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1. [2018] NZEnvC 038 Adams v Auckland Council [pdf, 534 KB]

   ...pursuant to s 156 of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 ROBERT ADAMS (ENV-2016-AKL -197) R & H DUNLOP FAMILY TRUSTS (ENV-2016-AKL-242) HOUSING CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND (ENV-2016-AKL-232) RYMAN HEAL THCARE LIMITED AND RETIREMENT VILLAGES ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (ENV-2016-AKL -230) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge JA Smith sitting alone pursuant to s 279 of the Resource Management Act 1991, on the papers...

2. Nottingham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2022] NZACC 212 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...will not stop falls but minimise activities that make trigger a fall. Falls are a possibility for Mr Nottingham in the home with his knees failing him at unexpected times – The increased risk when bathing is that he will be naked getting no protection from any clothes being warn at the time. [18] On 15 June 2020, Dr Angela Kennedy completed a Clinical Advisor Referral Opinion/Recommendation, and reported: In response to your specific queries (1) no recent orthopaedic assessment...

3. [2025] NZIACDT 09 – ZZ v Wen (10 February 2025) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...complaint and makes no other submissions. ASSESSMENT [29] The following provisions of the Code are relevant: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Immigration adviser licence 14. A licensed immigration adviser must...

4. [2025] NZEmpC 212 Kamo Landscape & Quarry Supplies Limited v Caswell [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...arising, well within the 90-day time limit required by s 114(1) of the Act.12 Therefore, Kamo’s argument that the Authority did not have jurisdiction to hear the personal grievances is likely to be unsuccessful. Further, the wage awards were carefully calculated with reference to Mr Caswell’s bank records, and information from Mr Robinson where credit was given for some agreed cash payments. Given the lack of wage and time records, the merits in relation to that aspect of the...

5. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 10 [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...to deal with burglary and would have liked more follow-up information from Police. Over the research period, there was some reduction in the proportion of people who thought crime was a problem, but no evidence that householders were taking greater care to secure properties or join Neighbourhood Support, or were more willing to report suspicious behaviour or burglary to Police. The household surveys and other sources of information for this research provide strong evidence that encouraging vi...

6. [2011] NZEmpC 6 Green v Transpacific Industries Group NZ Ltd [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...competition in business. As it stands, cl 7.1 purports to prohibit competition by Mr Green even in respect of customers or potential customers who are or were not customers of Transpacific. Whilst a restraint may be lawful to the extent that it protects reasonably a proprietary interest that the employer has, including in business with its customers, the law does not extend to prohibiting competition alone as cl 7.1 purports to do. Clause 7.1, if it were valid, would prohibit Mr...

7. Baker - Part Lot 1 DP 13787 (formerly Pt Tarawera 5A) (2015) 41 Tākitimu MB 281 (41 TKT 281) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...Whenua Māori Act 1993, a number of which have been raised by the applicant. These will be considered later in this decision. However in general terms, and at this point of the decision, it should be stated that the title remains intact and all the protections of indefeasibility lie with Nigel Baker as the registered proprietor. [12] The principle of indefeasibility recognises and protects the registered proprietor against claims of competing ownership or possession, against encumb...

8. Recording Industry Association of New Zealand v Telecom NZ 3663 [2013] NZCOP 7 [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...the information in the IPAP notices might have been set forth in a clearer manner, the Tribunal accepts that the relevant instances of copyright infringement involving file sharing are identified sufficiently. [16] The Tribunal has considered carefully the matters addressed in the account holder’s challenge notice and submissions in the email of 24 January 2013. The Tribunal does not consider these matters to preclude reliance on the statutory presumptions in s 122N. The account h...

9. Canterbury District Law Society Complaints Committee 2 v Iosefa [2009] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...principles but an order for striking off and the determination of being a fit and proper person to practise depends on honesty, knowledge and ability. A striking off order, although obviously a punishment, has primarily a different function, namely protection of the public and in its broader sense, the profession.” [31] The practitioner’s family have suffered as a result of his inability to work as a lawyer and undoubtedly will continue to suffer financial loss if he is unable to wo...

10. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Vote Treaty Negotiations [pdf, 929 KB]

    ...under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (the Act), decides which Minister has primary responsibility for administering the Act. This briefing is drafted on the basis that this delegation will continue. The Act was enacted to protect the interests of all New Zealanders in the common marine and coastal area. The Act recognises the mana tuku iho exercised in this area by iwi, hapū and whānau as tangata whenua and provides for the legal expression of customary interes...