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1. [2024] NZEnvC 282 M & L Taylor Partnership v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 7.4 MB]

   M & L TAYLOR PARTNERSHIP V QLDC – CONSENT DETERMINATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 282 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN M & L TAYLOR PARTNERSHIP (ENV-2023-CHC-43) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge P A Steven – sitting alone under s279 of the Act In Chambers at Christchurch...

2. [2010] NZEmpC 81 Chen v NZ Sugar Co Ltd [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...memorandum has given no indication as to his present financial position. In the circumstances, therefore, I infer that he is in a position to meet any costs award against him. I further note that since issuing my judgment Mr Chen has filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal and indeed he mentions that in his memorandum. [5] In his memorandum, Mr Towner indicates that the defendant has incurred legal costs amounting to $19,550 in relation to the plaintiff’s challenge to the Employ...

3. [2012] NZEmpC 147 Alim v LSG Sky Chefs Ltd [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...Authority may follow or adopt a particular procedure. [17] This sub-section is substantially the same as 179(5) which has been the subject of a number of decisions of this Court. In X v Bay of Plenty District Health Board, 1 I followed two Court of Appeal decisions, Winstone Pulp International Ltd v Attorney-General 2 and Bevan-Smith v Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd 3 and the approach adopted by Judge Couch in Oldco PTI (New Zealand) Ltd v Houston. 4 I stated: [35] … Followin...

4. CAC20002 v Chand [2015] NZREADT 60 [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...to avoid liability under s.72. We agree. In Clark, we had found as a matter of fact that there had been oral advice that one of the licensees may benefit financially from the transaction but we still made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct. On appeal, Moore J observed that it followed from the oral advice that the licensees understood the moral need to alert the purchaser of the potential benefit, even if they did not know of the specific requirements imposed on them by s.136 (the Co...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 220 Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Austing costs [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...1 Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Austing [2015] NZEmpC 164. [2] In his submissions, Mr McBride, counsel for the plaintiff, appropriately referred to the plea made by the Court of Appeal in 2001 for counsel practising in the employment field to “reflect on the consequences of conducting litigation without proper focus on the issues and without tight control on the escalation of costs.” 2 Hopefully in this regard,

6. Kamhara v CAC10046 & Jhagroo [2012] NZREADT 9 [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...Complaints Assessment Committee a complete copy of its file on the investigation of Mr Kamhara’s complaint against Mr Jhagroo in 2007. The Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 113 of the Real Estate Agents Act and advises that any party may appeal this decision to the High Court under s 116 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. DATED at AUCKLAND this 29 day of March 2012 ______________________________ ______________________________ Ms J Robson...

7. CAC20005 v McGowan [2015] NZREADT 18 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...case which ends as follows: “McGowan, who is now employed by Property Brokers Rangiora, said it was “a regrettable incident”. “It never is one sided”, there’s always two sides to the story,” he said. He was not sure if he would appeal the decision. “It’s a fairly minor incident; these things always seem to get blown out of all proportion. I don’t know how well you know the REAA (Real Estate Agents Authority), but it’s a bit of an ass of the law and authority...

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. 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...