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1. [2017] NZEnvC 106 Wallace Group Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 445 KB]

   ...Whether or not there had been any submitters or further submitters on the Proposed Plan who would need to be advised of the High Court Ruling and that they might become parties to the appeal; and (b) Whether or not the parties agreed with HNZ's claim to status as an interested party. [5] As already indicated, opposition was brought by the Appellant. [6] The Court called for submissions. [7] The Council having indicated that it would abide the Court's decision on the ....

2. EL v IN Ltd [2022] NZDT 149 (18 August 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...there is a legal requirement for a signature, that requirement can be met by an electronic signature under 226 of the CCLA. The electronic signature must adequately identify the signatory and adequately indicate the signatory’s approval of the information to which the signature relates; and is as reliable as is appropriate given the purpose for which, and the circumstances in which, the signature is required. 14. There was no evidence before the Tribunal of an electronic signature fr...

3. BM v CT [2024] NZDT 620 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...under the guarantee. Both parties have agreed to reduce their claim and counterclaim to $30,000.00 in order to have the claim heard in the Disputes Tribunal. 10. When J Ltd became a client of M Ltd 2015, BM filled out and signed a “Client Information Sheet”. This included some information about J Ltd and its directors and also included two paragraphs above BM’s signature. The paragraphs read: “I/we give authority too M Ltd to act on my/our behalf for all tax types until f...

4. Waitangi Tribunal - District 12 Wellington District [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...13: The Northern South Island, Dr G A Phillipson \ I FOREWORD The research report that follows is one of a series of historical surveys commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal as part of its Rangahaua Wbanui programme. In its present form, it has the status of a working paper: first release. It is published now so that claimants and other interested parties can be aware of its contents and, should they so wish, comment on them and add further information and insights. The pu...

5. N Ltd v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 177 (11 April 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...16 April 2023. 5. In October 2023, KN was contacted by H Ltd in relation to money claimed to be owed by N Ltd to Q Ltd. This was the first time KN became aware of the breach notice and associated fees. 6. KN immediately contacted Q Ltd and requested that the late fees be waived. He indicated he was willing to pay the original fine. Q Ltd did not agree to KN’s request to waive any late fees. 7. N Ltd filed a claim with the Disputes Tribunal. It is seeking an order that it is...

6. Ngatai - Tokata B8 Trustees (2015) 50 Tairawhiti MB 175 (50 TRW 175) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...to respond to the allegation of breach of trustee duties because there were no particulars of any alleged failure. Likewise, they could not respond to the allegation of failure to supply information because they were not aware of what exactly was requested. In terms of the conflict of interest, they did not respond because they were unclear as to who the potential tenant was. Evidence for the Parties Applicants Evidence of David Sinclair [12] David Sinclair gave evidence that he...

7. MB v NQ [2020] NZDT 1374 (30 October 2020) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...NZDT 1374 APPLICANT MB RESPONDENT NQ The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. NQ engaged employment advocacy firm [Firm] to act for her in an employment dispute. At the time that contract was formed MB was contracting to [Firm] and became NQ’s advocate. 2. NQ’s dispute was to go to mediation with her former employer on Monday 6 May 2019 with MB attending as her [Firm] advocate. MB rang NQ on the morning of the mediation to con...

8. Pue v Kingi - Te Rununga o Ngati Maru (Taranaki) Whenua Topu Trust (2012) 291 Aotea MB 257 (291 AOT 257) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...factionalism continue to dominate the affairs of Ngāti Maru in the present context. [28] In fairness, it should also be emphasised that a significant reason for the length of time this proceeding has been before the Court has been due to requests from the iwi for time to continue to discuss, hui and wānanga relevant issues amongst themselves. The Court should always defer to requests from the parties to have to attempt a resolution of the issues themselves, with or without a...

9. BORA Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...Provision for certain activities, such as fossicking for minerals and gathering of various natural resources, to be undertaken by members of each claimant iwi with the permission of that iwi (see, for example, Part 2, Subparts 8-11); 4.4.3 Provision for forms of participation in particular resource management matters (see, for example, Part 2, Subparts 13-14); and 4.4.4 The vesting of land and other rights (see, for example, Part 3, Subparts 1-4). 5. In addition: 5.1 Part 7 deals w...

10. Minhinnick v The Crown - Maioro Lands (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 220 (18 APWM 220) [pdf, 3.8 MB]

    ...Clark. At the hearing of the Court on 29 March 1993 Ngarau Tupaea presented a submission to the Court as chairman of Huakina Development Trust. It was explained that the 23 Tainui Marae/Papakainga of the Manukau Harbour and lower Waikato River formed this Trust in 1983. That Trust considered the claim of Ngati Te Ata to Maioro. In his submission Mr Tupaea stated - . We also cite the support of Nga Marae Toopu as given at Iheir last meeting of 28 February 1993, and we all stand befo...