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1. RM ND and DD v EQC & VERO Insurance New Zealand Ltd (substantive) [2022] CEIT-2019-0074 [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...city. The house commands extensive rural views. The location, whilst stunning, is also remote and exposed. The Tribunal visited the property to view its location and layout. 3 The Trust’s repair methodology is contained in Ms Crilly’s affidavit sworn on 24 August 2020 at exhibit “G” and Harrisons Quantity Surveyor’s report at page 1193 of the Expert Witnesses Common Bundle (EWCB) [16] The house is large, somewhat complex in design and comprises some 8 bedrooms,...

2. Self-represented litigants: an exploratory study of litigants in person in the New Zealand criminal & family jurisdictions [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...what information and resources these individuals had sought. Family litigants had frequently sought advice from court staff, Community Law Centres, the Internet, and family and friends for information on court procedure, process, applications, affidavits, case law and general case advice. These resources were also accessed (although less frequently) by most represented litigants for the same reasons. Self-Represented Litigants: An Exploratory Study of Litigants in Person in t...

3. Hunia v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D (2016) 146 Waiariki MB 281 (146 WAR 281) [pdf, 620 KB]

   ...on the land. 12 The variations also included extending the powers of the trustees to empower them to employ persons, pay their own costs and investigate the possibility of entering into geothermal development projects. [10] According to the affidavit of Ms Skerrett-White, since 2005 the day to day administration of the trust had been undertaken by Taumanu Associates (“Taumanu”), a consultancy business where the partners were Stan Knuth and herself. 13 Later in 2005 the tru...

4. Waitangi Tribunal Guide to Practice 2023 [pdf, 900 KB]

   ...claimants believe should be notified by the Tribunal because they are affected by the application. (e) Any other information that is relevant to the application. 3.38 Where appropriate and able to do so, applications should be filed with a supporting affidavit(s),27 in relation to the relevant criteria for urgent applications outlined above.28 Tribunal consideration of an application 3.39 Following the receipt of an application seeking an urgent Tribunal hearing, the Chairperson or Depu...

5. National Standards Committee 1 v Haines [2022] NZLCDT 10 (8 April 2022) [pdf, 551 KB]

   ...Mr Haines’ firm, of $1 million plus GST. [50] Mr Haines had prepared a Memorandum for the Court, in which he explained why he was having to withdraw from representation of Mr M. The Memorandum was accompanied by a Statement of Affairs and Affidavit, sworn by Mr M at Court, before a Deputy Registrar. The schedule of Unsecured Creditors attached to the affidavit includes “QH Law … $1,150,000” and “Quentin Stobart Haines … $93,425.59”.13 Mr M had been sent these docu...

6. [2020] NZEnvC 121 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 30 MB]

   ...referred to in this decision together with (in each case) the map which is to be Appendix 1 to each water permit; (b) a memorandum specifying any changes sought by the Council and by other parties (if that is known to the ORC) together with an affidavit from Dr Cowie or other qualified expert from the Otago Regional Council explaining: (i) any differences from the draft consents in Schedule 2; (ii) the reasons for those changes; and (iii) the alternative suggestion(s) for any...

7. LCRO 47/2021 BQ v ZG (16 December 2024) [pdf, 665 KB]

   ...the principal application for division of relationship property but was awaiting completion of the necessary 6 Rule 220(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of (then) the Family Courts Rules 2002. 7 Rule 220(1)(a)(iv) of (then) the Family Courts Rules 2002. 8 affidavit of assets and liabilities by the respondent and documents evidencing the property payments made since separation. [48] On 21 May 2014, Ms PW filed an application to amend the $5,000 error in the interim distribution application re...

8. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Slater [2019] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 717 KB]

   ...evidence” means “everything”. Because Mr Slater has not in the past adhered to timetable directions and because the adjournment application was made in the last minute of the eleventh hour, such evidence as he files must be in the form of a sworn affidavit or affidavits. Hopefully this will reinforce the seriousness of the situation in which Mr Slater finds himself and the need for both the Director and the Tribunal to know that whatever Mr Slater’s final position is with regard...

9. Management Committee of Mangatawa Papamoa Blocks Incorporation - Lot 1 DPS 65413 and Part Mangatawa Papamoa SO 452445 (2018) 156 Waikato Maniapoto MB 77 (156 WMN 77) [pdf, 732 KB]

   ...easement orders. Similar to what previously happened in 2012 and 2013, they seek to enter into long-term leases with prospective tenants, with leases registered against the leasehold estate. 28 Affidavit of Kevin Haua dated 6 December 2017 at [3(a)]. 29 47 Waikato Maniapoto MB 110-133 (47 WMN 110-133) dated 25 September 2012 and 50 Waikato Maniapoto MB 221-224 (50 WMN 221-224) dated 16 January 2013. 30 CFR 612518 and CFR 612519 – So...

10. LCRO 14/2023 BW and Company A Limited v PK and OJ (31 August 2023) [pdf, 430 KB]

    ...understanding that the first call date could have been as early as she stated it to be. The originating application was on notice. The District Court Rules require any party wishing to oppose such an application to file a notice of opposition, supported by affidavit, within 10 working days of service.50 [82] The timeframe for filing notices of opposition had yet to expire at the time of the 14-18 February 2022 correspondence. It therefore seems unlikely that any call date could yet...