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1. [2024] NZLVT 040 - Keystone Trust v Ōpōtiki District Council (10 July 2024) [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...reviewed, and on 26 September 2023 the Council advised that a decision had been made to alter the valuation to give a Capital Value of $950,000, comprising $700,000 Land Value and $250,000 Value of Improvements. [5] The objection before this Tribunal claims the value of the land at $1 and the Value of Improvements at $250,000. [6] Since that time the Council instructed valuer has confirmed a Capital Value of $950,000, comprising $700,000 Land Value and $250,000 Value of Improvements....

2. [2023] NZIACDT 25 – ED v Dai - Sanctions (25 September 2023) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...reasons given in the earlier decision, the Tribunal found that FN and EL did undertake such work. [42] An aggravating factor, as Ms Thompson contends, is that Mr Dai gave untruthful evidence to the Authority and then to the Tribunal as to his claimed oral discussions with the complainant. [43] Ms Thompson points to Mr Dai’s attack on the complainant’s credibility as an aggravating factor. However, that attack may not be misplaced. Her evidence was credible in relation to...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Wintour [2025] NZLCDT 25 (7 May 2025) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...lawyer, he unlawfully obtained his neighbour’s criminal record and tried to have his neighbour evicted. Although he made an early gesture of admission that he had done wrong, he attempted to excuse his misconduct, even at the liability hearing, claiming protective concern for his family members. He fabricated false versions of how he came by the information, attempting to mislead the Standards Committee and the Tribunal. As part of that strategy, he swore false affidavits. [2]...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 111 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...4 Clauses 7.3 and 7.4. 5 Clause 26. a) A Privacy of Consumer Information Policy, which reflected the expectations of the Health Information Privacy Code 1994 (the HIPC). Included in the policy is the following important statement: Personally identifiable information may not generally be made available to other persons or organisations without the prior written consent of the consumer. There are exceptions to the release of information without consent, the...

5. [2021] NZACC 126 - Botha v ACC (4 August 2021) [pdf, 534 KB]

   ...guidelines on birthing pools state that they should not be used when there are no factors of wellbeing for mother and baby that would increase the risk for either. There is no specific mention of meconium. The NZ College of Midwives consensus statement is similar. [34] Other DHBs provide different advice. For example, the Auckland DHB states that the use of a birthing pool in the presence of meconium should be discussed with the Charge Midwife or the medical team. And have app...

6. LCRO 182/2017 TP v ZN (14 September 2020) [pdf, 414 KB]

   ...Proceedings between the parties [33] Towards the end of 2016, [Firm B] issued proceedings against Mrs ZN in the District Court seeking payment of fees and disbursements it claimed that she owed under the service agreement. [34] Mrs ZN filed a statement of defence, and a counterclaim against [the firm]. One of the issues pleaded by her was there was no settlement between her and the insurer. 2 Minute of Matthews AJ (7 June 2016). 5 [35] Mr TP has since been joined to thos...

7. [2024] NZACC 141 NF v ACC (Impairment Assessment, Independence Allowance) (21 August 2024) [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...Orders Prohibiting Publication of Appellant’s Identifying Particulars ....................... [5] Facts ............................................................................................................................ [9] Lodgement of the Claim and Acceptance of Cover for PTSD ............................ [13] Application for Independence Allowance ........................................................... [20] Dr Vicker’s WPI Assessment and Decision ..........................

8. Chapman v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 364 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2008-101-000100 BETWEEN MARK LEYLAND CHAPMAN Claimant AND WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT COUNCIL First Respondent AND FLORA CREATIVE LIMITED Second Respondent AND BLUEPRINT DESIGN LIMITED (REMOVED) Third Respondent AND BRIAN AND ROSEMARY COUSINS (REMOVED) Fourth Respondent AND PAUL HAMILTON CLARKE Fifth Respondent AND GRAEME BLISSETT Sixth Respondent AND PETER DAWSON (REMOVED) Seventh Respondent AND GLEN

9. 2019 Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...programmes include Hauora Māori values and concepts, and that Tikanga Māori is respected within the organisation. Records Records held by Wairarapa DHB include medical records, financial records, planning documents (Strategic Plan, Statement of Intent, Annual Plan, etc), various specialist strategic plans, HR records, papers and minutes for board and sub-committees, correspondence, internal memorandum, minutes and papers of various operational committees, contracts, rep...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 223 MacFarlane Investments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 490 KB]

    ...and inefficient. He was unable to understand how the Council would proceed with construction if the amended design had been subject to a safety audit that identified that as comprising a fundamental safety issue. Evidence for the Council [104] Statements of evidence were filed in support of the Council’s position. Peter Hansby [105] Mr Hansby was formerly engaged as General Manager of Property and Infrastructure at the Council. Mr Hansby’s evidence was read by the court, des...