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1. Higgins - Succession to Hauriri Kere [2021] Chief Judge's MB 88 (2021 CJ MB 88) [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...require that the Court recognise that the land shares involved in this case are taonga tuku iho for those entitled, including Rara’s children who were not able to succeed due to an error in the presentation of facts to the Court. [18] Taking these matters into account, along with the submissions and evidence presented by the applicant, the Report of the Registrar and the evidence of those in opposition, I consider I should amend the relevant order made in 1962 and that it is in the...

2. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 2 v Mr U [2024] NZLCDT 4 (9 February 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...NON-PUBLICATION OF THE NAME OF MR U, HIS CHILDREN AND FORMER WIFE. THESE ORDERS MADE PURSUANT TO S 240 LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006. NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2024] NZLCDT 4 LCDT 018/23 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN CANTERBURY WESTLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Applicant AND Mr U Respondent CHAIR Ms D Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr I Hunt Mr T Mackenzie...

3. BORA Prisoners' and Victims' Claims Bill [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...existing claims or proceedings raises important issues of legislative principle.[2] 21. However, while BORA deals expressly with retrospectivity in s 26(1), it does so only in the context of criminal offences and penalties rather than the civil matters with which the Bill is concerned. The Court of Appeal has emphasised that the scope of s 26 is limited to the criminal process, rather than to related civil proceedings: Daniels v Thompson [1998] 3 NZLR 22, 34. It may be noted in passing...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 166 Yakka Contracting Ltd v Naicker [pdf, 208 KB]

   YAKKA CONTRACTING LIMITED v KRISHNEEL NAICKER [2021] NZEmpC 166 [1 October 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2021] NZEmpC 166 EMPC 343/2021 IN THE MATTER OF an application for a freezing order and an ancillary order BETWEEN YAKKA CONTRACTING LIMITED Applicant AND KRISHNEEL NAICKER Respondent Hearing: On the papers and by telephone conference on 29 September 2021 Appea...

5. IT & NH v UN Ltd [2022] NZDT 163 (25 October 2022) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...problems, such as that the representation of the baby’s skin was not completely identical to the child’s, and that there were other issues with the look of the feet and hands, though I found it difficult to see the problem in respect of these other matters. 6. On the second day of the hearing, Mr O brought the model back, and said he had consulted widely about a way of improving the skin colour, which he had then implemented. It was apparent that the skin colour was a much better...

6. QN v C Ltd [2022] NZDT 209 (22 May 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...before 23 November 2021. Summary of Reasons: [1] The hearing was convened by teleconference. As a result of the COVID-19 restrictions, the Tribunal was unable to convene a hearing in person. Both parties appeared at the hearing. [2] This matter has had a long history in the Tribunal. The applicant filed a claim against the respondent in the amount of $2,826.42 on 20 September 2019. [3] The applicant claimed paint and panel work carried out by the respondent on his vehicle in ear...

7. IACDT Chair - Position profile [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...regulation and management. Personal technical skills and knowledge Knowledge of the New Zealand community Report writing Oral communication skills Listening skills Acceptance of public scrutiny Understanding of legal process and the rights of natural justice and fairness Understanding of consumer redress principles Evidence based decision-making Qualities of character Personal honesty and integrity Impartiality, open mindedness and good judgement Patience and common sense The...

8. Deputy LCRO position description [pdf, 27 KB]

   ...the New Zealand Law Society and New Zealand Society of Conveyancers. The LCRO and the Deputy LCROs conduct reviews with as little formality and technicality as possible, while giving proper consideration to the review and the rules of natural justice. Appointments Deputy LCROs are appointed by the Minister of Justice, after consultation with the New Zealand Law Society and the New Zealand Society of Conveyancers. Term of office Deputy LCROs are appointed for a term of 3 years,...

9. Disputes-Tribunal-Advertisement-Auckland-Region.pdf [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...issues, but we also deal with other civil matters, such as car accidents, or claims in negligence causing damage to property. Referees are appointed as judicial officers by warrant from the Governor-General on the advice of the Associate Minister of Justice. The role is part time, and generally involves 2-4 days a week of hearings, depending on work-flows. The Disputes Tribunal is becoming increasingly central in the delivery of civil justice and a further increase in jurisdiction is p...

10. Disputes-Tribunal-Advertisement-Christchurch.pdf [pdf, 151 KB]

    ...issues, but we also deal with other civil matters, such as car accidents, or claims in negligence causing damage to property. Referees are appointed as judicial officers by warrant from the Governor- General on the advice of the Associate Minister of Justice. The role is part time, and generally involves 2-4 days a week of hearings, depending on work-flows. The Disputes Tribunal is becoming increasingly central in the delivery of civil justice and a further increase in jurisdiction is...