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1. BN & SC & XC v NT & MP [2021] NZDT 1670 (30 June 2021) [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...his conversation with MP. That conversation involved an exchange of valuable consideration – XC granted accommodation to NT’s client, and NT granted security for the tenant’s obligation to pay rent. 16. My finding is that a contract was formed between XC (as trustee of the Trust) and NT. 17. However, the contract that was formed was a contract of guarantee. NT agreed to “answer to another person for the debt, default, or liability of a third person” (section 27(4) Propert...

2. Koia - Wharekahika A13 - Potaka Marae (2006) 75 Ruatoria MB 155 (75 RUA 155) [pdf, 703 KB]

   ...granted. Mr Koia then filed a memorandum dated 28 July 2006 ("the July memorandum") essentially disagreeing with my decision and asking me to reconsider. The Registrar refused to accept the memorandum on the basis that it was not in proper form, and that if Mr Koia wished to challenge my decision he would need to do so by way of an application for re­ hearing or by appeal. Mr Koia then applied on 8 August 2006 for directions of the Court that the Registrar had no power to...

3. [2018] NZSSAA 41 (14 August 2018) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...granted NZS. She applied to include XXXX in her NZS entitlement as a non-qualifying spouse (NQS) because he did not meet the residency requirements to qualify for NZS in his own right. In February 2014, when XXXX completed a personal details form, she declared that her pension was RMB 570 per month, approximately NZD 26. The Ministry accepted her declaration and assessed the appellants’ income as being below the threshold for deduction. [5] The Ministry cannot locate its re...

4. BL v Accident Compensation Corporation (Overseas Personal Injury) [2023] NZACC 106 [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...with post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); enduring personality change disorder; generalised anxiety disorder; and an isolated phobia of flying. In terms of the cause of the mental injuries, Dr Simblett stated: After this assessment I have formed an opinion that the sexual assaults and sexual exploitation … reach a threshold to be considered a material and substantive (but not only) cause of the development of [PTSD]. I believe that the sexual assaults and sexual exploitation...

5. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 van Noort [2024] NZLCDT 33 (17 October 2024) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...and 3.5). (b) Not providing prompt responses to communications and delaying the progression of the retainer (thereby breaching rr 3, 3.2, 3.3 and 7.2). (c) Incorrectly completing land transfer documents, in particular authority and instruction forms and land transfer tax statements, which then required redrafting by the conveyancing solicitors engaged by TK’s family (this breached r 3). (d) Not preparing the Trust documentation in a competent manner (contrary to r 3). [14]...

6. Justice Matters - issue 09 - December 2017 [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...New Year and once again, thank you! WE’VE MADE IT EASIER TO APPLY FOR LEGAL AID We’ve made it easier for our customers to apply for family and civil legal aid as part of our commitment to providing people-centred justice services, combining 5 forms into one. The length has been considerably reduced by reframing the structure, how questions are asked, and ensuring only the necessary information is gathered for granting purposes. The old forms ran to 26 pages; the new form is 8. T...

7. Proactive release - Commencement of Courts and Tribunals Legislation [pdf, 925 KB]

   ...the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority to discipline ‘unsatisfactory conduct’ such as bullying as well as more serious ‘misconduct’. (The Authority can currently only sanction ‘misconduct’); and 5.4 authorising the use of forms approved by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice following consultation with the Tribunal Chair instead of prescribed forms. Approved forms can use language that is easier to understand. Disputes Tribunal Amendment Rules 2019...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 038 Adams v Auckland Council [pdf, 534 KB]

   ...Family Trust (the Dunlop Trust). This is subject to the wording of 4.8.2.2(d)(i) and 5.8.2.2(c)(i) being amended to read "windows and/or balconies" and 4.8.2.2(d)(iii) and 5.2.2.2(c)(iii) being amended to read "variations in building form and/or fac;:ade". (Emphasis added.) B: Further, the Council is to amend its plan in accordance with Annexure B hereto in accordance with consent documents filed by Ryman Healthcare, Housing New Zealand Corporation, Knox Homes Tr...

9. C v Accident Compensation Corporation [2020] NZHRRT 3 [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...July and 9 August 2019 (defendant) 1 August 2019 (plaintiff) DATE OF DECISION: 3 February 2020 REDACTED DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 [1] Mr C is a longstanding client of ACC. In 2014, ACC provided WorkAon (Aon) with medical information about him. Mr C had signed an authority in respect of this but considers that the information provided to Aon by ACC exceeded the terms of this authority. ACC says Mr C authorised the disclosure. It also says that the disclosure to...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 238 Fitzgerald v Kaikoura District Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

    ...at [11]. ~ ~) 5 District Council, opening submissions at [19]. \ if) 6 Exhibit District Council 1. \~~' c~-t/ 7 Bonis, EiC at [20]. 'I/}- .\v _£~URTO~ \ 4 The permitted baseline [12] Section 104(2) further provides that when forming an opinion for the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a consent authority may disregard an adverse effect of the activity on the environment if a national environmental standard or the plan permits an activity with that effect. [13] Th...