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1. OP v PQ LCRO 32 / 2012 (16 August 2012) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...bankruptcy proceeding, my having noted his statements that he had always been in a position to pay his debts, and that solvency is a defence to a bankruptcy application. The Applicant highlighted in particular that he had neither the skill nor resources to have contested the High Court proceeding. This may be so. But having also noted a suggestion (by the High Court Deputy Registrar) that he seek assistance from the Community Law Office in relation to his dispute about the costs,...

2. Re Tai Rakena (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2017] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...this reason we are not going to investigate any of your complaints referred to in my letter of 27 March 2017. This is not a result of any “frustration” with you and we do not consider it a breach of your rights. It is simply an allocation of resource. Any interference with your privacy (the failure to respond within 20 working days) has been remedied by the provision of the information you requested. Accordingly no further action by this Office is necessary or appropriate. 5...

3. 2018 NZSSAA 003 (17 January 2018) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...The Ministry also called evidence from the chartered accountant who prepared the financial statements for the company. He gave evidence regarding discrepancies in the company’s financial statements, and the appellant’s personal use of company resources. [33] In its decision, the Authority noted that the appellant failed to answer the evidence relating to his activities, observing at [52]: XXXX [the appellant] has had the opportunity of responding after receiving notice of the i...

4. AS v DV LCRO 14/2014 (5 August 2014) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...Mr DV’s fees, other than to modify the timeframe within which Mr AS was originally required to pay. Taking into account the six years Mr DV has already waited for his fee, and the fact that Mr AS may have to fund the full payment from his own resources, Mr AS has 28 days from the date of this decision within which to pay Mr DV $30,496.99. Outcome [42] The finding of unsatisfactory conduct and orders that Mr AS be censured under s 156(1)(b), and pay costs of $1,000 to NZLS, are...

5. 2017 NZSSAA 069 (5 December 2017) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...employee pension under the Public Pension Scheme abated. In addition, there is a programme of public assistance. It is essentially a welfare system which provides for a minimum standard of living; however, relief is only available when other resources have been exhausted. If a person does not qualify for a basic pension, or a basic pension of a sufficient amount, they may be entitled to support under that regime. Summary [22] The two elements of the appellant’s pension are der...

6. Dewes - Marangairoa B44 (2003) 65 Ruatōria MB 43 (65 RUA 43) [pdf, 552 KB]

   ...have to intrude a little into one side of the block from the eastern side of the Nohomanga Bridge, The Gisborne District Council has indicated that it is possible to erect the dwelling Walter wants to build on the site, however, it would require resource consent approval from the Council due to the site being within an "Outstanding Landscape Area Overlay", Before building, the site may also need to be inspected for land- Minute Book: 65 RUA 44 stability information in the f...

7. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal - Further Decisions [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...action4 currently before the High Court. Class actions are relatively new in New Zealand. Although they can support judicial efficiency and access to justice (e.g. by allowing costs to be shared), they require a significant amount of time and resource. Further, the nature of insurance contracts means that, even if a shared issue is determined, individual cases still need to be settled separately in respect of the specific damaged property. We consider there is a risk that th...

8. [2020] NZEmpC 112 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd v Scott [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...authorised by Mataura Valley to do so or as was required by law. [9] Mataura Valley supplied Mr Scott with a laptop computer. It should have been returned when his employment ended but it was not. Sonia Morrison, the company’s Human Resources and Office Manager, explained that when an employee’s employment is terminated an exit interview is usually conducted during which the company’s property is returned and its IT provider would be asked to terminate the employ...

9. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal: Further Decisions 29 March 2018 [pdf, 553 KB]

   ...action4 currently before the High Court. Class actions are relatively new in New Zealand. Although they can support judicial efficiency and access to justice (e.g. by allowing costs to be shared), they require a significant amount of time and resource. Further, the nature of insurance contracts means that, even if a shared issue is determined, individual cases still need to be settled separately in respect of the specific damaged property. We consider there is a risk that th...

10. [2018] NZSSAA 54 (19 October 2018) [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...Ministry and the appellant in having the appellant’s affairs put in order, at least for the future, even if his lack of records means nothing can be done about the past. This is a second appeal dealing with the same issues, and it is a waste of resources to have an ongoing cycle of requests for assistance, and appeals. The appellant needs to stop business activity, or comply with the record keeping obligations that every business has in New Zealand. [18] Accordingly, we will giv...