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1. Apostolakis v Attorney-General No. 3 (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...no foundation in the statement of claim to support the allegation by Mrs Apostolakis she has suffered discrimination on the grounds of family status or otherwise. [4.2] The claim attempts to inappropriately use the Tribunal as a forum to dispute matters which have resulted from Family Court orders in DDP v KA FC Wellington FAM-2006-085-498, 13 October 2009 as well as matters determined in Apostolakis v Kolich [2012] NZHC 212. [5] Related claims against the Attorney-General have already...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 037 Ngai Tamahaua Hapu Committee v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 782 KB]

   ...Hapu Committee submit that no other party is unduly prejudiced by these appeals because the Hapu Committee were never consulted or notified of the commencement of the enabling works and there is utility in hearing the appeals to resolve ongoing matters, especially those resulting from the finding of koiwi. They submit that the timing issues in relation to the projects have been brought on the Council by its own actions. Conversely, they submit that the Hapu Committee will be unduly...

3. Mr G v Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 2 [2024] NZLCDT 28 (11 September 2024) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...NAME OF TRUST, COMPANY NAMES, NAME OF RESPONDENT’S SISTER. THESE ORDERS MADE PURSUANT TO S 240 LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006. NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2024] NZLCDT 28 LCDT 021/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN MR G Applicant AND WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Respondent CHAIR Dr J Adams MEMBERS Ms K King Ms N McMahon Ms M Noble Prof D Scot...

4. Auckland Standards Committee v Hong [2014] NZLCDT 41 [pdf, 110 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZLCDT 41 LCDT 030/13 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE No. 3 Applicant AND BOON HONG Practitioner CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Mr A Lamont Mr P Shaw Mr S Walker HEARING at Auckland DATE OF HEARING 30 June 2014 COUNSEL Mr P Collins for the Auckland Standards...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 150 Burrowes v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 224 KB]

   GARY BURROWES v THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NZEmpC CHRISTCHURCH [2015] NZEmpC 150 [1 September 2015] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2015] NZEmpC 150 CRC 8/13 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN GARY BURROWES Plaintiff AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Defendant Hearing: (on the papers dated 2 and 30 June and 15 July 2015) Counsel: A Shaw and J Behrnes, coun...

6. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - summary record 4th report [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...guaranteed. Under the same Act, complaints relating to discrimination could be addressed to the Human Rights Commission in relation to all government activities, through a publicly-funded process. 5. Under section 7 of the BORA, the Ministry of Justice and the Crown Law Office assessed bills at the vetting stage with a view to preventing the adoption of legislation that contradicted the BORA. 6. In response to questions put by Mr. Lallah, Mr. Klein and Mr. Scheinin she said that, si...

7. Mihaka v Housing New Zealand Corporation (Dismissal) [2017] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...contacted by Mr Mihaka on 6 April 2016 and told that he (Mr Mihaka) no longer required Mr Bourke’s representation. Mr Mihaka informed Mr Bourke that another lawyer, Mr J Gwilliam of Wellington, would now be representing him. [11] However, it is a matter of record that since 6 April 2016 Mr Mihaka has not been represented in these proceedings by a lawyer. Neither Mr Bourke nor Mr Gwilliam have appeared or filed any documents since 7 April 2016. [12] It will be seen an unsuccessful...

8. Gamble - Hopa Heremaia Trust [2021] Chief Judges MB 18 (2021 CJ 18) [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O AOTEA In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Aotea District A20100011141 CJ 2010/78 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Hopa Heremaia Trust I WAENGA I A Between Peggy Gamble Te Kaitono Applicant Nohoanga: Hearing 6 November 2019, 2019 Chief Judge’s MB 1337-1358 (Heard at Whanganui) Whakataunga: Judgment date...

9. [2021] NZREADT 18 - Brady (28 April 2021) [pdf, 338 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2021] NZREADT 18 READT 028/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a charge laid under s 91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BROUGHT BY COMPLAINTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE 1905 AGAINST DARREN BRADY Defendant Hearing: 24-25 March 2021, at Auckland Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews, Chairperson Ms C Sandelin, Member Ms F Mathieson, Member Appearances: Mr S Waalkens, on behal...

10. Appendix 1 Draft 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 483 KB]

    ...action plan or other measure to achieve the goals of UNDRIP and on an appropriate engagement strategy. Engagement with Special Rapporteurs 40. The Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing visited New Zealand in 2020. Amongst other matters, her report found that the implementation of the right to adequate housing must address historic injustices and displacement and the ongoing discrimination of Māori, Pacific People and persons with disabilities and be informed by...