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1. [2007] NZEmpC CC 7/07 Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague and anor [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...particular qualifications or expertise. The respondents’ grounds of opposition to the grant of leave [13] As already mentioned, these are comprehensive and extremely detailed. The respondents accept that the over-riding consideration is the justice of the case and that the tests espoused in Stevenson v Hato Paora College Trust Board [2002] 2 ERNZ 103 are appropriate in this case. Although counsel for the respondents submit that “an assessment of the prospects of success of t...

2. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...Court Associates to make orders by consent without having to convene a settlement conference. This amendment also changes the Family Court Act 1980. Improve court timeliness by freeing up Family Court Judges to decide more substantive matters. This will reduce delays and improve the effectiveness of the Family Court, contribute to improving court timeliness, and access to justice. 3. Coroners Act 2006 Enable nurse practitioners who attended a person before their de...

3. Heke v Heke - Hirini Putete Heke Whanau Trust (2013) 2013 Chief Judge's MB 996 (2013 CJ 996) [pdf, 204 KB]

   2013 Chief Judge’s MB 996 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAITOKERAU DISTRICT A20120013889 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Estate of James Heke - orders made on 1 April 2003 at 6 Taitokerau Appellate Court MB 58-69 BETWEEN VICTOR WILLIAM ROBERT HEKE Applicant AND ADELINE HEKE Respondent Hearing: 17 April 2013 at 2013 Chief Judge's MB 213-227 (Heard at Whangārei ) Appearances: A K...

4. BORA Children Young Persons & Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction & Orders) Amendment Bill [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...recommends a minimum age of criminal responsibility of 14 or 16 years. [2] 6. In applying s 25(i) in light of that recommendation, it is important to note that the existing legislation provides a specialised and highly responsive scheme for youth justice matters that requires acknowledgement and accommodation of the needs of young people, including a presumption towards the least restrictive response that is appropriate in the particular case.[3] These provisions supplement and facilita...

5. Tenancy Adjudicator Manawatu application pack Word [docx, 32 KB]

   ...(if different): Phone (day): Phone (evening): Email: Occupation: Current employer: Have you been adjudicated bankrupt? Have you been charged with a criminal offence? Please provide details: Are there any other matters which could affect your appointment to the tribunal? Provide details: Tertiary Qualifications Please include details of qualifications achieved, subjects and institution Personal Information The Tribunal encoura...

6. Tenancy Adjudicator Manawatu application pack PDF [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...Postal address (if different): Phone (day): Phone (evening): Email: Occupation: Current employer: Have you been adjudicated bankrupt? Have you been charged with a criminal offence? Please provide details: Are there any other matters which could affect your appointment to the tribunal? Provide details: Tertiary Qualifications Please include details of qualifications achieved, subjects and institution Personal Information The Tribunal encoura...

7. PDLA nationwide holiday roster guidelines [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...throughout this period have been placed at the top of the lists for each region. Alternatively, if the call is in your area and you are able to attend in person, you can attend as normal. The guidelines on accessing whether to attend a PDLA matter face-to-face outlined on page 9 to 11 of the Ministry of Justice PDLA operational policy will need to be used to consider whether attendance in person in required. Where attendance in person is required by a local lawyer, you wi...

8. Pristine Property v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Appeal) [2024] NZACC 016 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...court awarded costs to the appellant. [15] Mr Hlavac notes that it is well established in New Zealand and in the ACC jurisdiction that a self represented litigant is not entitled to court awarded costs. He refers to McGuire v Secretary for Justice;2 Re Collier (A Bankrupt);3 and St Clair v Accident Compensation Corporation4. [16] Mr Hlavac further submits: Because a limited liability company is not an actual person, it can only act through its duly appointed officers. It is...

9. ED v MA [2023] NZDT 556 (18 April 2023) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...decision of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised...

10. U Ltd v DI & SI [2023] NZDT 576 (20 November 2023) [pdf, 108 KB]

    ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...