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1. Evidence Brief: Culture-Based Correctional Rehabilitative Interventions for Indigenous Offenders [pdf, 637 KB]

   ...evidence base, it is necessary to prioritise evaluating culture- based interventions to understand when they are most effective and how their impact on re- offending can be enhanced. EVIDENCE BRIEF SUMMARY Investment rating: Inconclusive Unit cost: $4739 Effect size (number needed to treat): For every 19 offenders receiving treatment, one fewer will be re- imprisoned. Culture-Based Interventions: EVIDENCE BRIEF – NOVEMBER 2017. PAGE 2 of 11 For every 30 offend...

2. Legal Aid Audit Report 2017-2018 [pdf, 367 KB]

   ...quality of services played a greater role. Billing practices in this rating group were generally accurate and supported by the file. Providers’ knowledge of legal aid invoicing policy was generally adequate. “There were few time records and no cost management systems on the files for audit. These are necessary to ensure that any amendments are justified, fixed fees are claimed appropriately, and also as the basis for hearing time on invoices.” Poor and very poor results Po...

3. [2021] NZACC 32 - Fisher v ACC (9 February 2021) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...which are currently incapable of more precise assessment. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed. The decision of 5 December 2016 is quashed with the result that cover for work-related hearing loss is granted. [72] Should there be any issue as to costs, counsel have leave to file memoranda in respect thereof. Judge C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: P Sara, Barrister and Solicitor, Dunedin for the appellant Young Hunter, Solicitors, Christchurc...

4. LCRO 160/2017 EH v FP (23 April 2018) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...together with Mr [FL] and Mr [TF] he was “one of the Trustees of the walkway” and had been requested to respond to the Council’s proposal concerning (it appears from the subsequent [date] meeting minutes) a Council contribution towards the cost of maintenance of the accessway. [66] Whilst, in my view it would not have been necessary for Mr FP to send that communication on letterhead, it does not automatically follow that because he did he was acting in a professional capacity....

5. Peacocke - Part Puketiti 2B2B 1 [2021] Maori Appellate Court MB 48 (2021 APPEAL 48) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...Māori freehold land. We therefore conclude that it appears on the face of that memorandum that the land was to remain, and has remained, Māori freehold land. Whakataunga Decision [33] The appeal is dismissed. [34] There is no order as to costs. I whakapuaki i te 3.00 pm i Hamilton, rua tekau mā ono o ngā rā o Poutū-te-rangi te tau 2021. C T Coxhead S F Reeves D H Stone JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE

6. [2021] NZACC 39 - Gupta v ACC (19 February 2021) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...weekly compensation, because of her personal injury in December 2016, in respect of her subsequent incapacity. [77] The appeal is therefore allowed, and the review decision of 29 December 2019 is set aside. [78] Ms Gupta is entitled to costs and/or disbursements. If these cannot be agreed within one month, I shall determine the issue following the filing of memoranda. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law, Auckland for the respondent...

7. Government Response to Law Commision Report on New Issues in Legal Parenthood [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...Government disagrees with the Commission’s recommendation that parents and donors should be required to receive independent legal advice before having agreements about the donor’s role made into court orders. The Government does not consider the cost to parties justifies the benefit. Parties are increasingly participating in the Family Court in cases that are just as complex, without such a requirement being imposed on them. Information about parenting agreements and orders is already av...

8. MBL v Shadforth [2016] NZIACDT 26 (18 May 2016) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...[67] As the Tribunal has upheld the complaint, it may impose sanctions pursuant to section 51 of the Act. [68] The Authority and the complainant have the opportunity to provide submissions on appropriate sanctions, including potential orders for costs and compensation. Whether they do so or not, Ms Shadforth is entitled to make submissions and respond to any submissions from the other parties. [69] The Tribunal observes that Ms Shadforth’s response to the complaint leaves a high...

9. ANDERSON Neville Ian (CSU-2014-DUN-000365) [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...obtained in the future to determine more precise estimates of the benefit of fitting Quadbar and Lifeguard OPDs to Quadbikes.9 [47] Several Australian states have introduced rebate schemes which variously provide a financial incentive to offset the cost of fitting ROP devices or purchasing alternative vehicles such a side-by-side vehicles or small utility vehicles. Mr Anderson’s quad bike was not fitted with ROP. It is impossible to say that had it been, he would not have suffered a fat...

10. Proprietors of Mangatawa Papamoa Block - Lot 1 DP SA 86263 (2007) 90 Tauranga MB 25 (90 T 25) [pdf, 3.8 MB]

    ...asset to contribute to a joint venture partnership. That will strengthen Mangatawa's negotiating position with lenders and with any proposed partners. (20) MRVL and its joint venture partner will also need sufficient time to recover the costs as well as secure any development profit. Originally Mangatawa proposed a lease term of 150 years and that was the term approved by the long term lease resolution. However, the committee of management for Mangatawa decided that such a leng...