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1. Pue - Ngāti Maru Wharanui Pukehou Trust (2006) 166 Aotea MB 290 (166 AOT 290) [pdf, 669 KB]

   ...the Act. The factions were, evidently unable to work together. [9] Regarding the election, the direction recorded that a particular claim by Mr Pue was at the elections held in MarchlNovember 2004 were invalid because non beneficiaries had been permitted to vote. That election affected four trustees Jasmine Ratana, Michael Kopu, Toby Patu and Brenda Pue and so the issue was whether or not there should be an election of all trustee positions or simply those four where the process had...

2. Zhang v Victoria University of Wellington [2023] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...those offered to other students in age-restricted catered halls. The Employment Agreement specifies the fortnightly rate that RAs are required to pay for their rooms. [24] Mr Zhang submitted that Parliament’s intention when enacting s 55 was to permit segregation in hostels or parts of hostels on the grounds set out in that section. He further submitted that the phrase “any part of a hostel” required physical segregation between the different parts. He said that the fact that...

3. Horticulture New Zealand 96 [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...that where necessary diffuse discharges of nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and microbial pathogens further reduce to assist in meeting the objectives of this Chapter. New Rules Adopt a new Rule 3.11.4.3A to provide for farming activities as a permitted activity under a Sector Scheme. Support in part HortNZ seeks to ensure adequate provision for catchment collectives. Adopt a new Rule 3.11.4.7A to provide for catchment collectives as a restricted discretionary activity. R...

4. ENVC speech Arbitrators Mediators Institute 2013 [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...Management Act, largely dealing with appeals about the contents of regional and district statements and plans; and appeals arising out of applications for resource consent. The consents applied for may be for a land use, for a subdivision, a coastal permit, a water permit, a discharge permit, or a combination of these. The Court is made up of Environment Judges and Environment Commissioners. Commissioners have knowledge and experience in areas such as local government, resource mana...

5. Establishment of Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal (2) [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...decisions that are required. 4. Your direction is needed on three matters. We recommend: 4.1. limiting appeal rights so the first appeal is only with leave of the High Court, and bypasses the District Court (for lower-value claims), but is still permitted on matters of fact and law; 4.2. the Tribunal be empowered to direct parties to mediation, unless it is unlikely to assist, with mediation occurring after claimants file with the Tribunal; and 4.3. the Tribunal should be able to...

6. LR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for overseas rehabilitation costs) [2023] NZACC 29 [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...[the appellant]. [11] On 19 January 2022, Ms Carrigan made a formal request to the Corporation for funding for selective dorsal rhizotomy in America. [12] On 20 January 2022, the Corporation declined the request on the basis that the Act did not permit the Corporation to cover costs for treatment performed outside of New Zealand. [13] On 25 February 2022, Professor Susan Stott, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, discussed selective dorsal rhizotomy and the extensive post-surgery reha...

7. [2009] NZEmpC WC 26/09 Parker v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...employer made it a condition of his return that he undergo a test for drugs. After taking advice, Mr Parker declined to do so, alleging that the employer’s drug and alcohol policy did not allow it to make this a condition of returning to work or permitting the company to sanction by dismissal Mr Parker for his refusal. The applicant brought proceedings in the Employment Relations Authority challenging the justification for his dismissal but these were rejected roundly by the Aut...

8. OWRUG - EiC - J M H Manson (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...Individual Irrigators, Otago Regional Council, and Central Otago District Council (in descending order of $ amount) 15. Our irrigator community engagement tool from 2012 was the immediate need for preparation for the 2021 roll over of Deemed Permits to RMA consents, the impending compliance, efficient application of water, addressing aging and non-compliant infrastructure e.g., Falls Dam and our scheme distribution systems; there was a compliance freight train coming – there w...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 025 (8 April 2016) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...in good faith; (d) the beneficiary changed his position believing he was entitled to receive the money and would not have to repay it; and (e) it would be inequitable in all the circumstances, including the debtor’s financial circumstances, to permit recovery. [17] Pursuant to s 86(9B) of the Act, the term “error” includes: (a) the provision of incorrect information by an officer of the Ministry; (b) an erroneous act or omission occurring during an investigation of benefit en...

10. BORA Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill [pdf, 326 KB]

    ...unduly delayed, and any delay will not have an unacceptable effect on the child.[21] Second opinions on psychological reports will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. If the court declines approval for a second opinion, the court may permit disclosure of the materials to a psychologist employed by the party, if the court is satisfied that the psychologist requires the materials to assist the party to prepare the party’s cross- examination. Parties will be required to contri...