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1. [2023] NZEnvC 113 New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...fact that the proceedings are at first instance. In accordance with those provisions, the Registrar on behalf of the Court and counsel for the Agency have agreed that a sum of $81,815.01 (exclusive of GST) is an appropriate amount to be paid in relation to the expenses incurred by the Court in this matter. Accordingly, the Registrar and the Agency have requested that an order for costs be made in favour of the Crown against the Agency of $94,087.26 (inclusive of GST) and that...

2. 2024 NZPSPLA 035 pdf [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...[7] While these matters may be more private family matters and only involve adult members of Ms Koloofai’s family they are relevant to deciding whether she is still suitable to work in security [8] Ms Koloofai has made no submissions in relation to her assault conviction and has not applied for waiver of the grounds of disqualification. In addition, she has not provided any supporting references or confirmation that she is addressing her alcohol consumption or the mental health...

3. Harris v Harris - Waima D 58 (2023) 267 Taitokerau MB 37 (267 TTK 37) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...principles, the starting point is that costs are appropriate.1 [4] Mary’s application was dismissed. Ordinarily, Natasha would be entitled to a reasonable contribution to the costs she actually and reasonably incurred. [5] Mary and Natasha are related by whakapapa. They will have an ongoing relationship with each other. An award of costs could frustrate that relationship. However, Mary had little regard for their relationship when she filed her application seeking an urgen...

4. 20231220-Resource-Management-Natural.pdf [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...Fast-track Consenting) Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. We have not yet received a final version of the Bill. This advice has been prepared in relation to the latest version of the Bill (PCO 25944/1.26), received on 14 December 2023. We will provide you with further advice if the final version includes amendments that affect the conclusions in this advice. 3. The Bill repeals...

5. [2023] NZEnvC 199 MFC Development Limited Partnership [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...the fact that the proceedings are at first instance. [S] In accordance with those provisions, the Registrar on behalf of the Court and counsel for MFC have agreed that a sum of $6,445.75 (exclusive of GST) is an appropriate amount to be paid in relation to the expenses incurred by the Court in this matter. [6] Accordingly, the Registrar and MFC have requested that an order for costs be made in favour of the Crown against MFC of $7,412.61 (inclusive of GST) and that a GST invoice...

6. OIA-105401.pdf [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...Our Ref: OIA 105401 Tēnā koe Jonathan Official Information Act 1982 request: Public Defence Service Delegation Policy I refer to your 19 June 2023 request under the Official Information Act 1982 for information in relation to the Public Defence Service’s delegation policy. The Public Defence Service (PDS) does not have a separate delegation policy or guidelines. All files assigned by Legal Aid to the relevant PDS office are the responsibility of the...

7. McConnor v New Zealand Law Society [2024] NZLCDT 14 (24 May 2024) [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...barristers and solicitors is a civil proceeding. Generally, the successful party in most civil proceedings will be awarded a contribution to their costs. This will sometimes be pursuant to a scale but, unsurprisingly, there is no scale for this relatively infrequent type of proceeding before the Tribunal. Sometimes a costs contribution will amount to something like two-thirds of the actual costs incurred by the successful party. However, costs are always in the discretion of the Cour...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 41 Lai v Gray [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...NZEmpC 41 [11 March 2024] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2024] NZEmpC 41 EMPC 394/2022 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application to adjourn the hearing BETWEEN MATTHEW LAI Plaintiff AND DAVID GRAY Defendant Hearing: 6 March 2024 (Heard at Christchurch via telephone)...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 37 Lai v Gray [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...NZEmpC 37 [6 March 2024] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2024] NZEmpC 37 EMPC 394/2022 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application to participate at a hearing via audio visual link BETWEEN MATTHEW LAI Plaintiff AND DAVID GRAY Defendant Hearing: 5 March 2024 (Heard at Chris...

10. OIA-107002.pdf [pdf, 709 KB]

    ...September 2023 Our ref: OIA 107002 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Hague Convention cases Thank you for your email of 23 August 2023, requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information relating to Hague Convention cases. Specially, you requested: 1. The number of cases filed under the Hague Convention in New Zealand requesting a child or children be returned overseas in the last five years broken down by year. 2. The...