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1. [2015] NZSSAA 026, 20 April [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...the household living expenses was to purchase a generator which cost him $3,000. During the period from 2011 to August 2012 much of his income was spent on purchasing fuel for the generator. It cost as much as $20 a day. In addition he paid for a lawnmower, a chainsaw, and a tractor. He had the driveway upgraded. 3 The appellant said that he owned a vehicle when he first arrived at XXXX Road but it lost registration shortly after he moved there and he relied on, and indeed c...

2. Finlay - Wairau Block XII part Sections B and C (2019) 61 Te Waipounamu MB 23 (61 TWP 23) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...prevent unilateral decision making by individual owners. 61 Te Waipounamu MB 25 [8] This application was heard before me on 27 September 2019 in Blenheim.1 Further submissions were received in writing, and I then reserved my decision. Law [9] The establishment of an ahu whenua trust is governed by s 215 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993: 215 Ahu whenua trusts (1) The Court may, in accordance with this section, constitute an ahu whenua trust in respect of any Maor...

3. Bamber - Tahorakuri A No.1 Sec 33A2 (2021) 259 Wairiki MB 274 (259 WAR 274) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...block and trust were heard. [4] At the hearing on 12 December 2019, I adjourned the matter and issued the following directions:3 (a) That the trustees audit the trust accounts; (b) That an explanation is provided of the $47,261.00 payment to lawyer Paul Sandford; (c) That the trustees provide further details for the variation of trust application including how often they intend to meet and the potential cost of trustee fees; and (d) That the trustees call a meeting of owners...

4. KBN v Wharekura [2019] NZIACDT 80 (9 December 2019) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...allegations. [27] In his email to the Authority, Mr Wharekura referred to his contribution to the migrant community, having been on the first migrant committee formed in Rotorua and also to his free weekly clinics at both the Rotorua Community Law Centre and the Citizens Advice Bureau. 6 Complaint referred to Tribunal [28] On 2 September 2019, the Registrar filed the statement of complaint with the Tribunal (dated 13 August 2019). The following statutory ground of complain...

5. Duty Lawyer Policy v 2.13 [pdf, 302 KB]

   Duty Lawyer Service Operational Policy August 2023 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....

6. [2021] NZACC 112 – Grey v ACC (26 July 2021) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...that there is a statutory process available under the Act whereby Mr Grey may apply for a reassessment. Result [69] The appeal is dismissed. There is no issue as to costs. Judge A A Sinclair District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law Limited, Solicitors, Auckland.

7. [2020] NZEmpC 177 MacKenzie v Huntington’s Disease Association (Auckland) Inc [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...source of the initiative for termination is the employer, or the basic causation comes from the employer, then the case is one of constructive dismissal. We appreciate that the concept of causation has caused difficulties in some branches of the law. However, we think it has some utility here, … 3 Wellington, Taranaki and Marlborough Clerical IUOW v Greenwich (t/a Greenwich and Associates Employment Agency and Complete Fitness Centre) (1983) ERNZ Sel Cas 95 at 104. 4 At 104....

8. [2014] NZEmpC 26 Cross v Onerahi Hotel Ltd [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...he believed that he was targeted by management in an effort to get rid of him because, to use his words, he was regarded as “the Man Who Knew Too Much”. As I understood it, this was because management was concerned that he was aware that unlawful deductions may have been made to other staff members’ wages. [30] I do not accept that the defendant was keen to get rid of Mr Cross, and such an objective is not consistent with the evidence. It is clear that Mr Gardner took ext...

9. McGeorge v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 48 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...confirm in writing the details of material discussions with clients. Accordingly, he should have been in a position to present a fully documented record of the professional engagement which is subject to the complaint. [52] The Code has the force of law (section 37–39 and 44 of the Act). [53] It was implausible any responsible liquidator would impede Mr Standing from obtaining a copy of his client record to respond to a complaint, given the legal duties on Mr Standing. [54] Mr Sta...

10. Chief-Executive-Expenses-1-July-2023-30-June-2024.xlsx [xlsx, 77 KB]

    ...Extremism Event Accepted Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Under $100 6 December 2023 State Opening of the 54th Parliament - Lunch Accepted Parliament New Zealand Under $100 6 December 2023 Lecture and Drinks Accepted Victoria University Law School Under $100 7 December 2023 Justice Responsiveness High-Level Roundtable Declined OECD, Ministry of Justice Republic of Slovenia Under $100 12 December 2023 Coroners Court Dinner Accepted Chief Coroner Anna Tutton Under $100 13 Decembe...