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1. Booth v Herlihy - Waikoukoutauanui 6B 6C and 6DB [2020] Chief Judges MB 632 (2020 CJ 632) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...referred me to two decisions of the Māori Appellate Court issued in 1981 where there were attempts 1 [2009] Chief Judge’s MB 209-225 (2009 CJ 209). 2 [2010] Maori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167). 2020 Chief Judge’s MB 642 to use s 438 to circumvent the restrictions of s 213.3 In both cases appeals from the Māori Land Court for not constituting such trusts were dismissed. In addition, Ms Batt argued that s 43...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 142 Kwik Kiwi Cars Ltd T/A Mark Cromie Motor Group v Crossley [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...termination were being adopted in light of serious problems arising from the economic difficulties and technological changes experienced in many countries in recent years. [50] Although New Zealand has not ratified the Convention, the Court of Appeal has recognised that s 66 of the Act gives effect to it.5 [51] Next, she referred to dicta in Canterbury Westland Free Kindergarten Assoc (t/a Kidsfirst Kindergartens) v New Zealand Educational Institute, which emphasised that “reas...

3. Te Manutukutuku issue 75 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...judiciary. While Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, Sir Joe served as Deputy and Acting Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal from 1999 to 2004 and then as Chairperson up to his appointment to the High Court in 2008. He was appointed to the Court of Appeal in December 2017 and as the first Māori judge of the Supreme Court in May 2019. Dr Aroha Harris was made a Member of the New Zealand Order Achievements and service recognised in the 2020 New Year honours list of Merit for se...

4. Tapsell - Succession to Pera Wikiriwhi or Pera Matataia [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1002 (2021 CJ 1002) [pdf, 485 KB]

   ...213-231 (2021 CJ 213-231). 24 Ashwell – Rawinia or Lavinia Ashwell (nee Russell) [2009] Chief Judge’s MB 209 (2009 CJ 209). 25 Tau v Nga Whanau O Morven & Glenavy – Waihao 903 Section IX Block [2010] Māori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167). 2021 Chief Judge’s MB 1020 [16] However, for the benefit of the parties, I note that s 44 explicitly refers to situations where the Court has made an incorrect decision due to a flaw in the evidence presented, or in...

5. Blaikie v Lawless - Lake Taupo Forest Trust (2022) 450 Aotea MB 247 (450 AOT 247) [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...pending substantive application, but it is not a substantial application in of itself. 5 4 Amended Application of Lake Taupō Forest Trust dated 20 May 2022, at [2]. 5 Keepa v Vercoe - Ruatoki B92 [2015] Maori Appellate Court MB 189 (2015 APPEAL 189) at [13]. 450 Aotea MB 250 [12] When a trustee seeks directions of the nature sought here, the prudent approach would be to file an application for a s 67 judicial conference either together with a substantive application...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 33 Capital and Coast District Health Board v Public Service Association, Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...respect of which the right to strike or lock out, as the case may be, is available under a declaration made by the court under section 192(2)(c). [33] In Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd v Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc, the Court of Appeal held that a strike or lockout will be lawful if the dominant motive is one that is within ss 83 and 84 of the ER Act.8 [34] In Unite Union Inc v Sky City Auckland Ltd, Judge Travis noted that there had been some controversy as to...

7. 2021-07-23 ORC - Legal submissions regarding scope for relief sought by WISE Response.pdf [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...the submission was truly "on" the proposed change.12 Section 293 RMA 19 Section 293 of the RMA empowers the Court to direct changes to a proposed plan or plan which are not otherwise within its jurisdiction due to the scope of the appeal before it.13 20 The primary purpose of section 293 is to "provide the Court with a mechanism for expanding the nature and extent of the relief sought beyond the scope of the reference where appropriate".14 However, to do...

8. Returning-Offenders-Management-and-Information-Act-2015_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...also delay the imposition of release conditions which are necessary to uphold public safety. These are currently made before a returnee arrives and is served on them as they enter the country. 5 The High Court’s decision has been stayed pending appeal. This means that the Act continues to apply as it had prior to the Court’s decision in G. While the historic operation of the Act could be confirmed as lawful on appeal, I am still considering options on timing for progressing an amend...

9. LCRO 180/2022 HB v UC and JW (26 November 2024) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...December 2022) at [7]. 29 At [10]. Clause 20 of the Agreement does, in fact, refer to a Master Builders warranty. 30 At [12]. 31 Deliu v Connell [2016] NZHC 361, [2016] NZAR 475 at [2]. 9 A review by the LCRO is neither a judicial review nor an appeal. Those seeking a review of a Committee determination are entitled to a review based on the LCRO’s own opinion rather than on deference to the view of the Committee. A review by the LCRO is informal, inquisitorial and robust. It in...

10. LCRO 148/2022 NH v MV (13 June 2024) [pdf, 220 KB]

    ...discretion pursuant to s 138(1)(2) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 that further action was unnecessary or inappropriate, and on the basis (pursuant to s 138(1)(f) of the Act) that there was in all the circumstances an adequate remedy or right of appeal that it would be reasonable for Ms NH to exercise. 21 At [45]. 22 At [46]. 23 At [48]. 10 Ms NH’ application for review [48] Ms NH provided a succinct summary of the reasons for her application for review. S...