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1. ENVC speech Alternative Dispute Resolution 2011 [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...possibly about hot-tubbing. [2] Being encouraged by the title of this session “Thinking outside the square” I decided to take the opportunity to introduce the newly-updated Practice Note of the Environment Court, and to speak about a number of matters concerning dispute resolution that might or might not strictly be regarded as “alternative”. They are to do with efficiency of resolution of cases in the Environment Court, and involve themes that some may have heard me prea...

2. WE v AW & AX LCRO 82 / 2012 (10 June 2013) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...about Mr AW’s fees was settled during the course of the review hearing. [2] There remains some issues as to Mr AW’s conduct which need to be addressed to complete this review. Background [3] It is unnecessary to relate the facts of the matter on which Mr WE instructed Mr AW and Mr AX, as they have no bearing on the matters complained of. [4] Mr WE’s complaints (other than costs) were:- 2 (a) Mr AW did not provide the client information required by Rules 3.4 and 3.5...

3. [2016] NZEmpC 169 Robinson v Gillon & Maher Plumbing Ltd [pdf, 152 KB]

   LISA ROBINSON v GILLON & MAHER PLUMBING LIMITED NZEmpC CHRISTCHURCH [2016] NZEmpC 169 [16 December 2016] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2016] NZEmpC 169 EMPC 211/2016 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for an order for security of costs AND IN THE MATTER of an application for a stay of proceedings BETWEEN LISA ROBINSON Plaintiff...

4. [2024] NZREADT 17 - YM v REAA (11 June 2024) [pdf, 116 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2024] NZREADT 17 Reference No: READT 035/2023 IN THE MATTER OF An application for review of a Registrar’s decision under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN YM Applicant AND THE REGISTRAR OF THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY Respondent Hearing on the papers Tribunal: C Sandelin (Deputy Chairperson) G J Denley (Member) F J Mathieson (Member) Representation...

5. [2023] NZEnvC 264 Fleet v Ashburton District Council [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...held. I have approached my determination in this way, although having regard to the Commissioner’s decision as required by s 290A of the Act. Issues on Appeal [20] The issues outlined in the Notice of Appeal were wide ranging and not all matters were pursued by Ms Fleet at the hearing. In answering questions from the Court, Ms Fleet confirmed that there were two primary areas of concern: (a) the appointment of a hearings commissioner (and the fees associated with that); a...

6. Bonner v Accident Compensation Corporation (Rehabilitation) [2024] NZACC 164 (15 October 2024) [pdf, 224 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2024] NZACC 164 ACAR 57/24 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN BONNER, PHILIP Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 15 October 2024 Held at: Wellington by AVL Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented B Marten for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Cor...

7. [2016] NZEmpC 120 Whanau Tahi Ltd v Dasari [pdf, 211 KB]

   WHANAU TAHI LTD v KIRAN DASARI NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 120 [20 September 2016] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 120 EMPC 326/2014 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN WHANAU TAHI LTD Plaintiff AND KIRAN DASARI Defendant Hearing: 19 November 2015, 18 May 2016, closing submissions filed on 15 and 28 June 2016 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: M...

8. M D Cottle Family Trust & Anor v CAC20002 & Anor / Barnett v CAC20002 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 74 [pdf, 142 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2015] NZREADT 74 READT 019/14 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN M D COTTLE FAMILY TRUST and McBRIDE STREET CARS LTD Appellants AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 20002) First respondent AND TIMOTHY BARNETT of Dunedin, Real Estate Agent Second respondent READT 020/14 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agen...

9. Putataua Bay Holdings Ltd - Roadway Order Instrument 7895326.1 (2014) 84 Taitokerau MB 229 (84 TTK 229) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...230 Introduction [1] In my reserved judgment of 4 July 2014 I declined to grant an injunction against Manuka Pere but granted leave to Wayne Peters, counsel for the applicant, Putataua Bay Holdings Limited (“PBH”), to address the two matters requiring clarification noted in my judgment and to seek a further hearing. 1 [2] Mr Peters filed a memorandum dated 14 July 2014 addressing the matters raised in my reserved judgment. On 25 July 2014 I directed a further hearing...

10. LCRO 46/2017 DL v SC (18 May 2017) [pdf, 138 KB]

    ...DL says that Ms RS controlled the pleadings, and, essentially contends that he was no more than a mouthpiece. He says Ms RS relied on Mr MP to amend the pleadings, and to comply with the court timetable. Mr DL says he limited his retainer to matters for which he was practically able to take responsibility. 3 [11] Mr DL says it is not correct for the Committee to have recorded that he conducted proceedings for Mr MP, when Ms RS was instructing solicitor. He says he did not k...