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1. [2021] NZEnvC 089 Peter Mawhinney (as a Trustee of Waitakere Forest Land Trust and Forest Trust) v Auckland Council [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...the form titled ‘Application for access to court documents´ endorsed by the purported applicant ‘Ron Law’ ‘Project Manager’ … the application for which the information sought was not as regards any court proceedings as regards ‘an appeal the regarding the Waitakere Proposed District Plan’ (as stated in Step 2 of the application). Consequently, there is no right of access to the documents under s8 or s9 of the District Court (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017 (‘t...

2. Yuile v Smith - Tuahu 6 (2022) 114 Tairawhiti MB 92 (114 TRW 92) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Tukorehe Tribal Committee and Tahamata Incorporation (2014) 319 Aotea MB 238 (319 AOT 238), at [11]. 5 The principal authorities concerning costs are considered in Nicholls v Nicholls - Part Papaaroha 6B Block (2011) Māori Appellate Court MB 64 (2011 APPEAL 64). Those decisions include Riddiford v Te Whaiti (2001) 13 Tākitimu Appellate MB 184 (13 ACTK 184), Manuirirangi v Paraninihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation (2002) 15 Whanganui Appellate MB 64 (15 WGAP 64) and De Loree v Mokomoko a...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 170 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...135, [2017] 1 NZLR 310 at [2] in relation to the principle generally; and, in relation to access to Court documents, see the discussion in 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. [8] Rule 12 specifies a range of matters that must be considered when determining an application for access. It provides: 12 Matters to be considered In determining a requ...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 49 Butt v Attorney-General [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...contain costs.5 Indemnity costs may be awarded in circumstances where a party has acted vexatiously, frivolously, improperly or unnecessarily in commencing, continuing or defending a proceeding.6 As already noted by the defendants, the Court of Appeal has noted that such circumstances are exceptional and require exceptionally bad behaviour.7 [12] The plaintiffs, in their submissions in reply, have clarified that there is no suggestion that the applications were improper but say that...

5. AMLCFT Stat Review FAQ [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...(AML/CFT) Act 2009 helps to keep New Zealand safe from money laundering and terrorism financing. By making it harder for criminals to launder money or finance terrorism, we also make profit-motivated crime, like selling drugs or defrauding people, less appealing and help protect New Zealand from terrorism. Is it important? Money laundering affects all of us. It is happening every day across the country. It’s estimated that over $1 billion a year comes from drug dealing and fraud and...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 062 Gisborne District Council v China Foresty Group New Zealand Company Limited [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...therefore, been responded to. [14] As the High Court described in Safari Construction (2005) Limited v Concept Builders Queenstown Limited:2 Access to documents at the pre-substantive hearing stage is generally limited because, as the Court of Appeal explained in Crimson Consulting v Berry [2018] NZCA 460 at [39]: … when matters are still at the pleading stage, there is an element of unfairness on parties in the publication of one side of the story. The allegations and the stat...

7. Mana-Tukaha v Lowry - Awarua A25 (2024) 273 Taitokerau MB- 29 (273 TTK 129) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...the case when exercising any discretion in this Court, I also take into account the kaupapa of the Act as set out in the Preamble, ss 2 and 17.1 1 See Henderson v Brooking – Wharekahika A47 [2023] 2023 Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17). 273 Taitokerau MB 131 Me whakakorehia Ms Lowry hei te tatahitī? Should Ms Lowry be removed as a trustee? [7] Ms Mana-Tukaha argues that Ms Lowry is no longer suitable to hold office because she actively participated in an...

8. OIA-111774.pdf [pdf, 593 KB]

   ...of, for example, education and to represent New Zealand internationally in judicial forums. Table 1 - travel expenses by financial year Jurisdiction and category 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 (to 31 May 2024) Senior courts (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court) - judges, acting judges and associate judges - Accommodation and other $204,204 $353,685 $479,760 allowances - Additional allowance for air travel $63,333 $71,576 $55,436 (up to 5,360 km per financial year) - Judges&...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 194 Watkins v Highmark Homes Ltd [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...7, at [37]. Almond v Read that the merits will not generally be relevant where there has been an insignificant delay as a result of a legal adviser’s error, and the proposed respondent has suffered no prejudice (beyond the fact of an appeal).10 [15] There is no evidence before me that would enable me to make any findings in relation to lack of merit. Conclusion [16] Taking into account the above factors and the overarching consideration of the interests of justice, I...

10. [2025] NZREADT 27 – Zhang v REAA (21 July 2025) [pdf, 178 KB]

    ...statue to cancel Ms Zhang’s licence. OUTCOME [25] The application is dismissed and the Registrar’s decision is confirmed. [26] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [27] Having regard to the interests of the public in knowing the status of licensees and also the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, balancing that against the privacy of the individuals involved, it is app...