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1. [2016] NZEmpC 32 Bhikoo v Stephen Marr Hair Design Newmarket Limited [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...followed an indication from Mr Bhikoo that in view of the disputes, he had decided to leave the business. An angry altercation between Mr Bhikoo and Mr Irvine occurred at the premises of the hair salon in Newmarket. The following day, Mr Bhikoo made statements to employees at the premises which Mr Irvine and Ms Vincent regarded as objectionable. Following a disciplinary investigation, Mr Bhikoo was dismissed from employment. He unsuccessfully brought a personal grievance claim i...

2. Attorney-General Submissions - 4 December 2017 [pdf, 383 KB]

   ...as presently framed appears to offend s 30(2) of the RMA. This is relevant as a council must prepare and 4390891_3 3 change any regional plan in accordance with its functions under s 30.1 The direction to give effect to any national policy statement, or regional policy statement, is subject to that jurisdictional limit.2 The interface between the RMA and Fisheries Act 12. The interface between the RMA and Fisheries Act is complex. The High Court decision provides the current...

3. Dorward - Omahu 1A and 1B1A Section 1 (2009) 202 Napier MB 35 (202 NA 35) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...dealt with to indicate otherwise. [18] In 2007 Mr Dorward took a number of steps to reduce debt he owed to the ANZ National Bank Ltd. One of those steps was to subdivide two lifestyle sites from part of Omahu lA Mr Dorward was granted resource consent from the Hastings District Council for this subdivision. Once again both Mr Dorward and the Hastings District Council dealt with the land on the basis that it was general land. [19] It is clear from letters presented to the Court that...

4. Huata-Kupa v Puna - Puninga 4A1B Trust (2021) 89 Takitimu MB 82 (89 TKT 82) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...Puna’s nonattendance from trust hui, Ms Puna-Mangu also claimed that when she queried with Mr Puna why he had had not attended two trustee meetings, he told her he was too busy. During the hearing, Mr Puna did not deny that he had made such a statement to Ms Puna-Mangu but instead appeared to suggest that he had no clear recollection of their conversation. [21] The previous trust order was issued by the Court in September 1978. Unsurprisingly, it is outdated and likely to be u...

5. Bisson - Succession to Alayna Waimana Clark - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 9015 (2021) 431 Aotea MB 107 (431 AOT 107) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...of Alayna Clark [16] Mr Watson confirmed that the estate would abide the decision of the Court on the application for adjournment. He also noted that the process commenced in 2008 and that, in any event, a settlement had now been ordered by consent through the High Court. Kōrerorero Discussion [17] Otaraua have been involved in the issues concerning the interest of Alayna from the time it was proposed that part of her lands be sold to the Moratti brothers of Waitara. In ter...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 150 Shaw v Bay of Plenty District Health Board [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...The reason for this conference was an application to amend the timetable directions issued on 3 June seeking an extension of time, because Ms Shaw’s evidence had not been filed on time. In an effort to maintain the September hearing the DHB consented to an amended, and therefore truncated, timetable. During the 1 September conference Mr Halse confirmed that, once the timetable was amended, he had no other matters to raise before the hearing. Mr Beech informed me that the only m...

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

   ...Court on II February 1969. Royal Pehi and Romana Pehi appeared. It was proposed that all interests be vested in Royal, Romana and Roherohe Pehi for them to "hold on behalf of the family" ., I note that at the time of that sitting there were consents signed on the file from Aporo Pehi, Romana Pehi, Te Roherohe Pehi, Grey Pehi, Tokorua Pehi and Maria Pehi for Royal Pehi to "control all land rights". The COUlt adjourned the application to chambers to consider the proposal...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 188 Hamilton City Council v Global Metal Solutions Limited [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...in December 2020 or sometime between then and May 2021 is unclear. It is even possible that the date was not advised to GMS until after May 2021. What arrangements have been made What is clear is that no documents have been signed and no consents, whether that be building, drainage, or earthworks, have been applied for. Although not expressed within the affidavit, it appears that the site owner in New Plymouth is meeting the costs of upgrading the site and putting a building o...

9. Gray v Paikea - Otara 5D2 (2022) 252 Taitokerau MB 210 (252 TTK 210) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...applications being filed with this Court. The first was an application for partial termination of trust, whereby Joseph Paikea sought the removal of interests that he vested into the trust when it was constituted. This application was dismissed by way of consent on 4 February 2022. The second was an application for an injunction concerning Otara 5D1 which was determined and dismissed on 13 October 2021. The third application, which is the subject of this decision, was filed by Esther...

10. Forms & fees

    ...registry. The filing fee for each appeal or application type is listed with the appropriate section or form below. All fees include GST. Clause 14(1) of First Schedule, Resource Management Act 1991 Notice of appeal against decision on proposed policy statement or plan Form 7 Filing fee $684 Scheduling fee $399 Hearing fee per half day $399 Clause 14(3) of First Schedule, Resource Management Act 1991 Notice of appeal against decision of requiring authority or heritage protection authorit...

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