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1. [2018] NZSSAA 42 (3 September 2018) [pdf, 701 KB]

   ...that mandate this result. [8] If the Ministry is correct, then a person in the appellant’s position cannot generally engage in small business activities to supplement their income, and there is no prospect of progressing to independent living through that mechanism. Benefits do no more than provide sufficient means for a person to live with reasonable dignity; it is impossible to use a benefit to supplement business expenses on a significant scale. As an illustration, Inland Reven...

2. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 (2019) 217 Waiariki MB 85 (217 WAR 85) [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...Counsel contended that this Court can rely on and adopt the findings of fact made by the Supreme Court, as they were made within the same set of proceedings. He argued this is not a case where the parties would be relying of findings made in separate proceedings. Mr Geiringer submitted that the proceedings began in this Court and have been to the Supreme Court where the latter corrected a finding of fact made at first instance and then referred the matter back to this Court to conc...

3. OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL v NGA RUNANGA & Ors NOE ENV 20210628 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF AND The Resource Management Act 1991 Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 28 June 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Enviro

4. Stanley & Anor as trustees of the Lucy Stanley Family Trust v North Shore City Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 20 [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...home and prepare the relevant plans and specifications. A building consent was issued for the dwelling on 3 December 1998. [9] Mr Jones worked for Placemakers and was able to source materials at a good rate and find reputable trades people through his contacts at Placemakers. Ms Stanley and Mr Jones accordingly decided that they would engage a series of contractors, some on a labour-only basis, to build the house. LOJO Construction, being a partnership between Mr Banton...

5. Gangs-Legislation-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...prospects. 10 Gang insignia (including gang patches) are already banned in government premises under the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013 (the Insignia Act). 11 To reduce the ability of gangs to intimidate the public through visible gang insignia, I propose amending the Insignia Act so that the prohibition extends to all public places. I propose the following elements of the ban: 11.1 breaching the ban will attract a criminal conviction with a maximum pe...

6. Ahu Whenua Trust Order Template [docx, 91 KB]

   Māori Land Court Standard Ahu Whenua Trust Checklist Those considering a new trust order should go through this checklist to ensure that they have addressed key areas for beneficial owners to decide on. [bookmark: _Hlk516837322]Page no. Clause Description 2 1.1 Trust Name 1.4 Registry of the court and address for service of the trust 2.2(d) If the owners wish to support specific Māori community purposes, may wish to list those purposes 8 7.2(d) Registry of the Māori Lan...

7. AH v ZP LCRO 82/2011 (7 February 2014) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...[22] Later in that same month all of the debt then secured against N’s property (including the original ASB loan) was consolidated and refinanced in a further loan brokered by C and C. Loan documents signed by N on 25 June 2008 record two separate advances. One was a one year loan of $18,000 showing the lender as ABC Ltd. The other loan was for two years, in the sum of $446,000 which was advanced by GH Limited, a company for which Mr M (another lawyer) acted. [23] There w...

8. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...treated with dexamethasone, and underwent a C4/5 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, conducted by Mr Bryan Thorn, Orthopaedic Surgeon. She was discharged, but she was readmitted after deterioration. A repeat MRI showed severe cervical stenosis throughout C3/4/5. [8] On 21 May 2012, Mr Thorn noted that the respondent concerned him “a lot”. He noted that she presented with an obvious spinal cord injury, and had not progressed well since her surgery on 13 April 2012. Mr...

9. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Harper [2020] NZLCDT 29 (11 September 2020) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...the round in terms of whether the purposes of penalty are achieved overall in this specific case by the penalties imposed. Seriousness of the Offending [30] The rules concerning witnessing of documents are required to prevent fraud occurring through the wrongful use of a document. The Land Transfer System also supports a certification process so that e-Dealing can safety be engaged in a way which also minimises the risk of fraud or improper dealing. The A&I form7 includes a...

10. Hutt Valley Justice Sector innovation project phase 2 final report: Delivering better public services at the frontline [pdf, 1.9 MB]

    JUSTICE SECTOR Hutt Valley Justice Sector Innovation Project (Phase Two): Final Report Delivering Better Public Services at the frontline Document ID (delete if not required) 2013 © Crown Copyright ISBN xxx-x-xxx-xxxxx-x (print) ISBN xxx-x-xxx-xxxxx-x (online) Published by the Ministry of Justice Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and