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1. [2024] NZREADT 12 – CAC 2106 v City Realty (24 April 2024) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...Realty with misconduct under s 73(b) of the Act (seriously negligent or seriously incompetent work by failing to meet the standards set by s 122 of the Act and/or reg 7 of the Audit Regulations) (Charge 2). [2] On 20 December 2023, the parties filed a joint memorandum confirming that a resolution had been reached and that City Realty admitted Charge 2. [3] An amended charge was filed by the Committee on 20 December 2023. [4] An agreed summary of facts was filed by the parties on 20...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 155 Genesis Energy Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...sensitivity effects on the Huntly Power Station. [12] No other person has given notice of an intention to become a party to this part of the appeal under section 274 of the Act. Agreement reached between the parties [13] Since the appeal was filed, Genesis and the Council have engaged in direct discussions with the assistance of their respective acoustic experts. The parties have reached agreement to fully resolve the Appellant’s interest in Topic 5.1 relating to Table 25 in A...

3. Peta v Hemara - Succession to Henry Peta [2023] Chief Judge's MB 731 (2023 CJ 731) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...reproduced as follows: Details of the applicant are as follows: Rosita Sharon Hemara 37 Robinson Street, Foxton The deceased was my stepfather. He died on 10 January 2000 at Horowhenua Hospital. A copy of the full death certificate is on file. He did not leave a Will or any assets that required a Grant of Administration. The deceased was married to my mother Mere Pitihira (who is deceased) and they had the following children: Name Sex Address Rosita Sharon Hemara –...

4. Pikia - Succession to Roimata Ani Pikia [2023] Chief Judge's MB 747 (2023 CJ 747) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Judgment date 17 November 2023 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA C L FOX Judgment of Chief Judge C L Fox 2023 Chief Judge's MB 748 Hei timatanga kōrero Introduction [1] Thomas Pikia filed an application in January 2023 seeking an order pursuant to s 44 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to amend orders relating to the succession of Roimata Ani Pikia, also known as Roimata Rakatairi or Roimata Tamaki or Roimata Kahotea...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 133 Chain & Rigging Supplies Ltd v Nikorima [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...which applied up to the date when his employment ended, and those which have applied since. It also believes that Rapido is aiding and abetting Mr Nikorima in those breaches, and has assisted him to mislead and deceive C&R. It intends to file a statement of problem in the Employment Relations Authority as soon as the search order has been executed, seeking a range of remedies under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act) and the Fair Trading Act 1986. [26] C&R believes...

6. CN & MN v KN & W Ltd [2024] NZDT 521 (7 August 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...because he would breach his obligations to his clients, the Trustee Vendors. He says that had CN and MN at any time provided proof of the alleged encroachment issue (such as a professional survey) then he would have immediately put that proof onto the file and included it in the marketing material, and would have immediately forwarded it to the Trustee Vendors’ solicitors with particular reference to a vendor’s obligation to disclose known defects to purchasers (under cl 7 and cl 9 of...

7. LCRO 83/2024 AGM v CPF (24 March 2025) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...(a) be censured; and (b) provide Mr F with an apology; and (c) cancel Mr F’s fee; and (d) pay a fine of $5,000 to the New Zealand Law Society; and (e) pay costs of $1,250 to the New Zealand Law Society. Application for review [34] Ms AGM filed an application for review on 11 July 2024. [35] She submits that: (a) the Committee's decision was unfair and “not correct”; and (b) Mr F, a “smart commercially minded man”, had not informed her when she was first instr...

8. EZ & UC v HQ & LQ [2024] NZDT 424 (15 May 2024) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...negligence? 29. HQ has also argued that damages should be sought the Inspector, who carried out the prepurchase house inspection. He argues that some or all of HQ and LQ’s liability should sheet home either to EZ and UC, for not inspecting council files closely enough to detect the lack of consent, or on the Inspector for not picking up on the issue. This is known as contributory negligence, where someone’s actions or inactions reduce the other party’s liabilities. 30. Consi...

9. Duty-Lawyer-Policy-v-2-v2.16.pdf [pdf, 424 KB]

   ...disbursements are not required but can be requested to support a claim for reimbursement • travel distance and any GST receipt amounts should be recorded on the invoice/attendance form. • the Ministry must hold a current office address on file before a travel claim will be accepted. This may include an address of a provider’s chambers or ordinary place of work—such as where providers may meet clients outside of the duty lawyer service. Please note that PO Boxes are not accep...

10. ENV-2016-AKL-000274 Rockfield Trust v KiwiRail Holdings Limited [pdf, 15 MB]

    ...confirmed the Late Designation in relation to the Appellant's land. The Proposal was unlawful and the Decision is therefore unlawful 13. The Respondent advised the IHP by memorandum dated 2 November 2015 (in support of the request for leave to file a late submission on Topic 074), that the Late Designation applied only to areas for which it held an operative designation prior to the notification of the PAUP. 1 This appeal does not challenge any other part of the Designation....