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1. Brown v Brownlie - Pipituangi A Ahu Whenua Trust (2013) 36 Tairawhiti MB 78 (36 TRW 78) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...objecting expressed a desire that members from outside that whānau be appointed or possibly Te Tumu Paeroa (the Māori Trustee). I adjourned the matter for the trustees to discuss with the Māori Trustee the possibility of Te Tumu Paeroa becoming a responsible trustee or agent for the Trust. [6] The matter came back before the Court on 2 October 2013. A letter had been received from Te Tumu Paeroa indicating they would be happy to be appointed as an agent for the Trust....

2. AAN and AAO v ZZP, ZZO and ZZN in their capacities as Trustees of FT Family Trust [2013] NZDT 8 (16 March 2013) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...Agreement; ii. That they were induced to enter into the contract by the misrepresentation that the property was architecturally designed; iii. That they were induced to enter into the contract by the silence of the agent in not getting back to them in response to their query about any problems at the property, and that this silence amounted to a misrepresentation that there were no problems; and iv. That AAN and AAO have suffered losses of $15,000.00 as a result. Decision...

3. Severne - Lake Rotoaira Trust (2013) 298 Aotea MB 267 (298 AOT 267) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...OF JUDGE L R HARVEY Introduction [1] By decision dated 19 July 2012 I appointed Pauline Hinewai Rihia, Eric Thomas Hura Walters, John Atirau Hura, Rakeipoho Taiaroa, Te Maari Koaea Gardiner, Te Kanawa Pitiroi and Charlotte Marewa Severne as responsible trustees for a period of 12 months or until further order of the Court.1 [2] In addition, the interim trustees were directed to convene a general meeting of beneficial owners and provide the hui with information on the administ...

4. Ruapehu District Council - Ohura South A3E2C3B2A Block XIII Tuhua Survey District (2014) 321 Aotea MB 95 (321 AOT 95) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...rates and penalties are owing on the land, the rates have been unpaid for over six months and for the reasons expressed in the affidavit of Erik Lei, an officer of the council, filed in support. [2] According to the Council to date no meaningful response from any of the owners has yet been received regarding either the payment of past rates or for any future arrangements. [3] The issue for determination is whether or not the application or a charging order should be granted....

5. X v B LCRO 11 / 2008 (26 March 2009) [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...of this review. The evidence [2] Clients X first complained to the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) on 21 July 2008. The Auckland District Law Society forwarded their complaint to Lawyer B on 23 July 2008 with a request for a formal response. 2 [3] A second complaint by Clients X was made the following month and was forwarded to Lawyer B on 26 August. He was also asked to respond to this complaint. [4] It needs to be noted that between the first and second co...

6. Crieff v Tongue LCRO 162 / 2009 (13 November 2009) [pdf, 42 KB]

   ...Tongue responded giving some advice as to what steps Mr Crieff should take. On 22 December 2008 Mr Crieff sought Ms Tongue’s assistance again stating that the employee’s advisor had not heard from Ms Tongue for some time and indicating that a response was required by the other side by 12 January 2009. That email was followed up by Mr Crieff the next day by an email to another member of Ms Tongue’s firm with a request that it be responded to, Ms Tongue was copied into that email....

7. [2017] NZEmpC 129 Phoenix Publishing Ltd v McCallum [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...Authority’s investigation. [7] When the good faith report was received, both Phoenix Publishing Ltd and Ms McCallum were given the opportunity of commenting upon it before the matter was progressed by the Court. Each of the parties was to file their response by way of memorandum on or before 4 pm on 3 October 2017. Ms McCallum responded by describing the steps she had taken to resolve the dispute between her and Phoenix Publishing Ltd and how all of her efforts were ignored....

8. BORA New Zealand Security Intelligence Services Amendment Bill [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...Minister rather than a judicial officer. • Ministerial rather than judicial oversight reflects the recommendations of Sir Guy Powles report on the Security Intelligence Service, (1976) AJHR A.4A that the security of the realm was properly the responsibility of the Executive. This view was endorsed by Parliament at that time, and was reconfirmed when substantial amendments were made to the Act in 1999. We have found no indication that this view has changed. • We have concluded t...

9. Hill v Maori Trustee - Mangatainoka 1BC2B3 (2016) 50 Takitimu MB 28 (50 TKT 28) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...Kingi Hill has leased a 22 hectare block of Māori freehold land near Pahiatua. There are 96 owners. Mr Hill is not an owner. [2] Mr Hill wants to summon a meeting of owners so that he can put certain proposals to them. [3] The Māori Trustee, as responsible trustee, opposes the application. Mr Hill ceased paying rent and rates in 2009. There are other breaches, including failure to control gorse. The Māori Trustee has obtained orders in the District Court cancelling the lease and f...

10. Singh v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 27 (5 September 2011) [pdf, 69 KB]

    ...The Adviser agreed to refund the Complainant “whatever money she thinks was paid to us in vain”, after the complaint was lodged. [5.6] She apologised for the inconvenience caused to the Tribunal. [6] The Complainant provided a submission in response to the Adviser’s submission. It said the fees for the Expression of Interest had been paid, and unacceptable offers made to settle the complaint. There was evidence to support the claim the fees had been paid. When making her original...