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1. KL v WS LCRO 160/2013 (15 June 2016) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...Committee concluded that Ms WS’s fees were fair and reasonable for the services she had provided. 3 Application for review [7] Mr KL disagrees with the Standards Committee decision and considers it contained a number of incorrect factual statements in relation to the progression of his trial. He also considers that it was wrong for the Committee to ignore the costs assessor’s report when reaching its decision that the costs charged were fair and reasonable. In addition...

2. AH v ZP LCRO 82/2011 (7 February 2014) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...had acted for lender and borrower in 2006. [10] It is not necessary to address the grounds concerning alleged incorrect ‘findings of facts’ where these are unrelated to the subject matter of the complaints, for example, the Committee’s statement that the Complainant and her firm had acted for N and her family for many years. The findings made by the Committee that are relevant to the subject matter of the complaints and the Committee’s conclusions will be addressed. The re...

3. [2021] NZEnvC 142 Waimakariri District Council [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...a high likelihood that subdivision will escalate as landowners seek to protect their financial future.62 Planning Instruments [43] Ms Whyte, giving planning evidence in support of the notice of motion, addressed the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (‘RPS’) provisions on the rural environment, including primary production (Objective 5.2.1(e)). While the RPS enables development, it also seeks to ensure that any adverse effects of the same do not compromise or foreclose on t...

4. Te-Au-Reka-and-Family-Court-Rules-Consultation-Paper-270923-v2.pdf [pdf, 940 KB]

   ...requests. The Privacy Act 2020 governs how the Ministry collects, holds, uses, and shares personal information about you and the information you provide. You have the right to be given and correct this personal information. The Ministry’s privacy statement can be found here. CONSULT ATIO N C LO SED mailto:lucy.saunders@justice.govt.nz https://www.justice.govt.nz/about-this-site/privacy-statement/ 6 Ministry of Justice Consultation Paper: Family Court Rule changes to en...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 167 Lyttelton Port Company Ltd v Maritime Union of New Zealand and Anor [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...cooperation and collaboration. [68] Specifically, in respect of cl 2, the unions submit that, notwithstanding its title and its opening paragraphs, the clause has a broader application to include restructurings such as the present one. They point to the statement of intent within the clause, which they say is broad, and references to change and decision-making. They say that following the actual wording of the clause requires Lyttelton Port Company to involve the unions in decision...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 090 Cabra Rural Developments Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 31 MB]

   ...declaration in relation to the electronic Plan, but given the difficult particular issues that arise in relation to an appeal under the Unitary Plan. B. The planning framework [19] It is our intention in this regard to identify the relevant Policy Statements, Regional Policy Statement, the Regional Coastal Plan and other Plan statements before moving on to the land use provisions of the AUP. In this regard, we must consider the interface between the NZCPS (Policy 11 in particular),...

7. 2021-03-19 ORC PC7 Transcript (to end of day 8) [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 08 March 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Environment Ju

8. Cutforth v Witana - Kohewhata 27C2A (2023) 259 Taitokerau MB 111 (259 TTK 111) [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...Witana as a trustee in order to protect the position of the trust and the other trustees. [91] Mr Hovell then attended the hearing on Ms Witana’s behalf, though he did so under protest. Mr Hovell had an opportunity to question Mr Cutforth on the claim that Ms Witana had failed or refused to act as a trustee by refusing to complete the insurance declaration. He chose not to do so. Mr Hovell made submissions and responded to my questions. [92] While these various steps cannot be...

9. Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) July 2014 - follow-up [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...approach to re-engineering the courts opera ng model, along with signifi cantly stronger staff engagement and a more produc ve partnership with judges • the Ministry has made good progress in its management of the se lement of historical Treaty claims. While the Government’s desire to have Deeds of Se lement signed with all Iwi that are willing and able to se le in the next three years is achievable, success will require a number of cri cal elements to align to meet the 2017 da...

10. Walters v Wikiriwhi - Oruanui 9 and Others [2021] Maori Appellate Court MB 102 (2021 APPEAL 102) [pdf, 350 KB]

    ...conflict. In the cross-examination of Mr Trevelyan in the Lower Court, he indicated that the advice came from Mr Kai Fong via Mr Peter Lewis. However, there is no other evidence that advice was given prior to the hui on 1 November 2013. Mr Walters claims he then engaged his own lawyer and the parameters for the deal were agreed to. The terms were that Mr Walters would pay one-third of the purchase price at auction (with the trustee’s maximum bid limited to $900,000.00), and half...