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1. [2023] NZEnvC 172 Drinnan v Selwyn District Council [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...section on how stormwater is to be managed. [3] In their appeal the Drinnans sought that the ODP Map be amended to include part of their property, and that stormwater runoff onto their property be addressed. [4] On 23 November 2022 the parties filed a memorandum and draft consent order setting out an agreement reached between the parties to resolve this appeal as it relates to the stormwater issue. This part of the appeal was placed on hold pending the hearing of the remainder...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 83 Caisteal An Ime Ltd v A Labour Inspector Costs. [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...application seeking to strike out the challenge and only sought one day for step 35 (preparation of briefs) rather than the two allowed for in the scale. That adjustment was made because only one brief of evidence was prepared. [8] Mr Miller filed a memorandum in response to a minute from the Court seeking confirmation that the claimed costs did not exceed actual costs and drawing the parties’ attention to Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v Northland...

3. Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Māori Reservation (2024) 486 Aotea MB 31 (486 AOT 31) [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ A H C WARREN Judgment of Judge A H C Warren 486 Aotea MB 32 Hei Tīmatanga Introduction [1] Shelly Puohotaua requests that I should recuse myself from sitting on an application she filed under s 240 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act), seeking to remove all responsible trustees of the Rakato B Māori Reservation Trust (the removal application). [2] I declined the recusal request after hearing from Ms Puo...

4. MOJ0648_About-Family-Violence-and-Protection-Orders_booklet_JUN21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 346 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 Protecti...

5. 2023 NZPSPLA 074 [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...providing crowd controlling services. He says that Mr Likio took his identification card (ID), refused to return it and damaged it. As a result of Mr Likio’s actions he was without his ID for over two months. [3] Mr White was given leave to file his complaint pursuant to S74(3) of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) by the Authority in August. [4] Mr White’s main areas of concern regarding Mr Likio’s alleged behaviour are as follo...

6. Expression of Interest High Court Judge 2022 form [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...my curriculum vitae and any other material supplied being held by the Attorney-General’s Judicial Appointments Unit and being used to assess whether I may be appointed to the High Court Bench. Personal details may also be anonymously retained on file for judicial and/or Ministry research purposes. I consent to my name being passed to the President of the New Zealand Law Society as part of the consultation process and I understand that the President may in turn consult, on a confidenti...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 253 Seaport Land Company Limited v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...separately from the wider merit-based questions raised by the appeals; (b) the evidence the Court requires to address the scope issue is not new, and is confined largely, if not entirely, to matters of record from the Council processes prior to the filing of appeals; (c) if the Court determines the scope issues in favour of PTL, that will dispose of the central issue in dispute between PTL and SLC, namely the appropriate zoning for the site, which would avoid the need for a full...

8. Porter v Porter - Succession to Hakaraia Waka Porter (2024) 324 Waiariki MB 1 (324 WAR 1) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...Waka Porter (Hakaraia) sadly passed away in 2020. He had two sons, Sammy-Joe Porter (Samuel) and an adopted son, Mark Porter (Mark). [2] Hakaraia left a will which gifted all his Māori land interests to his son Samuel. [3] Samuel Porter has filed a succession application to succeed to the Māori land interests of his father Hakaraia. [4] While this would normally be a straightforward succession matter, Hakaraia’s siblings have disputed the succession, claiming that Samuel is...

9. Proactive release - Advice on commercial lease issues and the Property Law Act [pdf, 66 KB]

   Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Justice Advice on commercial lease issues and the Property Law Act Date 3 April 2020 File reference Action Sought Timeframe/Deadline Discuss with your colleagues on 5 April 2020, and direct officials as to your preferred next steps At your earliest convenience Contacts for telephone discussion (if required) Name Position Telephone 1st contact (work) (a/h) Caroline Greaney General Manager, Civil and Constitutional  An...

10. [2025] NZREADT 11 - Feng v REAA (15 April 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

    ...(Member) Representation: The applicant: Self-represented The respondent: L Tuku’aho, counsel DECISION Dated 15 April 2025 2 INTRODUCTION [1] Chong Feng, also known as Kim Feng (the applicant) has filed an application under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act) for review of the determination of the Registrar of the register of licensees (the Registrar) on 13 January 2025 to cancel her licence. It was cancelled under s...