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1. [2025] NZREADT 08 - OQ v Knowles & Maclean (21 March 2025) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...Claimants have the burden of proving entitlement to compensation (on the balance of probabilities).4 2. A claimant is not bound by the formulation or quantum of the claim presented to the Committee.5 3. Claimants need not prove an orthodox general civil claim, but they will have to show that a court could make an order for compensation or damages in accordance with the principles of law.6 The claim will have to broadly meet the criteria for a general civil claim. 4. The full...

2. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Fletcher [2013] NZLCDT 16 [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...taking a number of years to come to that realisation. For example he gave evidence to the Tribunal, that he visited Mr Hohepa in Spain in 2005, which was some time after the proceedings against him and Mr Hohepa were issued. Mr Fletcher and his family spent some time with Mr Hohepa and his family and Mr Fletcher said that part of his purpose in visiting him was “to assess his bona fides”. [19] Mr Fletcher also put arguments both to the Law Society in 2006 and to the High Cou...

3. Family violence consultation: Summary of submissions 20160304 [pdf, 584 KB]

   Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence Summary of submissions Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity

4. Summary of submissions: Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence [pdf, 584 KB]

   Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence Summary of submissions Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity

5. OIA-120214.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...violence risk factors - Consideration of the appropriate use of risk assessment tools in indigenous populations is ongoing - Peace bonds are criminal orders similar to protection orders in that conditions centre around no- contact and no-violence. Civil orders deal with the occupation of the home and vehicle - The impact of FV on children is yet to be wholly recognised across the family court. There is a need for further education on this so that it is considered at every decision-making opp...

6. Brown v TPL 4 Limited - Motatau 1B5B5 (2017) 158 Taitokerau MB 88 (158 TTK 88) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...holding companies. [8] Mr Carlyle, for the trust, argues the sale of shares in TPL4 was an assignment in breach of cl 6. He contends this was an alienation requiring approval from the Court and he seeks a declaration to this effect. There is no dispute that the shares in the lessee company were sold. The question is whether this was an assignment prohibited by the lease, or is otherwise an alienation requiring approval by the Court. [9] When CHH divested its forestry assets in 20...

7. Ratahi v CAC301 & Legge [2015] NZREADT 62 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...Denby Road, Hawera, with the licensee on a three month sole agency. The licensee was then working for McDonalds Real Estate Ltd, Hawera. The complainants say that the unsold property was withdrawn from the market in July 2013; but the licensee disputes that the property was withdrawn and claims the listing converted to a general listing after the three month sole agency. [5] In mid-January 2014 the licensee, then about to commence work for Taranaki Property Specialists Ltd, Hawera (T...

8. Government-Response-to-Te-Aka-Matua-o-te-Ture-Law-Commission-report.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...replace: 2 4590ig8zer 2022-06-10 11:40:58 RE LE AS ED B Y TH E MIN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E 15.1. Part 8 of the Property (Relationships) Act, which currently deals with the division of property in relationships ending in death; 15.2. the Family Protection Act 1955, which allows claims against an estate by family members; and 15.3. the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 (Testamentary Promises Act), which provides for claims against an estate where the deceased...

9. Delamere v Jiang [2017] NZIACDT 1 (17 February 2017) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...ground of complaint is that Mr Jiang breached clause 1.1(a) and (b) of the 2010 Code in relation to care, respect, diligence and professionalism, in that he failed to provide information Immigration New Zealand requested. [50] The only matter in dispute is whether Mr Jiang failed to take adequate steps to file the documents; it is not in dispute that he had the documents available. It would be surprising that Immigration New Zealand could only locate one document, if it received a...

10. JD v RU LCRO 55 / 2011 (22 March 2012) [pdf, 130 KB]

    ...precincts on the day in question. [13] I met with Mr JD and heard his evidence and submissions on 22 February 2012. Mr JD’s nephew JE, had provided a statement to the Complaints Service in support of Mr JD’s complaint. Neither he or the family friend who accompanied Mr JD on the day were able to attend the review hearing as they live at a distance from Auckland. Mr JD’s partner, who was the other member of his group on the day, was also unable to attend in person for perso...