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1. LCRO 79/2019 PS v NR (28 May 2020) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...who was self- represented, and Mr NR who represented Mr UM attended a Court pre-hearing conference of the domestic violence proceedings. [5] As discussed in detail in my later analysis, Ms PS explained to the Court her difficulty in obtaining responses from Mr UM concerning the boys’ care. To avoid Ms PS contacting Mr UM, which she was prohibited from doing by the temporary protection order, Mr NR agreed to “redirect” Ms PS’ emails to Mr UM. [6] On 17, 18, and 19 October...

2. Family violence reform paper 3: Prosecuting family violence [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...Proposal 1. This paper is the third of three papers seeking Cabinet agreement to reforms to the law applying to family violence, following the review of family violence legislation. I seek agreement to changes to elements of the criminal law’s response to family violence. Executive summary 2. The review of family violence legislation found limitations in the criminal law that could be addressed to ensure that the distinctive nature of some types of family violence offending is bet...

3. FV Reform Paper 3 Prosecuting [pdf, 521 KB]

   ...Proposal 1. This paper is the third of three papers seeking Cabinet agreement to reforms to the law applying to family violence, following the review of family violence legislation. I seek agreement to changes to elements of the criminal law’s response to family violence. Executive summary 2. The review of family violence legislation found limitations in the criminal law that could be addressed to ensure that the distinctive nature of some types of family violence offending is bet...

4. 9.-Keith-Hamill-Water-Quality.pdf [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...received in respect of the Project; and (c) comment on the section 87F report prepared by Horizons. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9. As noted above, in this section of my evidence I summarise the key matters addressed in my Technical Assessment C and response to Horizons' section 92 request for further information. 10. The Project consists of approximately 11.5km of new state highway connecting Ashhurst and Woodville via a route over the Ruahine Ranges. I have undertaken an assessm...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 137 Coetzee v Oamaru Meats Ltd [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...explanation about it, to present and explain the consultation process. There is no disagreement that this step was taken. [8] The second step was the creation of a consultation period with a deadline of 1 pm on Friday 6 September 2019 for responses to the proposal. The third step was 1 Coetzee v Oamaru Meats Ltd [2020] NZERA 276 (Member Beck). 2 At [113]. scheduled for Monday 9 September 2019, which was to be the date when the company would announce the outcome o...

6. LCRO 224/2018 (31 October 2019) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...…to change the title of the property” he co-owned. (2) Termination of retainer [17] Mr TA claimed that Mr UD took too long before telling him that due to “other commitments” which took priority, [Mr UD] could no longer act for him. Response [18] Following an initial assessment by the LCS, Mr TA’s complaint was dealt with through its Early Resolution Process which I refer to later in this decision. Standards Committee decision [19] The Standards Committee delivered...

7. Engelbrecht TRI-2020-100-007 Procedural Order 5 [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...on behalf of the company.11 The fact of being a director is not sufficient for a personal duty of care and therefore liability. There must be evidence of personal control and instruction. The touchstone has been said to be the assumption of responsibility, actual or imputed.12 But the assumption of responsibility can arise or be imputed where the director (or even employee) exercises control over an operation or activity. [13] More recent higher court authority rejects an ‘a...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 45 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...evidence. [11] This judgment addresses all but the last of those issues. Associate Professor Wiles seeks to amend her statement of claim [12] The amendments Associate Professor Wiles wishes to make to her statement of claim comprise: (a) responses to the amended statement of defence (paragraphs 29–33); (b) deletion of references to the University of Auckland Charter and alleged breaches of that Charter, and instead reference to the University of Auckland Investment Plan...

9. 2023-10-10-MTA-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-S-Karaitiana.pdf [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...Management Act 1991 In the matter of the direct referral of applications for resource consent and notices of requirement under sections 87G and 198E of the Act for the Ōtaki to North of Levin Project By Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency PROJECT RESPONSE EVIDENCE OF SIOBHAN ALANA KARAITIANA ON BEHALF OF MUAŪPOKO TRIBAL AUTHORITY TANGATA WHENUA CONDITIONS Dated: 10 October 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................

10. LCRO 88/2022 GX v EJ (2 April 2024) [pdf, 236 KB]

    ...precisely refer to Mr EJ’s role as a lawyer acting for the Trust, and as a director/shareholder of PQRS. [16] With this distinction being borne in mind, I adopt the summary of Ms GX’s complaints as the issues to be considered. Mr EJ’s response [17] [Law Firm B] responded on behalf of Mr EJ.8 They describe Mr EJ’s role with regard to the Trust, as being “the firm’s primary contact for the Trust and the director with management oversight within PQRS for services to the T...