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1. Hunter - Harataunga East 2B2B1 and 2D2 (2004) 106 Hauraki 128 (106 H 128) [pdf, 963 KB]

   ...transfer of 35/56ths (5/8ths) of a share in Harataunga 2D by way of gift to Mrs Thwaites. That transaction was completed by Court Order, but there is no further evidence as to any arrangements that may have been made by the parties. The only other information held by the Court comes from the hearing of Mrs Thwaites' application for an easement for conveyance of water in exchange for access in July 1982. Ngawiki was deceased by that time. Mrs Thwaites' evidence was that s...

2. LCRO 164/2014 WN and JM v SG [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, sch 3, cl 6. 11 Discussion: [law firm]’s files [52] It became apparent during the hearing before Mr Hesketh that there was material missing from the original [law firm]’s files. Those files had been requested by the Committee and were considered by it. When Messrs WN and JM filed their application for review, the original files were forwarded to this Office by the Complaints Service. [53] Examples of missing material included tel...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 113 Talent Bean Ltd t/a Roasted Addiqtion Cafe v D'Souza [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...result. She and her husband struggled to meet day to day expenses. She had to get loans from friends and the bank to support herself and her family. She desperately tried to obtain any job that came her way. She stated that despite repeated requests the holiday pay was not paid until after the mediation meeting at the Department of Labour. She indicated in evidence that Mr Vincent Shan threatened her over her residency. She stated that she and her husband were migrants and th...

4. [2022] NZACC 23 – Harvey v ACC (1 March 2022) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...showed irritation of the L5 root either from the L4/5 or the L5/S1 level, but that there was no obvious mechanical nerve root compromise. Mr O’Malley prescribed medication. [26] On 19 June 2017, Mr Harvey’s advocate wrote to the Corporation to request weekly compensation. He provided Dr Doherty’s medical certificate signed the year before (21 June 2016). The advocate reported that Mr Harvey’s GP had been providing ongoing medical certificates to Work and Income New Zealand...

5. Family legal aid pre-proceedings steps - December 2007 [pdf, 632 KB]

   ...application for legal aid • Preparing proceedings, including the following documents: o Affidavit(s) in support o Consent of the birth parents or an application for consent to be dispensed with o Section 10 report from social worker • Attend formal hearing and obtain interim adoption order • If undefended and application is resolved apply for final order • Reporting to client • Reporting to and invoicing for Legal Aid Application to dispense with consent up...

6. Legal Aid Family Proceedings Steps [pdf, 632 KB]

   ...application for legal aid • Preparing proceedings, including the following documents: o Affidavit(s) in support o Consent of the birth parents or an application for consent to be dispensed with o Section 10 report from social worker • Attend formal hearing and obtain interim adoption order • If undefended and application is resolved apply for final order • Reporting to client • Reporting to and invoicing for Legal Aid Application to dispense with consent up...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 4 Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...[14] In this case the process was initiated by Group Captain Ward who had only been in the role a few days when she was presented with the situation involving the settlement. She did not know Ms Darnley or her work. There was no basis for her to form the view that Ms Darnley should resign and no evidence that she did form such a view. [15] It was apparent from the evidence that Group Captain Ward was very committed to the investigation process and prepared to consider serious cons...

8. Karena v Steedman - Te Koau A (2019) 76 Tākitimu MB 183 (76 TKT 183) [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...June 2016 to June 2018, have misappropriated trust funds, and have failed to solve issues around the lease or support his application to gain legal access. He has also made several allegations relating to theft of trust funds. As a result, he requests that the Court exercise its 3 Karena v Allen – Te Koau A (2016) 55 Tākitimu MB 148 (55 TKT 148) 4 Karena v Te Koau A Ahu Whenua Trust – Te Koau A Ahu Whenua Trust [2018] M...

9. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 3rd report [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...or prosecuting the accused on account of his or her race, ethnic origins, religion, nationality or political opinions, or if it appears that the person’s trial in the requesting country may be prejudiced by these factors. In respect of extradition requests generally, there is provision for the request to be refused if the Minister of Justice is of the opinion that there are substantial grounds for believing that the offender would be in danger of being subjected to an act of torture in the re...

10. [2010] NZEmpC 11 NZ PSA v Secretary for Justice [pdf, 77 KB]

    ...ways to address this, including: a) Consideration of the extent to which setting aside the point of disagreement or impasse could still leave the parties with an overall settlement agreement sufficient to meet their joint interests; and/or b) Requesting a meeting of the Chief Executive of the Ministry and the PSA Secretariat to assist in resolving the disagreement or impasse, noting that such meetings would not constitute a breach of good faith. c) If bargaining ceases to make progr...