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1. [2024] NZSAAA 2 (20 September 2024) [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...determination is the decision appealed against in these proceedings. 4 The Grounds of Appeal [8] The Appellant says that he should not have to repay the alleged debt because: (a) he has acted in good faith, completed all relevant forms truthfully and provided other information honestly and to the best of his knowledge; (b) ACC and the Ministry provided information to him that was misleading, which led to his mistake in failing to declare the ACC income; (c) he...

2. EQ & LN v SU & BU [2024] NZDT 361 (14 March 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...side of the boundary. 14. Although it was not possible to see any garden beds in these areas or dedicated areas of planting at the site visit, I do accept it is more likely than not there was some planting along the boundary. EQ said that her former mother-in-law had planted along the boundary and so the planting was well established. 15. However, I find that EQ and LN have been unable to establish that a rhododendron was removed. There is at least one rhododendron still in thei...

3. HU & DU v I Ltd & CJ Ltd [2024] NZDT 598 (9 August 2024) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...they see fit. Reasons 1. HU and DU purchased an I Ltd [car] in July 2013. In August 2023 the vehicle required about $10,700.00 of transmission work. The vehicle had travelled about 112,000kms when this work was necessary. HU and DU were informed by the repairer that the transmission failed because all four tyres had not been changed at the same time during the life of the vehicle. Tyres on the vehicle that have different circumferences cause strain on AWD system and can lead...

4. BT v U Ltd [2025] NZDT 15 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...leaking shower hose, and anxiety and stress, items stolen from the property, and work order to make the property more secure are dismissed. 2. U Ltd is to supply BT with a copy of the paint colours used in the house and the appliance warranty information on or before 28 March 2025. 3. U Ltd is to pay BT $3,397.60 on or before 28 March 2025. This compensation is calculated as follows: Compensation awarded to BT for hard flooring replacement $6,398.16 Compensation awarded...

5. [2011] NZEmpC 108 Auckland District Health Board v Bierre [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...inconsistent with this or any other Act or with any applicable collective agreement or the particular individual employment agreement, as in equity and good conscience it thinks fit. (2) The Court may accept, admit, and call for such evidence and information as in equity and good conscience it thinks fit, whether strictly legal evidence or not. [7] As has been noted in other cases, the Court has a very broad discretion to admit or to refuse to admit evidence. The interests of...

6. EV v VJ LCRO 181 / 2010 (31 August 2011) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...conference being terminated in extremely confrontational circumstances. He also sought in a series of communications with VH, details of the ABU Trust, its financial statements since 1995 and details of the Estate’s assets and liabilities. He formed the view that without this information, he would be unable to formulate and/or advise on any formal settlement proposals. [52] Nevertheless, no approach was made to VH with a view to engaging in any form of dialogue to explore whethe...

7. Homes v ACC [2013] NZACA 2 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...in Adair v ACC [2010] NZACA 5, Mr Homes should file an application for reinstatement of the withdrawn appeal under ACA15/97. I also asked Mr Sara to have Mr Homes’ affidavits re-sworn, as they had been sworn in- house and contained contentious information. [7] On 4 July 2012, Mr Sara filed an application for reinstatement of the appeal under ACA 15/97 on Mr Homes’ behalf; the two re-sworn affidavits and another affidavit in support of Mr Homes’ application for reinstatement were f...

8. Chambers v Keepa - Te Hinau A Pura Whānau Trust (2016) 350 Aotea MB 74 (350 AOT 74) [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...to the Court that he wished to pass to his descendants the Māori land that his father had handed down to him. 2 Ms Norman, who accompanied her father at the hearing, explained that all of Ropata Kii Keepa’s children knew of his intention to form the trust, although no formal whanāu hui had taken place. Ms Norman noted that perhaps some dissent about the trust existed within the whānau. 3 [6] In 2002, Ms Chambers applied for a review of the trust and for the enforcement of t...

9. [2020] NZIACDT 44 - Registrar v Yoon (8 October 2020) [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...adviser was asked to approach the Minister to provide all the necessary information, so there could be an independent and honest review of their situation. [25] The adviser duly wrote to the Associate Minister on 20 February 2018. The client had requested his representation in regard to her immigration situation. He was the only authorised person, but there could be legitimate contributions by others acting in the best interests of the couple. He begged that the contribution of t...

10. [2020] NZEnvC 175 Wilkins Farming Co Ltd v Southland Regional Council.pdf [pdf, 6.1 MB]

    ...Authority approved operator and a Water Measuring Device Verification Form shall be completed and supplied to the Consent Authority with receipts of service. These shall be supplied within five working days of the verification, and at any time upon request. 5. Prior to the exercise of this consent, the Consent Holder shall notify the Consent Authority of the person who is in charge of the operation this consent. If the person in charge changes during the term of this consent, the Consent...