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1. A package of family violence and sexual violence initiatives for Budget 2019 [pdf, 4.6 MB]

   These briefings have been proactively released. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted. Appendix 1: Discussion points for Ministers has been withheld under section 9(2)(g)(i) of the Act and has been removed. Appendix 2: Budget Initiative 1 Title of initiative: Preventing family violence and sexua...

2. Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People’s Commission Bill [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...that it is not reasonably practicable to obtain the information from another source or for the purposes of the inquiry it is necessary to obtain the information to verify or refute information from another source. Failure to provide the information requested may result in the Commission publicly reporting the non-compliance on the internet. 27. The objective of the Children and Young People’s Commission is to promote the interests and well-being of children and young people and to adv...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 001 Wellington Regional Council [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...considered the Council's request and granted it on 22 September 2021. The Council confirmed on 8 October 2021 that service had been completed. No person joined as a party to the proceedings. [8] The Council lodged a memorandum on 8 November 2021 requesting that the applications be decided on the papers. Background [9] The Council has functions with respect to land and water in the coastal marine area (see s 30(1)(d) RMA). Counsel for the Council says the main issue ·with the...

4. [2022] NZREADT 10 – HD v REAA and LD (18 May 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...son (being the same email sought to be produced by the purchaser). 2. Deal Transaction Report (18 September 2020) signed by the licensee and his manager. 3. Statement (6 February 2022) from the licensee’s wife. [17] The licensee also requests an oral hearing and that counsel be permitted to cross-examine the purchaser and his son. [18] Ms Bergin, for the Authority, abides the Tribunal’s decision on the applications, but has helpfully provided submissions on relevance....

5. TT Ltd v TG Trust [2022] NZDT 136 (17 August 2022) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...from TB of [Consent Company] dated 1 March 2017 (“the Fire Report”) which recorded that a Type 2 fire alarm system needed to be installed, and specified what emergency lighting was to be installed at the Property. The Fire Report stated that it formed part of the Building Consent application (page 1 of the Fire Report) and the Fire Report notes that the Building Act 2004 applied to the proposed work which involved a change to the use of the building. The Applicant installed a Type 2 fi...

6. [2022] NZACC 94 - Black v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...weeks. [6] The file notes a handwritten record of a call to the ACC case officer on 7 February 1997 from the appellant’s father. The note reads: Father rang for Jeremy. He is off work and queried for weekly compensation. They completed forms at the hospital with case manager. I advised I would request the file and send an ARC/3 to Jeremy’s employer. Jeremy has another ARC/18 and they will post this in. IP (injured person?) is residing in Rolleston. Employer Canterbury Car...

7. Tamati v Hond - Paora Aneti 17 & 18 (2022) 446 Aotea MB 184 (446 AOT 184) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...March 2022 was filed by Aroaro Tamati with the support of 13 other beneficiaries, setting out the reasons for the injunction sought (“the letter”). The letter provides: We as beneficiaries of Paora Āneti 17 & 18 and uri of Ngā Māhanga request an injunction by the Aotea Māori Land Court to prevent the holding of the upcoming AGM for Paora Aneti 17 & 18 on 20 March 2022. The reason for our request are our serious concerns about the unmandated changes that have been ma...

8. KH v ED [2018] NZDT 1434 (20 September 2018) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...where a young tree is cut down to near ground level. KH trees were, about 6 metres and cut down to between 1.2 and 1.4 metres. The BD Ltd report says at paragraph 15: As a result of cutting into established wood tissue, epicormics shoots will form at the topping points. Eventually these shoots will develop and create a canopy. This is the mode to create a hedge, however this would be detrimental in creating an amenity tree.... [emphasis added] CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 5 o...

9. KI & GI v Q Ltd [2023] NZDT 152 (3 July 2023) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...options, but his catalogue regards them as correct. UC says that KI tightened the nuts too much when he fitted the CV Joints, and this caused play in the bearings and resulted in the bearings collapsing. 11. Having carefully considered the available information and evidence, I find that KI and GI have proved, on the balance of probabilities, that the CV Joints were not reasonably fit for purpose, so the implied guarantee set out in s8 of the CGA was not complied with. I make this findin...

10. BE v D Ltd & DO Ltd [2024] NZDT 230 (25 March 2024) [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”) by failing to provide services with reasonable care and skill; and breached the Fair Trading Act 1986 (“FTA”) by engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct through unfair trading practices. 3. The claim form records BE’s claim as $29,428.00, however this sum was amended to $29,427.00. BE further amended components of his claim in September 2023 to show this sum is made up of: a. $12,000.00, for BE’s time dealing with breach of the co...