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1. BORA Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga to refer all applicants for archaeological authorities that affect sites of interest to Māori to the Māori Heritage Council. 5. New archaeological provisions in the Bill will achieve efficiency gains, reduce some costs, and improve alignment with the Resource Management Act 1991 (the RMA). 6. The Bill establishes a separate emergency authority process in the event of natural disasters that cause, or are likely to cause, loss of life, injury, or seri...

2. VS v CN 51/2016 LCRO [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...fixed or conditional (whether in litigation or otherwise): (j) any quote or estimate of fees given by the lawyer: (k) any fee agreement (including a conditional fee agreement) entered into between the lawyer and client: (l) the reasonable costs of running a practice: (m) the fee customarily charged in the market and locality for similar legal services. [40] I have carefully considered all of the concerns raised by Mr VS in the course of his complaint, and in the course o...

3. Wang & Zhou v CAC 303 & Zhao [2016] NZREADT 45 [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...was in the LIM, which did not say that subdivision was “impossible”, or exclude subdivision. He referred to Ms Wang’s evidence that a LIM in these terms would not “kill” a sale for development, although it might involve additional costs, and additional drainage. He also referred to the report from the Investigator, noting the Council’s statement that “it would be unusual for owners to be given a ‘blanket no’ for subdivision…” [24] On the basis of these s...

4. CM v JD & Ors LCRO 006/2013 (10 March 2016) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...more specifically, a complaint that [Law Firm X] was deducting commission (at the agreed rate of 9.1 per cent) from payments being made to contributors. His view was that the remuneration being paid to the property manager should cover collection costs and that [Law Firm X] should not be deducting commission from the payments. (2) Mr CM considered that payments being made to contributors should be paid in reduction of capital rather than as interest, on the basis that “it is painfu...

5. [2017] NZEmpC 32 NZ Meat Worker & Related Trades Union Inc v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...course. [53] I wish to convene a telephone directions conference with counsel, which I direct the Registrar to arrange. I will discuss with counsel the necessary directions which should be made to advance this proceeding. [54] Costs are reserved. B A Corkill Judge Judgment signed at 12.00 pm on 20 March 2017

6. Ruka - Horahora 1A3B (2008) 127 Whangarei MB 152 (127 WH 152) [pdf, 397 KB]

   ...question of occupation orders and an Aim Whenua Trust require a n.llther hearing and possibly a fillther site inspection. A special fiAiure is required. The COUIt also requires the assistance of the surveyor, Mr Shaw. I order that Mr Shaw's costs of preparing for and attending the COlllt sitting and site inspection be met out of the Special Aid Fund in terms of section 40 and 98 of the Act. 127 Whangarei MB 162 [40] The Case Manager is to Iiase with the pa11ies and Mr Shaw to...

7. Charteris v Rowe - Estate of David Charteris (2018) 181 Waiariki MB 108 (181 WAR 108) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...as such Mr Charteris cannot be presumed to be the father. [17] It was further argued by counsel that the applicant and the deceased’s sister have agreed to submit a DNA test and counsel points out that the Court indicated it could fund the cost of the testing and argues that for the respondent to prove her case on the balance of probabilities DNA evidence is required especially given the fact that Māori land is a taonga tuku iho which should pass on to those who whakapapa directl...

8. [2016] NZEmpC 117 NZMWU Inc v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...quantum issues should not continue to be advanced in an expeditious fashion. Accordingly, the Registrar is to schedule a telephone directions conference at which I will consider what further directions, if any, should be made. [41] I reserve costs with regard to the preliminary issues considered in this judgment. B A Corkill Judge Judgment signed at 3.00 pm on 8 September 2016

9. Singh v New Zealand Law Society [2017] NZLCDT 20 [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...appellant is a fit and proper person to hold a practising certificate in New Zealand. It accordingly confirms the decision of the Society to decline the issue of a practising certificate to the appellant. [49] The Society is entitled to its costs on the appeal. It is to file a memorandum in support within 10 working days from the date of this decision. The appellant is to respond to that memorandum within five working days thereafter. DATED at AUCKLAND this 4th day of Septem...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 165 Roach v Nazareth Care [pdf, 320 KB]

    ...matter to the Court is successful. A statement of claim is required to be filed within 20 working days of the date of this judgment. [53] A statement of defence is to be filed as required by the Employment Court Regulations 2000. [54] Costs are reserved. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 1:40 pm on 21 December 2017