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1. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v O'Connor [2023] NZLCDT 21 (17 May 2023) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...O’Connor during his recuperation. [10] Mr Paine advanced his submission that there is no risk to the public posed by Mr O’Connor, by stating “Mr O’Connor has nearly a decade in practise (sic) without complaints from clients, only by former friends who are clients”. [11] The second ground advanced by Mr Paine at the hearing was that the practitioner ought to be allowed to continue in practice, even in the face of what he conceded to be an “on the table” suspension...

2. Summary-Political-lobbying-meeting-Industry-and-professional-associations-meeting-17-August-2023-Final-v2.pdf [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...some democratic groups. Another attendee noted that in the US, the requirement for lobbyists to be registered doesn’t prevent senator funded campaigns. Comments on a voluntary code of conduct 10. A number of attendees were in support of some form of voluntary code of conduct. One noted that a key aspect to consider is how to demonstrate compliance with a code because there can be a perception that even though one might exist, people may not follow it. 11. Others pointed out th...

3. 2023-09-26-Evidence-of-John-McArthur-Flooding.PDF [PDF, 248 KB]

   ...identified in my s198D Report have been resolved through Waka Kotahi evidence, expert conferencing and mediation. (b) A response to section 274 party evidence. (c) Conditions. [8] In preparing this evidence I have reviewed the following information: (a) The Hydrology and Flooding Technical Assessment by Andrew Craig attached as Technical Assessment F to the Assessment of Effects on the Environment for the Project. (b) The s87F Hydrology and Flooding Assessment of Peter Kinle...

4. 2023-10-10-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-N-Goldwater-Terrestrial-Ecology.pdf [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...addressed. Higher standards need to be applied to offset planting because they are required to address residual ecological effects. 10. I acknowledge that throughout large parts of the Project area, terrestrial and freshwater offset planting will form large contiguous areas of habitat with landscape and natural character planting, which over time may become indistinguishable from each other in some areas. This is what Ms Geary refers to when she discusses the “whole of landsca...

5. Hill v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 077 [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...to 27 January 2005 (as recorded in paragraph [51](b) above). [57] I make no order as to costs. The applicant’s case [29] In his Notice of Appeal dated 10 January 2024 and submissions in support dated 11 March 2024, Mr Hill raised concerns, requests and questions, including criticism of previous District Court decisions upholding the Corporation’s 2003 vocational independence decision and then declining his leave to appeal application to the High Court. 6 [30] The prin...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 224 Kongbang v Lotus Touch Ltd [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...jurisdiction to determine the orders sought against him. [5] Ms Kongbang now applies for orders setting aside the appearance and directing Mr Johnson to file a statement of defence. This judgment resolves that application. Legal principles [6] No form of procedure has been provided for such an application in the Act or the Employment Court Regulations 2000, so the Court is required to dispose of the case in accordance with the provisions of the High Court Rules 2016.4 [7] Rule...

7. [2024] NZLVT 059 – Westphal v Auckland Council (18 November 2024) [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...significant number of units, particularly those in the downtown area of Auckland, which have a market value significantly lower than the rating valuation. This means that together with the lease payment and the rating obligation, this 6 forms a further impediment to any change in value. The lease is not recognised, and we agree with the Council that s 21(1)(a) is an expression of a policy, to achieve an equitable rating system and so certain factors are not taken into account...

8. [2025] NZREADT 20 – CS v REA (12 June 2025) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...satisfaction and no further action is needed. [14] A person adversely affected by the Registrar’s determination may apply to the Tribunal for review under s 112. [15] The review must be conducted on the papers unless the applicant for review requests to be heard. After conducting the review, the Tribunal may confirm, reverse or modify a decision. If the Tribunal reverses or modifies a decision, it may exercise any of the powers that the Registrar could have exercised.1 1...

9. 08042025-Immigration-Fiscal-Sustainability-and-System-Integrity-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 14 – Freedom of expression 6. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind and in any form. The right to freedom of expression is recognised as one of the essential foundations of a democratic society.1 7. Clause 35 (which replaces section 321 of the principal Act) enables a Distr...

10. Kelly - Succession to Mai Hoani [2025] Chief Judge's MB 118 (2025 CJ 118) [pdf, 530 KB]

    ...as evident by minutes from 7 Waikato Maniapoto MB 13 (11 March 1970) and alienation notice TN 25/119 executed on 12 May 1970 between the Māori Trustee and Thorp Brothers Limited. 9. A copy of the notice of the meeting of owners and proxy form was distributed to owners (5 November 1969). Owners who attending the meeting and voted or represented by proxy are recorded from 1-56. 10. Maida Tereiti Herbert is the only beneficiary who provided a proxy (dated 20 November 1969)...