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1. [2023] NZEnvC 117 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v Stevenson Mining Limited [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...of an area situated on Te Kuha escarpment. Costs were reserved. [2] On 4 May 2023, the Director-General of Conservation (‘DGC’) applied for an order awarding costs against Stevenson Mining Limited (‘Stevenson’). On 5 May 2023, DGC filed an updated costs application. [3] On 10 May 2023, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated (‘RFB’) applied for an order awarding costs against Stevenson. [4] On 24 May 2023, Stevenson filed submissions i...

2. TD v MT [2024] NZDT 173 (10 April 2024) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...TD said he was aware that MT was struggling financially and that was why he allowed him to stay so long even though rent was not paid. He said however, that when it got to October, it was suggested that MT find alternative accommodation. 22. MT filed some documentation prior to the hearing in this matter. At no stage in the documents filed did he dispute that it was agreed that he would pay $280.00 per week rent. Much of the information submitted by MT was in relation to other inciden...

3. LL v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 306 (24 April 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Reasons 1. LL purchased some sound equipment via [purchase option] on the U Ltd website. The purchased items were paid for but never delivered. LL now brings a claim against U Ltd for $720.00. 2. LL attended the hearing but U Ltd did not. U Ltd filed a response for consideration during the hearing. 3. The issues to be resolved are: (a) Does the Disputes Tribunal have jurisdiction to consider a claim by LL for negligence for the loss of the purchase price? (b) If not, Does t...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 65 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...Authority AND IN THE MATTER of a challenge to objection to disclosure BETWEEN SHABEENA SHAREEN NISHA (NISHA ALIM) Plaintiff AND LSG SKY CHEFS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: By memoranda of submissions filed on 27 March and 10 and 16 April 2015 Appearances: AF Drake and B Nicholson, counsel for plaintiff Jo Douglas, counsel for defendant Judgment: 15 May 2015 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT (NO 6) OF CHIEF JUDGE G L C...

5. Vercoe v Barns - Parish of Matata 39A2A and 39A2B2B2A [2012] Māori Appellate Court MB 149 (2012 APPEAL 149) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...applications are still before the Court, including proceedings relating to a lease agreement for the geothermal development which generates a large income for both trusts. 1 [3] In December 2010 the lower Court heard two applications for injunction filed by the appellants. In the first application, heard on 3 December 2010, the appellants sought an injunction to prevent Samuel Barns, the chairperson of Matata 39A2A, from holding scheduled trustee meetings. In dismissing that appli...

6. Dermot Nottingham, Philip Nottingham, Robert McKinney & Property Bank Realtor Limited v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 10057) & Martin Honey [2017] NZREADT 61 [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...appellants applied for leave to appeal to the High Court against the District Court judgment. That application was dismissed by his Honour Justice Davison in a reserved judgment delivered on 24 July 2017.7 [7] On 12 September 2016, the appellants filed an application for judicial review in the High Court, against the District Court (naming Mr and Mrs Honey and Mr Taka as second defendants), in relation to procedural directions and rulings in the District Court proceeding. That pro...

7. AP v ZK LCRO 66 / 2010 (16 February 2011) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...bills of costs should be subjected to a costs assessment. The other bill fell below the threshold for consideration and the Committee could find no special circumstances to justify further consideration of it. [3] The Standards Committee‟s file showed that the Committee had arranged for a Costs Assessor to evaluate the second bill. The Costs Assessor concluded that the Practitioner‟s fees were fair and reasonable for the work done. His report had been forwarded to both th...

8. HB Ltd v K [2021] NZDT 1301 (13 January 2021) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...2019, was approximately $40,000.00 + GST, with the work to be completed in three stages (concept, 3D renders and working drawings). 2. The owners cancelled the contract during the concept stage. They have not paid for the work done. The company filed a claim seeking payment of $20,000.00. 3. The issues to be resolved are: (a) Were the owners entitled to cancel the contract? (b) If so, how much is payable for the work done to the point of cancellation? Were the owners entitled...

9. Rua - Kotipu 2 (2003) 81 Ōpōtiki MB 35 (81 OPO 35) [pdf, 429 KB]

   ...November 2001, I issued directions which, subject to consent of the applicant, required Mr Rua to file applications under section 240/93 and section 222(4)/93 for the appointment of the Maori Trustee as responsible trustee. These applications were not filed until 18 April 2002. The matter was last before me on 2 July 2002 where I reserved on all the applications and all the files were transferred from the Waiariki Maori Land Court office to me for judgment on 26 August 2002. RELEVANT L...

10. LCRO 193/2019 CF v YL (19 February 2021) [pdf, 134 KB]

    ...the Committee concluded that considerable effort had been made by Ms YL to ensure that she had necessary information to advise B. The Committee considered the opinion prepared by Ms YL to have been thorough. Application for review [17] Mr CF filed an application for review on 23 December 2019. [18] He submits that “within the decision no indication was made in regard to the basis of the complaint that being the appointment of power of attorney”. [19] By way of outcome, Mr...