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1. [2024] NZEmpC 106 TVNZ Ltd v Etu Inc [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...the case during the substantive hearing. In this case the application comes after the hearing. Analysis and result [8] I accept that the provision of access to the material sought is appropriate having regard to the reasons underlying the request. Mr Currie is a journalist seeking the transcript to assist in accurate reporting on the proceedings. Accurate reporting on Court proceedings is consistent with the interests of justice. [9] I agree with TVNZ that it is appropriat...

2. MOJ0187_MAR22_web.pdf [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...funded service, a family lawyer can talk to you about your legal rights and responsibilities and your options. In addition, if you decide to go to court or have had documents for a Parenting Order served on you, they can help you fill in the court forms. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION – A FREE PARENTING INFORMATION COURSE Parenting Through Separation is a free information programme to help you understand and manage your children’s needs. Anyone who is trying to settle child arrangem...

3. [2025] NZLVT 005 - Murray v Thames-Coromandel District Council (26 February 2025) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...should be: (a) Capital Value: $950,000 (b) Land value: $950,000 (c) Value of Improvements: $0 The onus of proof The Land Valuation Tribunal is a specialist tribunal, its primary task in determining rating valuation objections being to form a view as to the correct valuation. 4 The onus of proof lies with the Objector, with the burden imposed being the persuasion burden.1 A party meets this burden by convincing the fact finder to view the facts in a way that favo...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 34 Lu v Young [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...the formal step of discontinuing),4 and they have put Ms Young to significant cost from her perspective.5 [8] The amount sought is fair and reasonable. Ms Young is entitled to costs in the amount of $1,750. [9] In relation to Ms Young’s request for an adjustment due to not being registered for GST, an uplift on costs may be allowed to recognise GST where a party is not GST registered and therefore unable to recover the GST paid on their legal costs.6 [10] I accept that, as M...

5. 2025 NZPSPLA 011.pdf [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...established, they have not proved that Mr Alfathly is no longer suitable to be a certificate holder and that his COA should be cancelled. The Police complaint is therefore dismissed but with the proviso that Police can file a new complaint together with a request for the immediate suspension of Mr Alfathly’s certificate of approval if: a) there is new evidence of recent close association between Mr Alfathly and the Head Hunters or any other gang; or b) Mr Alfathly comes to police...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 121 Courage & Ors v Attorney-General & Ors (Interlocutory Judgment (No 17) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Analysis and result [8] None of the parties oppose the application; they are each content to abide the decision of the Court. [9] I accept that providing access to the material sought is appropriate, having regard to the reasons underlying the request. The Court previously granted permission for the Attorney-General to share the notes of evidence given in these proceedings with a number of agencies, including the New Zealand Police.3 In doing so reference was made to the leg...

7. [2025] NZLVT 15 - Taurika Holdings Limited v Tauranga City Council (7 April 2025) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...property as at 30 June 2024 should be: 3 (a) Capital Value: $2,500,000 (b) Land Value: $2,500,000 (c) Value of Improvements: $0 In a memorandum, Joe Holmes, Valuation Director at Opteon, explained that Opteon had received additional information from the Objector that highlighted significant impediments on the land, resulting in a significant reduction to the value: (a) the property has steep sloping contours that trigger the Council’s natural hazards warning, making...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 83 Labour Inspector v Dao (Judgment (No 3) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...owned by the H&K Family Trust and not the respondents themselves. [10] Mr Denyer, counsel for the Labour Inspector, agrees that freezing orders should not freeze more assets than are necessary, but he submits that there is insufficient information to date in relation to the extent of the assets – in particular, the ownership of the three properties. He has not yet had an opportunity to consider the affidavits provided by the respondents. [11] The certificates of title for t...

9. 13052025-Valuers-Bill-Report.pdf [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...Standing Order 269, I draw this to the attention of the House of Representatives. The Bill 4. The Bill is a revision Bill. It is part of the Government’s revision programme 2024 to 2026. It revises and re-enacts, in an up-to-date and more accessible form, the Valuers Act 1948 (the principal Act). 5. The principal Act provides for the occupational regulation of land valuers and the establishment of the Valuers Registration Board and New Zealand Institute of Valuers. 6. The Legisla...

10. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Regulatory Standards Bill [pdf, 208 KB]

    ...Standards Board to inquire into whether existing legislation is inconsistent with the principles and to consider consistency accountability statements for Government Bills; and e. enables the Ministry for Regulation (the Ministry) to require information for regulatory system reviews from public service agencies, non-public agencies, and contracted persons. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act The principles of responsible regulation 4. The principles are set out...