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1. Wipaki v Apatu - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2016) 56 Takitimu MB 54 (56 TKT 54) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...Judgment: 21 December 2016 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE L R HARVEY Introduction [1] The trustees of Aorangi Awarua Trust seek appointment as replacement trustees over Awarua o Hinemanu and to “amalgamate trusts”. The current responsible trustees, Clinton Hemana and Florence Karaitiana, support the application. The trustees of Aorangi Awarua say that at a properly convened general meeting held at Taihape On 17 October 2015 the owners of Awarua o Hinemanu endorsed...

2. Kho v Navarette-Scholes [2017] NZIACDT 15 (20 September 2017) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...1 See R v Strickland [1989] 3 NZLR 47 at p 49-51 for a discussion of the principle, it applies by way on analogy in the professional disciplinary context. http://www.justice.govt.nz/ 3 Ms Navarette-Scholes’s response to the Casas complaint [7] Ms Navarette-Scholes said she accepts the findings against her, but submits that she should not be penalised for failing to adequately advise her client of the effects of her visa. [8] She is suffering from

3. Casas v Navarette-Scholes [2017] NZIACDT 16 (20 September 2017) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...1 See R v Strickland [1989] 3 NZLR 47 at p 49-51 for a discussion of the principle, it applies by way on analogy in the professional disciplinary context. http://www.justice.govt.nz/ 3 Ms Navarette-Scholes’s response to the complaint [7] Ms Navarette-Scholes said she accepts the findings against her, but submits that she should not be penalised for failing to adequately advise her client of the effects of her visa. [8] She is suffering from medica

4. Proactive Release - Report on overseas travel (Sweden - June 2019) [pdf, 671 KB]

   ...stones, as confidence-building measures, that pave the way for further progress in the years to come. In this context, we noted that the extension of the New START would be a key contribution to preserving strategic stability. Our efforts are also a response to the United Nations Secretary General’s call to bring disarmament and non-proliferation back to the top of the international political agenda. Moving forward, our governments – building on the Stockholm Meeting on Nuclear Disar...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 232 McDonnell v The Board of Trustees of Te Manawa O Tuhoe Trust [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...McDonnell for the period from the date of the judgment until such time as its application for a stay is decided. 6 An application for urgency was granted and time was abridged for the Trust to file a statement of defence and affidavits in response. [14] Ms McLean’s evidence was that, while the Trust will pay Ms McDonnell, it does not have any work immediately available for her to carry out. The reason given for the unavailability of work was because the work she wa...

6. Summary of draft CERD Report sections [pdf, 232 KB]

   Summary of Report sections The report is structured to respond to each article of CERD, which can be seen at https://ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CERD.aspx . You can either provide feedback on the whole report generally, or just in response to specific sections. These are outlined below. Summary of the Report sections Topic in the Report Article in CERD Page numbers New Zealand population General information relating to the Convention 3 Experiences of discrimination...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 090 Cossens v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...accounting for preparing and filing an interlocutory application and written submissions. Finally, as r 14.2(d) DCR determines that two-thirds of the reasonable daily rate is awarded, QLDC calculate a costs figure of $1,764.60. Dr Cossens’ response [5] Dr Cossens submits that costs should lie where they fall. He refers to his application as pertaining to matters of public interest, namely impacts on the community and the importance of fair consultation and due process. His pos...

8. Christchurch DC duty lawyer instructions [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and represent unrepresented defendants charged with an offence. 3. The Duty Lawyer Service operational policy sets out the responsibilities of duty lawyers and broadly describes the administration of the service. These instructions detail the particular administrative arrangements for the duty lawyer service at the Christchurch district courts. Rostering poli...

9. 2024 NZPSPLA 022 pdf [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...PTSD it still exists as do the financial stress and family commitments which he identifies as the causes of his offending. [13] Throughout the objection, investigation, and prosecution process Mr Papali’i downplayed, denied, or failed to take responsibility for his offending. He also demonstrated a lack of understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of running a security business. In his interviews with CIPU he lied about being a driver rather than a personal guard for Bil...

10. HA v CQ Ltd [2023] NZDT 626 (13 November 2023) [pdf, 225 KB]

    ...tear. 3. The issues to be determined by the Tribunal were: a. What were the respondent’s obligations under the agreement? b. Has the respondent breached the agreement by moving the applicant’s furniture? c. If not, is the respondent responsible for the loss of the furniture? d. What remedies, if any, is available to the applicant? 4. Any applicant to the Tribunal has the task of establishing the legal and factual elements of its claim to the required standard. That st...