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1. McConnor v New Zealand Law Society [2024] NZLCDT 13 (16 May 2024) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...(LCA) provides that we “may order” that his name be restored to the roll “if satisfied that [he] is a fit and proper person to practise as a barrister….” [6] That a person has been struck off does not preclude the possibility of reinstatement. Both Leary1 and Hesketh2 exemplify successful applications where the applicants demonstrated they had regained good character. [7] The leading case of Stanley3, a Supreme Court decision, shows that past wrongdoing (in that case d...

2. [2024] NZIACDT 03 – MT v Murthy (11 January 2024) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...professional disciplinary proceedings. However, the quality of the evidence required to meet that standard may differ in cogency, depending on the gravity of the charges.9 From the Registrar [22] The Tribunal has received from the Registrar the statement of complaint (14 November 2023), with supporting documents. From the complainant [23] There are no submissions from the complainant. From the adviser [24] Submissions (10 December 2023) were received from Ms Murthy, together...

3. Final Env-Reg-Report-2022-23 [pdf, 479 KB]

   ...appeal filings fluctuate as planning instruments undergo change, the volume of resource consent appeals and other matters remain stable. Over 2022/23 the Court received a total of 325 new lodgments (including 58 Land Valuation objections and 9 claims for compensation before Land Valuation Tribunal) and determined 411 lodgments. Lodgments determined include those settled through consent order (and endorsed by the Court) or withdrawn by parties and those finalised by a written decisio...

4. Final Env-Reg-Report-2023-24 [pdf, 448 KB]

   ...appeal filings fluctuate as planning instruments undergo change, the volume of resource consent appeals and other matters remain stable. Over 2023/24 the Court received a total of 411 new lodgments (including 100 land valuation objections and 4 claims for compensation before Land Valuation Tribunal) and determined 597 lodgments. Lodgments determined include those settled through consent order (and endorsed by the Court) or withdrawn by parties and those finalised by a written decisio...

5. Lant v Committee of Management - Proprietors of Mangatu Blocks Incorporation (2025) 134 Tairāwhiti MB 282 (134 TRW 282) [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...special general meeting, believing such a meeting was needed to show support for an investigation.21 [31] The Revised Forms however are however clear and explicit support for an investigation under s 280. I agree with counsel for the Applicant’s statement that the Revised Forms: “directly confirms the point that the people that are signing these forms support the investigation.” But the shares represented by the Revised Forms, approximately 26,870.23 shares, is below the 10...

6. Lachlan Paul Graham JONES (CSU-2019-DUN-000038) [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   LACHLAN PAUL GRAHAM JONES [13 June 2025] THIS FINDING IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 74 OF THE CORONERS ACT 2006. THE NAMES OF DR P, WITNESS Q AND THE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE AT WHICH LACHLAN JONES LIVED (00) HAVE BEEN ANONYMISED. IN THE CORONERS COURT AT INVERCARGILL I TE KŌTI KAITIROTIRO MATEWHAWHATI KI WAIHŌPAI CSU-2019-DUN-000038 UNDER THE Coroners Act 2006 AND IN THE MATTER OF An inquiry into the death of Lachlan Paul G

7. Rātima v Sullivan - Tataraakina C Trust (2017) 64 Tākitimu MB 121 (64 TKT 121) [pdf, 874 KB]

   64 Tākitimu MB 121 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TĀKITIMU DISTRICT A20140005905 UNDER Sections 37, 231, 237, 238 and 240 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Tataraakina C BETWEEN HENARE TONGARIRO PUWAI RĀTIMA Applicant AND GEORGE SULLIVAN, HORO EDWARDS, IVY KAHUKIWA SMITH, JOHN WANO AND TANIA HUATA KUPA AS TRUSTEES OF THE TATARAAKINA C TRUST Respondents Hearing: On the papers Appearances: C Bennett fo

8. [2014] NZEmpC 188 The Warehouse Ltd v Harris [pdf, 501 KB]

   ...………………………………………………………… [156] Remedies …………………………………………………………………….. [160] Section 124 reductions for contribution ……………………………………... [170] A s 124 reduction of reinstatement? …………………………………………. [203] A s 124 reduction in this case? ………………………………………………. [208] Costs .……………………………...

9. [2013] NZEmpC 71 Gilbert v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Ltd [pdf, 362 KB]

   ...necessary, after the parties have been assisted professionally by a mediator, the plaintiff is to be reinstated to his former position with the defendant or to one no less advantageous to him. D For remuneration purposes, that order for reinstatement is to take effect immediately on the delivery of this judgment and will have retrospective effect to the date of the plaintiff’s dismissal. E To give effect to D (above) the plaintiff is entitled to compensation for all rem...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 079 Guthrie v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

    GUTHRIE & ORS v QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2021] NZEnvC 079 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN EJL GUTHRIE RM and LK NEWMAN BANCO TRUSTEES LIMITED McCULLOCH TRUSTEES 2004 LIMITED & ORS (ENV-2019-CHC-000015) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge MJL