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1. Tahuparae - Ngapakihi 1T (2008) 198 Aotea MB 201 (198 AOT 201) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...informed submissions before a status change application was dealt with. Discussion [11] The preferred class has been given notice in accordance with my earlier directions and apart from the Marangai Marae Trust no other groups or individuals have filed submissions or lodged any objections to the application for change of status. I also acknowledge that the applicant has made various attempts to involve the preferred class in the use of the land and had an informal agreement that i...

2. LCRO 282/2013 AA v BB, CC and DD (27 June 2017) [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...proceeded by telephone on 19 June 2017 in conjunction with the hearing relating to Mr AA’s application for review of the determination of his complaints about his counsel. [22] Mr AA added nothing that was not already on the Standards Committee file and repeated on review. His comments related largely to his dispute as to the facts found by [District Court Judge B] in the District Court proceedings. The only submission that related directly to the respondents was that they had...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 110 Below v The Salvation Army NZ Trust [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...circumstances would be spared the need for litigation by virtue of this proceeding. Simply because the proceeding was removed on the basis there was an important point of law did not elevate it to test case status. [9] The essence of the submissions filed for Mr and Mrs Below were, first, that the outcome would be of wide application; indeed, the matter had been removed to this Court on the basis of an assertion on behalf of The Salvation Army that it had that quality. Costs ought...

4. Hapeta - Whakapoungakau 7B2, 7C, 7F, 7G (2002) 269 Rotorua MB 264 (269 ROT 264) [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...circumstances, to be paid for their services as a trustee. Ms Hall had actual knowledge and she is an experienced solicitor with particular experience in Maori land law matters. Ms Hall had the opportunity to give evidence and although she did file a memorandum before this Court, chose not to do so. The fee of $25,000.00 was first raised in a letter, insofar as the evidence discloses, of the 31 st October 2001 under the letterhead of Woodward Law Offices to the secretary of the rese...

5. Bennett - Maungatautari 3A 5A 4H 2A (2002) 99 Waikato MB 47 (99 W 47) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   Waikato Minute Book Volume 99 Folio 47 In the Maori Land Court of New Zealand Waikato Maniapoto District DECISION File: A19990009738 IN THE MATTER of an application by Phyllis Bennet! under Section 238 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 to enforce the obligations of a Trust on the trustees of Maungatautari 3A 5A 4H 2A Block This application was first dealt with on 4 November 1999. Three trustees were present, namely Geoff Gates, Ann Heta and Haamu Wirihana. I intercede at...

6. Anonymised [2017] NZREADT 38 [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...person “seeking a non- publication order must show specific adverse consequences that are sufficient to justify an exception to the fundamental rule of open justice (emphasis added)”. [19] In our view Mr O has overcome that high hurdle. He filed a detailed affidavit providing sufficient details of the difficulties and relentless attacks that he has been subject to from another party in an ongoing disciplinary matter, which has been to the Tribunal, the High Court and the Court o...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 031 West Coast Regional Council v Westland District Council [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...shall provide a copy of the notice, together with the technical reports , to the Court; (d) within ten working days of receiving notice pursuant to Order A(c) , the West Coast Regional Council will bring the proceeding back before the court by filing a report advising what effect, if any, the non-compliance has on the wastewater treatment plant being commissioned and made fully operational by 30 August 2019; (e) by Friday 3 August 2018, send a copy of the Final Design for the...

8. [2018] NZEmpC 75 Rachelle v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application to strike out certain pleadings BETWEEN GEORGINA RACHELLE Plaintiff AND AIR NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: On the papers filed 21, 25 and 29 June 2018 Appearances: Plaintiff, in person P A Caisley, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 10 July 2018 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT (NO 2) OF JUDGE K G SMITH STRIKE OUT [1] Air New...

9. Family Court rewrite submission: Blind Citizens NZ [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...will be required to complete the form for them. Yet there is no reason why forms should not be available in a range of formats. This would ensure for example, that a blind person could complete the form using whatever means they have. ▪ When filing proceedings, the information sheet that accompanies this process, asks for various pieces of personal information. However, to the best of our knowledge nowhere on this form, or anywhere else, are there questions, or an opportunity for a...

10. Strengthening the family justice system - Q and A [pdf, 330 KB]

    ...where a party has acted unreasonably or unnecessarily drawn out proceedings (perhaps by refusing to attend FDR), the court can make a CCO against that person (this is separate from court costs ordered between the parties in proceedings). • Filing fees not be changed. Role of professionals • Changing the role of lawyer for the child to represent both a child’s welfare and best interests and views • New criteria be introduced for the appointment of lawyer f...