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1. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – government report back on 15th-17th reports [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...of the hapū of Te Whānau a Apanui) since 2003. This dialogue resulted in the parties signing Terms of Negotiation in 2004 and Statements of Position and Intent in 2005. The dialogue has concerned how the Crown’s recognition of the ongoing and enduring mana (authority) of the hapū (sub-tribe or large extended family grouping) over the public foreshore and seabed can be given legal expression, protection, and recognition in a manner consistent with of the object of the Foreshore and Se...

2. [2010] NZCA 56 CA14/2010 Petersons Global Sales Ltd v PB Engineering Ltd Ors [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...be its exclusive agent to market, sell and distribute the Peterson Sawmill “Products” globally, and the Marketer & Retailer agrees that it will buy all it’s [sic] required Peterson Sawmill Products from the Manufacturer. This agreement endures until such time as either party is in default or non- compliance of the following “Terms and conditions”, or either party gives notice of termination, in which case this agreement will be terminated. Any defaulting party will automati...

3. Terms of Reference: Independent electoral law review [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...and Scope Objective of the review 5 The panel’s role is to provide advice to the Government on how to ensure that New Zealand continues to have an electoral system that: 5.1 is fair; 5.2 is clear and consistent; 5.3 is practicable and enduring; 5.4 encourages electoral participation; 5.5 upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi; 5.6 is open and accountable, with checks and balances to ensure its integrity; 5.7 produces a representative Parliament; and 5.8 pro...

4. BORA - Adoption Amendment Bill [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...a date appointed by the Governor- General by Order in Council or 1 July 2027, whichever is earlier. s 6(a), (b)(i) 3 8773134_3 9. The Government’s stated intention is that this temporary pause will enable officials the time to develop an enduring solution to the child safety and other issues which have arisen in relation to overseas adoptions. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 10. Whether the Bill appears consistent with the NZBORA depends on two questi...

5. MJ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 007 (14 January 2025) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...suffer from this condition as well as anxiety and depression. In my opinion, these three conditions are directly linked and in most part, caused by the sexual assaults she experienced as a child and reinforced by the ongoing sexual assaults she endured as an adult.” [23] On 6 September 2016, the Corporation issued a decision updating cover on MJ’s sensitive claim with specific diagnoses being: 1. PTSD; 2. Major depressive disorder; and 3. Generalised anxiety disorder....

6. LCRO 116/2019 RLF v DN (29 January 2020) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...[11] In his complaint lodged with the Lawyers Complaints Service on 5 April 2019, Mr LF asked for an explanation from Mr DN of [Mr DN's], and JL’s actions concerning 1 BG, Mr LF, and JL. 2 Enduring property power of attorney - s106, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. 3 the administration of both Mrs LF’s, and BG’s estates. He asked for access to the family home to obtain his personal property. In...

7. ORC & Kai Tahu Ki Otago - EIC - Edward Ellison - 17 September 2021 [pdf, 554 KB]

   ...determine who has rakatirataka over a place or resource. Names persist over time and span generations, embedding knowledge and stories into the landscape; our history is in our place names. For Kāi Tahu, our place names are a permanent and enduring reference to history, people, and events. 42 A significant element in wāhi ikoa is reference to mahika kai. Works by H.K. Taiaroa in 1879-1880, and Herries Beattie in the 20th century, have provided a record of information, sourced f...

8. GQ v TO LCRO 57 / 2011 (12 January 2012) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...the changes was sent to her at that time. [5] In August 2004 she requested amendments to that draft which were made, and the will was signed in September 2004. [6] In January 2006 she again made contact with Mr TO to instruct him to prepare Enduring Powers of Attorney for her. She wished to appoint her son GR as her Personal Care and Welfare Attorney, and GR and Mr TO as her Property Attorneys. GR and Mrs GQ (Mrs) were Mrs HA’s only two children. [7] At the time of makin...

9. KB v JR LCRO 191/2012 (14 May 2014) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...the complaints and review application be withdrawn. 2 [4] Attached to the letter from Mr CG was a certificate dated 2 August 2012 by Dr [X] which had the following heading: Health Practitioner’s Certificate of Mental Incapacity for Enduring Power of Attorney in Relation to Property. [5] This is a certificate which is required where incapacity is a prerequisite to the attorney acting under the power of attorney. The certificate given by Dr [X] was however that Mr CG...

10. [2021] NZACC 195 – Kors v ACC (7 December 2021) [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...was of a nature that would be associated with brain damage to produce a cumulative concussion syndrome - such as seen in rugby or American Football players who collide at high speeds and with significant kinetic contact. No accident that Mr Kors endured with regards to his head injuries is outside of the norm for a mechanic or an unlucky/clumsy person working in confined spaces. There is no literature to support such low force injuries leading to the panoply of symptoms and disabi...