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1. Randle v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Appeal) [2024] NZACC 181 (14 November 2024) [pdf, 245 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2024] NZACC 181 ACAR 100/23 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN WILLIAM RANDLE Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented J Cole for the Respondent Judgment: 14 November 2024 _________________________...

2. UE v TF & KD [2024] NZDT 652 (9 September 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...in [City 1]. She was advised that the engine was not economical to repair and that a new one needed to be purchased and installed. 2. UE filed a claim against TF seeking damages in the sum of $23,000 which is the cost of a new engine. 3. The matter was first heard on 25 June 2024 before DTR Wilson. Partway through the hearing, a report was mentioned that was supplied by KD to UE which allegedly contained incorrect information. The matter was adjourned to give UE the opportunity to a...

3. DN v MH & WH [2024] NZDT 664 (8 September 2024) [pdf, 193 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...

4. [2025] NZREADT 13 – OQ v McLean & Knowles (8 May 2020) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...proceedings are concerned with the public interest and maintenance of standards in the profession, but a compensation claim is between the complainant and the licensee. [9] The Authority submits that they favour an approach which prioritises access to justice, which in various cases may lead to let costs lie where they fall. They submit that although the decision will lie with the Tribunal having assessed the specific facts of the case, conduct of the parties and the factors in s 1...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 8  Berryman v Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...produced at a hearing ought to be admitted after their case has closed. While the discretion to admit further evidence is broad, the power is used sparingly for obvious policy reasons. Policy concerns, which include fairness, the interests of justice and avoiding unnecessary delay in bringing proceedings to a conclusion, apply with equal force in this Court.2 [7] The evidence that the plaintiff wishes to adduce at this late stage are four affidavits. The first two affidavits ar...

6. KM v MC & SC [2025] NZDT 53 (26 March 2025) [pdf, 179 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...

7. Guest v New Zealand Law Society [2009] NZLCDT 12 [pdf, 390 KB]

   GUEST V NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY DC [] NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Decision No. [2009] NZLCDT 12 LCDT 003/09 IN THE MATTER OF THE LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006 BETWEEN MICHAEL RICHARD DEXTER GUEST Applicant AND NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY Respondent Hearing: 27, 28 July 2009 Venue: Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin Appearances: Mr R D Guest in Person (Applicant) Mr L Anderson for New Zealand Law Society Ch...

8. Tipene v Tipene - Motatau 2 Section 49A4F(2014) 85 Taitokerau MB 2 (85 TTK 2) [pdf, 173 KB]

   85 Taitokerau MB 2 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAITOKERAU DISTRICT A20110002286 UNDER Section 18(1)(a), Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF An application for determination of ownership of a dwelling situated on MOTATAU 2 SECTION 49A4F BETWEEN JOSEPH TIPENE Applicant AND TANIA TIPENE Respondent Hearing: 10 October 2011 (20 Taitokerau MB 214-220) 13 March 2012 (39 Taitokerau MB 173-177) 11 May 2012 (...

9. Implementation of the Family Violence Operating Model - Pilot Findings from an Online Survey [pdf, 1000 KB]

   ...work carried out to achieve this. Feedback on the new information sharing arrangements was positive. Main Stakeholders and Judges were particularly positive about the value of the new report which summarised active family violence-related criminal matters. Around two-thirds reported that the new Active Family Violence Criminal Court Information report was frequently being used as intended. Overall implementation of the FVOM pilot was considered by most stakeholders to have been ef...

10. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 62 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...restructuring and expansion of the Māori Land Court. Following Justice Williams’ departure, Judge Carrie Wainwright is Acting Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal, while Judge Wilson Isaac is Acting Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court. Justices Joe Williams and Edward Taihakurei Durie 9 Retirement of Justice Eddie Durie The year 2006 witnessed the retirement of Justice Edward Taihakurei Durie from the High Court bench and the Law Commission. Justice Durie is of Ngāti K...