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1. MLC - 2012 November - World indigenous housing conference 2012 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...consequences of the “leaky-homes” fiasco in recent years. Canada has problems on a similar scale in relation to mould. The mould phenomenon is a consequence of the extremely cold climate: the cold exterior-air meets the warm interior-air to form a dew-point which results in condensation. If the dew-point is not properly managed when the house is constructed it leads to significant mould problems and ultimately premature rotting of the house. It would appear that well insulated mo...

2. [2016] NZEmpC 75 Bhikoo v Stephen Marr Hair Design Newmarket Ltd [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...one particular issue being the restraint of trade, which was originally included in the pleadings before the Court. I now understand that eventually this matter was appropriately settled between the parties with assistance and in the end did not form part of the challenge and was withdrawn. Nevertheless, there would have been costs incurred attached to this issue. [12] I do not accept Mr Pa’u’s submission that this was an uncomplicated matter. In saying that, I am not sug...

3. Brown v CAC 20005 & Irving and D'Cunha [2016] NZREADT 36 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...to sit back and enjoy your own slice of Kiwi paradise, landscaped for easy care” (emphasis added). When they came to an open home (or thereafter) Mr Irving and Mr D’Cunha were provided with an aerial photograph of the property and the Land Information Report from the Council, together with a copy of the Certificate of Title. They purchased the property at auction. [3] After the auction they discovered that the gates, which appeared to mark the front boundary of the property toget...

4. ZH v VL LCRO 149/2015 (20 July 2016) [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...officer does not provide a report or opinion; the matter is simply fast-tracked to a Standards Committee. [9] For completeness I would add that if a Standards Committee takes a different view and concludes that a response is necessary, it would request the lawyer complained about to provide one. [10] In relation to Mr ZH’s complaint, the legal standards officer did not ask Mr VL to provide any response. The complaint was referred directly to the Committee for consideration. The...

5. Graham - Parish of Komakorau Lot 240B2 (2016) 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 188 (124 WMN 188) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...“Kereama Whānau Urupā Block”. [9] The survey condition is satisfied. The entranceway [10] In my decision of 23 November 2015 I directed the applicant to construct a dual width entranceway to the Waikato District Council TSG-E3 standard. Once formed the applicants were to supply the Court with a report from the Waikato District Council confirming that the entranceway had been constructed to that standard. [11] Attached to the affidavit of Mānia Hope is evidence from CEW L...

6. KL v WS LCRO 160/2013 Penalty (15 June 2016) [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...consequences beyond orders for costs. Contraventions [7] Ms WS contravened four rules. 1 Wislang v Medical Council of New Zealand [2002] NZAR 573. 3 [8] Rules 3.4 and 3.5 required her to provide information to Mr KL before either of them became overcommitted to her representing him. Broadly speaking those rules require lawyers to set out the parameters of the retainer, and notify the client of statutory protections that are...

7. [2010] NZSC 218 CA780/2009 Parker v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...apparently with the consent of the employees. Cannabis was found in Mr Parker’s vehicle as well as in some of the other vehicles. [4] Mr Parker was asked to remain on site, not to begin his duties and to meet with management. Despite this request, and advice from his union delegate that he should stay, Mr Parker said he was stressed and immediately left the works. By contrast, the other employees identified in the search remained on site and cooperated with management. They...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 017 (11 March 2016) [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...periodical allowances received from overseas to be deducted from entitlement to New Zealand benefits in certain circumstances. The essential elements of s 70 are that where: ● a benefit or pension or periodical allowance granted overseas, which forms part of a programme providing benefits, pensions or periodical allowance, is paid to the recipient of a benefit in New Zealand or that person’s spouse, partner or dependent; and ● the programme provides for any of the contingencies f...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 038 (16 May 2016) [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...about the effect of any lump sum payment on their benefit entitlement. 3 [9] The appellant says that she purchased the silver as a retirement saving. Precious metals can be used to protect against inflation, deflation, hacking and other forms of fraud. The Ministry needed to advise her of their position regarding the expectation that the money would be used in place of Special Benefit before the 12 months ended. The decisions made around the silver punishes her for her medi...

10. Jia v Wang [2011] NZIACDT 33 (19 October 2011) [pdf, 70 KB]

    ...[7.2] When she became personally aware of sufficient irregularities in the treatment of the Uncle that she was obliged to address that specific situation, and failed to do so. [8] This decision determines the sanctions and deals with Ms Wang’s request that the decisions not be published. [9] The sanctions open to the Tribunal are prescribed by section 51. The Tribunal can impose financial penalties, and make orders relating to Ms Wang’s entitlement to hold a licence, and other aspe...