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1. [2023] NZEnvC 177 Otago Regional Council v Armishaw [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...as the delay was caused by Mr Armishaw’s non- compliance and there is no identifiable prejudice that would be caused to him. [23] The Council further submits that the issue of costs has not finally been determined, and the overall interests of justice weigh in favour of granting the waiver considering the history of the proceedings. No reply to the application [24] Mr Armishaw did not file a response to the Council's application or to any subsequent correspondence. Relev...

2. Puohotaua v Ranginui - Rakatō B [2024] Māori Appellate Court 19 (2024 APPEAL 19) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...preventing Ms Puohotaua or her agents from entering the land other than to remove the bach. He aha ngā take o te pīra? What are the issues on appeal? [13] The appellant filed the appeal without the benefit of advice from counsel, focusing on matters irrelevant to the nature of the order appealed. However, her appeal did raise the following questions: (a) Was the interim injunction order properly made? (b) Was the s 18(1)(a) determination properly made? (c) Was the permanent...

3. [2025] NZIACDT 20 – EI v Liu (3 March 2025) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...financially responsible. The loss was caused by the agent, not by his involvement in processing the visa application. He acknowledges his negligence, but this does not equate to liability for financial compensation. The complainant should seek justice from the agent who took his money and the employer offering the fraudulent job. It would not be fair or just to seek compensation from him. He is being targeted as the easiest party, rather than holding the actual wrongdoers account...

4. Waters v Alpine Energy Ltd (Discovery No. 2) [2015] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...to which the information has already been disclosed to other persons; and (4) society’s interest in protecting the privacy of victims of offences and, in particular, victims of sexual offences. (5) The Judge may, in addition to the matters stated in subsection (3), have regard to any other matters that the Judge considers relevant. A Judge may give a direction under this section that a communication or information not be disclosed whether or not the communication or...

5. BZ v FI LCRO 245/2013 (5 April 2016) [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...29 May 2013, Mr FI wrote to the BZs’ real estate agent. It is that correspondence which is at the heart of the complaint. In his correspondence, Mr FI made request of the agent to bring to any prospective purchaser’s attention, a number of matters including: • The existence of proceedings before the Court to resolve matters relating to the driveway. • Proceedings before the Court to determine a claim to reduce maintenance costs incurred under the easement. • A disput...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 87 Jacks Hardware and Timber Ltd v First Union Inc [pdf, 382 KB]

   JACKS HARDWARE AND TIMBER LIMITED v FIRST UNION INCORPORATED NZEmpC CHRISTCHURCH [2018] NZEmpC 87 [1 August 2018] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2018] NZEmpC 87 EMPC 177/2018 IN THE MATTER OF part of a proceeding removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for a stay BETWEEN JACKS HARDWARE AND TIMBER LIMITED Plaintiff AND FIRST UNION INCORPORATED Defendant Hearing:...

7. BORA Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...Rights Act, in relation to any person, as any other person who “is related to the person by blood, marriage, civil union, de facto relationship, affinity or adoption”. 6 19. The Bill reflects the principle that tikanga Māori is central to matters involving Māori land. The Bill expressly defers to tikanga Māori for the manner in which relationships of descent are determined. Clause 8 provides: 8 Descent relationships determined by tikanga Māori (1) This section applies to a...

8. LCRO 60/2016 MO v Standards Committee (27 September 2018) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...Vaughan acting as a delegate duly appointed pursuant to cl 6 of sch 3 of the Act. Mr Vaughan has been delegated to report to me and the final determination of this review as set out in this decision is made following a full consideration of all matters by me after receipt of Mr Vaughan’s report and discussion. [7] The Committee issued its determination against three partners in the firm of FGH Ltd, one of whom was the applicant. The three lawyers lodged separate applications....

9. KC v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2022] NZACC 224 [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...insulted/harassed, threatened, things were thrown at me, walls were punched next to me, I was accused of infidelity and foul/degrading language was used on me. [8] The appellant advised: I would like ACC to pay for my medical expenses relating to these matters. I have not needed a regular GP prior to 2014 in Auckland. These matters affected my health, wellbeing, work, training, and finances. I had to leave my home in New Zealand under dire circumstances. My anaesthesia train...

10. [2022] NZACC 140 – Beauchamp v ACC (15 July 2022) [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...were lodged. [10] On 20 November 2020, the Corporation wrote to Ms Koloni noting: (a) the delay reviews regarding the chair and the bed (claims 188 and 190) had been addressed, given the Corporation’s decision of 8 October 2020 on those matters; (b) as had now been advised to Ms Beauchamp, the Corporation had been provided with additional information that supported funding for the bed and the chair (claims 182 and 183), and Ms Beauchamp had been asked to provide recommenda...