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1. Motiti Rohe Moana Trust and Others v Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Notes of Evidence - 27 November 2017 [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND ENV-2015-AKL-000134 ENV-2015-AKL-000140 ENV-2015-AKL-000141 BETWEEN MOTITI ROHE MOANA TRUST (ENV-2015-AKL-000134) NGĀTI MAKINO HERITAGE TRUST (ENV-2015-AKL-000140) NGĀTI RANGINUI IWI SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2015-AKL-000141) Appellants AND BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Hearing Commenced: 27 November 2017 held in Courtroom MERK w003 Court: Judge J Smith Judge D Kirkpatrick Commissioner K Prime

2. Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court Outcomes Evaluation 2018-19: Summary Evaluation Report [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Appendix A. The 2017 Report Back on the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court Pilot and other AOD- related Initiatives considered the promising results from the evaluations and proposed to continue piloting the AODT Court to allow for better informed decisions on whether it merits permanent investment in 2019. The report recommended that the Court be continued at its two pilot sites until 30 June 2020, to allow for robust reoffending analysis to inform decisions on future investment...

3. [2007] NZEmpC AC 56/07 NZ Public Service Association v Waitemata DHB [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...there was no structured system for the issue of uniforms to its staff. [13] Male uniforms were issued at the Mason Clinic in 1992 but at this time: [45] The system of annual distribution was stopped and it was left to staff to initiate requests for uniforms. … [56] The only way for the WDHB to avoid liability for paying the civilian clothing allowance was if it had provided normal uniforms and a reliable method for staff to obtain these. [14] I conclude on the basis o...

4. [2011] NZEmpC 54 Madden v Worldxchange Communications Ltd [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...the Authority that he had been unjustifiably dismissed by the defendant. In dismissing both of his claims the Authority awarded costs against Mr Maddern in the sum of $6,300. 3 Mr Maddern challenged that costs award but his challenge did not form part of the case before me. The hearing before me was confined to the disadvantage personal grievance challenge. In my judgment I invited the parties to reach an agreement on the issue of costs which would avoid the need for further in...

5. BORA Future Directions Working for Families Bill [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...changes will be phased in over the short to medium term. The Bill seeks to achieve this aim in several ways. Firstly it provides incentives for people in low and middle income groups to move into and stay in employment, by introducing a new form of financial support for those persons who are employed and who fall within this income group (called the “In-work payment”). In order to assist with the transition into the paid workforce, the Bill also addresses the difficulties faced...

6. Kaka v Ruapehu District Council - Ohura South No 2E1B Block (2015) 337 Aotea MB 143 (337 AOT 143) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...said wishes to set aside the block as a Māori reservation. This is understandable given his affinity to the land and the importance he says it has to him and his whānau over a considerable period of time. When any such application is made the request for a recommendation will need to be considered on its merits. In any case, any argument concerning remission of rates needs to be taken up with RDC since this Court cannot force the council to do so or to reclassify the land. Those...

7. Senadipathi & Xavier v Sampang [2015] NZIACDT 110 (23 December 2015) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...following a decision upholding a complaint against Mr Sampang (Senadipathi and Xavier v Sampang [2015] NZIACDT 43; see www.justice.govt.nz). [2] The complaint was that Mr Sampang accepted instructions and received a fee to assist the complainants with a request for a visa. The allegations are that he: [2.1] Failed to comply with the requirements to commence a professional relationship. He had no written agreement, and did not attend to the various disclosure requirements. [2.2] He offe...

8. [2013] NZEmpC 104 Gazley v Ocenia Group (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...submissions by Ms Sharma on 27 May, submissions were received from counsel for the defendant, Ms Dunn, on 4 June 2013. [8] Mrs Gazeley’s present financial position would have to be described as precarious. She does have some assets. These are in the form of a residential home, which is effectively owned by herself and her husband through a family trust, two second-hand motor vehicles, and relatively meagre retirement savings. In addition to that, her husband has recently suffer...

9. Pue – Te Ika a Maui, Te Ika a Ngahue (Te Waipounamu), Rakihura and Rekohu (2012) 295 Aotea MB 13 (295 AOT 13) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...on 6 March 2012. [3] Unfortunately, Mr Pue was subsequently killed in an accident. No further submissions appear to have been received from Mr Waikerepuru. 295 Aotea MB 14 [4] Prior to that representatives of Todd Corporation Ltd also requested the opportunity to file submissions regarding the application. [5] The issue for determination is whether or not the Court has jurisdiction to consider the application. Submissions for the Applicant [6] Mr Pue provides a detailed...

10. [2014] NZEmpC 176 ALLWAZE Designs Ltd v Cawthorne [pdf, 40 KB]

    ...statement of claim in this case was served on the defendant on 23 June 2014 meaning that the statement of defence was required to be filed by Wednesday, 23 July 2014. The defendant's application for leave, with a statement of defence in draft form attached, was filed on 22 August 2014, virtually one month out of time. [4] The reason for the delay is explained in sworn affidavits from the defendant, Ms Alice Cawthorne, and her former solicitor Mr David Oliver. In essence, Ms...