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1. [2023] NZEmpC 235 Pact Group v Sheridan [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...period of 14 consecutive days. 11 New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Assoc Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd [2017] NZSC 111, [2017] 1 NZLR 948. 12 Firm PI 1 Ltd v Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd [2014] NZSC 147, [2015] 1 NZLR 432; affirmed in Bathurst Resources Ltd v L&M Coal Holdings Ltd [2021] NZSC 85, [2021] 1 NZLR 696. [44] Pact’s case was that essentially Ms Sheridan’s approach required more than 14 days’ notice which was wrong because that could only be achieved by...

2. Update-on-the-political-lobbying-project [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...what about. This can lead to a lack of trust in democratic process and could ultimately affect social cohesion. 18. We are exploring the nature and degree of the issues around lobbying in New Zealand, including: • Voices of those with limited resources or connections can be marginalised. • Decision makers can become over-reliant on lobbyist research or perspectives. • Uncertainty about the motivations, origins and influence of lobbyist groups can erode trust in democratic proce...

3. CW v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to Appeal) [2023] NZACC 65 [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...[1963] NZLR 339, 353-354 (CA); Edwards v Bairstow [1995] 3 All ER 48, 57. [25] Even if the qualifying criteria are made out, the Court has an extensive discretion in the grant or refusal of leave so as to ensure proper use of scarce judicial resources. Leave is not to be granted as a matter of course. One factor in the grant of leave is the wider importance of any contended point of law: eg. Jackson and Kenyon above. Applicant’s Submissions [4] At paragraph 38 of his written...

4. Wainui v Wainui - Part 1 Deposited Plan 3413 (2024) 127 Tairawhiti MB 150 (127 TRW 150) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...justice of the case, in light of the kaupapa and principles of the Act. [38] Coincidentally, Hiha v Reti also related to the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, decisions on future use and development of Maori land, as well as use of recovery funds and resources. Kōrerorero Discussion He pātai Motuhake hei whakawā?- Is there a serious question to be tried? [39] The s 238 application makes a number of allegations that the trustees of the Tipene and Sarah Wainui Whānau Trust, and...

5. [2025] NZREADT 20 – CS v REA (12 June 2025) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...contained within the Act and to ensure that the regulatory complaints system is not burdened by complaints that are frivolous or vexatious or not made in good faith. He submits further that s 74(3)(b) of the Act ensures that the Authority’s limited resources are appropriately focused on complaints raising legitimate and material conduct issues. [26] Mr Morrison submits that the sixth complaint is vexatious as the applicant seeks to relitigate substantively the same issues as were r...

6. LCRO 19/2024 MT v DB (31 January 2025) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...response to the complaint. [15] It is disappointing that this matter is before this office. Two mature, criminal advocates should be able to pick up the telephone and resolve a professional contretemps over alleged intemperance without engaging the resources of the Lawyers Complaints Service or of the LCRO. We are where we are, however. [16] Section 206(2) of the Act allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO or Review Officer) to conduct the review on the basis of all informati...

7. Proceeds of Crime Fund - Funding proposal template form [docx, 99 KB]

   ...manage these risks effectively. Add more rows, if required. Maximum 300 words. A risk is a potential event that has not yet occurred but has some probability of happening. Consider risks related to reputation, public confidence, deliverables, human resources, and finances. Assess each risk by evaluating its potential impact (ranging from minimal to severe) and its likelihood (from rare to almost certain). Use the provided matrix to classify the risk as low, medium, high, or very high. [image:...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 144 Lopez v Kāriki Pharma Limited (in liq) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...unfairness. [22] The fourth and fifth defendants argue that they have not sought to avoid liability or frustrate the Court processes. They say they have resolved the matter with the plaintiff in a manner that promotes the efficient use of judicial resources and aligns with the objectives of the Employment Relations Act 2000, one of which is to reduce the need for judicial intervention.15 [23] The second and third defendants primarily object to the discontinuance on procedural gro...

9. [2025] NZREADT 32 - H Ltd v Liu (7 August 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...Ms Liu was the listing licensee for the sale of the property. [8] A listing agreement was signed by the vendor and the agency on 31 October 2021. In November 2021, the property was advertised. It stated that the site had an original home and resource consent had been granted for four homes. It further stated that building consent had been lodged. [9] On 25 November 2021, Ms Liu became aware that the building consent application had not been lodged with the local council. On...

10. What to expect in the courtroom

    On this page: Introductions Addressing judges Dress Behaviour Language Interpreter services Video conferences Introductions When your case is called, you must tell the court your name. Addressing judges A judge of the High Court must be addressed as Your Honour, Sir (male) or Ma’am (female).  If you want to refer to another judge: a judge of the High Court and above is referred to as Justice [Surname] a judge of the District Court and below is referred to as Judge [Surname]. You must

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