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1. Regulatory Impact Statement Improving Case Management for Civil Cases in the High Court [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...--------------- ---------- - --- - --- ------------, Regulatory Impact Statement -Improving Case Management for Civil Cases in the High Court I 1 Status quo and problem definition 1. "Case management" refers to the processes whereby judges, supported by court staff, manage the progression of most civil cases through the High Court system. Civil cases include disputes between individuals, companies and sometimes local or central government. Disputes may relate to matters suc...

2. EMPC Practical guide to litigating in the Employment Court [pdf, 286 KB]

   A Practical Guide to Litigating in the Employment Court Judge Christina Inglis The Employment Court is generally the third port of call in the journey through the litigation process. Most disputes and grievances are resolved before this point, either at mediation or following investigation and determination by the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority). Each forum requires a different approach, and an appreciation of what is required, to enable you to achieve the best o...

3. MacFarlane v Hurihanganui - Whakarewarewa 2B (2015) 133 Waiariki MB 290 (133 WAR 290) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...2015 124 Waiariki MB 211-214 dated 27 July 2015 129 Waiariki MB 33-35 dated 19 October 2015 132 Waiariki MB 123-134 dated 11 November 2015 Appearances: P Andrew for the Respondents Judgment: 24 December 2015 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE L R HARVEY Copies to: info@mokoia.co.nz P O Box 30-411 Lower Hutt peter.andrew@eldonchambers.net, PO Box 31, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140 mailto:info@mokoia.co.nz mai...

4. BORA - District Court (District Court Judges) Amendment Billl [pdf, 74 KB]

   5185025_DISTRICT COURT AMENDMENT BILLL - CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAN.._ 13 May 2019 Attorney-General District Court (District Court Judges) Amendment Bill: Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/293 1. I have considered the above Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). I advise that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. A copy of the draft of the Bil...

5. Love v Samuel and Sharon Gemmell Whanau Trust - Anatohia Section 90C Block XVIII Gore SD [2016] Chief Judge's MB 122 (2016 CJ 122) [pdf, 297 KB]

   2016 Chief Judge’s MB 122 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TE WAIPOUNAMU DISTRCI A20140008683 CJ 2014/9 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Anatohia Section 90C Block XVIII Gore SD BETWEEN JAMES HECTOR MANAPOURI LOVE Applicant AND SAMUEL AND SHARON GEMMELL WHANAU TRUST Respondent Appearances: Mireama Houra, Right Law, for the Applicant Quentin Davies, Gascoigne Wicks Lawyers, for the...

6. Williams - Hohotaka 2A Section 4 [2023] Chief Judge's MB 2 (2023 CJ 2) [pdf, 971 KB]

   2023 Chief Judge's MB 2 I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O AOTEA In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Aotea District A20220007405 CJ 2022/13 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Hohotaka 2A Section 4 and other blocks NĀ By MARK FORD WILLIAMS Te Kaitono Applicant Nohoanga: Hearing 22 September 2022, 2022 Chief Judge’s MB 772-786 (Heard at Gisborne)...

7. Environment C Covid-19 Directions re Level 2 2020-05-12 [pdf, 75 KB]

   3rd set of Directions and Advisory Notes subsequent to Protocol of 25 March 2020 Under Alert Level 2: Information for parties, lawyers, witnesses and other participants Principal Environment Judge Laurie Newhook 12 May 2020 1. New Zealand Courts will commence operating under COVID-19 Level 2, on 18 May 2020. The new level may last for a significant time and carries continuing recommendations for people to work from home, but where it is necessary to gather, to limit numbers...

8. Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution .pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   Māori Land Court | Judge’s Corner Judge Aidan Warren Dispute Resolution February 2022 As a newly appointed Judge of the Māori Land Court it is highly appropriate that my contribution to the Judges’ Corner relates to one of the new tools added to our kete by the legislative changes that came into effect in February this year. The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements...

9. Butler v NF Fraser & Co Ltd - Mangawhati 3B1 and Takahiwai 3A2 (2010) 6 Taitokerau MB 221 (6 TTK 221) [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...NF FRASER & CO LIMITED Affected Party Hearing: 08 February 2010 16 March 2010 05 May 2010 (Heard at Whangarei) Appearances: WW Peters for NF Fraser and Co Limited Ms Butler Judgment: 18 June 2010 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE D J AMBLER Introduction [1] By way of an application dated 15 April 2010, N F Fraser and Co Limited applied to this Court for an order that Leigh Butler pay security for costs in relation to various applications before the Court, bein...

10. [2021] NZACC 72 - Stryder v ACC (5 May 2021) [pdf, 137 KB]

    ...Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau On the papers Appearances: The appellant in person Mr I Hunt for the respondent Judgment: 5 May 2021 ____________________________________________________________________ RULING OF JUDGE C J McGUIRE PURSUANT TO RULE 9(5)OF THE DISTRICT COURT (ACCESS TO COURT DOCUMENTS) RULES 2017 ____________________________________________________________________ [1] Following the issue of judgments in respect of the above referen...