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1. [2014] NZEmpC 180 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...papers by submissions filed on 1 May, 30 May and 19 June 2014) Appearances: C R Carruthers QC, R L Fletcher, counsel for the plaintiff M Quigg, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 26 September 2014 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A D FORD Introduction [1] In my judgment of 1 April 2014, I found in favour of the defendant Radio New Zealand Limited (RNZ) and I held that it was entitled to an award of costs in respect of all three substantive proceedings which...

2. Expression of interest: District Court Judge [docx, 27 KB]

   Expression of Interest to be appointed to the Bench of the District Court Section 15 of the District Court Act 2016 specifies that no person shall be appointed a Judge unless they have held a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor for at least seven years. Personal details Full name____________________________________________________ Full postal address (the address to which mail should be sent) ______________________________________________________________________________________...

3. 2017 Youth Court Media Protocol [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...attend Youth Court proceedings under 329(1)(l) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (“the Act”), and are welcome to do so. The reporting of Youth Court proceedings is subject to a statutory prohibition against publication, except with the leave of the Judge that heard the proceedings. The Youth Court wishes to adopt an open approach to publication, and will generally take the least restrictive approach necessary in all the circumstances of a case, consistent with the principles of the Act....

4. Memorandum of Counsel 6 July 2018 [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...nor to the extent necessary to recognise and give effect to Mana Whenua values that relate to the Application for resource consent. In order to ensure that Mana Whenua values are adequately considered Mana Whenua request that a Māori Land Court Judge, as an alternative Environment Judge, is added to the Bench. 5. An affidavit is being prepared to support the matters raised in this Memorandum. The affidavit will highlight the concerns Mana Whenua have with the process leading t...

5. Foster & Beauchamp v Accident Compensation Corporation (Applications to recall judgments) [2023] NZACC 74 [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...Respondent Heard at: On the papers Appearances: Ms K Koloni, advocate for the Applicants Mr P McBride for the Respondent Judgment: 12 May 2023 ___________________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C J MCGUIRE [Applications to recall judgments; s 235 District Court Act 2016] ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] Ms Koloni applies to recall the judgments of Judge Spiller, in respect...

6. [2006] NZEmpC AC 59/06 Frederic Developments Ltd v Pech [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...AC 59/06 ARC 84/05 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN FREDERIC DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED Plaintiff AND DANIEL PECH Defendant Judgment: 25 October 2006 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE ME PERKINS [1] This is a de novo challenge to a preliminary determination of the Employment Relations Authority dated 17 August 2005. It got off to a bad start in that the challenge was not filed within the time limitation prescribed...

7. Pirika v Eru - Te Ngae Farm Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 127 (2013 APPEAL 127) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...ARAMAKARAKA PIRIKA, HIWINUI HEKE, PIRIHIRA FENWICK AND WHARANGI WAETFORD Appellants AND TAI ERU AND RANGIMAHUTA EASTHOPE Respondents Hearing: 13 February 2013 (2013 Māori Appellate Court MB 62-88) (Heard at Rotorua) Court: Chief Judge W W Isaac (Presiding) Judge L R Harvey Judge S R Clark Judge M J Doogan Appearances: M McKechnie and B Wall, counsel for the appellants C LaHatte and S Arcus, counsel...

8. LCDT Annual Report 2020 [pdf, 708 KB]

   ...years as a judicial officer. Judge Clarkson has presented papers on Family Law, Mediation and Professional Discipline topics nationally and internationally. She was the inaugural President of the New Zealand branch of the International Women Judges Association. Judge John Adams, Deputy Chair Judge Adams retired as a fulltime District Court Judge in 2014 having served for 20 years. He is an Acting District Court Judge and Family Court Judge. He graduated with a Bachelor of...

9. Hall - Opepe Farm Trust (2009) 86 Taupō MB 36 (86 TPO 36) [pdf, 494 KB]

   ...ZEALAND WAIARIKI DISTRICT 89 Taupe; MB 36 A20090008486 UNDER Section 19, Te Ture Whenua Miiori Act 1993 Judgment: IN THE MA TIER OF Opepe Farm Trust -Injunction 10 June 2009 W[LLlAM TEMUERA ROBERT HALL Applicant RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE G D CARTER [1] The above application seeking an injunction was received on 21 May 2009. Directions for service on Jim Maniapoto, the Chairperson of the Trustees was given by Judge Savage and the matter set down for hearing on 5 June 200...

10. Position-profile-Environment-Commissioners-1 [docx, 42 KB]

    ...primary powers on local authorities and the Court. In general, policies are generated by local communities and are interpreted and applied by the Court. The Environment Court consists of the following members under section 248 of the RMA: · Environment Judges and alternate Environment Judges appointed in accordance with section 250 · Environment Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners appointed in accordance with section 254. The Court considers applications and appeals made under the R...