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1. AA v GQ LCRO 321/2013 [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...AA’s instructions with respect to the criminal prosecution that Mr AA faced”.6 [10] In examining the issue the Committee noted: (a) Mr GQ argued self-defence for Mr AA but it was rejected by the Judge. (b) Mr GQ kept Mr AA fully informed as to matters in respect of sentencing and any possible appeal and those were clearly communicated to Mr AA following the hearing.7 (c) There is nothing in Mr AA’s complaint that has any bearing on how Mr GQ ran the defence of the case. I...

2. DQ Ltd v SM Ltd [2022] NZDT 6 (18 November 2021) [pdf, 199 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...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 032 Crafar v Taupo District Council [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...security is not intended as a pre-estimate of the actual amount of party and party costs that might become payable should the case go to Court and the defence succeed. (b) Security should be fixed at an amount which is appropriate in the interests of justice and such requires a consideration of all the issues bearing on that matter in a particular case. A balancing of all these factors is required, bearing in mind that if a plaintiff wins he can get the advantage of costs against the...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 215 Citadel Capital Ltd v Miles [pdf, 249 KB]

   CITADEL CAPITAL LIMITED v EOIN MILES [2024] NZEmpC 215 [12 November 2024] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2024] NZEmpC 215 EMPC 212/2024 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for a stay of proceedings BETWEEN CITADEL CAPITAL LIMITED First Plaintiff AND FORTLAND CAPITAL LIMITED...

5. Pryazhnikov v New Zealand Police [2024] NZHRRT 49 [pdf, 471 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF THE NAME AND IDENTIFYING DETAILS OF A THIRD PARTY REFERRED TO IN THIS DECISION (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON REDACTED DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as Pryazhnikov v New Zealand Police [2024] NZHRRT 49 Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 49 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 028/2019

6. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...whānau provide children with protection, support and a sense of identity. It’s with our most precious taonga in mind – our tamariki – that the Independent Panel carries out its role of reporting on the 2014 changes to New Zealand’s family justice system. In August 2018, the Minister of Justice asked the Independent Panel to consult with those who have been affected by the 2014 reforms and report back to him. These reforms made major changes to the support and advice availab...

7. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1095 (2021 CJ 1095) [pdf, 397 KB]

   ...the applicant also filed a further detailed amended application dated 16 April 2021. This amendment came after the hearing of the matter held on 21 March 2021. Mr Kahukiwa as counsel for the applicant contended that it was in the interests of justice and its administration that the applicant be entitled to reframe her application because of key facts discovered during the litigation before the appeal courts. It was not until 27 July 2021 that the existence of the revised application...

8. BD v F Ltd [2023] NZDT 773 (12 December 2023) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...BD brought the bike to F Ltd in [Town 2] for services and other work to be carried out. 4. In late December 2021, it was determined after testing that the motor on the E bike was no longer working. 5. F Ltd attempted to try to resolve the matter under warranty with [manufacturer] but was unable to do so. 6. In June 2022, BD was advised by F Ltd of the cost of having a new motor installed. 7. BD did not ask F Ltd to install the new motor. 8. BD claimed for the E bike...

9. BORA Telecommunications Amendment Bill [pdf, 370 KB]

   ...22 June 2006. 2. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion we have considered possible inconsistencies with sections 14 (freedom of expression) and 27(1) (the right to natural justice). Our analysis under those sections is set out below. PURPOSE OF THE BILL 3. The Bill amends the Telecommunications Act 2001 (‘the Act’) which provides the regulatory framework for the telecommunications industry. The purpose of...

10. IACDT annual report 2023 [pdf, 272 KB]

    ...Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal 2 OVERVIEW It is my pleasure to provide the annual report for the Tribunal for the 2022/2023 financial year. There has been a significant decrease in the number of outstanding matters before the Tribunal from 16 (at 1 July 2022) to 4 (at 30 June 2023). This reflects a drop in the number of cases filed. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Establishment and Function of the Tribunal The Tribunal...