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1. [2020] NZEmpC 181 Evans v JNJ Management Ltd [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...directions from the Court are important because non-de novo challenges require different approaches, depending on the nature of the challenge. [6] In some cases, the challenge is to confined issues of law and the hearing will be in the nature of an appeal. In other cases, there are distinct claims before the Authority and a party does not wish to challenge the outcome in all of them. In such 3 Evans, above n 1, at [12]. 4 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 179. 5 Section 18...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 191 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 413 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I MUA I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Kl OTAUTAHI IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC 191 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act ARATIATIA LIVESTOCK LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-029) ... (continued on last page) Appellants SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Environment Commissioner R M Bartlett Environment Com...

3. Guest v New Zealand Law Society [2009] NZLCDT 16 [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...instance, publication is only sought to the law firm involved, so is to that extent is quite limited. [15] Mr Guest has referred the Tribunal the decision of the Privy Council in B and Others v Auckland District Law Soc and Another Privy Council Appeal No.43 of 2002, 19 May 2003. In this decision their Lordships made particular mention of the dim view taken of argument put by the Law Society to support the abandonment of an undertaking given. We pay careful regard to those words,...

4. Consultation response report [pdf, 745 KB]

   ...decreased prospects of success 37. We proposed a new obligation to inform the Legal Services Commissioner of any matter (civil matters only), that materially decreases the aided person’s prospects of success at first instance, or the merits of any appeal. This will assist the Legal Services Commissioner in considering whether legal aid should continue. Response 38. A respondent made several comments on this proposed amendment. In summary, they were concerned that the proposed amend...

5. Karena - Whangauru Whakaturia 1D6B9A, 1D6B9B, 1D6B9C and 1D6B9D (2005) 102 Whangārei MB 190 (102 WH 190) [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...Applicant had not satisfied the thresholds which would allow the Court to exercise its discretion and grant the change of status sought. 4 Subsequent Applications At the conclusion of the hearing on 25 March 2003, the Court indicated that there was an appeal before the Maori Appellate Court which involved some of the issues in this application. On 24 March 2004, the Court issued a minute informing the parties that the awaited decision of the Appellate Court was expected shortly. Sub...

6. Walker - Omahu 4C6 (2004) 176 Napier MB 16 (176 NA 16) [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...control of Maori land by Maori. 12. The application of these provisions to a change of status application has been considered and pronounced upon by the courts on numerous occasions. In Valuer­ General v Mangatu Inc (1997) 641, 649-651, the Court of Appeal stated: The Mi30ri Land Court exercises its powers and responsibilities in relation to applications to confirm the alienation of Mi30ri freehold land and to change its status to general land in conformity with the polices and principl...

7. Warren v Harwood - Hongoeka 7 Block and Lots 2 and 3 on DP 42094 (2007) 197 Aotea MB 299 (197 AOT 299) [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...the Porirua City Council , I am satisfied that the application should be granted. This wi ll provide celiainty of access to the owners of the affected lands, Hongoeka Marae and the Hongoeka Bay community generally. [28] Should any patiy seek to appeal this decision to the Maori Appellate Court or apply for judicial review then I will put my reasons in writing. Pronounced in open Court at 11.i)'; am/~ in Re>'\~""''' ~~:::~ the :2 4~ day of DeCa-...

8. Gray - Estate of William Robinson Hawaikirangi [2019] Chief Judge's MB 123 (2019 CJ 123) [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...(2019 CJ 19-36). 2 Ashwell – Rawinia or Lavinia Ashwell (nee Russell) [2009] Chief Judge’s MB 209-225 (2009 CJ 209). 3 Tau v Nga Whanau O Morven & Glenavy – Waihao 903 Section IX Block [2010] Māori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167). 2019 Chief Judge’s MB 130 the interpretation of the law, and it is necessary in the interests of justice to correct its record. For this reason, s 45 applications must be accompanied by proof of the flaw identified eit...

9. Complaints Assessment Committee 412 v Singh [2019] NZREADT 004 [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...out in ss 134 to 137 of the Act. Such training is to be completed within six months of the date of this decision. [38] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116 of the Act, which sets out the right of appeal to the High Court. The procedure to be followed is set out in part 20 of the High Court Rules. _________________ Hon P J Andrews Chairperson ________________ Mr G Denley Member _______________...

10. 2021-02-22 Minute - PC8 - Willowridge Developments Ltd - s 281 application [pdf, 223 KB]

    ...where Judge Hassan considers questions of whether s 274 applies should be viewed not with a view to legal nicety, but with the view that submitters and intended parties are “intended to be given a fair opportunity to continue to be heard in plan appeals related to the matters or topics that their submission addresses”. This view is supported by earlier High Court authority albeit in respect of different provisions: see Countdown Properties (Northlands) Ltd v Dunedin City Council...