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1. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...able to get justice, and for offenders to face the consequences of their actions. We want people to be able to get out of the system, and to get on with their lives. That notion, and our goal of speeding up our services to people, are equally applicable to the Treaty negotiation process. We want more iwi involved in the formal settlement process, faster progress in achieving settlements and more people facing a more positive future. Our focus, however, will be on the way we admi...

2. [2021] NZREADT 40 – Beath (29 July 2021) [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...have concluded that it is not appropriate to do so. The totality of the fines imposed adequately addresses the licensees’ conduct. Mr Beath’s appeal against the Committee’s second penalty decision is therefore dismissed. Mr Beath’s application for costs The Committee’s decision [114] In its first penalty decision issued on 10 April 2018, the Committee ordered the licensees to contribute $5,865 (in equal shares) towards Mr Beath’s legal costs in relation to the inv...

3. [2017] NZEnvC 067 PowerCo Limited v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...grounds, including: (a) that Mr Vernon had not complied with the Court's directions; (b) that Mr Vernon's allegations went beyond the scope of the matters on which he made submissions as discussed in an earlier decision dismissing his application for waiver of time to lodge an amended notice of appeal; 1 (c) that Mr Vernon's allegations included a number of misleading and inaccurate statements; and (d) that these issues should be determined by a hearing or some othe...

4. Pook v Matchitt - Matangareka 3B Block [2020] Māori Appellate Court MB 126 (2020 APPEAL 126) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...pou@tupono.co.nz mailto:curtis.bidois@eastbrewster.co.nz 2020 Māori Appellate Court 127 Introduction [1] Edward Matchitt brought proceedings against the former trustees of the Matangareka 3B Ahu Whenua Trust, including the second appellants, claiming inter alia, that they had failed to manage conflicts of interest with the result that they had profited from their office. [2] Hearings took place before Judge Savage on 18 November 2016,1 Judge Reeves on 24 November 2016,2...

5. Common Bundle Volume 5 [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...Introduction The Otago Regional Council has prepared Proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Proposed Plan Change 7 (Water Permits) is intended to provide an interim regulatory framework for the assessment of applications to renew: deemed permits expiring in 2021 any other water permits expiring prior to 31 December 2025, the date by which the new Regional Land and Water Plan (LWRP) is expected to be operative. The Plan Change also establishes...

6. M v I [2018] NZIACDT 17 (18 June 2018) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...immigration adviser must ensure that (a) when they and the client decide to proceed, they provide the client with a written agreement. The Complainant engaged the Adviser for assistance in submitting an Expression of Interest to INZ and subsequently an application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category. The Complainant paid the Adviser a total of $2,500 for his services in three instalments in November 2016, June 2017 and July 2017. 3 On 6 July 2017 the Co...

7. [2024] NZREADT 25 - CAC 2107 v RCG Reality Ltd (29 July 2024) [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...operating a trust account and a guide for trust accounts and audit documentation for 3 RCG to complete. Once again, no notification of appointment of an auditor was received by the Authority. [14] On 9 December 2020, the Authority emailed RCG requesting that it complete the notification of auditor form. [15] On 23 April 2020, RCG engaged REB chartered accountants (the auditor) to audit the trust account. [16] On 11 December 2020, the Authority received a signed notification...

8. Waitangi Tribunal theme U - Land with All Woods and Waters [pdf, 1010 KB]

   ...Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Resource Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Wai 262 claim 9; Preserving biodiversity 10; Eco-system restoration 13; Manawhenua/Kaitiakitanga 14; Claimant contentions 15; Hapu autonomy 15; The original possessors of the land 17; Boundaries 19; Commission: In particular, who controlled the transfer or...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 103 Lewis v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...for the reason given above I believe this test has been met. [13] The pattern referred to in this determination was for the seasons worked in 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. [14] On 15 May 2015, the defendant responded to this determination and requested that the Inspector reconsider it. The defendant’s reasons for asking for a reconsideration were that it considered there was an absence of analysis by the Inspector of the special characteristics of the meat industry, the collectiv...

10. Gailbraith v CAC 10012 & McNabb [2011] NZREADT 18 [pdf, 138 KB]

    ...requires an examination of the facts. Evidence was given only by Ms Galbraith and Mr Ross Buckley, the ultimate purchaser of the property which was being sold by the McNabbs in Shore Road, Remuera, Auckland. [11] Mr and Mrs McNabb had two sites which formed the basis for one large home and tennis court at 75B & 79 Shore Road, Remuera. They wished to sell this property. Reference will also be made to another section they owned in Lucerne Road, Remuera which, after listing the Sho...