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1. LCRO 13/2015 UP v HQ (19 June 2018) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...evidence that [Law firm] consider that there was a conflict of interest otherwise they would have raised it at some stage during the transaction. In relation to calling Mr and Mrs UP the wrong surname, the Committee accepts that that was simply human error and Mr HQ has apologised. The application for review [15] In the application for review Mr and Mrs UP again referred to their view that Mr HQ had a conflict of interests. They said: We feel Mr HQ failed to represent us, he fa...

2. Wawatai - Estate of Akutini Wawatai (2001) 150 Gisborne MB 38 (150 GIS 38) [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...NZFLR 769; and Oorfv 00rf(1982) 1 NZLR 494 or (1982) 1 NZFLR 331 (CA) . While exploring different indicia the Family Court has also stressed that each case must be considered on its own facts and with "a realistic application of common sense and human experience." (See Wright v Wright (1997) 15 FRNZ 474) In Ruka v OSW (1996) 14 FRNZ 633 or (1996) NZFLR 921, Sir Ivor Richardson P and Blanchard J identified as "key positive features" of a legal marriage "cohabitati...

3. Young-Adult-List-Operating-Guidelines2.pdf [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...Research shows that participants have a high prevalence of neurodiversity and exposure to trauma and abuse. Processes in the Young Adult List have been redesigned to adjust for the following characteristics and needs: Executive Functioning The human brain continues developing beyond turning 18 and usually fully develops at around 25 in most individuals. This includes the frontal lobe which is responsible for executive functioning that includes impulse control, emotional regulat...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 175 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...faith report, there is perhaps more merit in the suggestion that the proceedings may be in some way an abuse of the Court’s processes for the purposes of r 15.1(1)(d) of the High Court Rules. However, the right to access justice is an important human right.16 Therefore, the Court of Appeal has 15 Attorney-General v Prince [1998] 1 NZLR 262 (CA) at 267; and Couch v Attorney-General [2008] NZSC 45, [2008] 3 NZLR 725 at [33]; see also Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [2023] NZ...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 171 Genera Limited v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...educated and had participation rights into the use of methyl bromide in the region. It seeks to ensure that fumigant users adhere to the limits in the Montreal Protocol due to the significant adverse effects of methyl bromide on the environment and on human health. I understand this to be a reference to The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, being a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, to both of which New Zealand is a par...

6. IT & NH v UN Ltd [2022] NZDT 163 (25 October 2022) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...dimensional printed models is a skill which is at a relatively early phase in its development. It has come a long way in the last five years, as Mr O pointed out, but it was not and could not yet be considered to be a “perfect” representation of human models. The materials used for constructing the model are such that the skin of a model may well have superficial differences with actual skin which as yet cannot be compensated for. I accepted Mr O’s evidence about this. I also acc...

7. Nga Runanga EiC M Bartlett Rights and interests Amended tracked 17 Feb 2021 [PDF, 905 KB]

   ...https://www.orc.govt.nz/plans-policies-reports/regional-plans-and-policies/water/changes-made-operative-and-archives/plan-change-1a-archive-to-the-regional-plan-water https://www.orc.govt.nz/plans-policies-reports/regional-plans-and-policies/water/changes-made-operative-and-archives/plan-change-1a-archive-to-the-regional-plan-water similar to Policy 5.4.2 regarding natural and human use values, including Kāi Tahu values Plan Change 1B (notified 20 Dec 2008, operative 1 Mar 201...

8. SD v IE & DE [2021] NZDT 1588 (5 August 2021) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...5. The agreement was a standard sale and purchase agreement and the variation to the agreement was communicated by the party’s solicitors. 6. SD says that remediation work had been completed to the point where the house was clear and safe for human habitation. In an email dated 26 June 2020, the solicitor for SD sent IE & DE’s solicitor the Methamphetamine Decontamination Clearance Certificate and the Hills Laboratories Certificate of Analysis. Mr G advised that installation of...

9. BORA Historic Places Amendment Bill [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister for Culture and Heritage, if you agree. Roger Palariet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc: Minister of Justice Minister for Culture and Heritage Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the...

10. BORA Coroners Amendment Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

    ...organisations have the opportunity to give evidence or consider any recommendations that may be directed to them before the coroner finalises his or her decisions. The Bill also clarifies the role of pathologists and processes for retaining or returning human tissue samples, and contains new provisions relating to the rights of people whose conduct may be called into question in an inquiry by requiring the coroner to notify them of their right to be represented, and to cross-examine witn...