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1. Bennett - Estate of Ronald Clifford Bennett (2017) 156 Waiariki MB 250 (156 WAR 250) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...order in favour of a non-owner. However, an order vesting interests in the land or a right to possession of the land (or part of it) in favour of a non-owner will likely offend the kaupapa and provisions of the Act. Although in Grace the Court of Appeal did not completely rule out that possibility. Where the Court concludes that a non-owner is entitled to equitable relief, the Court will in the first place look to awarding monetary compensation. If monetary compensation is inappropr...

2. LCRO 286/2013 NL v UC (5 September 2017) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...scope of review [58] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:21 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. 21 Deliu v Hong [2012] NZHC 158, [2012] NZAR 209 at [39]-[41]. 12...

3. [2020] NZIACDT 44 - Registrar v Yoon (8 October 2020) [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...category), then a second work visa application 12 months later, followed by a residence application (including a medical waiver). The fee was $4,000. [10] Immigration New Zealand declined a visa for the client in late 2015 and subsequent requests and appeals by the advocate were unsuccessful. The decision letter has not been sent to the Tribunal. Advocate writes to various Ministers [11] On 25 October 2017, the advocate wrote to the Prime Minister. His letterhead and footer...

4. Mau Whenua Incorporated - Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust (2020) 419 Aotea MB 112 (419 AOT 112) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...this Court has jurisdiction over trusts that hold General land owned by Māori per s 236(1)(c) of the Act.3 3 Moke v Trustees of Ngāti Tarāwhai Trust [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 265 (2019 APPEAL 265). 419 Aotea MB 118 [16] Because the Court has jurisdiction over the Trust per s 236(1)(c), s 237(1) applies. It provides: 237 Jurisdiction of court generally (1) Subject to the express provisions of this Part, in resp...

5. MBL v Shadforth [2016] NZIACDT 26 (18 May 2016) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...who had worked at MBL Limited, and whose visa recently expired. In addition, an internet search would disclose Client B’s identity. Jurisdiction [10] Initially the Registrar did not forward this complaint to the Tribunal; however, Mr MBL appealed successfully against that decision. [11] The basis for deciding the appeal was that the Tribunal should hear the case, as there were arguable grounds. The Tribunal noted no issues were finally determined, and this complaint is heard...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 054 Christchurch City Council [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...District Plan ("CROP") process. The CROP process was established with an Order in Council made pursuant to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011. This involved modification of the standard plan change process under the Act, with appeal rights being limited to questions of law only.'2 [10] The Order in Council had restricted the ability of the Council to initiate a plan change under Schedule 1 of the RMA. The Order in Council was revoked from 18 March 2019,13 t...

7. LCRO 234/2017 and 172/2018 YA and XB v WD and VS (9 April 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...scope of review [27] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:4 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for tha...

8. LCRO 94/2019 EL v UD (15 May 2020) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...scope of review [23] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:1 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that...

9. LCRO 179/2019 HL v [Area] Standards Committee (30 April 2020) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...scope of review [28] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:1 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that...

10. JK v SY LCRO 271/2013 (9 September 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

    ...and Scope of Review [35] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:1 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for...