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1. BORA Taxation (Kiwisaver and Company Tax Rate Amendments) Bill [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...KiwiSaver scheme was established to encourage in individuals a long-term savings habit and asset accumulation with the aim of increasing individuals’ well being and financial independence, particularly in retirement. New section KJ2 contributes to the appeal of the KiwiSaver scheme with the promise of tax credits to members of KiwiSaver. 11. The purpose of the age distinction is to avoid creating an incentive for those aged 16 or 17 to leave educational training and enter the workforce...

2. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Attorney-General (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...12 May 2006 that this provision had application to the circumstances of the charges faced by the aggrieved person, he being the appellant in that case after being refused name suppression in the District Court. In allowing the aggrieved person’s appeal Harrison J stated: [8] I am in no doubt that publication of X’s name will inevitably lead to the complainant’s identification. She has lived with her mother and X for most of her life. Together they have formed one family unit. T...

3. Dawson v Young - Maungaturoto D1B (2018) 174 Taitokerau MB 89 (174 TTK 89) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...grant an injunction. I adopt that approach. 1 176 Taitokerau MB 27 (176 TTK 27). 2 Taueki v Horowhenua Sailing Club – Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Block [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 60 (2014 APPEAL 60). 174 Taitokerau MB 91 Did Scott receive notice of the application? [6] When this application was filed I directed the trustees to serve a copy of the application and supporting material on Scott. I also directed the Regis...

4. [2018] NZEmpC 6 Performance Cleaners All Property Services Wellington Ltd v Chinan [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...practical effect, Mr Lawlor submitted, is that whilst no express comparison to reg 74B exists in the High Court Rules, the Christmas period is not counted when calculating the time for filing. I note that this is also the effect of the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005.9 [11] I respectfully agree with the conclusions reached by Judge Ford in the Air Line Pilots’ judgment, both for the reasons he gave, and in the interests of consistency with the position in other courts as just...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 065 Auckland Council v Waiwera Heights Country Club Limited [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...accept the balance of the Environmental Restoration Plan, and if not setting out recommendations for resolution. D: The proceedings in relation to 32 Weranui Road against the Second to Fourth Respondents have been subject to separate decisions and appealed. This application will be established under a separate number to avoid confusion. No further orders are sought against the Second to Fourth Respondents in relation to 18 Weranui Road, Waiwera. REASONS Introduction [2] On 28...

6. Waive court fees organisation form July 2018 [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...waiver, but their financial circumstances have changed or they’re changing the reason why they are applying for a waiver. Step 1 Give us the court case details Please tick the court that this application is for. Supreme Court Court of Appeal High Court District Court Family Court Location Confirm the action the organisation intends to take (or has already taken) File a new proceeding File a document in proceedings Name of case Document t...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 161 Tranzurban Hutt Valley Ltd v NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Employees Union Wellington Inc [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...cases involving an individual employee and ones in the nature of a generalised dispute applicable to a workforce generally. [7] I prefer to approach the issue of costs in this case in accordance with the general approach endorsed by the Court of Appeal in cases such as Binnie, and to have regard to factors such as the benefit both parties will obtain from the proceedings and the nature of the claim, in assessing the extent to which the starting point of 66 percent of the actual an...

8. Protocol-for-BDMRA-091221.pdf [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...a direction been made for service on another person when the applicant is an adult. An application must be filed in the proper office of the court, usually nearest to where the applicant resides.5 This is inconsistent with the requirement for appeals and applications under s15A(2), 17(2) and 18(5), and s85 of the Act which must be filed in Wellington.6 It may be that some applicants don’t want to file an application to change their gender in the court closest to them for privacy...

9. [2021] NZREADT 24 - Baker v Real Estate Agents Authority (18 May 2021) [pdf, 130 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2021] NZREADT 24 READT 022/2020 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under s 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN RODNEY and MICHELE BAKER Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 1901) First Respondent AND HAMISH DRUMM, MARK COFFEY and SAFARI REAL ESTATE (t/a TOMMY’S HUTT CENTRAL) Second Respondent On the papers Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews...

10. Mullane v Attorney-General (Request for Transcript) [2021] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...interests of justice for giving a direction that the transcript be provided. See Siemer v Heron [2011] NZSC 116 at [9]: [9] ... There are obvious resource implications if judges direct court registries to provide parties with transcripts of hearings of appeals and interlocutory matters generally on demand by litigants. For that reason, judges should always first satisfy themselves that there is good reason in the interests of justice for giving such directions. In this case, the Judge w...