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1. Goldsmith - Lot 72B 3G2 Parish of Matata (2017) 175 Waiariki MB 99 (175 WAR 99) [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...issued:1 (a) Replacing Keith Cameron, Rangi Kora, Paul Kora and Hohepa Harawira as they are deceased and Aporina Pauline Chapman as she has resigned as trustees of the trust; (b) Appointing Ngarangi Chapman and Charlie Barlow Hakahaka Hona as responsible trustees and vesting the land and assets in them as trustees; and (c) Varying the trust order as sought. [3] The application was adjourned for a written decision to issue in respect of Mr Newton’s eligibility. The issue for de...

2. MLC - 2014 March - Urupā reservations [pdf, 411 KB]

   ...the first comprehensive burial law was passed in 1882. The 1882 statute brought all land used for burial – except urupā – under a common legal structure irrespective of how the land had come to be set aside. It became the local authority’s responsibility to meet the community’s burial needs in cases where there was inadequate provision, although many cemeteries continued to be managed by trustees. The Act also made provision for portions of public cemeteries to be set aside fo...

3. JK v RQ LCRO 174 / 2011 (19 March 2012) [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...aware of L’s National Bank account, the relationship property proceeding had not yet concluded and he had instructed other counsel. By that time the Practitioner was no longer acting for the Applicant, and it is difficult to see what further responsibilities she had towards him. Any ongoing concerns ought to have been explored with his new lawyer. [23] I make no conclusions about whether or not the Applicant’s former wife diverted money as he believes is the case. That is...

4. IR v AEI Ltd LCRO 265 / 2011 (22 June 2012) [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...section 351 jurisdictional threshold was met. Section 351 provides that, in relation to complaint about conduct that occurred before 1 August 2008, the conduct needs to be such that it could have led to disciplinary proceedings against the lawyer (responsible for the file) under the (former) Law Practitioners Act 1968. [7] The Standards Committee described the standards that applied to the conduct and explained why it was of the view that the conduct did not reach the required...

5. RT v MX LCRO 284 / 2011 (12 October 2012) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...further comments reiterating the time and nature of his call. He advised that proceedings between his client and the Applicant have now been issued and the matter is progressing through the District Court. Discussion [12] Lawyers professional responsibilities are set out in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). Chapter 12 of the Rules sets out a lawyer’s obligation to third parties as follows: 12. A lawyer must, when ac...

6. Wairau v Wairoa District Council - Kaiwaitau 7C2B (2008) 124 Wairoa MB 105 (124 WR 105) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...Rakato Marae. Preamble ofTe Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 d) It is within the ambit of the Court's jurisdiction to ensure and safeguard Maori land being "taonga tuku iho "; e) The present owners of Kaiwaitau 7C2B are charged with the responsibility of caring for their land and to pass it on to future generations in the same condition or better than. whatit is. presently~ .. f) It is also incumbent on the Council not to interference with the current owners' exerc...

7. BORA Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...It could be argued that because this right is not available to an employee who does not have children, the Bill gives rise to a distinction on the grounds of family status, which is defined in section 21 of the Human Rights Act as including having responsibility for part-time care or full-time care of children or other dependants, and conversely not having responsibility for the care of children or other dependants. Since the right to change working hours is not available to an employee wh...

8. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Whakatane 27 May 2018 [pdf, 435 KB]

   ...of speakers did not support the establishment of Māori wards in local government. They felt that councillors need to represent everyone’s interests and not delegate Māori related matters to their Māori councillor colleagues. • Roles and responsibilities to be clear – A couple of speakers noted that the Crown’s Treaty responsibilities had been delegated, in certain circumstances, to local authorities (e.g., under the RMA and Local Government Act). The speakers suggested th...

9. LCRO 100-2014 XO v QY decision date [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...lacking in reasoning in parts, which does not assist Mr XO’s comprehension. However, in some instances Mr XO has himself misunderstood the Committee. [21] Mr XO provided detailed comments with his application for review and his subsequent responses to Mr QY’s correspondence are comprehensive. Although this decision is itself brief, Mr XO can be assured that all issues raised by him have been considered. Nature and scope of review [22] The nature and scope of a review h...

10. 2021-05-03 - Minute - PC7 - Territorial Authorities Community Water Supplies.pdf [pdf, 213 KB]

    ...sought.2 [2] This Minute addresses the application for leave, sets out matters the court 1 Territorial Authorities, memorandum of counsel seeking directions for filing supplementary evidence dated 23 April 2021. 2 ORC, memorandum of counsel in response to directions sought by the Territorial Authorities for filing supplementary evidence dated 29 April 2021. 2 would see Territorial Authorities address in evidence and directs counsel to confer and identify the issues for det...