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1. Tanerau-King - Mangamaunu 1A Part Section 19 (2019) 53 Te Waipounamu MB 220 (53 TWP 220) [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...and the parties should now make an application per s 231 of the Act. Decision [49] Wirihana Hoani Thompsett is appointed a responsible trustee of the Trust and the land is now vested in him in that capacity. [50] There is no order as to costs. Orders are to issue immediately, per r 7.5, Māori Land Court Rules 2011. Pronounced at Wellington at 9am on Wednesday the 20th day of March 2019. SF Reeves JUDGE 4 Ellis v F...

2. Family Court rewrite submission: Human Rights Commission [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...Reforms”. 2. As described in the background document to this review, the 2014 reforms drew on a range of past reviews which made careful suggestions for family justice system change.1 However, the 2014 reforms were ultimately implemented with a goal of cost saving rather than the sole goal of improving the family law system.2 3. The Panel will have access to significant data and experience demonstrating the consequences of the 2014 reforms.3 4. The Human Rights Commission supports...

3. Strengthening the family justice system - EasyRead - PDF version [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   ...reports better? 61 13. When is the best time to get a psychological report done? 14. Do you have anything else to say about psychological reports? 62 Costs People that use a family justice service have to pay for some of the services. 15. Do you agree the judge can ask people to pay money for these services based on how they acted in their court case?...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 39 TPT Forests Ltd v Penfold [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...principle of open justice or that outweigh the interests of the respondents in being able to disclose the contents of the affidavit to properly prepare their defences to the allegations being made. [59] No non-publication orders are made. [60] Costs on all applications are reserved. A telephone directions conference will now be convened to progress proceedings. J C Holden Judge Judgment signed at 2 pm on 31 March 2021

5. Cookson-Ua v Cookson-Ua - Succession to Te Waharoa Cookson Ua (2020) 64 Te Waipounamu MB 2 (64 TWP 2) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...determine whether a family arrangement can be agreed. The application is to be referred back to me at the end of six months for a final decision to issue. [54] Leave is reserved for either party to seek further directions of the Court as required. [55] Costs are reserved. The Case Manager is to distribute a copy of this decision to all parties. I whakapuaki i te 2.00pm i Te Whanganui-a-Tara te 24 o ngā rā o Pipiri te tau 2020. S F Reeves JUDGE

6. LCRO 10/2020 EJ v HP (10 June 2020) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...accordingly pursuant to s 138(2) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). Application for review [30] Mr EJ filed an application for review on 14 January 2020. He would like someone else, preferably Ms HP or the firm, to cover the costs he incurred in having the 6 trust documents amended. He remains unhappy with the way the trustees (including Ms TS) have exercised their discretion in relation to his daughters as beneficiaries, and considers the arrangements he en...

7. Reedy v Atkins - Waitangi A1 A1 (2019) 76 Tākitimu MB 54 (76 TKT 54) [pdf, 362 KB]

   ...reason why the application for vesting should be refused. It was granted accordingly earlier today. Decision [23] The application for a vesting by way of gift between Godfrey Reedy and Ngarimu Parata is granted. [24] There is no order as to costs. These orders are to issue immediately, per r 7.5, Māori Land Court Rules 2011. Pronounced in Hastings at 4.30pm on Friday this 7th day of June 2019 L R Harvey D H Stone JUDGE JUDGE

8. LCRO 8/2019 GM v NK (25 June 2019) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...freehold in 2006. [20] Those negotiations have been unsuccessful. [21] Ms GM’s complaint sought an acknowledgment from the law firm that the 2006 transaction should not have proceeded without ensuring a right of way to the units. She sought legal costs and compensation for loss. Responses [22] Mr NK, a partner in [law firm], responded to Ms GM’s complaint on 2 October 2018. He said: (a) Mr VR acted for Ms GM in 2006. He has since left the law firm; (b) Ms GM was aware o...

9. Shadforth (Appeal) [2019] NZIACDT 42 (20 June 2019) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...complaint on 18 May 2016. Ms Shadforth’s licence was cancelled and she was prohibited from applying for a further licence. She was also censured, ordered to pay a penalty of $7,500 and to make a contribution of $5,000 towards the Tribunal’s costs. Ms Shadforth’s complaint to Registrar [10] By the time the Tribunal had issued the sanctions decisions against Ms Shadforth, she had made a complaint to the Authority against MBL. It was made on 12 June 2015. It concerned two cli...

10. [2020] NZIACDT 45 - TTD v Zheng (14 October 2020) [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...the person from reapplying for a licence for a period not exceeding 2 years, or until the person meets specified conditions: (f) an order for the payment of a penalty not exceeding $10,000: (g) an order for the payment of all or any of the costs or expenses of the investigation, inquiry, or hearing, or any related prosecution: (h) an order directing the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser to refund all or any part of fees or expenses paid by the...