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1. Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...simple or standard track. Another reason these lawyers gave is the funding does not cover the service that some lawyers actually provide. Rather than just helping clients fill in court forms, some FLAS lawyers are completing these forms and preparing affidavits for their clients. The reasons given for this were clients’ illiteracy, clients not knowing how to prepare an affidavit that would be accepted in court, and wanting to make it easier for other lawyers and Family Court Judges to...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 172 Gregory v CE of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...would sit around and discuss it. Ms Sagar also told Mr Gregory that he was not allowed to go into the visits area without first ringing Ms Sagar to advise of his intentions. [14] Ms Sagar’s evidence, once issues as to the dates set out in her affidavit were corrected, did not materially dispute Mr Gregory’s account of their 22 December meeting. At that point Ms Sagar did not have a written complaint from Ms Moors which contained the statement that Ms Sagar put to Mr Gregory...

3. [2016] NZEmpC 48 Nelson v Katavich [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...during the same time period. [87] It appears that sometime after Ms Nelson's dismissal, Mr Katavich instructed an investigator in Washington State who made enquiries and ascertained that Ms Nelson was never an employee at John Casablanca. An affidavit from the investigator dated 28 March 2013 was produced. The investigator also noted that the name of the modelling agency had been misspelt by Ms Nelson as "Casablanca" instead of "Casablancas". Affidavits d...

4. Chapman v Aotearoa Resorts Ltd - Tokaanu Māori Township 2nd Residue Trust (2010) 257 Aotea MB 62 (257 AOT 62) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...[17] That set of orders also included the ability of the respondents to seek a rehearing, and this option was taken on 6 April 2006. The respondents then sought relief against forfeiture and a discharge of the interim injunction, supported by an affidavit of Mr Thurston. 6 166 Aotea MB 133 257 Aotea MB 69 [18] After a series of delays a judicial settlement conference was held before His Honour Judge Savage on 31 Oct...

5. Affirmation of Mr Nicholas Head dated 9 December 2016 [pdf, 32 MB]

   ...Mackenzie District Plan. I am aware ofthe application for declarations filed by the Environmental Defence Society. My evidence for PC13 addresses matters that are directly relevant to the questions raised by the declaration application. 3. This affidavit sets out: a. My qualifications and experience. b. A statement regarding the Code of Conduct. c. References to the most relevant parts of my PC13 statement of evidence. 4. My PCB statement of evidence is annexed marked A. Qualifi...

6. [2011] NZEmpC 120 Bourne, Conrad, Turner and NZ Merchant Service Guild Industrial Union of Workers Inc v Real Journeys Ltd [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...What the Court must do is to direct the manner in which the issues which are properly within the Court‘s jurisdiction under s 179(3) are to be put before the Court. Thus, for example, the Court may direct that uncontentious evidence be given by affidavit or that submissions be made by memorandum. In appropriate cases, it may direct that the matter be decided on the papers without a hearing. [17] What then are the effects on this case of the parties‘ and the Court‘s failure t...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 006 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...during the hearing and directed ORC to consult with the parties to the Part B effluent provisions’ mediation agreement regarding proposed amendments to Policy 7.D.6. In view of the need to consult, the Council elected to have Ms Boyd prepare an affidavit explaining in further detail the changes to the proposed policy.16 Proposed changes to Policy 7.D.7 [21] During the hearing, the court raised two queries in relation to the alignment between the policy and other provisions in t...

8. Umuhuri Matahaere - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...stea.rnship ·coa.rr1bers . . Level i, in Quay '.Strtiet ~.rit<mwrt lQib e;·ro_~@tfubliclaw9xoin in: +64 21276 5787 692 -- 1 I am a trustee and ChaJrman of the MJ>titi-lfobe Moan.a Ti-us~. I !31ll a1,1thorizeq to provide this affidavit on behaifcifthe Trust (MRMT). 2 I am :ofN.gai Te Hapu, Te PatuWai~ Ngati IVJ~J<er~waJ! Ng;a_ti TakaMn&a, r1{gati Plikenga, _ Ngai Tauwhao anq Ngat, Whakaherno desc_ent. 3 I was born 9ncf raised qn Mot(U Island. Mvfamilyhq$...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 050 The Warehouse Limited v Auckland Transport [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...design for the new signalised intersection at Pakuranga Road and Brampton Court that has been agreed between AT and Sedar Properties Pte Limited (the ultimate holding company of Pakuranga Plaza Limited) has been inserted into the conditions. Affidavit of J Snowsill [13] The consent documents were accompanied by an affidavit of Jarrod Snowsill affirmed 5 March 2024. The affidavit summarised the issues raised in the appeals, summarised the agreed amendments, and provided a planning...

10. Henare v Horowhenua District Council - Hokio A, Part Hokio A and Hokio Maori Township (2013) 310 Aotea MB 292 (310 AOT 292) [pdf, 502 KB]

    ...enquiring as to whether or not the application should be referred back to the Court for timetabling directions or alternatively whether a complaint should be filed with the Ombudsman. On 26 April 2006 an application for directions with a supporting affidavit was filed by Ms Hall. Mr Cameron then referred that application to me on 24 May 2006. Commission of expert evidence and survey requisition [24] On 13 June 2006 directions were issued amending the grant of Special Aid and com...