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1. K v OQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 108 (14 September 2022) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...applicant’s property. The respondent was merely managing the property itself on behalf of the property owner. This does not mean that the respondent should CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 be in control of the tenant’s behaviour or in any way responsible for the tenant’s actions towards the applicant. 6. As I can find no legal basis that the respondent would be responsible for the actions of the tenant or any damage the tenant may have done to the applicant’s property, t...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 180 Malcolm v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...my provisional view was that costs on a 2B basis would be appropriate.5 [8] Subsequently, Mx Hornsby-Geluk, counsel for the defendants, filed a memorandum stating that an attempt had been made to discuss the costs issue, but there had been no response from the plaintiffs’ advocate, Mr Bennett. [9] A claim for costs based on the applicable provisions of the Guideline Scale under the Court’s Practice Directions was advanced.6 On a Category 2, Band B basis, the amount sought is...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 130 McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...is cancelled. C: Costs are reserved. Any application for costs in relation to the withdrawal of the Midshore Application and the appeals to the consent are to be filed and served within 20 working days of the end of the substantive hearing. Any response is to be filed and served within a further 10 working days. Final reply (if any) is to be filed and served within a further five working days. 3 REASONS [1] On 7 June 2023, the Court received a memorandum from McCallum Bros...

4. Disability and victimisation factsheet [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...more likely to be employed and/or have recently received a benefit3 than disabled non-victims. Figure 3: Proportion of disabled victims and non- victims employed and recently receiving a benefit Different victimisation experiences call for a responsive justice system, and more research The 60,000 victims of crime with disabilities in Aotearoa may be also facing economic or mental health challenges. This means any justice interventions need to be accessible, and responsive...

5. 2024 NZPSPLA 041.pdf [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...Turner accept they ran a security business under the name of Legacy Security although they did not hold either an individual or a company licence. They however advised they are no longer in business as Legacy Security. [4] Mr Waihape was primarily responsible for getting Legacy incorporated and licenced and he accepts he did not do so. He advises this was an oversight and not a deliberate contravention of the requirements of the Act. [5] Mr Waihape and Mr Turner say they are train...

6. International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights

   ...found Article 25(b) of the ICCPR was breached. This article relates to the right to vote. The Committee has requested that New Zealand publish its views and disseminate the decision widely. A copy of the decision can be found here.  The Government Response to the Committee’s decision can be found here.  Find out more Read the latest reports relating to New Zealand, produced under the reporting procedure provided for by the International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights (ICCP...

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7. [2025] NZLVT 33 – REP Family Trust v Tauranga City Council (22 July 2025) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...July 2025, Mr Paterson advised that he wished to withdraw the objections. On 14 July 2025, the Registry wrote to Tauranga City Council advising that the Tribunal had received the Objector’s notice of wish to withdraw and requested that any response be provided within three working days. No response was received. Having received no opposition, pursuant to rule 15 of the Land Valuation Tribunal Rules 1977, the Tribunal grants leave for withdrawal of the proceedings. Outcome...

8. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Taia [2018] NZLCDT 31 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...protect current and prospective clients. 3 (b) Mr Taia’s proposed scope of mentoring does not adequately address the risks he poses such as pursuing client debts that are not disputed but simply late. (c) It is not appropriate that the responsibility for reporting back to the Law Society should fall to Mr Taia. He has failed to respond to the disciplinary process and ex-clients which was the essence of the charges proved against him. [7] We agree with the Committee’...

9. OIA-101731.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...in October. Your request has also proved to be a complex one in that it relates to a large and ongoing cross-agency project. That does not, however, justify the time it has taken to respond and we are reviewing our processes. Your requests and my responses are set out below. 1. Could I please request all submissions/emails in response to the CPIP working groups? I have interpreted CPIP working groups to mean CPIP work streams, and for this part of your request, emails/submissions to b...

10. Ngati Pahauwera Affidavits 2 of 4 [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...of what I discussed. In my presentation I talked about our history, how Waihua got its name, our urupa, an overview of our moana and awa, taniwha and my connection to this area. Page 163 of 317 5 11 . I am Ahi Kaa at Waihua and it is a big responsibility. We are a poor community and there are not many people living in the area. I am very passionate about our Marae and this area. Living by the river I can see the pollution , the effects of the erosion and I want to do whatever I...