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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Yang [2024] NZLCDT 23 (1 August 2024) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...we found quite unconvincing and inconsistent. He attempted to pass culpability to his friend who did not swear an affidavit. We rejected that 6 Under s 242(1)(g) LCA. 7 See our liability decision at [20]. 5 submission, holding him responsible for his actions. Mr Yang’s attempts to evade liability add to our disquiet about his professional responsibilities. [17] As a direct consequence of his misconduct Mr Yang lost his job. He was unemployed for a period of 18 mont...

2. 2023-09-26-SOE_-Peter-Stacey_Air-Quality.pdf [pdf, 192 KB]

   ......................................................................................... 3 Additional Dust Monitoring ........................................................................... 4 Triggers for dust effects on roof-collected water systems ............................ 4 E. RESPONSE TO SECTION 274 PARTY EVIDENCE .................................................... 7 F. CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................

3. [2023] NZEmpC 175 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...matter, the Court has, on occasion, restricted both the nature of the challenge from a de novo to a non- de novo basis and the scope and extent of the evidence permitted.13 One or both methods have been adopted as a means of providing a result in response to obstructive behaviour in the Authority's proceedings. An alternative response has been to give an indication that the behaviour will be appropriately met by a sanction in costs while allowing the matter to proceed on a de...

4. Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Māori Reservation (2024) 486 Aotea MB 31 (486 AOT 31) [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...Land Court and holds the position of Pae Ārahi of Te Waharoa and by her own admission, Piri Cribb has been supporting the Reservation trustees in recent times. Piri Cribb is not a Reservation trustee nor an Ahu Whenua trustee. Piri Cribb has no responsibility or oversight for the management of the removal application. Piri Cribb did submit a written statement on the day of the Court hearing relating to the removal application. [11] The Māori Appellate Court overturned a decisio...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 021 BRO Tonganui Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...resolution if necessary, and finally whether hearing time will be required in the week of 10 June 2024; (c) the Council is to file all its evidence in support of the application by 17 May 2024; (d) the Appellant is to provide all its evidence in response by 31 May 2024; (e) the Council is to file with the Court the evidence, any common bundle of documents, and any other documents relevant (i.e., affidavits) by 5.00pm on 3 June 2024 in the following formats: (i) four single-si...

6. BX v QD & Ors [2024] NZDT 792 (29 November 2024) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...and in particular (but without limitation) the deck. The Purchaser agrees and accepts that they shall have no claim against the vendor in respect of the deck or the property in general in any manner whatsoever.” 16. Clause 21 clearly places responsibility on BX to ensure she is satisfied with her own investigations as she will be responsible for the cost of any remedial works. Although BX sought advice from a waterproofer, she chose not to obtain a comprehensive building report....

7. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...Guidelines: 2021 edition [4.5]. 12 Section 39AAH. 13 Section 39AAI. 14 Section 39AAH. 15 Section 39AAI. 28. Section 39AAI provides a process for the Minister or local authority to consider any submissions received and provide a written response, with the submitter then having a further 10 working days to provide a further written response.16 No submitter has a right to an oral hearing.17 29. Changing the objections process from an objection to the Environment Court to a w...

8. BD v H Ltd [2024] NZDT 350 (7 March 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...accept that as reported by the applicant’s wife, forming a view about the state of the shower involved minimal time (she stated 10min). It seems most of the time taken during the visit was to repair a wall, that HB acknowledged was his company’s responsibility to fix. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 5 24. Accordingly, my finding is the applicant is not liable for this invoice. Invoice 022028 - $28,701.90 25. As stated above, HB’s initial view was that only new effluent...

9. [2024] NZREADT 42 - KD v CAC 2204 & XZ (31 October 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...and was committed to those sales, so he did not want to jeopardise the purchase of the property. His plan was to raise the matter after he moved onto the property. However, he could not find the documents until recently. [9] The agency’s response, if any, is not known. Complaint to Authority [10] On about 3 November 2023, the purchaser lodged a formal complaint with the Authority. He alleged that the licensee lacked knowledge of GST, causing him to lose $10,050. Decisio...

10. Development of the AML/CFT Act and Regulations

    ...attacks on the United States, standards for countering the financing of terrorism, together known as the FATF Recommendations. More than 200 countries and jurisdictions have committed to implement the FATF’s Standards as part of a co-ordinated global response to preventing organised crime, corruption, and terrorism. Jurisdictions that repeatedly fail to implement FATF Recommendations can be named as a Jurisdiction under Increased Monitoring or a High-Risk Jurisdiction, known as the “grey an...

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