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1. Hutt City Ltd & Anor v CAC 20002 & Anor [2013] NZREADT 109 [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...that she should have conferred with her fellow agent, Linda Turner, who is Donna’s supervisor in the absence of Mr Belcher. [15] He noted that Linda Turner put things back on course when she ascertained what had happened by liaising with the lawyer and arranging the formal tenancy agreement. Regrettably, Linda Turner had not known earlier of the pressure placed on Donna to hand over the keys to the purchasers and Donna had simply taken the keys without the knowledge of anyone. [16...

2. Arndt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Appeal) [2022] NZACC 244 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...there was no evidence of Mr Arndt having been exposed to cadmium. [28] The Panel remained satisfied that there was no recognised association between prostate cancer and refinery work, despite Dr McBride’s implication to the contrary. Relevant law [29] Section 30 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”) defines a work-related gradual process, disease or infection: 30 Personal injury caused by work-related gradual process, disease, or infection (1) Personal inju...

3. XL v FJ [2021] NZDT 1618 (22 June 2021) [pdf, 127 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 7 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2021] NZDT 1618 APPLICANT XL BY EMAIL AND POST TO BOTH PARTIES RESPONDENT FJ The Tribunal orders: FJ is to pay to XL the sum $3,943.75 or before Tuesday, 13 July 2021. REASONS 1. On 7 February 2021, XL purchased a 2003 [Brand] sports car (“the [car]”) from FJ for $6,500.00. The [car] was for XL’s son. XL s

4. [2024] NZEnvC 244 Bowkett v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...arguments surrounding the potential legality of the stone boxes being permitted were removed from submissions during the hearing so not to waste the Court’s time. While Mr Bowkett conceded the part of the argument surrounding the stone boxes lawfulness, it was still a legitimate case to seek the exercise of the Court’s discretion – which was supported by relevant technical evidence; 6 (c) process of the Court abused – the Council conceded that Mr Bowkett has met all pr...

5. Rogers v Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu Rogers [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1844 (2024 CJ 1844) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...A Wiringi and T Ngamata-Poi in person Whakataunga: Judgment date 15 November 2024 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA C L FOX Judgment of Chief Judge C L Fox Copies to: C Bidois, JB Morrison Lawyers, Level 3, PO Box 1742, Rotorua, curtis.bidois@morrisonkent.com mailto:curtis.bidois@morrisonkent.com 2024 Chief Judge's MB 1845 Hei tīmatanga kōrero Introduction [1] On 26 January 2024,1 I amended an order of succe...

6. Nisha v South Auckland Muslim Association Incorporated [2024] NZHRRT 68 [pdf, 631 KB]

   ...that the orders sought by Ms Nisha are contrary to, and beyond the scope of, the Settlement Deed. SAMA also considers the orders sought are contrary to the constitution of SAMA and seek to enforce future obligations, which it is submitted is wrong in law. LEGAL FRAMEWORK [17] The Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) allows parties who have reached a settlement of a complaint initially made to the Commission, to bring proceedings before the Tribunal to enforce the settlement, if one of the parties is...

7. [2024] NZEmpC 252 Soundhomes NZ Limited v Doughty [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...allow it to be registered. This occurred. [35] There is no evidence as to whether Mr Doughty obtained legal advice before signing the A and I form, a step which enabled registration to occur. Following registration, however, the applicant’s lawyers were advised that this step had been taken by the respondents’ lawyers. [36] Mr Bouzaid submitted that allowing this step to be undertaken would likely have constituted a breach of both the freezing order and the undertaking signe...

8. [2024] NZREADT 44 - Lemalu v CAC 2205 & KE (8 November 2024) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...professional conduct ... 6.2 A licensee must act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties engaged in a transaction. … 6.4 A licensee must not mislead a customer or client, nor provide false information, nor withhold information that should by law or in fairness be provided to a customer or client. [37] The penalty orders made in relation to the gate and the shower wall were pursuant to s 93(1)(f): 93 Power of Committee to make orders (1) If a Committee makes a determi...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 08 – JY v Wen (7 February 2025) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...breach in connection with the payment on 9 March 2023, it cannot be upheld by the Tribunal. [46] A second fee of RMB 20,000 was paid by the complainant on 8 April 2023 for resettlement services. The Tribunal will have more to say later about the lawfulness of this fee, which is not mentioned in the agreement, but there was no invoice (or receipt). Ms Wen says she was not required to provide an invoice because the work was for resettlement purposes, not for the visa. However, sh...

10. Violent Crime Data Tables October 2024 [xlsx, 37 KB]

    ...partner (husband, wife, partner, boyfriend or girlfriend), ex-partner (previous husband, wife, partner, boyfriend or girlfriend), or other family member (parent or step-parent; parent’s partner, boyfriend or girlfriend; son or daughter including in-laws; sibling or step-sibling; other family members including extended family). New Zealand population Used to describe an estimate for the overall New Zealand adult population. NZ population numbers are taken from Stats NZ population estimates...