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1. [2020] NZEnvC 137 Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...robusta and Kunzea serotina), and no reasonably measurable loss within the ecological district to an At Risk-Declining taxon, other than mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium), under the New Zealand Threat Classification System (“NZTCS”). B: Costs are reserved. Any application should be made by 11 September 2020 and any reply within 10 working days, with a final response within a further 5 working days. Applications are not encouraged. REASONS Table of Contents Para...

2. [2016] NZEmpC 103 Lewis v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...determination that Labour Day in 2014 would have been an otherwise working day for members of the defendant’s pre-op cleaning crew is unsustainable. The Inspector’s challenge to the Authority’s determination is dismissed. [60] Costs are reserved. In the absence of agreement the defendant may file a memorandum within 20 workings days and the plaintiff may have a further 20 working days to respond. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed on 19 August 2016 at 2...

3. JK v SY LCRO 271/2013 (9 September 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...[PQ] was tried before DCJ [Hammer] on [Days X and X Month 2010. Following cross-examination of [Witness X], the [BANK]’s principal witness, the [BANK] agreed to settle by withdrawing its claim against Mr [JK] and Ms [PQ] and paying some of their costs. A notice of discontinuance was filed on [Day Month] 2010. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [27] Mr [JK] lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service on 20 July 2012 which was amplified...

4. LCRO 70/2018 AR v NM (10 April 2019) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...AR of midday, Thursday 16 November 2017, failing which a Without Notice Application would be made to the Court for orders of sale of the property, vacant possession, disclosure of trust documents, appointment of a replacement trustee, and legal costs. Mrs NM again expressed the hope that the matter could be “sorted out without the need for Court proceedings”. Complaint [14] Mrs AR lodged a complaint with the Lawyers Complaints Service on 13 February 2018. She described Mrs N...

5. Otimi v Fa'uhiva - Hauhungaroa 1A3 (2019) 401 Aotea MB 102 (401 AOT 102) [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...trustees term of appointment has concluded, the Court record will be amended to remove the names of those former advisory trustees. [41] Leave is reserved for any party to apply for further directions at any time. [42] There is no order as to costs. These orders are to be issued immediately per r 7.5 Māori Land Court Rules 2011. Pronounced in open Court in New Plymouth at 4.45pm on Thursday this 20th day of June 2019 L R Harvey JUDGE

6. Clough v CAC520, Bunn & Christiansen [2019] NZREADT 46 (5 November 2019) [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...listing agreement was an oversight by all parties, which should have been picked up by the Agency. Mr Clough claimed that Ms Linley’s letter resulted in the Family Court increasing its assessment of the value of the property, at a direct cost to him of $17,500. Mr Clough set out four questions: • Who authorised [Ms Linley’s letter] to be written and released? • Was any attempt made to contact myself as the property owner regarding the release of private and confide...

7. [2020] NZEmpC 219 Ward v Concrete Structures (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...be paid to Mr Ward no later than 23 December 2020. The parties are granted leave to return to the Court if there is a dispute as to the appropriate calculation of the latter two amounts. [54] I anticipate that the parties will be able to agree costs. If that does not prove possible I will receive memoranda. Christina Inglis Chief Judge Judgment signed at 2.30 pm on 4 December 2020

8. [2020] NZIACDT 41 - TBE v Proudman (30 September 2020) [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [81] A timetable is set out below. Any request that Ms Proudman undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Any requests for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. [82] As Ms Proudman has been found to have been dishonest, the Tribunal will consider whether she should be prevent...

9. New Zealand Transport Agency - Kaiti 336F (Roadway) (2020) 92 Tairawhiti MB 287 (92 TRW 287) [pdf, 486 KB]

   ...access. That is because the land over which the Native Land Court laid out the road was not, and is not, suitable for that purpose. The owners pointed to letters of advice from engineers about what would be involved in constructing the road. The costs estimate was more than $2 million, with significant works required to overcome the topographical challenges of the Roadway route. [28] Kaiti 336F does not provide ‘access or better access’ (the words of s 48) to the Makorori Forest...

10. INZ (Greathead) v Ortiz [2019] NZIACDT 59 (29 August 2019) [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...18(a) and 26(b) of the Code. SUBMISSIONS ON SANCTIONS [80] As the complaint has been upheld, the Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [81] A timetable is set out below. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. Timetable [82] The timetable for submissions will be as follows: (1) The Authority, the complainant and Ms Orti...