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1. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Williams [2012] NZLCDT 16 [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...as a “bonus” or “present”. I did not put it through the firm books, not to deceive the firm, but to avoid the problem of having to write off the accounts. When I first did this (and I cannot remember for sure) I may have regarded it as a resourceful way of dealing with the issue. At the time I did not regard it as dishonest as I saw no loss to the bank (as they were keen to pay such amounts) and I saw no loss to my firm, which did not expect to be paid, except for the disbursem...

2. Tauranga-Moana-Courthouse-Cabinet-paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Justice Proactive release – New Tauranga Moana Courthouse Cabinet Paper Date of issue: 5 September 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest h

3. Ngati Pahauwera Supplementary Affidavit on behalf of Trustees Exhibits I to L [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...f t 'T h e whanau homestead in Mangaturanga becam e mum's Turangawaewae until the end. She m and dad took over the farm and entered into the dairying business as did whanau whanui. Due ! ' to the undernourished land and lack o f resources in particular, most if not all farms were heavily mortgaged to Maori affairs.This millstone forced m um to take over (on paper) the farm. Legally releasing dad to his forty hour railwayjob. It was the only way to a regular pay packet,...

4. Regulatory Impact Statement Considering changing the New Zealand flag [pdf, 8 MB]

   ...option compared with a postal vote. This method is more subject to time pressures as it requires -12 months preparation. Higher in cost ($31-36m). Option 3: Online (electronic) vote We do not recommend this option. It requires significant resources and preparation time for the Electoral Commission. It is not clear that this more resource-intensive process would better achieve objectives. While not currently available in New Zealand, we have considered whether this refere...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Vulnerable childrens bill child harm prevention orders [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...child or children, it may result in a complaint to the Police, and the Police then investigate the complaint and bring charges if there is sufficient evidence. Investigating this type of criminal offending can involve significant Police time, resources and technical expertise. 19. Once charges are heard by the courts, a person can be convicted and sentenced for the offence. The sentence may involve imprisonment, home detention, a community­ based sanction such as intensive su...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 31 Turner v Talley’s Group Limited [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...from the blue for Talley’s: it was the logical successor to Mrs Turner’s earlier expressions of dissatisfaction about her loss of work. [78] Talley’s is a relatively large-scale operation with commensurate human relations and employment resources. It responded to Ms Sharma formally and after due consideration through its experienced Personnel Manager, Mr Cox. Mr Cox’s reply was by letter to Ms Sharma dated 8 November 2011. It addressed the grievance in some detail albeit...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 152 The Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...fact Ms Westphal originally thought Ms Howe-Thornley had removed two other items in addition to the money. She now accepts that was not the case yet it was in her mind and influenced the decision when it was made. [22] Despite an absence of “resources” as a small trader, the Authority concluded that this did not excuse the plaintiff’s comprehensive failure to adhere to the basic requirements of natural justice now in the legislation. It could have, but did not, obtain profe...

8. Kauikia-Stevens v Trustees of the Rangitatau 1D5A1 Block (2014) 318 Aotea MB 217 (318 AOT 217) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...shed without their permission or the consent of the Wirihana Tawake whānau. They also say that if the Court determines that the applicant and his whānau are entitled to ownership of the dwelling, they should then pay for use of trust land and resources. The trustees assert that they are fulfilling their duties to the beneficiaries to the best of their abilities despite not adhering consistently to the Māori Reservations Regulations 1994 or the marae charter. [5] Clark Tawake Wi...

9. ENVC Matiatia party corresp RPMay15 coastal permit draft conditions [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Marinas Ltd: Matiatia Marina 22 May 2015 Coastal Permits: 41032 for Marina Structures & Occupation, Applicants Draft Consent Conditions General Conditions 1. Lapsing of Consents The consents, shall pursuant to Section 125 of the Resource Management Act (RMA hereafter), lapse ten (10) years after commencement of the consent unless: (a) The consents are given effect to; or (b) The Council extends the period after which the consents lapse. 2. Consent Expiry for Other Ac...

10. Milligan v Robert Brown Developments Ltd [pdf, 133 KB]

    ...Claimant entered into a conditional agreement with RBD to purchase the unit that is the subject of this claim. [11] Stewart Ross Architects was retained by RBD on a time reimbursement basis to provide planning information, to assist with the Resource Consent process, and to provide such architectural services as were required to obtain a building consent and to enable the building 5 contractor to carry out the conversion and construction work. Mr Ross has described the serv...