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1. MM v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 406 (22 April 2024) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...is proof the repair was not carried out correctly. B Ltd rejects the claim saying its work was professional and that the subsequent failure of a different part of the alarm system does not show otherwise. 2. The issues to be determined in this matter are: (a) Did B Ltd carry out its services without reasonable care and skill? (b) If it did carry out its work without reasonable care and skill, what compensation is MM entitled to? Did B Ltd carry out its service without rea...

2. JT & QL v SQ & TQ [2024] NZDT 855 (10 September 2024) [pdf, 126 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...

3. IX v AQ & AP LCRO 57 / 2012 (23 May 2012) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...sought by Mr IX from this review is that AEH admit their mistakes, apologise, and refund all moneys paid by him and his family including payments made to consultants. He considers that he and his family have been denied access to natural 5 justice and the protection afforded by the New Zealand Bill of Rights by the actions of AEH. Because of this he requests that this Office advise the Minister for Justice and the Attorney General of the facts of this case so that they may co...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 180 The Trustees of the Motiti Rohe Moana Trust v Bay of Plenty Regional Council.pdf [pdf, 541 KB]

   ...opposition include: 2 3 (a) That the application does not relate to the scope of clause 80 of Schedule 1 to the RMA, but really seeks judicial review of the Council's decision and of the process leading to the decision, which are both matters for the High Court and beyond this Court's jurisdiction;2 (b) That the scope of the Council's power under cl 80 has been considered by the High Court and held to be a mechanical provision not involving prior notice, submiss...

5. Karetai v Sollart - Estate of George Grey Huriwai te Ruatukihiki Karetai [2018] Chief Judge's MB 219 (2018 CJ 219) [pdf, 566 KB]

   ...be heard in regards to the application filed by the applicant. 22. The Birth Certificate provided by the applicant supports his claim that he is a child of the deceased. 2018 Chief Judge’s MB 224 23. Therefore, taking the above matters into consideration, it is recommended that this matter be set down for hearing before the Chief Judge to hear from all parties and to determine if the applicant should be recognised as a child of the deceased. Recommendation of course...

6. SM v NH LCRO 211/2015 (20 July 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...to notify them and then withdraw from hearing the case. • Mr NH heard and decided a review in May 2012 in circumstances where he should have disclosed his earlier involvement in the first ACC review. • In not doing so Mr NH has “perverted justice”. [21] Mr SM asks that Mr NH be struck off, tried and imprisoned for perversion of justice and fraud for this conduct. Standards Committee Process [22] Mr SM’s complaint was assessed by the Lawyers Complaints Service’s Early I...

7. Puru - Takou [2018] Chief Judge's MB 563 (2018 CJ 563) [pdf, 351 KB]

   2018 Chief Judge’s MB 563 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAITOKERAU DISTRICT A20120003062 CJ 2012/04 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Takou Block and vesting orders made at 23 Kaikohe MB 115 on 8 June 1995 and at 92 Whangarei MB 43 on 30 March 2001 JACQUELINE PURU Applicant Hearings: 23 April 2018, 2018 Chief Judge’s MB 59-67 5 July 2018, 2018 Chief Judge’s MB 287-306 (Heard at Takou Bay) Judgmen...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 198 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...that the policy matrix is the same, counsel submit that it is difficult to understand a rationale for such a distinctly different rule framework in respect of earthworks’ volumes.63 Counsel further submit that it would be a breach of natural justice to limit the scope of the s293 process to the extent/boundaries of the ONF. The Woodfields did not make a submission on, or appeal, the earthworks provisions in Stage 2 of the Plan review and appeal process because those provisions w...

9. Duty lawyer instructions for Waitakere District Court [pdf, 71 KB]

   Waitakere District Court: Consolidated Duty Lawyer Instructions1 Effective from 30 March 2009 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and repre...

10. BORA Veterinarians Bill [pdf, 95 KB]

    ...Veterinarians Act 1994 (the "1994 Act"), which prescribes the requirements an applicant must meet to register as a veterinarian in New Zealand. It amends the key provisions of the 1994 Act and addresses a number of technical and administrative matters. The key amendments relate to the qualification requirements to be a veterinarian, the registration process, and the disciplinary powers of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (the "Council"). 4. With respect to the l...