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1. McNie v CAC2004 & Proude [2013] NZREADT 49 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...and 113 of the Act. In particular, s.109(5) refers to it as “judicial proceeding”. Counsel for the second respondent maintains that it would be an abuse of process for us to permit the present appeal to be heard, because the complaint which forms the basis of the appeal has already been settled and the appellant has expressly agreed not to bring any further proceeding arising out of the settled claim against any person in any way directly or indirectly arising out of the claim. [8...

2. MVDT Annual Report 2013-2014 [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...the car was flat because there were cracks and bends from heavy impact on the inner rim section on one of the wheels and he had to pay to have the wheel welded. When the purchaser asked the trader’s director for a refund of his purchase price his request was ignored. He had his solicitors write to the trader rejecting the vehicle and filed an application with the Tribunal. The trader did not appear at the hearing. The Tribunal received a report from a Mercedes-Benz repairer who es...

3. LCRO 118/2016 BO v JC and GW (29 May 2017) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...Ms GW to Mr WT (1 March 2016). 3 [9] Mr WT, the CEO/managing director of [Company Q], confirmed all three points but it was subsequently established that the amount confirmed by him as owing was the earlier (incorrect) amount that had been claimed initially. [10] Having received this confirmation Ms GW prepared a statutory demand pursuant to s 289 of the Companies Act 1993, arranged for it to be signed by Mr JC and for it to be served on the company. [11] Ms BO sent an emai...

4. 2014 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...programme of work to address cyber-bullying. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill, introduced in November 2013, is a world-leading response to this global problem. The changes proposed in the Bill will ensure criminal and civil laws cover all forms of harmful electronic communications, regardless of whether they are online or offline. If passed, the changes will make sure our laws keep pace with advances in technology and offenders will continue to be held to account. The Objection...

5. LCRO 94/2023 GW v MA (30 June 2025) [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...not have a forwarding address for Mr MA. He was able to provide a mobile contact number for Mr MA. [20] The Complaints Service obtained an address for Mr MA and invited him to respond to Mr GW’s complaint. [21] Mr MA did not reply to that request. [22] He had however responded to concerns that Mr GW had raised with [LAW FIRM A] when making request of the firm in July 2021 to uplift his file. That response traversed some of the issues that were subsequently raised by Mr GW in the...

6. [2017] NZEnvC 152 Auckland Council v Chen Hong Co Ltd [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...the costs award the Council was to provide invoices pertaining to legal and witness costs which formed the bulk of the claim. Such invoices had not been included in the documents supporting the costs claim. [3] The Council has now lodged the requested invoices with the Court, together with an explanatory memorandum. I have examined the documents and confirm that they satisfy the Court's requirements. Outcome [4] Chen Hong Co Ltd, Jiawen Mao and Ee Kuoh Lau (also known as Au...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 19 Kumara Hotel Ltd v McSherry [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...extended holiday. Mrs Lark had been in the hospitality industry for approximately 40 years and was happy to help out, doing what she could to ensure that the Kumara Hotel was operating in an efficient and successful manner. [4] Mrs Lark evidently formed a favourable impression of Mr McSherry and his capabilities. They had numerous conversations about the possibility that he might return to work at the hotel on a more permanent basis. These conversations centred on a role as chef....

8. [2023] NZEnvC 139 Ka Runaka v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 512 KB]

   ...pounamu from inland areas to settlements on the coast. The Mata-au continues to hold the same traditional values of ara tawhito, tauraka waka, wāhi mahika kai and tikaka. It also has Statutory Acknowledgement status under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. Other sites in the area: Kahuika, Okai Tū, Te Rua Tūpāpaku Whakapapa, rakatirataka, kaitiakitaka, mana, mauri Ara tawhito, mahika kai, nohoaka, wāhi taoka. a. Damming, activities affecting water qu...

9. Form-52_Family_Civil-Amendment.pdf [pdf, 207 KB]

   Version 21 – October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 52 Amendment to Grant Family Legal Aid Civil Legal Aid Legal aid file no. Lead provider’s ref. Customer Provider Type of proceeding Court/Tribunal Amendment sought Replace fixed fee Estimate Additional work when fixed fee has been claimed Disbursements Non-Fixed fee (go to funding sought) Forum category 1 2 3 4 Please tick the following criteria that is specific to your case....

10. [2009] NZEmpC AC 35/09 Hamon v Coromandel Independent Living Trust [pdf, 14 KB]

    ...her advocate) obstructed rather than facilitated its investigation. This conclusion was based on difficulties the Authority had in getting produced a USB drive and a tape recording of a meeting which it concluded were not given to it in usable form. The Authority appears to have attributed to Ms Hamon’s advocate a high standard of responsibility in relation to evidence because of his former occupations of solicitor and police officer. [5] Ms Hamon has elected to challenge the A...