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1. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...is approved by the Privacy Commissioner and means we meet our legal responsibilities. I would appreciate it if you could treat this matter in confidence and send your response directly to me at the address provided below before 21 July 2012. [5] On 28 November 2012 MSD interviewed Ms Hawe. MSD internal file notes record that during the interview Ms Hawe stated that Mr Thomas lived in Patea, Taranaki. There is no record that Ms Hawe gave any street address for Mr Thomas. [6] On 2...

2. Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. I have concluded the Bill limits s 19 (freedom from discrimination) and, on the information available to me, cannot be justified under s 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. 3. As required by s 7 of the Bill of Rights Act and Standing Order 269, I draw this to the attention of the House of Representatives. The Bill 4. The Bill specifies representation arrangements for Rotorua Distr...

3. 20220421-Section-7-Report-Rotorua-District-Council.pdf [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. I have concluded the Bill limits s 19 (freedom from discrimination) and, on the information available to me, cannot be justified under s 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. 3. As required by s 7 of the Bill of Rights Act and Standing Order 269, I draw this to the attention of the House of Representatives. The Bill 4. The Bill specifies representation arrangements for Rotorua Distr...

4. Langdon v ACC [2014] NZACA 9 [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...1 This is contrary to ARCIC v Lewis HC, Auckland 194/93, April 1994, Barker J, and the decisions of the Authority in Chalecki v ACC [2012] NZACA 16 & Firmin v ACC [2013] NZACA 15 2 [2012] NZACC 55 4 [16] Clause 2 of the New Zealand Seaman’s Maritime Industry (Sea-going) Award (“the Award”) that came into force in May 1991 sets out the various Deck rating classifications and remuneration. The base remuneration for a “Deck Boy” is $18,533

5. W and W v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd [2020] CEIT-2020-0020 [pdf, 549 KB]

   ...Homes Ltd [2009] AC 1101, para 14. And it does so by focusing on the meaning of the relevant words… in the documentary, factual and commercial context. That meaning has to be assessed in the light (i) of the natural and ordinary meaning of the clause, (ii) any other relevant to provisions of the [contract], (iii) the overall purpose of the clause and the [contract], (iv) the facts and circumstances known or assumed by the parties at the time that the document was executed, and (v)...

6. LCRO 154/2024 WK v QM (26 June 2025) [pdf, 256 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 086 Ref: LCRO 154/2024 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWEEN WK Applicant AND QM Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] The applicant, Ms W

7. LCRO 36/2018 AA v SM (19 December 2018) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...in [City]. First, in [Street 1], in her own name; and secondly, in [Street 2], with her daughter Ms LO as joint tenants.2 [3] The [Street 2] property had been purchased by Mrs RS and Ms LO in May 2008 with the assistance of a bank loan of $305,000. Ms FY, a legal executive employed by 1 Mr SM practised at [Firm 1] under the title of consultant. 2 Hinde, McMorland and Sim Land Law in New Zealand (online looseleaf ed, LexisNexis) at [...

8. Ngamotu v Ngamotu - Karatia 3B 2A 2B 2B (2019) 223 Waiariki 44 (223 WAR 44) [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...away. In her will she appointed Karaitiana Daniel Ngamotu, Emaly Rameka and Cheyenne Ngamotu to be the executors and trustees of her estate (the executors). [11] The will of Rangimarie Ngamotu includes provisions related to the whānau home. Clause four of the will states that the whānau house is to be given to the executors for the use and benefit of Rangimarie Ngamotu’s children. [12] A search of the whānau house title shows that it is sits on general land, approximately...

9. [2017] NZEnvC 022 J Lenihan & Others v Auckland Council [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...made on the proposed plan; and (c) the person is, was, or will be unduly prejudiced by the inclusion of the provision or exclusion of the matter. (4) The Environment Court must treat an appeal under this section as if it were a hearing under clause 15 of Schedule 1 of the RMA and, except as otherwise provided in this section, clauses 14(5) and 15 of Schedule 1 of the RMA and Parts 11 and 11A of the RMA apply to the appeal (including, to avoid doubt, sections 299 to 308). (5) Not...

10. Wellington v Wellington - Tuateanui 2B1A Māori Reservation (2020) 209 Taitokerau MB 59 (209 TTK 59) [pdf, 254 KB]

    209 Taitokerau MB 59 I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE TAITOKERAU In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Taitokerau District A20190005688 WĀHANGA Under Sections 238 and 338, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Tuateanui 2B1A Māori Reservation I WAENGA I A Between RACHEL WELLINGTON Te Kaitono Applicant And ROSE WELLINGTON Te Kaiurupare Respondent A20190005667