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1. LCRO 27/2021 BK v RQ (27 August 2021) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...on Ms RQ’s part to communicate with the beneficiaries such as could engage a consideration as to whether she had breached her obligation to engage courteously with the beneficiaries. [90] Probate was granted on 27 June 2018, following which a statement of assets and liabilities was prepared to accompany an interim report. On 20 July 2018, the beneficiaries were provided with an updated report. [91] In October 2018, after receiving indication from the executor that there had been...

2. [2021] NZREADT 18 - Brady (28 April 2021) [pdf, 338 KB]

   ...of misconduct. Evidence [6] The Tribunal heard evidence from Mr Peter Sullivan (licensed salesperson at Bayleys) who was the listing and selling agent for the property, Mr Rangi Callahan (Authority investigator), Mr Brady, and Mr Ma. Written statements of evidence were filed for each witness and they were available for cross-examination. [7] Mr Sullivan said that during Bayley’s marketing of the property, he was approached by Mr Brady who said he was representing Mr Ma of K&amp...

3. Waitangi Tribunal - He Whiritaunoka (Whanganui) chapter 28 [pdf, 857 KB]

   1457 Chapter 28 Findings and Recommendations 28.1 Introduction here, we set out in digest form the tribunal’s findings and recommendations, with rele­ vant Crown concessions. We reproduce our findings here in summary form for ease of reference. Not all chapters had findings. For some, there are findings but no recommendations. This depends on the subject matter. We make no findings or recommendations about events before 1840. We make findings but no specific recommendations about nine

4. Waitangi Tribunal - Part 2 The alienation of Māori land in Rohe Potae [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...through meetings of assembled owners. TIlls system lasted until the 1960s, although with many modifications, and was administered and facilitated by the Maori Land Boards. It was described by Finance Minister Sir Joseph Ward in his 1909 financial statement as assisting the purchase of 'as large an area as possible' from Maori owners while safeguarding their interests. He hoped that the new system would avoid past difficulties by generally expediting purchasing after negoti...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 088 Clearwater Mussels Limited v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 88 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of appeals pursuant to s1 20 of the Act BETWEEN CLEARWATER MUSSELS LIMITED (ENV-2016-CHC-40 and 41) Appellant AND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Environment Commissioner J A Hodges Hearing: at Christchurch on 4-7 December 2017 Appearances: Q

6. Hart v Auckland Standards Committee 1 of the New Zealand Law Society CIV 2012 404 5076 5528 [pdf, 515 KB]

   ...Hart’s client applied for legal aid, this was declined. Mr D rendered invoices in mid-2008 for sums totalling $4,682.36. Mr Hart paid half of this sum after Mr D complained to the Law Society in April 2009, and paid the balance after Mr D filed a claim against Mr Hart in the Disputes Tribunal. [4] Charge one alleged that Mr Hart was guilty of misconduct in his professional capacity in failing to inform Mr D that payment of his fees was subject to the Legal Services Agency (“L...

7. 2021-03-23 Transcript (up to Mr McIndoe on day 10) [pdf, 3.4 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 Judg

8. [2011] NZEmpC 168 The Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa v NZ Post Ltd [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...anecdotal (although no objection was taken to his evidence). He said that as a casual he was paid the rostered hours for the day when he was called in to cover for a 10 At para 13 of the Amended Statement of Claim the plaintiff seeks a direction from the Court that the defendant reach an agreement with Mr Behan-Kitto in relation to payment arrears owing to him. That issue only arises if the answer to the question posed for the Court...

9. [2010] NZEmpC 123 Burtton & Browne v Talley's Group Ltd [pdf, 52 KB]

   ...its rejection of his explanation of his relationship with Mr Browne, the employer concluded that Mr Burtton should be dismissed summarily as he was on 25 June 2010. [8] Mr Browne was also told at a subsequent interview that the employer had statements from crew members alleging that they had seen him “do drugs”. Mr Browne denied these allegations. He was then given an opportunity to resign and did so fearing that if he did not, he would be dismissed. He says that in these...

10. [2008] NZEmpC AC 44/08 HP Industries (NZ) Ltd v Davison [pdf, 54 KB]

    ...an opportunity to state views in writing or orally. • Genuine efforts must be made to accommodate the views of the employees. It follows from consultation that there should be a tendency to at least seek consensus. Consultation involves the statement of a proposal not yet finally decided on, listening to what others have to say, considering their responses, and then deciding what will be done. • The employer, while quite entitled to have a working plan already in mind, must hav...