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1. MacDonald v MacDonald - Wairau Block XII Section 6C2C [2016] Māori Appellate Court MB 259 (2016 APPEAL 259) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Doogan Appearances: L Radich for the appellant M Hardy-Jones for the respondent Judgment: 07 June 2016 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF THE MĀORI APPELLATE COURT Copies to: L P Radich, Radich Law, PO Box 842, Blenheim, luke@radichlaw.co.nz M Hardy-Jones, Hardy-Jones Clark, PO Box 646, Blenheim, mike@hjc.co.nz 2016 Maori Appellate Court MB 260 Introduction [1] Phillip MacDonald (Phillip) appeals a decision of the Māori...

2. Collective impact toolbox [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...IN G DOWN 25% VI OL EN T C RIME DOWN 20% YO UT H CRIME DOWN 25% CR IME DOWN 20% COLLECTIVE IMPACT TOOLBOX JUSTICE SECTOR COLLABORATION NZ POLICE • MINISTRY OF JUSTICE • DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE • CROWN LAW OFFICE Produced by Sector Group, Ministry of Justice A message from the Leadership Board Across the sector we have ambitious targets to reduce violent crime, youth crime and reoffending, all contributing to a 20% overall drop in crime by 201...

3. [2024] NZEmpC 226 Glenfield College BOT & Ors v Anderson [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...dismissal).4 [32] On 21 October 2020 Mr McKinley wrote to the Board Chair raising a complaint against Mrs Anderson in respect of alleged “unprofessional”, “undermining” and “deeply concerning” behaviour; and of refusing to comply with lawful and reasonable instructions. He asked that the Board investigate her conduct. The complaint was drawn to the attention of Mrs Anderson, through her representative, on 22 October 2020, and a letter formally commencing the inquiry wa...

4. [2025] NZEmpC 28 IDEA Services Ltd v Wills [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...termination of her employment on 16 November 2021. The basis for the termination was that her role was covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (the Order) and that because she was not vaccinated, she could no longer lawfully undertake work. [3] Ms Wills raised a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal. The Authority found that IDEA had substantive justification for the dismissal but that the procedure 1 Wills v IDEA Services Ltd [2023] NZ...

5. KN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 24 (12 February 2025) [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...arousal index. He commented that restless leg syndrome is a clinical diagnosis based on history, and sleep studies are not routinely used. He concluded that restless leg syndrome “was a result of [the appellant’s] brain injury.” Relevant law Personal injury by accident: cover [59] Pursuant to s20 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act), a person is entitled to cover for a personal injury suffered in New Zealand after 1 April 2002. [60] Section 20(2)(a) extends co...

6. LCRO 145/2023 ET v PU (25 February 2025) [pdf, 241 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 019 Ref: LCRO 145/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN ET Applicant AND PU Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr ET has applie

7. [2017] NZEnvC 165 Yaldhurst Quarries Joint Action Group v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...a residential zone.2 The status of the application overall is non-complying because the proposal exceeds the relevant noise standard at the site's southern boundary by more than 10 dB, where the predicted noise level is 76 dB LAeq.3 The law [7] The proposal is a non-complying activity under the Christchurch District Plan. 4 Section 1040 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act or the RMA) applies, which provides a consent authority may grant a resource consent for a non-c...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 136 Donaldson v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   ...All activities, including any listed permitted activities are subject to the rules and standards contained in Tables 24.1 and 24.2. 24.3.2.7 For Plantation Forestry the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry) Regulation 2017 prevails. 24.3.2.8 Rules 24.5.1.1 to 24.5.1.5 do not apply to residential units, including residential flats, located within a building platform approved by resource consent, and registered on the applicable record of title....

9. E14 Phillip Ware - Contaminated Land and Groundwater - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 8.7 MB]

   ...Groundwater Association. I operate as a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Practitioner (SQEP) as required under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011. I have seventeen years’ experience working as an environmental consultant. Through the majority of my environmental science career in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe, I have specialised in hydrogeolo...

10. Zagorski v Wilkinson Building and Construction Limited [2012] NZWHT Auckland 4 [pdf, 234 KB]

    ...vendor warranty given at clause 6.2(5) of the sale and purchase agreement. This clause provides: (5) Where the vendor has done or caused or permitted to be done on the property any works for which a permit or building consent was required by law: (a) the required permit or consent was obtained; and (b) the works were completed in compliance with that permit or consent; and (c) where appropriate, a code compliance certificate was issued for those works; and (d) all obliga...