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1. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 2 December 2015 [pdf, 822 KB]

   ...busy year for the Taihape inquiry! Research is progressing well and plans are now under way for hearings to commence in 2016. There is a lot of mahi ahead for claimants, lawyers, CFRT, and the Tribunal. This newsletter is designed to keep parties informed of inquiry progress and upcoming events in order to make our shared mahi easier. Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have. Our contact details are on page 9. Nāk...

2. Maketu Estates Ltd v CAC 403 & Robb [2016] NZREADT 48 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...risk of such a large property affected by Psa. [7] Mr Craig Lemon (Mr Lemon) is a director of JACE Investments Ltd, and had an association with the MPAC packhouse (MPAC). On 1 and 2 November Mr Lemon telephoned and emailed Mr Robb, seeking information about the property. Mr Lemon viewed the property on 9 November and subsequently emailed Mr Robb to say that he was interested in pursuing it further. Mr Robb had not met Mr Lemon, and did not know of his relationship with MPAC [...

3. Hewitt v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 50 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...conclusions that may be reached on the basis of the information held at that point by the Tribunal. [22] The Minute made it clear to the parties they could provide further information, which would be considered by the Tribunal. [23] The Minute also requested further information from Mr Standing, and put him on notice that any response should take account of the fact he was facing multiple complaints, some of which had strikingly similar components. [24] The Minute explained to Mr Stan...

4. Nair v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 49 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...conclusions that may be reached on the basis of the information held at that point by the Tribunal. [33] The Minute made it clear to the parties they could provide further information, and that would be considered by the Tribunal. [34] The Minute also requested further information from Mr Standing, and put him on notice that any response should take account of the fact he was facing multiple complaints, some of which had strikingly similar components. [35] The Minute explained to Mr S...

5. LQ v VN LCRO 43 / 2011 (3 May 2012) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...collect her children from school. 4 [17] A further hearing scheduled for 24 January 2012 was adjourned because of VN’s ill health, and a further hearing scheduled for 15 March 2012 was adjourned because of VM’s ill health. [18] A request for an adjournment of the hearing scheduled for 11 April 2012 was also made due to VM’s continuing ill health. This was declined for the following reasons: a) VN is a lawyer and was well able to represent himself. b) A review b...

6. Heng v Yap [2014] NZIACDT 65 (28 May 2014) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...had not received accurate advice at the outset. [12] The Statement of Complaint provided particulars of the grounds of complaint: [12.1] The matters potentially founding negligence or incompetence are: [12.1.1] The complainant, before giving informed instructions, needed accurate advice as to his prospects of success in the EOI pool. Whether he could reasonably expect to migrate to New Zealand or not would turn on that information. [12.1.2] The advice he received was wrong and, as a...

7. Smith v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 (2017) 70 Tairāwhiti MB 161 (70 TRW 161) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...determination of their claims to the rights and interest in Māori freehold and General land owned by Māori, and in any proceeds of alienation of those rights and interests, from the estate of the deceased. In addition, the applicants sought information regarding the administration and accounts of the estate, including those of Digga-Bygum Ltd, a company that received the transfer of estate assets. The sole director of that company is Bruce Smith, another child of the deceased. [...

8. Guide to completing Disputes Tribunal claim form - Samoan [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...• O le tāua o le saʻo o igoa o loo i le pepa talosaga Faapefea ona fai se tagi? E lua tulaga e faamauina ai se tagi i le Disputes Tribunal: 1. E mafai ona tuuina atu ma totogi lau talosaga i luga o le initaneti disputestribunal.govt.nz/forms-and-fees/o loo maua ai pepa talosaga, pe 2. Fai se kopi e maua mai i le disputestribunal.govt.nz/forms-and-fees/ ma faatumu le pepa talosaga ona faatoa tuuina atu lea i le ofisa lesitala o faamasinoga o lata ane. Manatua: E mafai ona to...

9. Brill v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 409) & Ors [2017] NZREADT 28 [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...The penalty imposed in this case was appropriate to ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are maintained in the real estate industry, and was the least punitive penalty that was appropriate in the circumstances. Second respondents’ request for compensation [41] In their submissions relating to the appellant’s appeal, the second respondents asked the Tribunal to take account of their claim for compensation made to the Committee, and to consider a further claim for lega...

10. Manuel v Carroll - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 5004 Part Waimarama 3A1A1 (2020) 83 Takitimu MB 41(83 TKT 41) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...October 2002 and October 2017, Mr Carroll occupied the land under a bare licence on the condition that he mow the lawns, pay the rates, and generally keep the property tidy and in good order. On 28 April 2017, Ms Manuel revoked that licence and requested that Mr Carroll vacate the land by 30 August 2017. A further notice was then issued extending the final termination date to October 2017. Mr Carroll ceased paying rates at that time and, contrary to the requests of the owners, has...