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1. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 v Campion [2017] NZLCDT 31 [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...August 2016 the lawyer made a complaint to the Law Society and on the same day Mr Campion repaid a further $3,890. 3 [6] The balance of $2,171.57 is still outstanding. Mr Campion says that the two payments entirely depleted his capital resources and described to the Tribunal (although not having made it apparent to either his colleague or the Law Society, or the client) that in early 2015 he had had major surgery and had required many weeks, both in hospital and convales...

2. Wipaki v Apatu - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2016) 56 Takitimu MB 54 (56 TKT 54) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...force in the argument that where there is such commonality of ownership a single governance body is likely to be a more efficient means of managing the land. Economies of scale for example will mean that there can be greater coordination of trust resources for the benefit of the owners and the more efficient use of administrative support. For planning and general meeting purposes, bringing together both blocks of land under one common set of trustees also makes practical sense....

3. Consultation paper enabling on site audits [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...to provide us with a range of closed files. 18. In some instances on-site audits could be conducted at the same site on more than 1 provider, for example at larger firms. This is a more cost-effective option and may allow us to use our auditing resources in a more efficient manner, notwithstanding that the regulatory framework requires a separate audit for each provider. 19. The proposed changes remove the current inference that on-site audits are solely associated with serious qualit...

4. Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Māori Reservation (2005) 154 Aotea MB 96 (154 AOT 96) [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...with the issues that have emerged and remain largely unresolved. For a more durable long term resolution to the difficulties that appear to vex this and other Maori communities in the context of rights and obligations, mana and tikanga over land and resources, the answers must come from those communities themselves, not the Court. While a framework within which robust and 'sensible -debate can occur might be provided by external agencies like a Court, a more permanent solution must c...

5. Parata - Ngarara West B3B (2004) 146 Aotea MB 138 (146 AOT 138) [pdf, 367 KB]

   ...of on going amicable relations between the parties, and accordingly none is made. The present case is, however, of a different character. On the one hand individual shareholders, and on the other the incorporation, with its considerable financial resources. The parties were represented throughout, and there was an interlocutory process that was highly contested. The appellants' counsel went so far as to describe PKW as "relentless opponents JJ in the proceedings". Minu...

6. Information Sharing Agreement between the Ministry of Justice and the Crown Law Office [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...reviews of the operation of this Agreement. The results of any review will be included in the Ministry’s Annual Report. 28. CLO will co-operate with the Ministry in any review and will take all reasonable actions to make the required necessary resources available. Costs 29. Each Party shall bear its own costs of meeting its obligations under this Agreement.

7. [2019] NZEnvC 020 Segmental Liners Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA Court: Submissions: Date: Issued: Decision [2019] NZEnvC 020 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of an appeal under section 120 of the Act BE1WEEN SEGMENTAL LINERS LIMITED (ENV-2018-AKL-094) Appellant AND WHANGAREI DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Judge JA Smith, sitting alone pursuant to s 279 of the Act J Brabant for Segmental Liners Limited (Appellant) GJ Mathias for Whangarei District Co...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 154 Coastal Ratepayers United Incorporated v Kapiti Coast District Council [pdf, 472 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 154 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for a declaration under s 311 of the Act COASTAL RATEPAYERS UNITED INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-WLG-000028) Applicant KAPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge B P Dwyer sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Hearing: In Chambers at Wellington Date of Decision: 27 Augus...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 91 Dollar King Ltd v Jun [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...the statutory directive that it is to discharge its role “without regard to technicalities”.2 It is also clear that Parliament intended the Authority to be an accessible forum for parties (of varying financial means, capabilities and resources) to bring their employment issues to it for speedy, non-technical, pragmatic resolution.3 The Authority was designed as a new model for dispute resolution in this jurisdiction, with the Authority member taking on an inquisitorial r...

10. A v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC X) and B [2018] NZREADT 62 [pdf, 172 KB]

    ...consider the information it has been provided by the complainant and determine if the complaint fits within one of those categories. He submitted that there is a public interest in a robust approach being taken to power given under s 79, as it allows resources to be concentrated on other complaints, and results in those complaints being determined more swiftly. Discussion [16] Section 79 of the Act provides, as relevant to this appeal: 79 Procedure on receipt of complaint (1) A...