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1. [2025] NZEmpC 66 Weidemann v Landcorp Farming Ltd t/a Pamu [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...caused by the factors identified by the company. However, although Mr Weidemann’s evidence could have been fuller, I accept his evidence that he unsuccessfully sought legal assistance both before and after the deadline. I consider that it was responsible of him, given that he was largely unsuccessful in the Authority, to seek legal support before filing a challenge. [9] The delay in this case was brief. Mr Weidemann took steps to preserve his position on the last day for fili...

2. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 v Wilson [2025] NZLCDT 8 (21 February 2025) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...to conceal their error, shows genuine remorse, and takes immediate steps to remedy the wrong and to equip themselves to avoid repetition. An honest, decent lawyer who makes a mistake, even a foolish one, should be encouraged for their positive responses to professional discipline. [2] Mr Wilson, a senior sole practitioner, acted in a conflicted situation. Consequently, an elderly client with dementia transferred property to the client’s son (the other client). Mr Wilson took the...

3. OIA-124095.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Specifically, you requested: Please provide a copy list of court registries and corresponding court codes. For example, Auckland High Court – 404, Wellington High Court – 485. We note that you made a similar request in 2023 and the Ministry’s response to your current request remains the same. Please find attached the Ministry’s court codes/ID codes, which is released to you in full. Please note that when a file gets transferred to another court, the file number does not...

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 108 pdf [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...work and complemented him on his thoroughness until the question of additional funding was broached. [10] Mr Kelly then consulted AI for a perspective on the role of a private investigator. AI provided a summary of a private investigator’s responsibilities which included identifying potential suspects, uncovering evidence that may have been overlooked, and providing expert testimony. Mr Kelly says Mr Brown’s work was not fit for purpose because it did not include all the respons...

5. 2021-03-16 Landpro memo ORC Evidence [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127) Applicant MEMORANDUM OF LANDPRO LIMITED PLAN CHANGE 7 (16th March 2021) 2 MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT: [1] In response to the directions from the Court on 15th March 2021, Landpro Ltd confirm that supplementary evidence will be filed in response to the further evidence that has been filed by ORC. [2] A supplementary brief of planning evidence...

6. Addressing family violence and sexual violence

   Aotearoa New Zealand has amongst the highest reported rates of family violence and sexual violence in the developed world.  Responsibility for addressing family violence and sexual violence is currently distributed across at least 10 government agencies that make up the cross-government Joint Venture that is developing new ways of working across government, and with iwi and communities, to bring an integrated response to reducing family violence and sexual violence. For more information abo...

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7. [2018] NZEnvC 186 Housing New Zealand Corporation v Auckland Council [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...streetscape) of these special character areas should be maintained and enhanced by controls on demolition, design and appearance of new buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings. It will also be important that the authorities responsible for the operation and maintenance of streets have proper regard for the appearance and quality of streets in special character areas, including in particular the presence of trees and other vegetation. There are two key component...

8. OIA-122379.pdf [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...2025, you were advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) had extended the period of time to respond to your request under section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as consultations were necessary to make a decision on the request are such that proper response to the request could not reasonably be made within the original time limit. In response to your request, the Ministry has identified 15 documents in scope of your request. Copies of these documents are attached in Appendix 1 of this l...

9. [2012] NZEmpC 143 George v Auckland Council [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...have been directly involved in the process of disclosure, as he was not an officer of the AC which was party to the litigation in question. He contended that Mr Eaton could have no knowledge of what had been disclosed by the AC to Ms George in response to her notice requiring disclosure and that he had not given clear evidence of the steps that had been taken to ascertain which documents were relevant. As a cure-all for those deficiencies, Mr Drake required the whole of the Team f...

10. [2015] NZEmpC 118 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...sum equivalent to three months’ remuneration for her personal grievance, and the sum of $15,000 as compensation under s 123(1)(c)(i) for unjustified disadvantage in, and/or unjustified dismissal from, her employment. [20] The defendant’s response to these claims includes denials of most of the claims. [21] Now to the interrogatories themselves. The interrogatories delivered by the plaintiff to the defendant number 77. They are dealt with under a number of headings, referen...