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1. Aylesbury v Milton LCRO 61 / 2009 (31 July 2009) [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...acted for Mr Aylesbury’s former wife. The conduct complained about was the service of a bankruptcy notice. That notice was served on the basis that Mr Aylesbury had not satisfied a judgement against him made in favour of his former wife in the Family Court. He complained that in arranging for that bankruptcy notice to be issued and served the respondents acted in breach of their professional obligations and were using the procedure to cause him embarrassment and distress and the...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 035 (16 May 2016) [pdf, 45 KB]

   ...she would want her grandchildren to be in. The appellant has two grandchildren living in Wainuiomata. All of her other grandchildren live overseas. [7] The appellant says that she and her husband go on holidays together but she may also visit family overseas in London and Melbourne on her own. She and her husband go tramping together. At weekends when they live together, generally the appellant does the cooking. Both do the dishes but neither does housework at the other’s house....

3. BORA Waka Umanga (Māori Corporations) Bill [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...material financial interests, including interests of close relatives. To the extent that this provision might restrict freedom of expression, it appears to be necessary to promote transparency and accountability. Any discrimination on the basis of family status would be justified for the same reason. Freedom from Discrimination 8. Membership of a waka umanga must be at least predominately Māori. Although the Bill draws a distinction on the basis of race it does not appear to create an...

4. LCRO 132/2025 GL and OC v UT and VH (8 October 2025) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...the 30 working day deadline; (b) The loss of Ms GL’s father significantly impacted on their ability to focus on the Committee’s decision and the need to lodge a review application by a prescribed time. The fact that Ms GL’s late father and family reside in [Country] complicated matters with regard to travel arrangements and the observance of cultural requirements; (c) They wanted the Committee’s decision reviewed and sought any possible leniency that could be granted, particu...

5. Tau v Nga Whanau o Morven and Glenavy - Waihao 903 Section IX Block [2010] 2010 Maori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...2004-419- 17AZ57, 1 February 2007. [13] The respondents sought to uphold Deputy Chief Judge Isaac’s decision. Mr Warbrick, for the respondents, invited the Court to overrule Ngamoe A1B1B and replace the test of beyond reasonable doubt with the civil test of the balance of probabilities. As to the substantive issues, Mr Warbrick maintained that Deputy Chief Judge Isaac was entitled to rely on the extrinsic evidence that had been presented and that that evidence supported a concl...

6. Savage v Adlam – Lot 39A Sec 2A Parish of Matatā (2014) 95 Waiariki MB 176 (95 WAR 176) [pdf, 561 KB]

   ...be calculated on the basis of Mr Brown’s evidence. That is, that from the gross sum, deductions should be made for tax, expenses and a developer’s fee. Mr Brown stated that a 10 per cent developer’s fee is appropriate. This has not been disputed. Ms Adlam submits that this is the best evidence before the Court on the issue of the allowance. She further submits that this is generous given the managerial services she provided, for which she has received no income. [51] Furt...

7. [2015] NZEmpC 198 Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited v Merennage [pdf, 297 KB]

   RITCHIES TRANSPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED v KEERITHI MERENNAGE NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2015] NZEmpC 198 [13 November 2015] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2015] NZEmpC 198 EMPC 288/2014 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN RITCHIES TRANSPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED Plaintiff AND KEERITHI MERENNAGE Defendant EMPC 287/2014 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the

8. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document [pdf, 408 KB]

   Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination Public discussion document Contents Introduction from the Minister of Justice ............................................................................ 3 Summary of proposals ........................................................................................................ 4 Proposals against the incitement of hatred/hostility ........................................................... 4 Improving th

9. [2014] NZEmpC 202 Hutchison v Nelson City Council costs [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...credit card. I have no reason to doubt the accuracy of that evidence. [13] I turn now to the question of whether this category of costs falls within the scope of the provisions set out above. [14] The normal rule applying to proceedings in the civil jurisdiction is that the costs are awarded in respect of representation by a lawyer. This is the conventional approach which is adopted in the civil jurisdiction of the higher courts. 7 A party who represents themselves...

10. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 15th-17th reports (continued) [pdf, 66 KB]

    ...equality. 5. The Commission shared the concerns expressed by the Committee about the criminal justice system, imprisonment rates and domestic violence. The current rates of imprisonment, particularly of young people, and the damage being done to families through domestic violence were unsustainable. The Government had expressed its commitment to addressing those issues and had introduced a wide range of measures, but he hoped that the Committee would highlight the urgent need to achieve...