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1. LCRO 101/2019 YK v RN (17 March 2020) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...unsuccessful. [13] By way of remedy, Ms YK sought that: (a) Ms RN be reprimanded; and (b) an apology be provided; and (c) reimbursement of costs incurred in obtaining a building report ($575); and (d) compensation for psychological trauma she had endured, and was continuing to experience, as a consequence of losing the house that she was committed to buying. [14] Mr [VIC] responded to the complaint on Ms RN’s behalf. He submitted that: (a) a letter of engagement was prov...

2. Matchitt v Matchitt - Te Kaha 65 Block [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 433 (2015 APPEAL 433) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...durable and does not lead to further disruptive proceedings. [55] In the circumstances of this case we consider it is appropriate to grant leave to appeal out of time so that the decision and orders of Judge Fox can be examined in the hope that enduring solutions are reached for all owners. Decision [56] Leave to appeal out of time is granted. 21 The Trustees of the Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust v Mitchell [2008] NZCA 518. 20...

3. Fish & Game - EiC - I B Cole (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...process is to acknowledge communities expectations. Sadly all too often “messengers” are labelled and castigated for their concern. 55. I strongly support Plan Change 7 and the refinements to it proposed by Fish and Game because I want to endure the degraded characteristics of Otago waterways in terms of both depleted flows and related irrigation impacts, do not last too long and are satisfactorily remedied as quickly as possible. _____________________________ Ian...

4. [2024] NZLVT 018 - Marsden City Ltd Partnership v Whangarei District Council (10 April 2024) [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...sealed roads and associated infrastructure are not directly usable by the farming operation. The cattle needed to cross or go along the road to new pasture. (e) There was no evidence from the site visit that this farming was intended to be an enduring use. It appeared that as a result of rezoning, the property would be released in stages. However, we put this to one side for the current purposes. Although we viewed the site in 2024, we have concluded that the prospective...

5. Karaitiana-Bryant v Karaitiana - Waipahihi 4H [2024] Chief Judge's MB 278 (2024 CJ 278) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...meeting and wanted the siblings to make up their own minds about who of them were to take the shares. Those who were not included were those who declined to take shares. The Court notes that by this time, Florence’s mother, Iramutu, held an enduring Power of Attorney over her husband’s property. [11] Florence also gave evidence that: At the Meeting neither Dad or Mum had confirmed that the (8) supporters at the Whanau Hui were going to get any Land or shares, the final decisi...

6. LCRO 187/2022 JP Limited v YG (6 June 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...goes to the heart of a lawyer’s integrity and reputation. … He is accused of wilfully perverting the course of justice. [114] Mr JK has cast the net of allegation widely. [115] Mr OC, as a senior and experienced counsel, is well equipped to endure the slings and arrows of a degree of outrageous fortune, but experience and seniority do not provide an impervious shield to attack on personal reputation. [116] I consider this is one of those rare cases where it is appropriate to make...

7. BE v W Ltd & KN [2024] NZDT 885 (15 December 2024) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...the required boundary adjustment is $33,795.19, being $28,795.19 for survey, conveyancing and Council costs, plus $5,000 for the piece of Mr and Mrs N’s land. 29. The respondents argue that the position to be restored is that which would have endured had the misrepresentation not been made (Cox & Coxon v Leipst). Therefore, if the applicant would not have purchased the property, the correct measure of loss is the difference between the value of the property and the price paid, o...

8. Children-living-through-sexual-exploitation-in-Aotearoa-ECPAT-report-2025.pdf [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   “I’M JUST CONTENT TO THEM”: CHILDREN LIVING THROUGH SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND “I’M JUST CONTENT TO THEM” ECPAT NZ SUMMARY REPORT 2025 Author Information Dr Natalie Thorburn, Senior Advisor Anna Britz, Engagement Facilitator Eleanor Parkes, National Director Suggested Citation: Thorburn, N., Britz, A., & Parkes, E. (2025). “I’m Just Content To Them”: Children living through sexual exploitation in Aotearoa New Zealand. ECPAT Child Alert Trust. R

9. Trustees of Maungatautari 4G Sec IV v Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust - Maungatautari No 4G Sec IV (2014) 86 Waikato Maniapoto MB 248 (86 TTK 248) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...with WDC on 30 November 2012. WDC granted a trial concession for a 12 month period to enable MEIT to conduct a “low impact tourism business”. The trial concession lasted until 30 October 2013. In October 2013 an application was filed for an enduring concession. On 24 June 2014 WDC granted MEIT an interim concession. Currently WDC continues with the processing of an enduring concession application in accordance with the provisions of the Conservation Act 1987. [64] Section...

10. LCRO 116/2017 GC v KM (31 May 2018) [pdf, 420 KB]

    ...unsatisfactory conduct against him concerning his conduct when he acted for Ms KM. [2] Ms KM’s intention was to move to a retirement village. To that end, the legal services provided by the firm to Ms KM included the proposed sale of her apartment, enduring powers of attorney (EPA’s), and a proposed will. Ms KM’s complaint largely concerned the scope of the legal work, timeliness, communication issues, and as a consequence, the level of Mr GC’s fees. [3] In August 2016...