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1. Morehu v Committee of Management of the Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation – Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation (2013) 74 Waiariki MB 97 (74 WAR 97) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...[16] There was also uncertainty around the 340 shares of Miriama Molly Ward who signed the requisition but has since passed away. [17] Counsel for the Committee submitted that Haromi Koopu in the verifying process made changes to the verification form in that she deleted the purpose of the requisition stated as being “to call a special general meeting to invite Mr Johns a Committee of Management member to resign” and replaced it with “Application for the removal of members of...

2. Director of Proceedings v Crampton (Costs) [2015] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...Director of Proceedings v Crampton (Costs) [2015] NZHRRT 39] 2 [2] In its decision given on 29 July 2015 the Tribunal made a declaration that Mr Crampton interfered with the privacy of the person aggrieved (Ms Chapman) by disclosing personal information about her when Mr Crampton did not believe, on reasonable grounds, that disclosure of the information was directly related to the purposes in connection with which the information had been obtained. Damages of $18,000 were awarded...

3. [2016] NZSSAA 087 (6 September 2016) [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...appellant’s father made an effort to investigate what had happened to the appellant’s 2003 request for review of decision but effectively the review of decision of 2003 was not reactivated until 2014. At that point the appellant’s father also requested that the appellant’s Invalid’s Benefit be backdated to 21 December 2001. This request was considered by the Chief Executive. As a result on internal review the appellant was granted Invalid’s Benefit from 21 December 2001...

4. [2016] NZSSAA 098 (21 November 2016) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...benefit has been adjusted accordingly. Income is assessed on an annual basis in the case of Sole Parent Support. A review is carried out at the end of the benefit year to assess whether the beneficiary has been paid the correct amount. The information contained in the s 12K Report indicates the appellant has generally been very conscientious in reporting changes in her income. There have, on two previous occasions, been modest overpayments at the end of the review year. The app...

5. LCRO 31/2015 HN v TR [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...or activities in which they are involved. If any such contact continues our clients reserve the right to seek appropriate orders under the Harassment Act or Domestic Violence Act without any further notice. Our clients have instructed these requests are directed through you as any direct correspondence with your wife and/or daughters is likely to result in further hostile responses typical of the enclosed correspondence. Our clients acknowledge this places you in a very difficult...

6. TTC v BL [2013] NZIACDT 25 (4 April 2013) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] Mr TTC engaged Ms BL to provide immigration assistance. [2] In essence, he has complained Ms BL failed to lodge an application when she said she would. [3] Ms BL said she progressed her instructions as quickly as Mr TTC provided the information and documentation she required for that to happen; and he paid the fees. [4] The Tribunal has to determine whether the material before the Tribunal establishes the factual basis for the complaint. [5] It became evident Mr TT...

7. KW v WB LCRO 118 / 2010 (20 April 2012) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...statement “was incorrect as distributions of funds agreed to by the parties was the responsibility of [the Practitioner’s firm]”. He continued that the Practitioner did not know that he had engaged the other lawyer prior to when that lawyer requested the transfer of the funds. [13] The Applicant was unable to comment on Rule 10.2 but thought it should be changed if it meant that lawyers could transfer money from one firm to another for a client without reference to the clie...

8. ENV-2016-AKL-000TBA New Zealand Starch Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...assessment report prepared by the Council which supports the decision to include the 24-hour SO2 standard provides no analysis to suggest that the Hearing Panel's assessment of the evidence was wrong, and the section 32AA report provides no new information on the appropriateness of the 24-hour SO2 standard in addition to that considered by the Hearings Panel. 14. The 24-hour SO2 standard presents a significant departure from the way SO2 is managed under the Resource Managemen...

9. BORA Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill [pdf, 296 KB]

   ...to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion, we have considered the consistency of the Bill with s 14 (freedom of expression) and s 19 (freedom from discrimination). Our analysis conforms with our previous advice, and is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill repeals and replaces the Equal Pay Act 1972 and the Government Service Equal Pay Act 1960. It also makes amendments to the Employment Relations Act 2000. 5. The pur...

10. BORA Land Transport Amendment Bill [pdf, 155 KB]

    ...further offending as a person may still legally be allowed to drive, it may reduce their opportunities to offend while Police consider whether to lay charges. I understand that every year there are about 2,300 incidents of failing to stop when requested or signalled to do so by the Police. Frequently, the actions of fleeing drivers result in crashes, serious injury, or death. Impoundment in direct relation to failing to stop may, therefore, be considered reasonable. The question is th...