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1. MacKenzie v Christchurch City Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 59 [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...process and issuing a CCC for the Wakefield Apartments. Page | 8 [18] The standards by which the conduct of a council should be measured are set out in Askin v Knox1 where Cook P concluded that a council officer’s conduct will be judged against the knowledge and practice at the time at which the negligent act or omission was said to take place. [19] The obligation on councils is to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the building work is being carried out i...

2. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Votes Justice and Courts [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Independent Crown Entity The IPCA’s purpose is to promote trust and confidence in New Zealand Police. The Board has experienced significant change in membership over the last two years, with two new members being appointed in October 2015 and Judge Colin Doherty taking up the position of Chair on 31 August 2017. Law Commission Independent Crown Entity The Law Commission is charged with the systematic review, reform and development of the law. It investigates and reports to Pa...

3. WC VB UA v WC VB UA LCRO 189/2012, 184/2014, 180/2012 & 190/2012 (10 September 2015) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...the affidavit to lead grant of probate which included the usual provision that the deponent believed the will produced with the affidavit was the deceased’s last will. It specifically noted:3 …The fact that the later Will could potentially be judged the last Will of Mrs AB and that this possibility was acknowledged by Mr WC, surely made it inappropriate for the application for probate for the earlier Will to be taken or 3 Standar...

4. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 58 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 675 KB]

   ...preliminary discussions about a negotiated settlement. The hundreds of claims in the Volcanic Plateau have been grouped into three dis- tricts for inquiry: Rotorua, Taupo, and Kaingaroa. The Tribunal in- quiring into these claims is made up of Judge Caren Wickliffe (pre- siding), John Clarke, and Joanne Morris. In order to assist the Minister and claimants, the Central North Island Tribunal has proposed to modify its inquiry process. In a paper issued on 25 March 2003, the Tribu...

5. Spring v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 308 & CAC 403) & Buczkowski [2017] NZREADT 82 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...Solicitor-General. 11 Oxford Living Dictionaries “Disgraceful” https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/disgraceful https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/disgraceful 15 [61] Further, Judges have a right to disallow privilege under s 67 Evidence Act if the evidence is for a dishonest purpose. However, despite this s 67(3) does not allow the information derived from the disclosure to be used against the holder of th...

6. E50 Myfanwy Eaves - Historic Heritage - EIC - Council [pdf, 809 KB]

   ...Zealand nor does it reflect accepted practice regarding historic heritage investigation or recording. 8.4 Moreover it does not have consideration for unscheduled historic heritage, namely the portion of the Jellicoe Street Seawall which is summarily judged. 8.5 My understanding of the Cut/Fill plan is that it shows a site perimeter to be excavated to 0.75mm mainly around the edge of the site, in areas of unknown potential. This is the area where existing basalt kerb stones remain...

7. E50 Myfanwy Eaves - Historic Heritage - EIC - Council V2 [pdf, 810 KB]

   ...Zealand nor does it reflect accepted practice regarding historic heritage investigation or recording. 8.4 Moreover it does not have consideration for unscheduled historic heritage, namely the portion of the Jellicoe Street Seawall which is summarily judged. 8.5 My understanding of the Cut/Fill plan is that it shows a site perimeter to be excavated to 0.75mm mainly around the edge of the site, in areas of unknown potential. This is the area where existing basalt kerb stones remain...

8. E50 Myfanwy Eaves Historic Heritage EIC Council [pdf, 810 KB]

   ...Zealand nor does it reflect accepted practice regarding historic heritage investigation or recording. 8.4 Moreover it does not have consideration for unscheduled historic heritage, namely the portion of the Jellicoe Street Seawall which is summarily judged. 8.5 My understanding of the Cut/Fill plan is that it shows a site perimeter to be excavated to 0.75mm mainly around the edge of the site, in areas of unknown potential. This is the area where existing basalt kerb stones remain...

9. ENV-2016-AKL-000188 Lenihan v Auckland Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...notification for thousands of property owners for any simple addition. This would include decks if over the height of 1.5m which in the sloping area of Titirangi and Laingholm is most often the case. The recommendations of the Hearing Panel led by Judge Kirkpatrick contained under Topic 075 in item 1.2 discuss Simplifying the Plan to remove the number of layers in the plan – which has been done. In item 1.3 Overview however the Panel describe how “the principle is to enable...

10. BORA Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

    ...create a distinct and non-punitive system of detention, again consistent with a committal regime. 27.3 Last, the Bill provides for a distinct system for regular review of every order by an expert panel which must include a current or former Judge of the High Court or District Court, health assessors and persons with experience as members of the New Zealand Parole Board.[39] I consider that dedicated and expert provision to be consistent with a committal regime. 28. In light...