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1. Ngakoti v Department of Conservation - Ngaiotonga A3 [2019] Maori Appellate Court MB 213 (2019 APPEAL 213) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...H Stone Appearances: B Arapere for the Respondent R Ngakoti and H Brown in person Judgment: 1 May 2019 JUDGMENT OF THE MĀORI APPELLATE COURT Copies to: Bernadette Arapere, Crown Law Office PO Box 2858 Wellington 6140 Bernadette.Arapere@crownlaw.govt.nz James Hardy, Department of Conservation PO BOX 10420 Wellington 6143 jhardy@doc.govt.nz Riki Ngakoti, 164 Kupa Rd, Kawakawa 0218 riki.ngakoti@gmail.com mailto:Bernadet...

2. LCRO 235/2018 AB v CD (5 August 2020) [pdf, 149 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2020] NZLCRO 144 Ref: LCRO 235/2018 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN AB Applicant AND CD Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr AB has appl

3. Dempsey v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2023] NZACC 218 [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...surgeon’s report which provides new evidence. [4] On 20 December 2023, Ms Arnold for the Corporation submitted that it is not prejudiced by the delay in filing the appeal, and the Corporation does not oppose leave being granted. Relevant law [5] Section 151 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act) provides: (1) An appellant brings an appeal by sending a notice of appeal to, or filing a notice of appeal in, a specified registry. ... (3) The notice must be received by...

4. Horticulture New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...10232, Wellington 6143 Phone: 027 582 6655 Email: lucy.deverall@hortnz.co.nz Contact person: Lucy Deverall Helen Atkins/Tom Gray PO Box 1585 Shortland Street AUCKLAND 1140 Solicitor on the record Helen Atkins Helen.Atkins@ahmlaw.nz (09) 304 0421 Contact solicitor Tom Gray Tom.Gray@ahmlaw.nz (09) 304 0425 Advice If you have any questions about this notice, contact the Environment Court in Auckland. mailto:lucy.deverall@hortnz.co.nz Waikato and Waipa R...

5. NB v UJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1498 (23 April 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...within his property? c. Are the costs claimed reasonable to put NB back in the position he would have been had the damage not occurred? Was UJ LTD negligent in pouring the concrete so that it splashed into an adjacent property? 4. Under the law of negligence trades people owe a duty of care to the occupiers of properties neighbouring the area in which they are working. That duty requires them to take reasonable care to avoid damaging neighbouring properties and goods on those proper...

6. AODT-Court-Information-for-lawyers [pdf, 349 KB]

   Updated: July 2021 Information for lawyers Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua | AODT Court information for lawyers (June 2021) Page 2 He waka eke noa – We’re all working together Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Contents .......................................................

7. Griffiths v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late Filing Leave to appeal) [2023] NZACC 003 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...days, indicated an intent to file an appeal, and that the appeal was filed late for reasons beyond the control of Ms Griffiths. [3] On 11 January 2023, Ms Arnold for the Corporation submitted that it did not oppose the late filing. Relevant law [4] Section 151 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act) provides: (1) An appellant brings an appeal by sending a notice of appeal to, or filing a notice of appeal in, a specified registry. ... (3) The notice must be received by...

8. Family Court Rewrite Submission - FDR Centre [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...the Family Justice Service (and FDR in particular) at different points of entry. Many Intending FDR Parties will (and presently do) contact and select an FDR Supplier as a result of their own inquiries; or recommendations from friends and family, lawyers, community law centres, Citizens Advice Bureau etc and they should be entitled to exercise that election - choice of Supplier promotes efficiency, innovation and accessibility. On the other hand others will either be less aware of thei...

9. [2015] NZ EmpC 119 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...of view) best realistic outcome of the case. It consists of a personal grievance alleging unjustified constructive dismissal and claims for arrears of wages and for penalties. There are one or two novel and potentially significant questions of law for decision in the case. The plaintiff’s continual barrage of interlocutory applications (and preliminary applications for leave to file these) has now become vexatious. [4] In the foregoing circumstances, by Minute issued on 19 June...

10. [2012] NZEmpC 103 Progressive Meats Ltd v Pohio and others [pdf, 135 KB]

    ...was so concerned about the manipulation of the computer system that he raised his concerns with his supervisor and also with the managing director of the company. Neither the supervisor nor the managing director gave evidence in rebuttal. The law [29] There was no dispute between counsel as to the applicable legal principles in the interpretation of collective agreements. Mr Cleary referred to the well-known five principles of contractual interpretation articulated by Lord Hoff...