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1. [2020] NZEmpC 199 Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Assoc Inc v Barnes [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...While a high costs award may be appropriate in some cases, routine awards of this sort of magnitude would likely undermine the statutory objective of accessibility. And, while parties are entitled to make their own decisions about the extent of resource they wish to apply to presenting or defending a matter in the Authority, that does not mean that their decisions are automatically visited on the other party. [30] Having regard to the particular features of this case I am satisfied t...

2. Lake - Ngarara West B3B Trust (2003) 134 Aotea MB 20 (134 AOT 20) [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...does not mean the land is not of significance to the beneficial owners, their whanau and hapu. So is the case with Ngarara West 838. Evidence was given that the Land cannot produce revenue for the Trust on an ongoing basis. The Trustees, with the resources available to them, appear to have attempted to manage the Land to the best of their abilities and those efforts are acknowledged. They have attempted to hold hui and report to the owners from time to time. The Trustees have been hampere...

3. LCRO 3/2016 RC and RD v ZC (30 June 2017) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...amount of $1,191.11 charged to them without an invoice”. This issue had been raised by Mr RC and Ms RD in an email to the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service on 6 August 2015. [47] It is an unwarranted use of this Office’s resources to be required to explain the matter which could/should have been readily explained by any number of persons before now. [48] The figure of $1,191.11 is made up of the following amounts: Purchaser’s share rates (refer vendor...

4. Connors - Rakautaua 1B2A2 (2007) 180 Aotea MB 242 (180 AOT 242) [pdf, 825 KB]

   ...change of status may well result in the most effective use of the land. [10] Mr Tizard further submitted that the consenting owners wished to receive payment as soon as practicable and so long as the orders are conditional upon the grant of a resource consent for the subdivision there appeared to be no reason why they should have to wait until new title for the exchanged land would be available. To that end the draft order is intended to facilitate prompt payment to them once the...

5. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Morrison [2018] NZLCDT 40 [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...was thus necessary to send a clear message about the seriousness of the conduct and that therefore a censure was appropriate in the circumstances. [40] Mr Collins further urged that we should distinguish Mr Morrison’s claims of being under resourced against the fact of his being overworked. He argued that Mr Morrison’s practice was well established but that he was overworked. [41] In respect of the submission that there was an absence of motive on the part of Mr Morrison, Mr...

6. Waitangi Tribunal Hearing Calendar (9 May 2019) [pdf, 465 KB]

   ...Burke, C; Miller, S & Woodley, S 2 Wai 814/Wai 1489 Mangatū Remedies - Panel Members: Judge Milroy; Roa, T; Castle, T; & Parsonson, A Staff: Morgan, J; Siameja, N; Boxall, B & Small, F 3 Wai 2358 - The National Fresh Water and Geothermal Resources – Panel: Chief Judge Isaac; Crosby, R; Anderson, R; Phillipson, G; & Temara, P / Staff: Cameron, J; Vaafusuaga, T; Moko-Mead, H; & Burke, C 4 Wai 2522 - The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – Panel Members: Judge Doogan;...

7. Legal Aid Statement of Financial Position form [pdf, 489 KB]

   ...• For example: • parent • guardian trustee Relationship to applicant page 7 PART B Financial statement of partner/other person Notes • The income and assets of a partner (or parent/guardian) are treated as the resources of the legal aid applicant in order to determine financial eligibility and repayment of a grant. • Answer questions to the best of your ability. Estimates are required if accurate information is not available. Do not repeat any joint...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 015 BWO Offshore Singapore PTE LTD v The Environmental Protection Authority [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...MAKAURAU IN THE MATTER OF AND BETWEEN AND AND Court: Judge J A Smith Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 015 an appeal under s129 of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (EEZ) of Part 11 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) BW OFFSHORE SINGAPORE PTE LTD VIJA YENDRAN MAHINDRAN (ENV-2020-AKL-000025) Appellants THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY Respondent Hearing: Last case event: In chambers at Aucldand 10 De...

9. Justice Matters - issue 05 - December 2016 [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...across a range of disciplines will be very useful for the Ministry and will further enhance our collaboration with the New Zealand Police and the wider justice sector. He replaces Audrey Sonerson who has joined Police as their Deputy Commissioner (Resource Management).  Improving the court experience, making it faster, simpler and more standardised, are all goals we’ve made good progress on during the last financial year. Our 2016 Annual Report published in October highlights th...

10. Waitangi Tribunal Hearing Calendar (15 April 2019) [pdf, 464 KB]

    ...Burke, C; Miller, S & Woodley, S 2 Wai 814/Wai 1489 Mangatū Remedies - Panel Members: Judge Milroy; Roa, T; Castle, T; & Parsonson, A Staff: Morgan, J; Siameja, N; Boxall, B & Small, F 3 Wai 2358 - The National Fresh Water and Geothermal Resources – Panel: Chief Judge Isaac; Crosby, R; Anderson, R; Phillipson, G; & Temara, P / Staff: Cameron, J; Vaafusuaga, T; Moko-Mead, H; & Burke, C 4 Wai 2522 - The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – Panel Members: Judge Doogan;...