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1. Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation [pdf, 2 MB]

   Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution Service and Mandatory Self-representation Qualitative Research Findings Preface This research was undertaken by the Research and Evaluation Team of the Ministry of Justice and two contracted researchers, Nan Wehipeihana and Tolotea Lanumata. The Ministry of Justice acknowledges and thanks the parents and key informants who willingly gave their time to participate in the research.

2. Whaanga - Anewa (2012) 22 Tairawhiti MB 167 (22 TRW 167) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...that necessitate a secure separate title. Our family are prepared to invest our time, expertise and money in family land projects that we may not see come to fruition. I know that if a child helps you plant a tree, and that child is raised caring for that tree, then it is highly unlikely that they will cut it down indiscriminately. The type of planning and management that will be needed for such long- term projects necessitates a secure title that is not subject to the vagaries o...

3. [2011] NZCA 14 CA405/2010 Idea Services Ltd v Dickson [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...disbursements. We certify for second counsel. REASONS OF THE COURT (Given by Chambers J) Sleepovers [1] Idea Services Ltd, the appellant, employs Phillip Dickson, the respondent, as a community service worker. Mr Dickson in this role provides care and support for people with disabilities who live in community homes. He is sometimes required to do what the parties call ―sleepovers‖. On sleepovers, Mr Dickson is required to be at the community home overnight so that he...

4. AD & Anor v ZU LCRO 60/2013 (3 March 2014) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...amend the Deed with another deed. [62] It is significant, however, that at the review hearing Mrs AD said her clear instructions to Mr ZU at the settlement meeting were that she wanted to settle there and then. She said she was desperate to protect her family’s home and as far as she was concerned, settlement on the basis set out in the Deed was the only way she could see to avoid bankruptcy and ensure her family kept their home. It was apparent at the review hearing that Mrs...

5. Xu v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 412) and Lim and Lynch [2018] NZREADT 63 [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...his complaint to the Agency in a proper manner. Appeal issues [11] As Mr Mortimer submitted for the Authority, the underlying principles as to licensees’ conduct (set out in the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”)) are clear, and were not contentious. A licensee must exercise skill, care, competence, and diligence (r 5.1), must act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties engaged in a transaction (r 6.2), and must...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 234 Bowen v National Australia Bank [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...The alleged bias arises from the member having dealt with essentially the same issue in Ms Bowen’s claims against BNZ. There was no suggestion that the member should have disqualified herself for any other reason. [24] Mr O’Brien was careful to separate submissions about s 179(5) from any analysis of the substance of the challenge. He separated them in this way because the protests to the Court’s jurisdiction meant the issue was a confined one; about the ability to chal...

7. [2012] NZEmpC 172 Gregory v CE of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...It definitely was not me.” She states in her account that at that point she accepted his explanation. [23] Mr Ryan put to Ms Sagar, in cross-examination several times, without getting a clear answer, what steps were taken by management to protect Ms Moors or any other staff from what Ms Sagar had described as very serious and threatening conduct on Mr Gregory’s part. Ms Sagar was finally asked by Mr Ryan: Q. What formal steps were taken by the Department between Friday 22...

8. AML/CFT Statutory Review - summary of submissions [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   Review of the AML/CFT Act Summary of submissions Ministry of Justice March 2022 Important notice The opinions contained in this document are those of the Ministry of Justice and do not reflect official government policy. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice from a qualified professional person before undertaking any action in reliance on the contents of this publication. The contents of this discussion document must not be constr

9. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 4 [pdf, 13 MB]

   PART 5 EARTHWORKS 25 Queenstown Lakes District Council - Proposed District Plan Decisions Version (Oct 2021) 25-1 25 Earthworks 25.1 Purpose Earthworks are often a necessary component of the use and development of rural and urban land, and are often an integral part of the development, operation, maintenance and upgrading of infrastructure. Within urban areas, some modification of the landscape is inevitable in order to provide for development, including creating functional

10. Trustees of the Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts v Orbell - Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts (2015) 28 Te Waipounamu MB 37 (28 TWP 37) [pdf, 358 KB]

    ...owners in relation to the Waitutu Incorporation and Stewart Island blocks in 1996 and 1999. [15] In 2002, the Crown initiated a formal SILNA forests policy to promote sustainable management of the forests on a voluntary basis through conservation protection or sustainable forest management under the Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000. Under the policy, voluntary conservation protection was offered to owners of high priority SILNA forests. This was to be achieved through creati...