Five Eyes who have sophisticated web scanning cyber systems. There...

5. Trustees Executors Ltd as trustee for the Simpson Family Trust v Wellington City Council [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service. He also stated the Claimant intended to file an application under s150 of the 2006 Act to have its claim adjudicated by the Weathertight Homes Tribunal. [72] On 6 August 2007 the claimants re-filed their application under the 2006 Act and sought wider remedies. [73] An attempt to mediate the differences was made but was reported back on 21 January 2008 as unsuccessful. THE CLAIMS [74] The statement of claim filed s...

6. Adlam v Savage - Lot 39 A Sec. 2A Parish of Matatā and Lot 39 A Sec. 2B No.2B No.2A Parish of Matatā [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 59 (2015 APPEAL 59) [pdf, 342 KB]

   ...run. 7 Ms Adlam seeks to uphold the interest award of the lower Court. In addition, Ms Adlam says the lower Court was wrong to characterise her breach of duty to the Bath Trust as “conversion”. [14] Four of the trustees of the Bath Trust filed a cross-appeal in relation to the award of interest. They say that interest on the income derived from the TG2 development should 6 Trustees of the Otonga Whānau Trust v The Trustee of...

7. Nakarawa v AFFCO NZ Ltd [2014] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...submissions were received on 28 November 2013 and the defendant’s submissions on 11 December 2013. By Minutes dated 13 December 2013 and 19 December 2013 the parties were offered an opportunity to be heard on further issues. In response the plaintiff filed submissions on 23 January 2014 and the defendant on 31 January 2014. All of the post-hearing submissions filed by the parties have been taken into account by the Tribunal in the preparation of this decision. The witnesses heard by...

8. Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [docx, 1.2 MB]

   ...parenting programme and mediation before they could apply to the court, unless their situation was urgent. The changes also severely limited parties’ access to legal advice and representation. The expectation was that, by requiring all but those who filed ‘without notice’ applications to first try out-of-court services, more people would be able to resolve their issues out of court, delays would be reduced and children’s wellbeing better secured. The Panel agrees it is in the best inte...

9. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...parenting programme and mediation before they could apply to the court, unless their situation was urgent. The changes also severely limited parties’ access to legal advice and representation. The expectation was that, by requiring all but those who filed ‘without notice’ applications to first try out-of-court services, more people would be able to resolve their issues out of court, delays would be reduced and children’s wellbeing better secured. The Panel agrees it is in t...

10. Lee v Napier City Council [2010] NZWHT Auckland 8 [pdf, 295 KB]

    ...“or his nominee” agrees to buy 17 Auckland Road 16 June 1999 Title issued to Stephen Alexander Greer and Stephen Robert Shepherd trustees (the then trustees of the Beattie Trust). 14 June 2000 Initial building consent application filed 14 April 2000 Building consent application reinstated 11 July 2000 Construction commences July 2000 Stephen Greer and Stephen Shepherd resign as trustees and replaced by Angus and Julie Beattie 20 April 2001 Flood and Beattie Lim...