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1. BORA Commerce Amendment Bill [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...purposes in mind. 18. While we note that section 106(4) of the Act provides that a person is not excused from compliance with requirements to provide information on the basis that to do so might tend to incriminate that person, statements made in response to compulsory questions will be inadmissible in proceedings for pecuniary penalties or criminal proceedings (other than for perjury and offences under section 103 of the Act, which insofar as relevant to statements made in response to...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 109 V T Taueki v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 796 KB]

   ...Taonga Act 2014 (the Heritage Act), which she contended was required. I will address that issue in due course. [4] The District Council opposes the application. Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council (the Regional Council) the regional authority responsible for administration and application of the relevant regional plan has joined the proceedings pursuant to s 274 Resource Management Act 1991 (RMAlthe Act) and also opposes the application. [5] Evidence in these proceedings came int...

3. MVDT Annual Report 2018-2019 [pdf, 447 KB]

   ...Tribunal has dealt with during the year. 2. Explain how those applications were resolved. 3. Detail cases which, in our opinion, require special mention. 4. Highlight the ongoing co-operation between the Tribunal and other agencies that have responsibilities in the motor vehicle and consumer protection areas. 5. Make recommendations regarding amendments to the Act. 1. Summary of applications dealt with The Tribunal dealt with a total of 567 matters this year, consi...

4. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 2 v A Practitioner [2020] NZLCDT 32 (13 October 2020) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...significant improvements in the health of the practitioner the position of the Standards Committee was that such a drastic approach was no longer necessary, and restrictions on practice and a contribution to costs was now seen as a proportionate response. We reserved our decision on Charges 2 and 5, and in relation to penalty. There was also the issue of permanent name suppression, sought at the hearing by the practitioner and, given the unusual circumstances, the Standards Commit...

5. Minister of Māori Development - Otaramuturangi or Otara o Mutu Rangi (Burial Ground) (2017) 163 Waiariki MB 246 (163 WAR 246) [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...MB 101-104 (2017 CJ 101-104) 163 Waiariki MB 253 adjournment. Helen Savage queried whether the trustees, if appointed, could make decisions in the absence of any other trustees and I confirmed that this was correct. On the basis of my response Ms Savage stated that she objected to the appointment of trustees, given that Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau do not have their nominees involved in the process. [28] I am satisfied that at the meeting held on 28 November 2015 each group agre...

6. LCRO 97/2015 SD v ET and CH (10 May 2017) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...corresponded with Ms ET. 3 [13] [Law Firm B] merged with [Law Firm A] on 1 November 2014 and Ms ET became an employee of the merged firm. Ms SD complained about Ms ET on 29 December 2014 and Mr CH responded to her complaints. He directed his responses initially to Ms HP at [Law Firm C] and subsequently corresponded directly with Ms SD. Ms SD’s complaints [14] Ms SDs complaints are: (a) Ms ET was rude to Ms SD when referring to the share of the estate to be received...

7. Eriwata - Waitara SD Section 6 and 91 Land Trust (2005) 155 Aotea MB 269 (155 AOT 269) [pdf, 575 KB]

   ...trespass and has thus had to endure the stress and humiliation of that process. She believes that as an owner in the Land she has the right to remain there without the consent of the trustees. Ms Eriwata has complained to the Court that the trustees are responsible for the mal-administration of the Land and consequently should be taken to task for what she considers are serious breaches of trust. In her view she has a legal right to occupy, regardless of the views of the trustees and othe...

8. Edwardes v Architectural Edge Limited [2017] NZWHT Auckland 2 [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...Italy. During the time of his counsel representation, Mr Holt filed an application for joinder of the seventh respondent, an application for his removal, including a comprehensive statement in support of his removal application and an interim response to the claims against him. In other words, he participated fully in proceedings. [6] Through his counsel the Tribunal learnt that Mr Holt was willing to attend mediation. [7] The Tribunal first set down this proceeding fo...

9. Pehi-Neho - Estate of Roherohe Pehi (2007) 114 Whangarei MB 45 (114 WH 45) [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...parties. It is apparent that the underlying causes of the dispute go back over 50 years at least to the time when Kawhati Pehi died and when the Waima Tribal Committee became involved to try to quell the dispute. Regardless of my judgment today, the responsibility lies with the parties to resolve those underlying issues to ensure that this dispute is not inherited by the generations to come. [22) I now tum to address the two issues before the Court. Succession to Waima D49B [23) In a...

10. Justice Matters - issue 08 - September 2017 [pdf, 4.1 MB]

    ...communities. We know that legislation alone cannot solve our horrific rate of family violence, but they are a cornerstone element in how we tackle family violence. It will support practical changes in the way we respond, for instance the Integrated Safety Response (ISR) pilot. This pilot is transforming lives by significantly changing the way agencies and communities respond to family violence. Since its introduction in Christchurch in July 2016 and the Waikato in October 2016, nearly...