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1. Dotcom v Crown Law Office [2018] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...Defendant 3 INDEX INTRODUCTION [1] Short summary of facts [1] The evidence [6] The defendants [11] The Crown [13] The burden of proof [14] “No proper basis for that decision” [18] BACKGROUND TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS [24] THE TERMS OF THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS AND THE TERMS OF THE REFUSAL BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO DISCLOSE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION [38] The July 2015 requests [38] The 5 August 2015 refusal of the requests [40] Transf...

2. IR v ST LCRO 203 / 2010 (9 March 2012) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...formal advice as to the strategy to be adopted renders Mr SF’s conduct unsatisfactory. Mr IR had demonstrated his ability by his earlier efforts on his own behalf. In addition, the die was cast to a large extent, when Mr SF was presented with a request to represent Mr IR at the second Family Court hearing for which a date had already been scheduled. [79] The criticism of the Court of Appeal was that Mr IR had not pursued his application for leave to Appeal to the Court of Appeal...

3. CL v HG [2024] NZDT 118 (7 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...together. 6. For an agreement to be enforceable there needs to be an intention to create a legally binding relationship. Partners, friends and colleagues make social arrangements, but it is unlikely they can be legally enforced unless the parties perform some act that demonstrates an intention that they will be bound by their promises. 7. When friends fail to keep their promises, the other person may suffer a financial consequence but it may be that they cannot be compensated fo...

4. IB v TT [2024] NZDT 588 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...took place on 23 May 2021. Around four months later, the buyer noticed a leak in the lower-level garage during heavy rain through a hole in the concrete wall. She consulted plumbers but they could not provide a satisfactory solution. Eventually she formed the view that some wooden planks on the floor of the garage must have been installed to channel water out of the garage. She investigated further, and came to the conclusion that the seller had installed the planks and knew about the leak...

5. Dablo v Tan [2013] NZIACDT 28 (20 May 2013) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...under delegation). [27] Ms Tan did not lodge an application for residence at this time. Appeal to Removal Review Authority without authority [28] Ms Dablo was told an appeal had been lodged with the Removal Review Authority, and shown an appeal form that had been completed and signed as though she had signed it. In fact, Ms Dablo had never signed the form or given instructions for it to be completed. The appeal form was dated 24 November 2009. 4 [29] Ms Dablo regar...

6. Smith – Nikora Whānau Trust (2013) 2013 Chief Judge’s MB 302 (2013 CJ 302) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...applicant becoming a beneficiary of the trust and not the applicant herself. Knowing that this would reduce their entitlement, the applicant contends that they would be unlikely to consent. Moreover the trustees have already rejected the applicant’s request to gift the applicant the 1/6 of land interests derived from Tawhiritoroa. [14] The applicant also submitted that there was no consideration by the Court to the effects of making such orders and statements, and as such the s...

7. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Waitangi Tribunal [pdf, 777 KB]

   ...for each area or category. Case examples should be cases where you played a substantial and active role. Examples need to demonstrate substantial and active involvement across the range of cases. Please complete the Waitangi Tribunal Case Examples Form. You must provide the following case examples: • Provide at least three examples of substantial Waitangi Tribunal proceedings. • Each example must demonstrate that you had a substantial and active involvement in the case. • all...

8. K&B Partnership v JC [2016] NZDT 1345 (14 April 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...further issues regarding compensation, if any, that arise under the WACA that would have arisen had I found the animal to have been shot on DOC land. Referee: J Costigan Date: 14 April 2016 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available or a mistake was made. If you wish to a...

9. BL v GG Ltd [2022] NZDT 200 (5 December 2022) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...2. The issues I must decide are: a. Is BL entitled to cancel her one-year gym membership with GG Ltd? b. If yes, is the amount claimed reasonable? Is BL entitled to cancel her one-year gym membership with GG Ltd? 3. A contract is formed when two parties exchange something of value. In this situation BL paid $2330.00 for a one-year gym membership at GG Ltd. 4. BL states she did not sign any paperwork when she agreed to pay for the one-year membership. She states she n...

10. QD & SC v NU [2023] NZDT 756 (12 December 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

    ...and SC had to purchase cladding and flashings. 24. The cost the cladding and flashings is proven. 25. NU is liable to QD and SC for that amount. Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 12 December 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a r...