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1. Kaiarahi-Family-Court-Navigators-Evaluation-Report.pdf [pdf, 6.7 MB]

   ...or what the Judge will say • Describing what the outcome may be • Speaking in court without being invited to do so • Telling whānau which forms they need to fill out and how to access forms • Si�ng down with whānau and wri�ng affidavits or filling in applica�on forms Social work • Be a listening ear and provide valida�on for whānau who want to share their experiences • Provide counselling support to whānau, even if trained and qualified to do so �...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 111 Weston Lea Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...evidence on the issues relating to a potential gantry crossing of the road in the central area of the development and also on vehicle lighting. This was objected to by other parties. Directions were made by the Court as it set out in A. [8] The affidavits that were subsequently filed were (with one exception) made by the same witnesses who had given initial evidence, including Dr Parsons, Mt McKensey and Mt O'Callaghan. There was also a new brief from Mr Anderson who gave evide...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 101 GF v Comptroller of Customs [pdf, 513 KB]

   ...called. While I accept that issues of cost would have arisen, Customs is a large and well-resourced organisation and concerns about undue financial impact could have been addressed via alternative arrangements, for example giving evidence via affidavit or AVL. Weighing these factors I am not satisfied that it is in the interests of equity and good conscience to admit the evidence and I put it to one side. 43 Lyttleton Port Company Ltd v Pender, above n 33, at [54]. 44...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 214 Self Family Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...13 titles), 14 the Edwards (comprising 6.7ha held in two titles), Mr Young, Gourmet Foods (2.02ha) and the marae and papakainga-zoned land "held on behalf of the proprietors by responsible trustees". 15 Attachment 1 to Mr Scott's affidavit shows another portion of land identified as marae or papakainga land. We were told during the hearing that this was Maori freehold land. Finally, the land owned by Mr Young to the northwest was not the subject of argument during thi...

5. Emtage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of Cover) [2023] NZACC 84 [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...claim by Katy English the day after the appellant wrote her incident report that she had witnessed the drum plate drop. [89] Mr Wood also acknowledged that Bridie Taylor, who formerly drove trucks for Southern Transport Limited, had sworn an affidavit that included: At some point, late 2017 or 2018, when I was doing a “bone run” in truck 204, I was emptying a heavy bin when the drum plate dropped close to me of its own accord. I can fix that approximate timeframe because it w...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 238 Coast Road Resilience Group Inc v West Coast Regional Council [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...reached between the parties to resolve the appeal. The parties have agreed a number of changes that address the parties’ concerns and will ensure the adverse effects of the proposal are avoided where necessary. I have also read and considered the affidavit of planner, Katherine McKenzie,3 who described the fundamental changes agreed to the conditions of consent, recording her opinion that the agreed changes are within scope and will:4 (a) aid in providing clarity and consisten...

7. Morris v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of entitlements) [2024] NZACC 144 (2 September 2024) [pdf, 452 KB]

   ...brain scan and the normal screen for impaired Theory of Mind. Personality change due to TBI is not plausibly an outcome of one mild TBI, and in the absence of structural changes on MR brain scanning. [62] On 7 September 2020, Mr Morris filed an affidavit of Mr Jack Morris, Mr Morris’ father, dated 27 August 2020. [63] On 24 September 2020, Dr Newburn provided further comment. He expressed the opinion that Dr Finucane’s report came down to two broad points, being that: First...

8. Ngā Mātāpono – The Principles: The Interim Report of the Tomokia Ngā Tatau o Matangireia – The Constitutional Kaupapa Inquiry Panel on the Crown’s Treaty Principles Bill and Treaty Clause Review Policies [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   ...Cabinet paper and regulatory impact statement. These were to be filed on 9 July 2024.31 The claimants and inter- ested parties were directed to file reply submissions on 15 July 2024.32 On 9 July 2024, the Crown filed its closing submissions and an affidavit of Rajesh Chhana responding to the Tribunal’s question.33 Mr Chhana stated that it was not possible to say when Cabinet would consider the Cabinet paper as minis- terial consultation on the draft paper was ongoing.34 He stated further...

9. Waitangi Tribunal - Report on the Māori Community Development Act Claim [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...there is a breach of treaty principles, what is the preju- dice to the claimants and what recommendations should the tribunal make to remedy it ? 1.6.5 Developments following the granting of urgency on 28 february 2014, the tribunal received the affidavit of Michelle hippolite, Chief executive of TPK in it, Ms hippolite set out a proposal by the Crown on the ongoing review of the 1962 act and the respective roles of Māori and the Crown in such a review We quote her affidavit at length...

10. Final Report of the Independent Panel - Word [docx, 11 MB]

    Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau: The final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms. May 2019 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the informat