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1. 20211104 Chief Justice media statement [pdf, 511 KB]

   ...not be permitted to enter unless granted permission by the presiding judge. Masks are to be worn at all times within the courthouse, unless permission is given by a judge. Public counters are closed at Alert Level 3, and all documents can be filed by email to the Registrar. Contact 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) or the registry for further information. Important Reminder: Cross-alert level boundary travel People are not expected to cross any Alert Level 3 boundary to attend court. Th...

2. Chief Justice media statement 20 August 2021 [pdf, 540 KB]

   ...a whānau support person or persons for a defendant) whose presence is not required at court will not be permitted to enter unless granted permission by the presiding Judge. Public counters are closed at Alert Level 4, and all documents can be filed by email to the Registrar. Contact 0800 COURTS or the registry if you require further information. MEDIA ATTENDANCE AT COURT Out of concern for participants in court, and in the interests of health and safety, media are asked not to...

3. ORC PC7 Hearing Schedule - 17.06.2021 [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...Day N/a Party Reference / Submission No. Name of Representative Subject (if provided) Position Evidence / Representation Questioning / Cross-Examination Court not sitting. Note: At this stage it is unknown whether parites represented by counsel will file legal submissions and/or evidence on the pRPS and how much time would be required to hear these. It is possible that the Hearing may need to be reconvened following ORC's closing. In lieu of this uncertainty regarding scheduling, the...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 012 Port Marlborough New Zealand Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited against part of a decision of the Marlborough District Council on various provisions of the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan. [2] The court has now read and considered the consent memorandum of the parties filed 23 September 2022 which sets out the agreement reached between the parties to partially resolve the appeal. Other relevant matters [3] Several parties have given notice of an intention to become a party to this appeal under s27 4 IU...

5. Interviewing clients [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...supports your theory of the case. If the client is likely to resolve the charges or has pleaded guilty, the subsequent interview will be focused on preparing for sentencing. Keeping good written records It’s important to keep your files organised so that another lawyer could easily work out how you are managing the case if they had to take over. Make sure you keep good written records of: • all contact and correspondence with clients that shows you have kept them...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 27 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...by the Gloriavale defendants of notes taken by Faithful Pilgrim of Shepherds and Servants meetings. Mr Pilgrim referred to the notes during the course of cross-examination, and it has since been confirmed that the notes exist. Memoranda were filed which touched on a number of issues, including the appropriate framework for dealing with the plaintiffs’ application given its timing. The Gloriavale defendants identified a number of concerns in respect of relevance and the likely b...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 212 Caisteal An Ime Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...and the Privacy Act 2020. [9] In its application Caisteal confirmed that the documents requested by the Inspector in her notice exist but submitted that, without a stay, its challenge would be rendered ineffective. [10] The Labour Inspector filed a notice of opposition to the application for a stay in which she did not consent to or oppose it. Given the position taken by the Inspector the parties were asked, by minute, if they sought an opportunity to make submissions. They did...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 081 The New Zealand King Salmon Company Limited [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...District Court. C: The application by Newshub and Discovery NZ Limited to film on the site visit is declined on the grounds of maintaining the health and safety of those attending that visit. REASONS [1] This decision concerns applications filed by Television New Zealand and Newshub and Discovery NZ Limited for permission to film, take photos and record sound during the hearing of these matters (including an application by Newshub and Discovery NZ Limited to film the site visi...

9. Parata - Waitangi A1A2 (2024) 121 Tairāwhiti MB 199 (121 TRW 199) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...Act 1993, I now vary the trust orders for the ahu whenua trusts over the blocks Waitangi A1A2; Waiaranga A2C; Totaranui A9; Tapuaeroa A2B; Tapuaeroa A16B; Makarika 3B2B; Kaharau A1A; and Waitangi X2 in the terms sought in the eight applications filed. I whakapuaki i te 12:00pm i Ōmarumutu, i te 24 o ngā rā o Ōketopa i te tau 2023. C M Wainwright JUDGE

10. Beauchamp v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for costs on appeal) [2024] NZACC 24 [pdf, 149 KB]

    ...approval had not been sought and, while the Corporation could exercise its discretion to pay the invoice on receipt, this was not a reviewable decision under section 68 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001. [5] On 1 September 2022, the appellant filed an appeal against the Reviewer’s decision. The Corporation requested a copy of Dr Newburn’s invoice. [6] On 16 November 2022, Ms Koloni, for the appellant, submitted Dr Newburn’s invoice to the Corporation for payment. [7] On...