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1. Final Env-Reg-Report-2017-18 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...cause, cases in which the parties agree that management might be deferred for a defined period are placed on a Parties' Hold Track, with case management being resumed (failing settlement or withdrawal of the proceedings) at the parties' request, or at the expiry of the deferral period, or otherwise at the court's direction. (d) All cases, when lodged, are assigned by a Judge or the Registrar to one of the case tracks, and the parties are notified of the assigned track....

2. Final Env-Reg-Report-2017-18 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...cause, cases in which the parties agree that management might be deferred for a defined period are placed on a Parties' Hold Track, with case management being resumed (failing settlement or withdrawal of the proceedings) at the parties' request, or at the expiry of the deferral period, or otherwise at the court's direction. (d) All cases, when lodged, are assigned by a Judge or the Registrar to one of the case tracks, and the parties are notified of the assigned track....

3. LCRO 191/2020 QC on behalf of ABC Limited v VH (8 April 2022) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...considered on review is narrowly focused. Were the fees charged by [Law firm] fair and reasonable? [34] Under the Act, complaints about fees are treated in the same manner as any other complaint about a lawyer’s conduct. If a Standards Committee forms the view that a fee has not been fair and reasonable, then the lawyer’s conduct constitutes unsatisfactory conduct in terms of s 12(c) of the Act by breach of r 9 of the Rules. [35] It has been recognised that determining a reaso...

4. Smith v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2023] NZACC 47 [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...a deduction for pre-existing impairment into the Handbook? [15] ACC responded as follows: ACC’s use of the Handbook did not introduce a deduction for pre-existing conditions into an impairment assessment. Consequently, we are refusing your request for material help, with introduces a deduction for a pre-existing impairment into the Handbook, as this information does not exist. … For further reference, please see the below section of the Accident Rehabilitation and Co...

5. LCRO 80/2024 DC v SA (24 February 2025) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...typically include maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents. [40] Lawyers should alert their client that a unilateral decision taken to relocate (i.e. a decision made without consultation with the other parent) may result in a court forming a view that the actions of the relocating parent demonstrated poor judgement and an inability to prioritise children's needs over personal desires. [41] Lawyers must explain that even if a client believes they have compelling r...

6. EZ & UC v HQ & LQ [2024] NZDT 424 (15 May 2024) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...opened up the ceiling in the kitchen. Such destructive testing is well beyond what a reasonable purchaser, or inspector would be required to carry out. 31. Furthermore, it is common practice for purchasers to obtain or view a dwelling’s Land Information Memorandum (LIM), however, a LIM generally does not contain building consent information regarding relatively minor alterations such as in this case. Instead, normal practice is for this information to be held on the council buil...

7. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 836 KB]

   ...delivery of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals, support independent judicial decision-making, oversee the collection of infringements, court fines and reparations, serve court documents, and enforce civil judgments and orders. • Responding to requests for criminal records (also known as criminal conviction history checks). • Administering the legal aid system. Under the Legal Services Act 2011, the Legal Services Commissioner is an employee of the Ministry who has a number of fu...

8. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...delivery of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals, support independent judicial decision-making, oversee the collection of infringements, court fines and reparations, serve court documents, and enforce civil judgments and orders. • Responding to requests for criminal records (also known as criminal conviction history checks). • Administering the legal aid system. Under the Legal Services Act 2011, the Legal Services Commissioner is an employee of the Ministry who has a number of fu...

9. OIA-107391.pdf [pdf, 214 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 12 October 2023 Our ref: OIA 107391 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Three strikes law Thank you for your email of 13 September 2023, requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), data related to the three strikes law. Specifically, you requested: I’ve just read https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-polic...

10. Lowe and Ors as Trustees of the Vivienne Hicks Family Trust v Morrison [2011] NZWHT Auckland 27 [pdf, 263 KB]

    IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2008-100-000036 [2011] NZWHT AUCKLAND 27 BETWEEN VIVIENNE DIANA LOWE, GRAHAM BRENTLEIGH BOND and LORRAINE LILA BARTLEY as Trustees of the VIVIENNE HICKS FAMILY TRUST Claimant AND ROGER MORRISON First Respondent AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Second Respondent AND STUART SAVILL (KERIAN SAVILL removed) Third Respondents AND MAJORIE and ROBERT JANSEN Fourth Respondents AND PLASTER SYSTEMS LIMITED Fifth Respondent AND MA