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1. 2017 NZSSAA 061 (20 October 2017) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...poor mobile phone coverage around his home. We therefore set a timetable for him to file this evidence after the hearing. The timetable allowed the Ministry an opportunity to respond to the evidence. The appellant then filed further comments in response to the Ministry’s submissions. In the circumstances of this appeal we have taken all submissions and evidence filed after the hearing into account. [25] The evidence that the appellant submitted after the hearing was from Vodafo...

2. Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe (2016)350 Aotea MB 181 (350 AOT 181) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...name Wiini Tangahoe. The report also pointed out the possibility that previous succession orders made in respect of Wiini Tangahoe may have been made in error. A copy of the case manager’s report was sent to the applicant. There has been no response to that report. The application was set down to be heard on 9 June 2015. The applicant made no appearance. 1 119 Otorohanga MB 228-230 (119 OT 228-230) and 120 Otorohanga...

3. BORA Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill [pdf, 346 KB]

   ...FENZ to transfer an employee deemed unfit for active duty to a non-operational role. Because the aim of the proposal is to ensure only those personnel who are fit (both physically and mentally) to undertake duties associated with emergency service response teams, the limitation on the s 19 right appears to be proportionate to the objective and does no more than is necessary to achieve it. 23. Therefore in our view this is a justified limitation on the right to freedom from discrimination...

4. ENV-2016-AKL-000199 Self Family Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 856 KB]

   ...recommends removal of the Rural Urban Boundary from the precinct, including from the Pukaki peninsula and around Pukaki Crater and Crater Hill; ii. the Panel supports the precinct and agrees in part with the changes generally proposed by Council and in response to the submitters. The Panel recommends these changes in addition to: a. the rezoning of Sub-precincts C and H (Pukaki Peninsula) to Future Urban Zone (and the deletion of those as sub­ precincts); and b. the rezoning of new...

5. BORA Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...consider that the distinction is rationally connected to the objective. 23. We are satisfied that there is no method, other than distinguishing on the basis of nationality, for respecting the principles outlined above. We therefore consider the response to be proportionate, and the distinction justified in terms of section 5. 24. For the same reasons, we are satisfied that the distinction drawn in clause 15 of the Bill is justified. Clause 15 makes it an offence for a New Zealand nati...

6. BORA Electoral Amendment Bill [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...not electors can similarly be seen to balance the interests of such persons and entities in the electoral process, which are necessarily limited, against the confidence of electors and the appropriateness of residents and electors having the primary responsibility for election campaigns. I note further that the exclusion of non-residents does not engage any ground of discrimination under s 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act and s 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. Reverse onus offence provis...

7. Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and other matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...specific purposes of the Bill are; a. to rapidly move to a position where the effects of climate change are routinely considered in business, investment, lending, and insurance underwriting decisions; b. to help reporting entities better demonstrate responsibility and foresight in their consideration of climate issues; and, c. to lead to smarter, more efficient allocation of capital, and help smooth the transition to a more sustainable, low-emissions economy. Consistency of the Bill...

8. [2020] NZEmpC 182 FVB v XEY [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Court. [32] The parties are encouraged to agree on any costs. If agreement cannot be reached, the plaintiff may file and serve a memorandum seeking costs within 21 days of the date of this judgment. The defendant is to file and serve their response to that memorandum within a further 14 days, with any reply to be filed and served by the plaintiff within seven days thereafter. The application then will be dealt with on the papers. J C Holden Judge...

9. SG v H Ltd [2020] NZDT 1327 (29 October 2020) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...contractually binding. The elements of a contract exist. Mr G offered his resignation and it was accepted. The resignation from the board brought with it a release from the duties of a director and the accompanying liabilities that might attach to company responsibilities. Mr G in turn was asked to confirm that he was not owed any money, and would bring no claims, and he elected to depart from the board on that basis. It would have been important to the other board members that there...

10. Te Toki — Kopuraruwai 3A2C Reserve Block (2009) 22 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 5 (22 APWM 5) [pdf, 97 KB]

    ...Kopuraruwai 3A2C Ahuwhenua Trust and Maori Reservation Trust from Kopuraruwai 3A2C block aka Marae & Urupa Reserve, Kerepeehi Marae. 2. Vest the block in “Te Pu Ha Whio O Taumaharua” aka executive committee made up of koroua, kuia and responsible trustees including former trustees George Rangi, Joyce Rangi and Evelyn Fox elected unanimous at a special meeting of owners, descendants of owners, beneficiaries of the block held at Paeroa on 29 March 2008 and Kerepeehi Marae 30...