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1. BN & NP v NT [2024] NZDT 316 (6 May 2024) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...enforce regulations. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 6 9. It was accepted by the applicants that the culvert was in place years before the damage began to occur on their property. 10. It was submitted by the applicants that the respondent is responsible for the increased flow of water caused by recent alterations to the driveway. 11. The culvert was not causing issues for many years. 12. For these reasons I am satisfied that the culvert did function well until the last f...

2. Refugee practice standards [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...Assist the claimant to respond to the RSU interview report, and prepare submissions addressing all legal and factual issues relevant to their claim. Submissions should include: i. Factual corrections/clarifications to the summary of their claim; ii. Responses to all questions put to the claimant; iii. Submissions addressing credibility, well-founded fear of persecution, relevant country information, Convention ground, exclusion (if applicable), state protection, internal protection al...

3. TT v M Ltd & I Ltd [2025] NZDT 137 (28 February 2025) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...many years. In any event, there was no financial loss caused, as M Ltd said the credit would have been approved anyway. There was no legal obligation for I Ltd or M Ltd in 2011 to check that any credit offered would be affordable, because the lender responsibility principles were not inserted into the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA) until 6 June 2015. Similarly, regulation 4AA(2) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Regulations 2004 was not inserted until 1 D...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 48 Lawton v Steel Pencil Holdings Ltd (in liq) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...able to bring a broader perspective to the argument that extends beyond the interests of the parties to the proceeding. [5] The plaintiff consents to the application. The first defendant is not represented. The second defendant has made no response to the application. [6] I am satisfied that the order should be made. The Court is likely to be assisted by hearing from MBIE as to its views as to the interpretation of relevant provisions of pt 9A of the Act, and as to the enforc...

5. I. Singh v Kumar [2016] NZIACDT 45 (6 September 2016) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...active role personally, and would rely on the Registrar. [9] The Registrar had a clear position on the merits of the complaint, and the complainant was notified the Registrar did not file any evidence to support the complaint. The short point is the response to Mr Kumar’s answer to the complaint was in the hands of the Registrar and the complainant, neither responded to Mr Kumar’s answer. However, the Registrar through her counsel did accept Mr Kumar’s explanation. The consequences...

6. Chief Maori Land Court Judge Position Description 2023 [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...of the Chief Judge The Role The role of the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court encompasses judicial, representative, administrative, relationship management, and strategic functions. A key demand of the role is leadership of the Court. Core Responsibilities The core responsibilities of the Chief Judge are set out below: Role Description Judicial ▪ Key functions for the Chief Judge under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 include performing judicial functions under Te Ture Wh...

7. 2024 NZPSPLA 076 pdf [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...to 9 May 2024 namely providing security consultant services in the Auckland area without holding the required individual license to do so. [ii] LW has therefore breached Section 23 (1)(c) and Section 23 (2)(a) of the Act. [iii] LW’s response is that his breach was a mistake, and he has complied with the directions of the Authority and CIPU since the complaint was filed and takes full responsibility. [iv] BU has not breached the Act since her COA expired in 2022. [5] It...

8. 2024 NZPSPLA 113.pdf [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...ground for cancelling Mr Masiniua’s COA. However, instead of cancellation I can suspend his certificate, order further training, impose conditions on Mr Masiniua’s certificate, fine Mr Masiniua, or reprimand him. [4] Mr Masiniua is personally responsible for failing to comply with the PSPPI Act. He should have made sure he knew about his responsibilities before he started working. However, I accept Mr Masiniua’s employer should have provided him with better training about his...

9. Submissions open on possible changes to the family justice system

   ...suggestions being challenged and there are a number of issues we are still considering. It’s therefore essential that we hear from people with a wide range of experiences across the family justice system. The final report will be strengthened by the responses we receive.” The Panel undertook its first round of consultations between September and November 2018. “Across New Zealand, parents, grandparents, caregivers, children and young people and their whānau told us about the difficulties...

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10. LA Provider Manual Part 1 - provider approvals [pdf, 990 KB]

    ...approvals and a contract with the Ministry. Litigation experience levels do not apply to:  providers other than lead providers (supervised providers);  employment advocates;  duty solicitors; or  PDLA providers. Application It is the responsibility of the lead provider (lawyer) to apply for an increase in litigation experience level. To do this, the provider must submit to the Ministry:  a completed Litigation Experience Level form (which can be found here); and...