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1. [2020] NZSSAA 6 (28 April 2020) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...Germany. He was advised to declare his departure date online before leaving New Zealand. In May 2016, the appellant told the Ministry he would be leaving New Zealand for approximately three months. This travel was approved so that he could take care of his father because his father’s regular carer was on holiday. [6] On 10 February 2017 the appellant advised the Ministry that he intended to leave New Zealand on 14 February because his father’s health had deteriorated. O...

2. [2020] NZSSAA 23 (20 November 2020) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...The Ministry accepts the appellant’s circumstances as set out in her Notice of Appeal and the brief of evidence she filed. The Ministry does not dispute that the appellant who is Māori is obliged to retain her tenancy in Nelson to provide care for her mokopuna (granddaughter) who has been declared by the Family Court to be a child in need of care and protection. The Ministry accepts the appellant’s calculation of her employment related costs. [5] The issue for the Authori...

3. Taylor v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 42 [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...installation of the cladding through lack of movement control joints, poorly formed external corners and poorly formed vertical cladding joints resulting in cracking. (b) Inadequate installation of the door and window joinery. (c) Insufficient coating protection. (d) Insufficiently constructed cladding base detail including a lack of cladding and floor clearances to the adjacent ground. [4] The assessor was of the opinion that, as a result of those defects, the house req...

4. Wallis & Anor as Trustees of The Seaview Trust v Wet-Seal NZ Ltd [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...owner, Murray Searle, who was a developer and quantity surveyor trading as Classic Homes. He acted as his own clerk of works. 15. Mr. Searle was building the home for his own use and was concerned about possible leakage. He decided that in order to protect the house from breaking down in the event of leakage he would use tanalised timber and the best quality product on his deck. 16. The house was to have two decks. A builder under Mr. Searle’s supervision installed the plywood base...

5. F Ltd v DS & KS [2022] NZDT 173 (10 October 2022) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...responsible to pay the vet bills. Therefore, F Ltd now brings a claim for a refund of the $9,541.55 paid. 3. DS and KS counterclaim $3,099.22 being the cost of additional vet bills. 4. The issues to be decided are: a) Did FQ breach its duty of care by hitting Noah, while on the property of DS and KS? Did the negligence of the painter cause injury to Noah? Did DS and KS have appropriate control of Noah while the painters were at the property? b) Is FQ entitled to a refund of the $9,...

6. OY v QS LCRO 66 / 2011 (28 August 2012) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...and sought “the assistance of the New Zealand Law Society in reviewing Mr QS’ involvement with Mr QR, myself and the entities with which we are associated, and in particular a ruling as to whether he has breached the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers.”1 The Standards Committee determination [11] After considering all of the material provided, the Standards Committee determined pursuant to section 138(1)(f) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 to take no furthe...

7. LCRO 34/2020 KL v OP (4 August 2020) [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...discretions the trust deed created for the trustees in a way that meets Mr KL’s preferences. [6] Mr KL’s complaint about Mr OP’ conduct from 2016 on is as follows: OP – Family Lawyer, our family trust independent trustee a. Failure of duty of care b. Breach of trust deed by acts of omission c. Breach of fiduciary duty to act in best interest of beneficiaries, particularly as it relates to providing for the well-being of the sole primary beneficiary, our 7-year-old son [7...

8. IJ v K U Ltd [2020] NZDT 1549 (10 December 2020) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...with [Council] rules and required remediation. She claims $10,401.00. 2. Both parties provided significant volumes of documentary evidence. 3. The issues I must decide are: a. Was K & U Ltd’s work completed with reasonable skill and care and fit for purpose? b. If not, did K & U Ltd refuse or neglect to remedy the failure(s) and/or is the failure one of a substantial character? c. Are the costs claimed reasonable? Was K & U Ltd’s work completed with r...

9. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 903 KB]

   ...30 May 2022 Governing statutes Wildlife Act 1953. Functions and responsibilities • Primarily to improve game bird habitat, and secondarily, to improve the habitat of other wildlife. • Receive and evaluate applications for funding the protection, restoration, improvement, creation or procurement of habitat. • Identify and evaluate areas for protection, restoration, improvement, creation, or procurement of habitat. • Negotiate with landowners and other agencies for th...

10. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...scheme effectively and efficiently, including managing the Scheme’s Accounts, collecting levies and administering resolution. ACC funds treatment and rehabilitation services from many providers to ensure that injured people receive appropriate care and rehabilitation. This includes acute and elective surgery, assessment services and the provision of assistance based on need. 4 Accounts The Scheme is managed through five Accounts, with each providing cover for a specific gro...