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1. Welcome Guide Information for court and tribunal interpreters v2.pdf [docx, 1.7 MB]

   ...interpreting below, and also defined some of the terms used in this guide. Adjourn/Adjournment – postponing a court hearing until a later date or time Adjudicator tenancy – tenancy tribunal hearings are heard by an impartial and independent adjudicator Affidavit – written statement sworn or affirmed before a person who has authority to administer an oath. Some of the evidence in a court case may be presented by an affidavit Appeal – when a party formally requests a higher court to re...

2. Rudd v Hemana - Horowhenua 11 Lake (2022) 451 Aotea MB 214 (451 AOT 214) [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...451 Aotea MB 228 regarding the Returning Officer and the trust’s alleged failure to seek instructions from the Court. [39] Mr Rudd has filed copies of the attendance lists for the election hui and SGM as attachments to his affirmed affidavit and states that a number of the persons recorded on the lists are not recorded as owners in Horowhenua 11 (the Lake) block. He contends that the meeting was therefore inquorate. He further states that only three of the four...

3. Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Just because other patients do not do so, that does not make her enquiries and discussion points unreasonable. [68.4] When HNZ’s processes for engagement proved inadequate she went to various agencies for help, as recommended to her. [68.5] The affidavits of Ms Chandler and Ms Gardner contain hearsay, which is not established on the balance of probabilities. By way of example, the allegation that she (Dr Van Wey Lovatt) accessed restricted areas of the hospital is without any eviden...

4. Wilton TRI-2021-100-002 Procedural Order 27 [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...Lechtchinskis) were unsuccessful, they still held substantial merit.17 In particular, the Tribunal held that:18 … It was not possible for any of the parties from whom the Lechtchinskis now seek costs to know prior to hearing that Mr Allwood’s affidavit would not be supported by his oral evidence. Those parties were justified in pursuing their claims against the Lechtchinskis and therefore it was not unreasonable for the claimants to decline the Lechtchinskis’ offer of settlemen...

5. Hubert v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of cover) [2024] NZACC 179 (12 November 2024) [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...was one of the things when I first wrote to them, I didn’t ask [inaudible] I asked that they correct these mistakes. Post-hearing matters [44] Ms Hubert’s statement prompted the Court to seek further information from the Corporation. An affidavit was received from Omi Kulkarni, Recovery Coordinator for the Corporation, sworn on 30 July 2024. The affidavit attached the schedule of claimant injuries; the Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) signed by the case manager on 30 July...

6. Welcome Guide Information for court and tribunal interpreters v6 [docx, 1.7 MB]

   ...interpreting below, and also defined some of the terms used in this guide. Adjourn/Adjournment – postponing a court hearing until a later date or time Adjudicator tenancy – tenancy tribunal hearings are heard by an impartial and independent adjudicator Affidavit – written statement sworn or affirmed before a person who has authority to administer an oath. Some of the evidence in a court case may be presented by an affidavit Appeal – when a party formally requests a higher court to re...

7. Welcome-Guide-Information-for-court-and-tribunal-interpreters-v5.docx [docx, 1.7 MB]

   ...interpreting below, and also defined some of the terms used in this guide. Adjourn/Adjournment – postponing a court hearing until a later date or time Adjudicator tenancy – tenancy tribunal hearings are heard by an impartial and independent adjudicator Affidavit – written statement sworn or affirmed before a person who has authority to administer an oath. Some of the evidence in a court case may be presented by an affidavit Appeal – when a party formally requests a higher court to re...

8. White v Potroz - Mohakatino Parininihi No 1c West 3A2 [2016] Māori Appellate Court MB 143 (2016 APPEAL 143) [pdf, 479 KB]

   ...material provided by the Potroz Family Trust. Mr Fisher and Mr White had no involvement in that process as they were unaware of the application. [8] By the time of the rehearing application hearing on 24 October 2014, the lower Court had received affidavit evidence from both parties. Mr Fisher and Mr White swore a joint affidavit dated 14 October 2014 in which they set out their connection to the land, their understanding of the history of the land, and various points challenging...

9. Adlam v Savage - Lot 39 A Sec. 2A Parish of Matatā and Lot 39 A Sec. 2B No.2B No.2A Parish of Matatā [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 59 (2015 APPEAL 59) [pdf, 342 KB]

   ...agreement to lease the land on which the project was to be constructed. 10 Trustees of the Otonga Whānau Trust v The Trustee of the Matatā Parish 39A2A Ahu Whenua Trust, above n 5, at [23]. 11 Affidavit of Taryn Tauhei Tuari dated 18 August 2010, Exhibit “C” and “D”, ROA at 1765 to 1809. See also Bundle of Documents for the Applicant dated 25 September 2012, ROA at 4371 to 4394. 2015 Māori Appellate Court MB 67...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 200 Hanan v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 727 KB]

    ...The evidence [31] We heard from experienced landscape and planning experts.17 We also heard from several local residents. Dame Elizabeth and David Hanan gave evidence on their own behalf. They also called Mr Mark Hosie and adduced several affidavits from Arrowtown residents or representatives of residents’ associations or groups.18 In addition, we heard from a s274 party, Mr Kenneth Swain, a resident of Cotter Avenue, Arrowtown. Site visits [32] According to an itinerary...