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1. W v Secretary for Justice [2023] NZRA 003 (5 May 2023) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...for Justice Date of Decision: 5 May 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ DECISION ___________________________________________________________________ The Applicant [1] The Applicant worked as a judge’s clerk for approximately 10 months immediately before he was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court. He continued working as a judge’s clerk for a further period of approximately 14 months after his admission. H...

2. Environment Court annual report 2007 [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...Harry Johnson, Registrar Environment Court. E. 49 4 1.Profile of the Court 1.1 Members of the Court Title Appointed Residence Principal Judge Environment Judge R J Bollard April 1988 Auckland Judges Environment Judge S E Kenderdine* Environment Judge J R Jackson Environment Judge R G Whiting Environment Judge J A Smith Environment Judge L J Newhook Environment Judge...

3. Nikau v Rongomau - Whangape Parish Lot 23B Horahora Marae [2012] Māori Appellate Court MB 300 (2012 APPEAL 300) [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Whangape Parish Lot 23B (Horahora Marae) BETWEEN ANNE WIKITORIA NIKAU Appellant AND MARSHA TE RONGOMAU Respondent Hearing: 14 February 2012 (Heard at Hamilton) Court: Judge A D Spencer Judge D J Ambler Judge S F Reeves Counsel: Charl Hirschfeld, for the Appellant Rachel Hall, for the Respondent Judgment: 1 June 2012 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF THE MĀORI APPELLATE COURT Copies to: Charl...

4. Judicial Appointments Protocol 2019 [pdf, 164 KB]

   JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS PROTOCOL 2019.DOC FOREWORD BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL Making recommendations to the Governor-General for the appointment of Judges is a most important responsibility in a democracy such as New Zealand, operating under the rule of law. I see that responsibility as requiring the selection of a judiciary that will be independent in exercising its functions, which will decide issues according to the law, and which will be aware of, and sensitive to, the broad dimensions...

5. Judicial-Appointments-Protocol-HC-February-2025 [docx, 86 KB]

   9 Foreword by the Attorney-General Making recommendations to the Governor-General for the appointment of Judges is a most important responsibility in a democracy such as New Zealand, operating under the rule of law. I see that responsibility as requiring the selection of a judiciary that will be independent in exercising its functions, which will decide issues according to the law, and which will be aware of, and sensitive to, the broad dimensions of our society. Recognising the importance...

6. Haimona v The Trustees of Te Karaka No.1A Ahu Whenua Trust - Te Karaka No.1A [2015] Chief Judge's MB 228 (2015 CJ 228) [pdf, 334 KB]

   2015 Chief Judge’s MB 228 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WAIARIKI DISTRICT A20110007137 CJ 2011/46 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF The Māori feehold land known as Te Karaka No. 1A and Rotoiti 3G1 Blocks BETWEEN TORO HAIMONA Applicant AND THE TRUSTEES OF TE KARAKA NO. 1A AHU WHENUA TRUST Respondent Hearing: 10 March 2013 at 93 Waiariki MB 216-258 (Heard at Rotorua) A...

7. EMPC Swearing in Judge Perkins [pdf, 217 KB]

   SWEARING-IN OF HIS HONOUR JUDGE ME PERKINS SPEECHES EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND COURTROOM 2.01 3 PM WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2013 CHIEF JUDGE GRAEME COLGAN on behalf of the Employment Court It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this special sitting of the Employment Court to swear into office, as a Judge of the Employment Court, Mark Eversfield Perkins. Especially welcome today are the new Judge’s family and f...

8. [2022] NZACC 123–Soulsby v ACC (27 June 2022) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...BETWEEN ANDRE SOULSBY Applicant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Decision: On the papers Submissions: J Robinson for the applicant F Becroft for the respondent Judgment: 28 June 2022 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Leave to appeal] Introduction [1] This is an application for leave to appeal against a judgment of His Honour, Judge C J McGuire, delivered on 11 March 2022.1 The issue in this judgment concerns costs following an earl...

9. Potangaroa - Golden Sarel Potangaroa [2015] Chief Judge's MB 562 (2015 CJ 562) [pdf, 293 KB]

   2015 Chief Judge’s MB 562 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEA DISTRICT A20090018402 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF CJ 2009/43 - Golden Sarel Potangaroa and amendment of an oder for succession dated 5 September 2007 (190 Napier MB 282-284) BETWEEN REGAN THOMAS POTANGAROA Applicant Hearing: 14 April 2015, 2015 Chief Judge's MB 317-337 (Heard at Hastings) Appearances: A R W...

10. Bayne - Great Barrier Island [2016] Chief Judge's MB 764 (2016 CJ 764) [pdf, 451 KB]

    2016 Chief Judge’s MB 764 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAITOKERAU DISTRICT A20140012567 CJ 2014/42 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Great Barrier Island (all the islands and rock outcrops in the environs of Aotea) ERANA HEMOATA BAYNE Applicant Judgment: 22 August 2016 DECISION OF CHIEF JUDGE W W ISAAC 2016 Chief Judge’s