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1. [2024] NZLVT 062 - Edwards v Minister for Land Information (29 November 2024) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...The land was in pasture with a number of paddocks and featured lodge type improvements, accessed by an inclining driveway from the Woodcocks Road frontage.11 The principal improvements comprised a modern two-level six-bedroom dwelling and large separate garage building with ground and mezzanine accommodation, both located to the rear south-western high ground corner of the land. 433 Woodcocks Road was approximately 24.4295ha. It was operated as a bed and breakfast until mid-2016....

2. Tackling money laundering and terrorist financing consultation [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...apply to business sectors that domestic and international evidence shows are at high risk of being misused by criminals. The AML/CFT regime requires businesses to have measures in place that prevent criminals from channelling ‘dirty’ money through them. The regime also bolsters authorities’ ability to detect and investigate serious crimes by following the money trail that such offences generate. In 2013, Phase One of New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing...

3. Ministry of Justice consultation paper on Phase Two of the AML/CFT Act [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...apply to business sectors that domestic and international evidence shows are at high risk of being misused by criminals. The AML/CFT regime requires businesses to have measures in place that prevent criminals from channelling ‘dirty’ money through them. The regime also bolsters authorities’ ability to detect and investigate serious crimes by following the money trail that such offences generate. In 2013, Phase One of New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing...

4. Mokaraka - Waima C8 (2019) Chief Judge's MB 1137 (2019 CJ 1137) [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...Section 78A/67 vesting the lands: Pakanae 5A $64.00 Waima B4 $743.00 Waima C8 $7 167.00 In Nos 3 and 8 equally. 2019 Chief Judge’s MB 1140 Witness continues: The house on Waima C8 was built for my father in 1988. Financed through Housing Corporation. Family block and all consented to him building the house. COURT: (after perusing will) I would make 2 observations. First, the clause (3) in the Will “gifting” shares in Maori land is expressed “...

5. LCRO 153/2022 YA v CK (16 July 2024) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...of $3,000 to each of her grandchildren, one of whom is Ms YA. The residue of Mrs EQ’s estate was divided between her four children, one of whom was Ms YA’s father. [8] Ms YA had become estranged from her father when he and Ms YA’s mother separated. Mr RQ had remarried and Mrs EQ’s will provided that if Mr RQ predeceased her, his share of Mrs EQ’s estate was to pass to his wife, TB. [9] Ms YA was unhappy with this, as she was certain that Mrs EQ had been pressured to make...

6. Sycamore v Kusabs - Paenoa Te Akau B [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1323 (2024 CJ 1323) [pdf, 888 KB]

   ...the applications that I heard. I sought the views of the parties on this matter on 15 July 2024.9 The parties agreed that I could decide this matter in my capacity as Deputy Chief Judge. Kōrero whānui Background [14] Rangatira 8A is the parent block for the lands that are the subject of this application. This block was partitioned into a number of divisions in 1906, including Rangatira 8A11.10 Rangatira 8A11 was partitioned in 1932 into four divisions: Rangatira 8A11A, B, C an...

7. Evidence Brief Independent Bodies and Complaints Mechanisms [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...This is mainly for consistency with the legislation (for example the ‘Victim’s Rights Act 2002’) and because it is the term most commonly used in other jurisdictions in relation to independent bodies and complaints mechanisms. It may be that through future consultation with those who have been victimised a better solution can be found to recognise and respect the views of all people who have been harmed by crime. i Summary Because Aotearoa New Zealand does not hav...

8. Stewart v Manu Ariki Marae Reservation Trust - Manu Ariki Maori Reservation (2021) 436 Aotea MB 209 (436 AOT 209) [pdf, 501 KB]

   ...unavailability of the Marae).4 4. I have received a report from the court staff who facilitated the meeting on 13 March 2021. That meeting was well attended. The beneficiaries were invited to consider the question of trustees in the draft charter through the following resolution; “Resolution One: The meeting resolves to change the proposed make up of trustees in the draft charter and the term the trustees hold office as follows: The meeting resolves that: 1. The number...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 84 A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment v Jeet Holdings Ltd [pdf, 555 KB]

   ...defendants but the situation about Jeet Holdings No 8 was far from clear. The pleadings did not unequivocally describe that company as operating the Bush Inn restaurant and the witnesses who gave evidence about working in that establishment did not separately describe their employer as Jeet Holdings No 8. Jeet Group Employees did not operate a restaurant but, so far as the Court is able to ascertain, was intended to be a vehicle to employ staff. [26] As will become apparent shortl...

10. Directory of Official Information 2019 G-I [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...comprises the Chief Gambling Commissioner and the four Commissioners, all appointed for a term of three years. The Department of Internal Affairs provides Secretariat services to the Commission. The Gambling Act 2003 requires that Commission staff are separated both physically and operationally from other staff members responsible for gambling policy, licensing and compliance. This has been achieved through the establishment of a stand-alone office in Auckland. The Secretariat consists...