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

   ...the relationship between the whāngai and the adopting parents; (c) Whether there has been an ōhākī; and (d) The customary values and practices of the iwi or the hapū associated with the land in question and whether those values and practices permit a whāngai, with or without a blood relationship to their matua whāngai, to take interests in land. [24] In Milner v Milner – Succession to Warihi Te Keu Faenza Milner the Court addressed an application for a whāngai to succeed...

2. Tranche 3 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...F I D E N C E 2 I N C O N F I D E N C E 5.1 maintain the regulatory requirements for pistol clubs and ranges, recognising that there are higher regulatory standards associated with pistols (such as the requirement for an endorsement and a permit to possess a pistol) due to the ability to conceal them, and streamline the annual reporting requirements to reduce burdens on operators; 5.2 simplify the regulatory requirements for non-pistol1 clubs and ranges to recognise non-pistols...

3. LCRO 196/2022 LQ and BQ v HN (2 December 2024) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...by deduction from trust money. [77] A full copy of that article is attached to this decision. I also refer to [15.1] of the Lawyers Trust Accounting Guidelines (June 2024) issued by the New Zealand Law Society. The paragraph reads: You are not permitted to deduct fees from a client’s trust money unless you have provided that client with an account for the services carried out (Regulation 9(1)) and the client has authorised the deduction (Section 110). [78] I do not consider that a...

4. Hawira v Pomana - Succession to Te Au Pomana [2024] Chief Judge's MB 2004 (2024 CJ 2004) [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...raised with them while they were alive. Arguably, the filing of the application demonstrates a marked lack of respect or aroha for them and their immediate whānau, raising as it does the potential for whakamā. [20] What is clear is that the law permitted the exercise of jurisdiction to make the order complained of. I cannot reverse that based on the wishes of the siblings who now, over 40 years later, want to claim a share of the Māori land interests of Te Au Ote Rangi Pomana. I...

5. Wellington Standards Committee 1 v McCardle [2025] NZLCDT 3 (10 January 2025) [pdf, 624 KB]

   ...in a timely manner. [31] Mr McCardle’s conduct in delegating the remaining executive functions of his duties to a beneficiary is not the prime focus of the charges although it provides the context in which the Deed was created. We agreed to permit Ms Fee to file a memorandum following the formal hearing. She has done so, advising that Mr McCardle had made an offer to Mr S to resolve the outstanding duties to the charity beneficiaries. That is material evidence that Mr McCardle...

6. Estate of Moloney v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 203 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...claimants. The fact that the matter ended up before a review, and the Reviewer did not exercise her power to quash the Corporation’s decision, demonstrates that clarity is needed on section 32(2)(b). A live issue exists, and the appeal should be permitted to progress to a substantive hearing. 2 Sinclair v Accident Compensation Corporation [2013] NZHC 374. 13 [49] This Court notes the above submissions. However, the Court notes the following considerations. [50] First,...

7. [2025] NZREADT 06 - UX v REAA (19 February 2025) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...[59] The next step is for the parties to produce their substantive submissions on the merits of the review application. Directions (1) The complainant is to file and serve submissions in support of the application, including any application to permit new evidence, by 21 March 2025. (2) The Registrar is to file and serve submissions, including any opposition to any new evidence, by 23 April 2025. (3) The complainant is to file and serve any submissions in reply by 7 May 202...

8. [2025] NZLVT 009 - Jansseune v Kaipara District Council (14 March 2025) [pdf, 9.3 MB]

   ...However, as an experienced Environment Court Judge and supported by the Valuer Members with experience in this area, we consider it is most unlikely that a subdivision of that single knoll on which Mr Jansseune’s house is located would have been permitted, even if Mr Jansseune would accept neighbours so close. In any event, that is a matter that would affect all properties within the district of a similar type and size rather than simply Mr Jansseune’s property. Again, compara...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 36 Wilson Parking v Turner & Anor [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...under s 190(3) of the Employment Relations Act 2000, and by applying the procedure set out in pt 33 of the High Court Rules 2016.2 [27] A search order is a draconian tool. It is made to secure or preserve evidence and to require a respondent to permit entry to premises to secure the preservation of evidence.3 Breach of a search order may amount to contempt.4 [28] As HCR 33.2 makes clear, a search order may only be made if the evidence is, or may be, relevant to the proceedings...

10. Peita v Accident Compensation Corporation (Backdated Weekly Compensation) [2025] NZACC 31 (20 February 2025) [pdf, 183 KB]

    ...the Corporation provides incorrect and/or negligent advice. The Corporation did not have all information necessary earlier because of the incorrect advice provided to Mr Peita when his wife enquired about cover. The Corporation should not be permitted to profit from its error. (c) An extension of the date of interest eligibility in this situation represents a meritorious extension of the law. [47] In the alternative, it is submitted that the “all information necessar...