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1. Broughton - Succession to Priripi Tiarawhiti Totorewa [2020] Chief Judge's MB 63 (2020 CJ 63) [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...judge, Judge Spencer. The latter heard evidence from several witnesses that indicate that Uruanewa Aterea Toki was accepted by the extended Totorewa whanau as a child of Piripi Tairawhiti Totorewa. The Deputy Chief Judge's decision was not appealed. I am bound by that determination as no new evidence has been tendered that would wan-ant displacing these findings of fact. Kupu whakataunga - Decision/Orders [13] Having regard to the above, I will exercise my jurisdiction...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 54 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...approach to balancing the matters to be considered under 7 Rule 11(8). 8 Erceg v Erceg [2016] NZSC 135, [2017] 1 NZLR 310 at [2]; Commissioner of Police v Doyle [2017] NZHC 3049; and Berry v Crimson Consulting Ltd [2017] NZHC 3026 upheld on appeal in Berry v Crimson Consulting Ltd [2018] NZCA 460. 9 See the discussion in Schenker AG v Commerce Commission [2013] NZCA 114, (2013) 22 PRNZ 286; referred to in Crimson Consulting Ltd v Berry [2018] NZCA 460, [2019] NZAR 30 at [32]. Se...

3. Nepata v Karaitiana - Runanga 2D (2023) 299 Waiariki MB 8 (299 WAR 8) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...trustees repeatedly refuses or fails to act as a trustee or whether the trustee is no longer suitable to hold office because of their conduct or circumstances. 7 Henderson v Brooking – Wharekahika A47 (2023) Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17) at [28] 8 Henderson v Brooking – Wharekahika A47 (2023) Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17) at [34]. 299 Waiariki MB 15 Kupu whakatau Decision [23] Part of the role of being a trustee is to work with the...

4. 20230621-Regulatory-Systems-Primary-Industries-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...the subpart of the Bill of Rights Act entitled “life and security of the person”, and the other sections in that subpart all deal with interferences with bodily integrity.1 While it has not received detailed judicial consideration, the Court of Appeal in Lyall v Solicitor-General appears to have proceeded on the assumption that section 9 was applicable to property for forfeiture.2 On this basis, this section could arguably apply to financial penalties. 13. In the event that a fine c...

5. 2024-07-18-Updated-Notice-of-Hearing-MEP-Coastal.pdf [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...pMEP: Topic 10.16 Coastal Occupancy Charges ENV-2024-324-000002 The New Zealand King Salmon Company Limited v Marlborough District Council Marine Farming Association Incorporated & Aquaculture New Zealand v Marlborough District Council Appeal By Submitter On Proposed Policy Statement Or Plan pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 Appeal By Submitter On Proposed Policy Statement Or Plan pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule...

6. [2024] NZIACDT 28 - EM v Ma (4 December 2024) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...The option of censure is available to the Tribunal. [14] The Tribunal has previously directed Ms Ma to complete the LAWS 7015 professional practice paper at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. The Tribunal’s sanctions decision is subject to appeal, though the training order is not a sanction opposed by Ms Ma. This course would be appropriate in relation to the current matter. [15] The Tribunal has now found Ms Ma to have cumulatively committed 15 breaches of the professional...

7. Kelly - Succession to Mai Hoani [2025] Chief Judge's MB 118 (2025 CJ 118) [pdf, 530 KB]

   ...that standard’s inherent flexibility that takes into account the nature and gravity of the matter at issue.2 This means that the applicant must establish on the balance of probabilities that there was a mistake or omission. [10] The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the power under s 44(1) of the Act falls into two parts:3 The first is an evaluative decision as to whether the order made was “erroneous in fact and law because of any mistake or omission on the part of the court...

8. [2025] NZREADT 32 - H Ltd v Liu (7 August 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...of Ms Liu. The Tribunal stated the purchaser had the onus of proving it had suffered loss by reason of (caused by) Ms Liu’s unsatisfactory conduct (as found by the Committee). We note it has been legally advised throughout the complaint and appeal process (though on filing the amended statement of claim and affirmation, the solicitor stated the purchaser was self-represented). [34] Moreover, we are informed the interest and absolute right of the purchaser has been assigned to tw...

9. ENVC-38 application for waiver or directions [docx, 13 KB]

   ...[full name], apply for a waiver (or directions) in the following proceedings: [state— · the Environment Court's reference number for the proceedings (eg, RMA 232/98); or · the parties to the proceedings and the nature of the proceedings (eg, an appeal on a resource consent application or an application for an enforcement order)]. I am the following party to these proceedings: [state which party]. I seek the following waiver (or directions): [give details]. ........................... S...

10. Huang v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 16 [pdf, 40 KB]

    IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2011-100-000057 [2012] NZWHT AUCKLAND 16 BETWEEN JING HUANG Claimant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL First Respondent AND MOON YIN KEUNG Second Respondent AND OWEN LAMB Third Respondent Decision: 16 March 2012 DETERMINATION of liability and quantum in respect of the Auckland Council, First Respondent Adjudicator: P J Andrew INTRODUCTION [1] By joint memorandum dated 5 March 2012 the claimant and Auckland Counc