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1. Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC 409) v Cartwright [2018] NZREADT 25 [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...been provided with a copy of the recalled decision. We have considered the matter afresh. [8] Our assessment of Mr Cartwright’s conduct has been undertaken solely by reference to the charge, the agreed summary of facts, and the submissions filed in the Tribunal. Facts [9] As there has not been a defended hearing before the Tribunal, it is appropriate to set out the agreed summary of facts in full, rather than to summarise it. We note that we have referred to Mr Cartwright...

2. Justice Sector seriousness score (2016 update): FAQs [pdf, 585 KB]

   ...A., & Paoli, L. (2013). A framework to assess the harms of crimes. British Journal of Criminology, 53, 864-885. Law Commission. (2013). Maximum penalties for criminal offences. Wellington: Law Commission. http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/sites/default/files/projectAvailableFormats/NZLC%20SP21%20part%201.pdf. MacKinnell, I., Poletti, P., & Homes, M. (2010). Measuring offence seriousness. Sydney: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/CJB/cjb14...

3. Cranstone - Kauangaroa No 2 (2017) 366 Aotea MB 250 (366 AOT 250) [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...ownership of the land known as Kapakapa 1 to the trustees. The parties now seek to give effect to that agreement. [2] The Cranstones therefore seek a right of way easement over Kauangaroa No 2. In addition, the Māori reservation trustees have filed an application to change the status of Kapakapa 1 to Māori freehold land and for the creation of a Māori reservation overlay. [3] The agreement has been met with some opposition. Those against the agreement say that there has been...

4. Bahramitash & Goundar v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 402) [2017] NZREADT 8 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...The Committee found that the Agency as well as Mr Goundar had engaged in unsatisfactory conduct and made penalty orders against it. Mr Goundar named the Agency as second appellant in the appeal 001/16. The Agency was sold after the appeal was filed. Its licence has not been renewed and the new owner has advised the Tribunal that he has no interest in pursuing its appeal. The appeal by the Agency is deemed to have been abandoned. Background facts [5] At the time of the releva...

5. [2020] NZIACDT 38 - ZT v Li (18 September 2020) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...it could be described as an isolated infringement by Ms Li of her professional obligations in a career of 10 years as a licensed adviser. She admitted her mistake to the complainant almost immediately, though it was not until the complaint was filed in the Tribunal that Ms Li accepted that the mistake amounted to professional wrongdoing. [43] No earlier decisions of the Tribunal have been cited by the parties, but I have reviewed a number of recent decisions. While some deal wit...

6. Chief Coroners Annual Report 2018-2019 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...nzlii.org. In some cases, such as suicide deaths, publication restrictions prevent the publication of the recommendations. The following are some of the recommendations or comments made and responses received by coroners during the financial year. File Ref: CSU-2015-CCH-000286 2019 NZCorC 16 07/05/2019 Date of Finding: 7 May 2019 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Kaye Marie Blance of Westport died on 3 May 2015 at 877 Wilsons Lead Road, Cape Foulwind, Westport of position...

7. [2022] NZACC 13 – Gilligan v ACC (26 January 2022) [pdf, 341 KB]

   ...anchors with fibre tape. Stable repair was achieved. [26] On 5 August 2018 the appellant applied to review ACC’s 5 July 2018 decision. On 10 December 2018 the Reviewer dismissed the appellant’s application. [27] After a notice of appeal was filed the clinical advisory panel (the Panel) provided further comment on 8 April 2019. It considered that the appellant’s history and progress were most consistent with a symptomatic aggravation of chronic impingement and that “th...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 174 City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 664 KB]

   ...Environmental Effects dated 25 June 2021; (b) Auckland Council’s report on the NoR under section 198D(5) of the Act dated 31 August 2021; (c) The five submissions received by Auckland Council in response to the NoR; (d) The four section 274 notices filed in this proceeding; and (e) The joint memorandum of counsel in support of the resolution dated 11 October 2021, including the attachments to the joint memorandum. [7] The Court also understands that all parties are satisfied...

9. L v EQC [2021] CEIT-2019-0036 [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...formed due to an audit and 3 investigations made after EQC had reimbursed Ms L and Mr M the claimed repair costs. In June 2015, Mr M and Ms L agreed they would repay the emergency works payments to EQC. [8] On 11 September 2019, Ms L and Mr M filed an application in this Tribunal against EQC seeking re-payment of the alleged repair costs and $642,418.29 for alleged earthquake damage. [9] In addition to the three claims previously lodged with EQC, the Tribunal application f...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 101 Close v Wellington City Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...Dateofissue: 15July2021 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT ASTO COSTS A: Costs awarded OD\X!IN v WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL 2 REASONS Introduction [1] On 17 February 2021 this Court issued an interim decision 1 (the Decision) on an appeal filed by D Goodwin, F Close, P Olver and C Horrocks (the Appellants) against a Decision of Wellington City Council (the Council) granting Wellington Zipline Adventures Limited (WZAL) land use consent to construct, maintain and operate a zi...