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1. LCRO 235/2014 SV v BG and HD (18 July 2017) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...verify her capacity and secure her interests. (c) Mr SV should have obtained medical evidence as to Mrs JB’s capacity, before allowing her to commit herself to arrangements that did not adequately safeguard her property interests. (d) That the enduring power of attorney over property under which Mrs JB appointed Mr SV and Mrs BG was operative, but Mr SV had failed to properly consult with Mrs BG over his exercise of powers under it. (e) By making a payment of $40,000 to Mr BG...

2. [2019] NZSSAA 6 (11 February 2019) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...the appellant’s benefit; his consistent economic ties to New Zealand, regular visits to New Zealand, and the understandable reasons that delayed his return mean that at no material point should his benefit have been terminated. His close and enduring ties to New Zealand militate against termination. The discretion in respect of s 22 of the Act [20] The discretion in s 22 of the Act which applies in this case is limited. If a person is absent from New Zealand for up to 30 weeks t...

3. LCRO 235/2017 B and A LT v HF (28 March 2019) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...have been significantly troubled at the breakdown in the relationship with the Association, and apprehensive at contemplating the potentially adverse consequences for their business which would likely follow from the breakdown of what had been an enduring commercial relationship. [33] At the kernel of this conduct complaint, is an examination as to whether Mr HF, in the course of representing his client, went beyond the parameters of robustly representing, as he was required to do...

4. Family Court Rewrite Submission - OCC [pdf, 591 KB]

   ...iwi. Recommendation 2: The vision for the Family Justice Service be revised with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori at the centre. This includes an explicit statutory commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the Care of Children Act. Enduring positive and practical changes to the family justice system must be built on a strong foundation of children’s rights in Aotearoa 12. The Children’s Convention should be applied in the context of Aotearoa, and implemented with rec...

5. Stone v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 408) & Lim [2017] NZREADT 23 [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...however, it cannot be assessed without any form of inquiry. In the present case, and as a matter of principle, the consequences of a “non-genuine” complaint about a licensee (if Ms Lim’s complaint is determined as such) may be so serious and enduring that Mr Stone’s complaint should not have been dismissed without any inquiry. Outcome [44] Mr Stone’s appeal is allowed. His complaint is referred back to the Committee and the Committee is directed to inquire into it. [...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 057 Auckland Shooting Club Inc v Auckland Council [pdf, 5.1 MB]

   ...still pending. 5. Eventually having opposed further applications for adjournment Mr Ryan advised with this court that he sought to review the stay application given the time that had elapsed and his concerns as to the appropriateness of stay in the enduring 4 situation that had now occurred for some 8-9 months. The matter was set down for a hearing on 13 March but unfortunately the decision of the Court of Appeal is still not available. The tests for a stay 6. The court unde...

7. FBN v Broadway [2019] NZIACDT 77 (28 November 2019) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...Committee [2012] NZHC 1633, [2013] NZAR 320 at [49]. 10 [46] Mr Laurent contends that it would be a disproportionately long period if the Tribunal was to add the maximum period of two years to the 16 months of cancellation Ms Broadway has already endured. I agree. While Ms Broadway’s falsification of a document is serious misconduct and is to be denounced, I accept Mr Laurent’s submission that it was an isolated occurrence and does not reflect any general lack of integrit...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 194 Hawke's Bay Regional Council v Lowe [pdf, 6.9 MB]

   ...are three-dimensional erosion control and revegetation mats, geocellular confinement systems, reno mattresses and gabions. The selection of an appropriate ECMs is a complex balancing of the relative importance of the following requirements: • Endurance: durability, degree of resistance to deformation over time and ultraviolet radiation and to chemicals (natural or as pollutants). • Physical: thickness, weight, specific gravity and degree of light penetration. Generally a thicker h...

9. Proactive release - Political Donations package of changes for consultation [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...panel will undertake research and analysis as well as engage with Māori, hapū, iwi, the public, political parties and other interested stakeholders to identify types of changes needed and to inform its advice. Any changes should be meaningful and enduring. 12. With one of its goals being “maintaining a fit-for-purpose electoral regime for voters, parties and candidates”, the Review provides an opportunity to consider all the related components of electoral financing (e.g. donations...

10. ORC & Ngai Tahu Ki Murihiku - EIC - Dean Whaanga - 17 September 2021 [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...for the losses our people had suffered was a great milestone after so many generations of whānau having fought for Te Kēreme, the Ngāi Tahu claim. As a result of the Settlement process the Crown affirmed Ngāi Tahu rangatiratanga, which has endured. Partnering with local authorities, and working with other agencies and stakeholders, is a way that we express authority as mana whenua within our takiwā and how we meet our kaitiaki responsibilities. 29 Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku have...