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1. Skerrett - Taumanu A (2023) 299 Waiariki MB 93 (299 WAR 93) [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...the siblings have applied to the Court for partial termination of the Whānau Trust in respect of their interests.5 The two remaining beneficiaries of the Trust are Peter and Colleen. [10] On 10 June 2022, Robyn sent an email to her siblings informing them that Mark had applied for an occupation order for the house on the block. Ngā kōrero a te Kaitono Applicant's submissions [11] The applicant, Mark Skerrett, submits that he has a strong connection to the land, havin...

2. Puohotaua v Ranginui - Rakatō B [2024] Māori Appellate Court 19 (2024 APPEAL 19) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...Judge Warren did not clarify this. If he had, this may have avoided some of the procedural errors that followed. [17] Firstly, Judge Warren convened a judicial conference on 26 July. The Court cannot grant orders at a judicial conference. A formal hearing must be convened to do so.8 Despite that, he granted the interim injunction at the conference without convening a formal hearing. He had no power to do so. [18] Secondly, Judge Warren granted an interim injunction without givi...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 95 VMR v Aviation Security Service Division of Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...which AvSec said would justify an increase. For the reasons I have already given, I am not persuaded there should be an uplift. [33] Next, I consider the AVOs’ point that their financial circumstances should be taken into account. At the request of the Court, detailed affidavits have been filed. [34] I am satisfied, on the basis of that material, that each AVO continues to face significant financial challenges due to loss of their AvSec income which they have not been able to...

4. 25b.-Appendix-B-to-the-Evidence-of-Mr-Lister-Tara-Ika-PC4.PDF [PDF, 197 KB]

   ...Change, subsequent Ruakura Variation to Proposed Hamilton District Plan, and the Iona Plan Change to the Hastings District Plan. (c) Acting as an Independent Commissioner for Plan Changes for land rezoning for urban development, including the former Tamaki Campus of Auckland University, PC5 Whenuapai (still in progress), PC12 Hobsonville, and PC13 Cromwell, Central Otago. BF\61994961\1 Page 3 (d) Membership of Auckland Council's Panel of Independent Commissioners...

5. 07.-Evidence-of-Ms-Janelle-Tamihana-Nga-Hapu-o-Kereru.PDF [PDF, 263 KB]

   ...Hinemata Wetland comprises 18.9 hectares of collectively owned area of freshwater wetland and low hill slopes. The main wetland from Kōpūtōroa Stream to the south and east, is separated by a stopbank and the North Island Main Trunk Railway forms the north-western boundary. 36. It is located on a floodplain of Kōpūtōroa Stream approximately 2 km northeast of Kōpūtōroa, and 7 km northeast of Levin. 37. Currently, the only way to access Te Ripo is to walk along, and cross, r...

6. [2024] NZREADT 27 - BL & DL v REAA (20 August 2024) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...satisfaction and no further action is needed. [16] A person adversely affected by the Registrar’s determination may apply to the Tribunal for review under s 112. [17] The review must be conducted on the papers unless the applicant for review requests to be heard.1 After conducting the review, the Tribunal may confirm, reverse or modify a decision.2 If the Tribunal reverses or modifies a decision, it may exercise any of the powers that the Registrar could have exercised.3 Te...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 20 – LB v Luv (8 July 2024) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...$200 for the initial consultation. The Tribunal found the fee to be unreasonable, though accepted Ms Luv could reasonably have charged $840 (in addition to the consultation fee) to provide advice as to eligibility.8 The complainant therefore requests a refund of $6,810, being $7,650 minus $840. [37] The refund of $2,050 offered by Ms Luv on 24 December 2022 when Immigration NZ declined the expression is irrelevant to assessing a reasonable refund, as the expression should neve...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 177 Connor-Kingi v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...to do so also on behalf of the party’s personal representatives and the successors, if any, to the rights or interests affected thereby. [10] The term “successor” is not defined in the RMA, and involves the concept of an interest or status formerly held by the original party devolving to the nominated successor.1 [11] In Gold Mine Action Inc v Otago Regional Council2 the Court held that for an incorporated body to be the successor of an unincorporated body under s2A, the suc...

9. Welsh v Welsh - Taiharuru 4C3D [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1 (2024 CJ 1) [pdf, 288 KB]

   2024 Chief Judge's MB 1 Welsh v Welsh – Taiharuru 4C3D [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1 (2024 CJ 1) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE TAITOKERAU In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Taitokerau District AP-20230000027601 A20230004482 CJ 2023/14 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of TAIHARURU 4C3D I WAENGA I A Between CLAYT WELSH Te Kaitono Applicant ME And

10. NZBORA-Advice-NZ-EU-FTA-Legislation-Bill-For-Publication.pdf [pdf, 294 KB]

    ...Zealand’s domestic law with obligations set out in the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the European Union signed in Brussels on 9 July 2023 (NZ-EU FTA). The Bill introduces amendments to the following legislation: a. the Consumer Information Standards (Country of Origin (Clothing and Foot-wear) Labelling) Regulations 1992, to allow goods from a Member State of the European Union (EU) to be labelled as ‘made in the EU’ or alternatively, as made in that Member State;