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1. LCRO 58/2021 EW v YL (29 October 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...compensable form of loss.8 [84] The ability to compensate for anguish and distress in the lawyer/client relationship has been recognised in a number of cases9 and given the purpose of the Act (which in section 3(1)(b) includes the protection of consumers of legal services) it is appropriate to award compensation for anxiety and distress where it can be shown. [85] There is no punitive element to an award of damages for anxiety and distress. Such an award is entirely compensatory....

2. LCRO 210/2018 RF v TG (27 August 2020) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...was fully informed as to the implications of the offer. [168] I am satisfied after hearing from Mr RF and Ms TG, that Mr RF took no steps to adequately explain the implications of the offer received. [169] That failure presents as significantly consequential, particularly when the offer is referenced to the sum that Ms TG was prepared to accept. [170] Informed from a background of 30 years’ experience in managing employment cases, Mr RF says that he considered a reasonable cost of...

3. Ram-Raid-Offending-and-Related-Measures-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 7.4 MB]

   Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Justice Proactive release - Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill Date of issue: 6 October 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 4, subject to some redactions consistent with the grounds under the Official Information Act 1982. No. Document Comments 1 Strengthening the response to serious Some information has been withheld in accordance offending behaviour in ch

4. Holden & Anor as Trustees of the Estate of Bruce Morris v Hanns [2010] NZWHT Wellington 23 [pdf, 432 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2008-101-000109 [2010] NZWHT WELLINGTON 23 BETWEEN ALISTER HOLDEN AND MURRAY BRIDGE AS TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BRUCE MORRIS Claimants AND PETER HANNS TRADING AS HANNS BUILDERS & JOINERS First Respondent AND ROGER WALKER ARCHITECTS LTD Second Respondent AND WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Third Respondent AND DION BARETA (Removed) Fourth Respondent AND K ROAD NO 1 LIMITED Fifth Respondent AND STOANZ LIMITED (Remo

5. [2019] NZEnvC 160 Hawthenden Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   ...in the PDP have not been contested. The boundaries of the ONUF have been contested in some locations, and in general by one party. (g) Due to the scale and complexity of the District's rural landscapes, a comprehensive study would be time-consuming to undertake. Report and Recommendations of Independent Commissioners Regarding Upper Clutha Planning Maps, Outstanding Natural Landscapes, Outstanding Natural Features and Significant Natural Areas, at [42]. Landscape Methodology J...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 093 CEP Services Matauwhi Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...and values of most of the CMA over an extensive coastline. The Court will not repeat the discussions on this issue had in many of its decisions on this plan, however, the extent of the task to identify and map these attributes and values is time consuming and costly and was not undertaken prior to the notification of this plan. [35] While the assessment of these attributes and values is aspirational in the longer term this Court has tried to focus on any immediate gains that can be ach...

7. Martin, G N - EiC (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...Change has been drafted as a new stand-alone section to be inserted into the operative Water Plan. This approach to the drafting also promotes ease of understanding and was endorsed by the Consents Team. [28] The plan change also includes a number of consequential amendments to the operative Water Plan – updating page numbers, footers, the title page, the Chronical of Events, and the section entitled “Process of plan preparation”. [29] Particular attention is drawn to the language...

8. Regulatory Impact Statement Civil Fees Review [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...tribunals. Fees are currently charged in all courts and some of the tribunals administered by the Ministry. Civil fees were last comprehensively reviewed between 2001 and 2003. Other than a GST increase in 2010 and an adjustment in line with the Consumers Price Index in 2011, most fees have not changed since 2004. The 2011 CPI adjustment did not apply to fees in specialist courts. First principles review In 2011, the Government agreed to a first principles review of civil fees in...

9. [2014] NZEmpC 23 Greenslade v Jetstar Airways Ltd [pdf, 293 KB]

   ROBERT RICHARD GREENSLADE v JETSTAR AIRWAYS LIMITED NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2014] NZEmpC 23 [14 February] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2014] NZEmpC 23 ARC 91/12 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN ROBERT RICHARD GREENSLADE Plaintiff AND JETSTAR AIRWAYS LIMITED Defendant Hearing: Court: 6-7 May 2013 Chief Judge G L Colgan Judge Christina Inglis Judge M E

10. Taylor v Orcon Ltd [2015] NZHRRT 15 [pdf, 125 KB]

    ...Baycorp and the Privacy Commissioner. THE LEGAL ISSUES [41] In view of these findings of fact, there are two primary legal issues. First, whether Principle 8 was breached and second, whether in terms of s 66(1) of the Privacy Act there was a consequential interference with Mr Taylor’s privacy. Principle 8 [42] Information Privacy Principle 8 provides: Principle 8 Accuracy, etc, of personal information to be checked before use An agency that holds personal information shall no...