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1. National Standards Committee 2 v Mr Q [2023] NZLCDT 14 (2 May 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...relationships at work have not been problematic. [33] Mr Morgan argues that, because our penalty response is not for punitive effect, there is no need for a period of suspension. It will serve no purpose, he argues. We disagree. The Tribunal and three judges of the High Court in Gardner-Hopkins, and more recently the Tribunal in Palmer, have determined suspension to be an appropriate disciplinary response to a law firm partner’s conduct of this nature towards his employees. [3...

2. DT-guide-to-completing-the-application-form-Tongan.pdf [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...e ngaahi fakatonutonú ʻe he Tribunal, ka neongo iá, ʻoku ʻikai ʻatā ke tukuange atu ʻeni ia ki he ngaahi tafaʻakí tukukehe kapau ʻoku fakahū ha Tangi (Appeal) pea kuo tali ʻe ha Fakamaau ʻa e Fakamaauʻanga Fakavahé (District Court Judge) hano tukuange atu ʻo ha tatau hiki tohi (transcript). Ko e tuʻutuʻuni ʻa e Tribunal Hili ʻa e lava ʻa e fakatonutonú, ʻe ʻikai ʻoatu ha tuʻutuʻuni ia ʻi he taimi ʻo e fakatonutonú. ʻI he ngaahi keisi lahi, ʻe ʻoatu ha...

3. C Ltd v J Inc [2024] NZDT 105 (13 February 2024) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...that made the decision is a division, within 20 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affidavit, then serve it on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than...

4. Modifying-the-Sentencing-Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 876 KB]

   ...removing strikes. Hearing applications would require additional court time and resources. These applications may raise 8tqrze51js 2024-10-17 11:58:59 S9(2)(h) S9(2)(h) IN CONFIDENCE issues with judicial independence as they would involve a second judge reconsidering the status of the strike warning. Conclusion 30 The options address the concerns from public feedback over the treatment of previous strike warnings. Reactivating strikes for those who were warned previously, and co...

5. [2025] NZLVT 007 - Burney v Christchurch City Council (13 March 2025) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...Act 1998 and the Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948 AND of an objection under s36 of the Act BETWEEN JAN THERESE BURNEY (ENV-2023-CHC-125) (ENV-2023-CHC-126) Objector AND CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL Respondent Tribunal: District Court Judge K G Reid (Chairperson) L J Hill – Member Hearing: 13 November 2024 Appearances: J Burney & G Sharlick for the objector K Rogers for the respondent Date of Decision: 13 March 2025 Date of Issue: 13 March 2025 _______________...

6. Atkins & Ors as Trustees of the Bruce Family Trust v North Shore City Council [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...particularly at a distance. 5.34 The authorities were extensively considered in Chase v De Groot [1994] 1 NZLR 613 and Attorney-General v Niania [1994] 3 NZLR 106. In Waitakere City Council v Sean Smith (District Court; CIV 2004-090-1757; 28/1/05; Judge McElrea) it was affirmed that the purpose and intent of the WHRS Act enhances the power to award general damages and in Maureen Young and Porirua City Council v Dennis and Jane McQuad & Ors (District Court; CIV 2003-392-200...

7. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act SAVE WANAKA LAKEFRONT RESERVE INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-54) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent WANAKA WATERSPORTS FACILITY TRUST Applicant Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Hearing: at Wanaka on 21, 22, 23 and 24 March 2017 Appearances: M Baker-Galloway for the appellant A Balme and J Wilson for the respondent G Todd and...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act SAVE WANAKA LAKEFRONT RESERVE INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-54) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent WANAKA WATERSPORTS FACILITY TRUST Applicant Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Hearing: at Wanaka on 21, 22, 23 and 24 March 2017 Appearances: M Baker-Galloway for the appellant A Balme and J Wilson for the respondent G Todd and...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 85 Ramkissoon v Commissioner of New Zealand Police [pdf, 668 KB]

   ...November (Tauranga) 2013 and by written submissions filed on 20, 21 and 27 November 2013 Appearances: P Brosnahan, counsel for plaintiff E Child and R Groot, counsel for defendant Judgment: 7 July 2017 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE G L COLGAN A The plaintiff was disadvantaged unjustifiably in his employment by his non-appointment to the role of station sergeant at Opotiki. B The plaintiff was not disadvantaged unjustifiably in his employment by the...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 208 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act ARATIATIA LIVESTOCK LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-029) ... ( continued on last page) Appellants SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J E Borthwick Environment Commissioner R M Bartlett Environment Commissioner S G Paine Special Advisor W R Howie at lnvercargill on 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 June and 29, 30, 31 July 2019 Site visits held on 27 and...