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1. Matchitt v Matchitt - Te Kaha 65 [2015] APPEAL 662 (2015 APPEAL 662) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...decision of 20 August 2015 we granted the appellant leave to appeal out of time the decision of Deputy Chief Judge Fox of 16 September 2014. 1 The appeal was subsequently set down to be heard on 13 November 2015. 2 On 4 November 2015 counsel filed a joint memorandum advising that the parties had agreed to resolve the appeal, and set out orders they asked the Court to make by consent. On 11 November 2015 we convened a teleconference with counsel to discuss their joint memorandum....

2. Bell v Shadforth [2018] NZIACDT 1 [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...immigration adviser profession; this Tribunal cancelled her licence in its decision MBL v Shadforth [2016] NZIACDT 37. The terms of that decision make clear that it is unlikely she will ever regain membership of the profession. [3] Ms Shadforth filed a statement of reply. It contends the issues in the complaint are academic and, accordingly, are not justiciable. Courts and tribunals only determine live disputes between parties, and should not hear disputes that do not relate to re...

3. Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and other matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...aspects of infringement offences engage section 25(c) of the Bill of Rights Act. However, in our view it is appropriate to consider the justification arguments as these “offences” can carry a fine of up to $50,000 if proceedings are commenced by the filing of a charging document under section 14 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. 24. These infringement offences arise from a failure by a reporting entity to: keep CRD records in the prescribed manner; make the CRD records available to...

4. Wai 2200 Panui August 2017 [pdf, 821 KB]

   ...which may arise including legislation which may affect the Waitangi Tribunal’s jurisdiction to hear claims and claim issues. She also handles technical queries about the claims from the public and provides advice to the Presiding Officer on filing and the record of inquiry. 04 914 3064 | Brianna.Boxall@justice.govt.nz The photo of Dr Soutar on p.1 of this pānui is credited to Anais Photography: http://anaischaine.com/portrait/buisness/monty-soutar- auckland_museum_anais_pho...

5. Chambers - Akuaku A11B (2017) 44 Te Waipounamu MB 135 (44 TWP 135) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...trust, took her in when she was a single mother, and the proposed transfer would be a way to acknowledge the support that they gave her. [6] A hearing was held in Dunedin on 28 March 2017. At the hearing I reserved my decision and invited counsel to file submissions with respect to whether the proposed transfer was consistent with the kaupapa of the Act. The Law [7] Section 164 of the Act provides: 164 Transfer of land or undivided interest by court vesting orders (1) The court...

6. Wilson - Bruce Bay Block XIV section 781A (2005) 110 South Island MB 80 (110 SI 80) [pdf, 449 KB]

   ...provides enhancing business efficiency. " The application was then heard by me at Christchurch on 5 October 2004 at 109 South Island MB 127. After hearing from counsel and the Applicant, I adjourned the proceedings for 40 days to enable counsel to file further written submission, taking into account relevant case law. Final submissions were received on 15 November 2004. Counsel's Submissions In summary, counsel submitted that: (a) the Applicant has lived most of his life o...

7. McLeod v McLeod - Mangatawa 2B2A (2007) 88 Tauranga MB 292 (88 T 292) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...trust had not held an Annual General Meeting in over four years, the trust had not convened a proper meeting of trustees in over two years, and financial and other records of the trust were not disclosed to all trustees. In response the trustees filed tills application to remove the McLeods essentially because the trustees alleged that the behaviour of the McLeods was such as to make the holding of meetings and the administration of the trust impossible. [5] All pal1ies agreed that...

8. Taurua v Harawira - Te Tii Waitangi A [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 328 (2017 APPEAL 328) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...far as it related to this application, by declaring that it was concluded. [5] The decision not to remove Ms Harawira as a trustee is the decision now being appealed from. The Appeal [6] Merehora Taurua, the Appellant in these proceedings, filed a notice of appeal on 27 March 2017 which set out the grounds of the appeal as follows: 1. The decision breaches the Preamble of the 1993 Act. 2. The decision breaches He Whakaputanga 28 October 1835 hapu rangatira. 3. The decisi...

9. Napier v Registrar of Real Estate Agents Authority [2017] NZREADT 70 (27 Nov 2017) Ruling on prohibition of publication [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...exception of paragraphs [6][d], [10], and [11], publication of the revocation ruling is not prohibited [21] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116 of the Act, which sets out appeal rights. Any appeal must be filed in the High Court within 20 working days of the date on which the Tribunal’s decision is served. The procedure to be followed is set out in part 20 of the High Court Rules. __________________ _ _________________ _ ____...

10. About family violence and Protection Orders [pdf, 453 KB]

    ...or have been in, a close personal or family relationship with a person being violent to you. Anyone aged 16 or over may apply for a Protection Order. How do I apply for a Protection Order? It’s free to apply for a Protection Order. You need to file an application with the nearest Family Court. You may find it helpful to get a lawyer or your local Community Law Centre to help you fill out the application form and write your affidavit (your statement that says why you need a Protect...