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1. Factsheet: Child protection policies for counsellors [pdf, 35 KB]

   FACTSHEET CPP FOR COUNSELLORS.DOCX– 29/06/2016. PAGE 1 of 2 Protecting New Zealand’s children is everyone’s responsibility. The Ministry of Justice is part of a cross-agency effort to prevent child abuse and neglect. We are involved in and committed to various measures being put in place under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Children’s Action Plan which aim to keep children safe and ensure their needs are met. Vulnerable Children Act 2014 The Vulnerable Children A...

2. EP v XN [2021] NZDT 1302 (17 February 2021) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...way want to overlook that loss. The submission presented by XN showed two beautiful and much-loved family members that have been lost as a result of these events. However, I must also respect EP’s loss, and his legal rights. EP cannot be legally responsible for the loss of the dogs, but XN is legally responsible for the loss of the sheep. 7. For these reasons, the sum of $1,500.00 is awarded as sought. Referee: J Robertshawe Date: 17 February 2021...

3. Nahu v Gorst (2006) 113 Wairoa MB 172 (113 WR 172) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...application Respondent's request for costs [2J Counsel for Mrs Gorst, seeks an award of costs of $4513.upon the grounds that: a) Costs foliow the event. b) The respondent acted properly as a trustee. c) The respondent felt compelled to appear in response given the slanderous nature of the application. Minute Book: 113 VVairoa M8 "173 d) The applicant could have handled these matters through a meeting of beneficiaries instead of convoluted legal proceedings, putting...

4. Kahui - Estate of Arthur Kahui (2008) 198 Aotea MB 208 (198 AOT 208) [pdf, 556 KB]

   ...they were the deceased's children entitled to succeed. [4] The application was heard before me at Wellington on 22 November 2007, 196 Aotea MB 46. At the hearing I asked the applicant if she wished the whangai children to be included and her response was affirmative. This was despite the fact that she also acknowledged that there was no blood relationship between the three 198 Aotea MB 209 whangai children and her father. I suggested that a life interest could be given to the...

5. Strathmore Park Progressive and Beautifying Association Inc Memorandum to 22nd Minute of Environment Court dated 9 December 2018 [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...Beautifying Association inc. President: Secretary/ Treasurer: Karl Frost Glenn Kingston 49 Kinghorne St. 53 Tannadyce St. Strathmore Park Strathmore Park May it please the Court: Introduction 1. This memorandum is filed in response to the Twenty Second Minute of the Environment Court dated 26 November 2018 and makes comment on and provides support to the Strikeout Affidavits of Guardians of the Bays and Jumpjet. 2. For a period approaching 2 years the a...

6. 2021-01-27 ORC MOC common bundle [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...michelle.mehlhopt@wynnwilliams.co.nz) 1 MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT: 1 This Memorandum of Counsel is filed on behalf of the Otago Regional Council (Council) in respect of proposed Plan Change 7 to the Otago Regional Plan: Water (PC7) in response to the direction of the Environment Court in its Minute dated 26 January 2021 (Minute). Documents for filing 2 In its Minute, the Environment Court directed the documents set out in the Joint Memorandum be filed in the Court for...

7. LCRO 204/2018 DG v TM (29 March 2019) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...Complaints Service and this Office. [6] On 21 January 2019 LCRO delegate, Mr Vaughan, wrote to Mrs DG and invited her to withdraw her application for review for the reason there was no jurisdiction for the complaint to be considered. [7] No response was received from Mrs DG. [8] On 13 March 2019 Mr Vaughan wrote again to Mrs DG advising her that it was intended to complete this review on the material to hand and invited her comments on this proposal by no later than 27 March 20...

8. GQ v SJ [2017] NZDT 1169 (8 March 2017) [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...cause damage to Mr GQ’s vehicle? c. Is the amount claimed reasonable? Has Miss SJ been negligent in the care of her child? [3] Mr GQ has brought a claim against Miss SJ for the alleged actions of her son. The law states that a parent is not responsible for torts committed by their child, in the absence of negligence on the parent’s part for the negligence of their child. In other words a parent who has negligently failed to properly supervise their child may be personally liab...

9. GM v SNS Ltd [2018] NZDT 1116 (26 September 2018) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...undertaking repairs of this nature. [7] Although SNS has suggested that chlorinated water may have played a part in the second leak, I do not consider it clear that has been established. However, Mr GM has not satisfied me the second leak is the responsibility of SNS. [8] In terms of the invoice I am satisfied the fee charged, while more than the first invoice, is reasonable given it related to afterhours work at a higher rate. [9] Accordingly, I do not grant Mr GM’s applicatio...

10. 2021-11-17 ORC PC7 - [2021] NZEnvC 179 - Final Decision [pdf, 232 KB]

    ...need to take any steps if they agreed with the court’s reasons and wording of the provisions. [3] Aside from amendments of an editorial nature only, no correspondence was received. [4] That being said, the court will amend the provisions in response to the Regional Council’s memorandum seeking clarification,2 including a consequential amendment to Rule 10A.3.2.1 to clarify that some activities not meeting conditions (iv) and (vi) of Rule 10A.3.1.1 are restricted discretionary...