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1. 2017 NZSSAA 058 (10 October 2017) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...received in settlement of a claim against the Crown. However, even if the ACC payment does come within that category it does not assist the appellant. Regulation 13 of those regulations provides that the exemption from inclusion in the asset test endures only for 12 month after the payment is made. [22] In these circumstances, we must conclude that the ACC payment triggers the asset test and temporary additional support was not available to the appellant. Special Needs Grant...

2. Raukawa v Lux - Opape 3A1E (2020) 238 Waiariki MB 119 (238 WAR 119) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...me for completion of this final decision soon after counsel’s last memorandum of August 2019. At the very least, the file should have been referred to chambers for a written decision to issue by the end of 2019. That the parties have had to endure this lengthy delay of almost 12 months is as inexplicable as it is unacceptable. On behalf of the Court, I extend to the parties’ sincere apologies for this delay. [19] I also direct the Deputy Registrar to provide me with a written...

3. Clark v Trustees of Opehuia Whānau Trust - Kapenga A No 5 [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 361 (2019 APPEAL 361) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...necessary to facilitate the effective operation, development and utilisation of the land. The only way the minority owners can retain their interests is by partition. It would not be consistent with the principles of the Act to require them to endure the sale of their land where another way is available and which still provides for utilisation and development of the land. Accordingly we are also satisfied that the s 288(4) requirement is fulfilled. 2019 Māori Appellate Court M...

4. [2022] NZACC 47 – Kelly v ACC (22 March 2022) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...understandable. Ms Kelly stated that the reasons for the delay were: (1) She did not know she could take the matter further until recently when she was told that she could, although she may have been told about it before; (2) She had been enduring pain, struggling and “shut down” by the Corporation; and (3) She did not know how to appeal, she could not afford a lawyer, and she did not know how to word anything properly. 2 Above, note 7. 5 [12] This Court notes...

5. The Estate of UB v KM [2020] NZDT 1322 (3 December 2020) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...mother, UB (who passed away in October 2020). However, it transpires that the Property was owned solely by UB. 2. KM was engaged to do painting work at the Property. AH claims the work done was substandard. 3. When the claim was lodged AH had an enduring power of attorney to act on behalf of her mother who had dementia. By the time of the last hearing her mother had passed away (as mentioned above). AH is an executor of her mother’s will. 4. The claim is for $12,677.86. 5. K...

6. Evidence-Digital-Video-Records-Amendment-Regulations [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...apply only for a short period this year until they are replaced by the new Evidence Regulations referred to in paragraph 2.1. Although the structure and exact wording of the new regulations will change, the concept of being technology neutral will endure. 8 The comprehensive re-write of the regulations is underway. Parliamentary Counsel Office is in the early stages of drafting. Ministry of Justice officials will seek public feedback on an exposure draft of the new regulations in mid-20...

7. 2023-10-17-Muaupoko-legal-subs-for-24-October-EC-hearing.pdf [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...District Council approved Plan Change 4, which provides for a new large subdivision called Tara-Ika, immediately east of Levin, and which adjoins a section of this proposed expressway. Plan Change 4 records:5 Muaūpoko have a very strong and enduring relationship with the Tara-Ika area, as it is an area where they have worked, cultivated, hunted and gathered resources for over 1000 years. Tara-Ika sits between areas of high cultural association to Muaūpoko, including Punahau...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 117 Te Runanga o Kaikoura v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...these areas as ASAs. 3. Insert a new policy, Policy 13.21.2C, as follows: [RPS] Policy 13.21.2C - The Council will recognise and provide for the ancestral and contemporary relationship of Ngāi Tahu with Te Tai o Marokura which is ongoing and enduring, including by enabling Ngāi Tahu mahinga kai. Ngāi Tahu have fished and accessed Te Tai o Marokura as a mahinga kai for generations and have a right to continue to access and use resources within Te Tai o Marokura. CMUs Open Wate...

9. Hettig v ANZ Bank of New Zealand Ltd - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 158328, CT NA95A/121 (2014) 93 Taitokerau MB 238 (93 TTK 238) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...bring the application on the basis that firstly, the property was owned by the Kaiawhina Trust (“the Trust”) of which Mr Hettig is a beneficiary and secondly, that he represents Ms Ruwhiu, the registered proprietor of the property, by way of Enduring Power of Attorney. Mr Hettig later argued that he had also been appointed as an additional trustee of the Trust. Is the property Trust property? [12] Mr Crossland argued that the title to the property was in the name of Ms Ruwhiu an...

10. Request for proposals: Statistical modelling to support the Investment Approach to Justice [pdf, 534 KB]

    ...the data being used. All of these factors speak to a comfort with working flexibly in a complex and dynamic environment. The provider will need to have an emotional quotient as big as its intelligence quotient. Why should you bid? Crime is an enduring problem of perennial concern. Crime will never be eradicated, but there is a robust evidence base to show there are many things we can do to reduce crime and reduce the harm that crime imposes on society. There is a substantial and exc...