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1. LCRO 136/2017 RAI and SEM v EYR, IPA and DYN (26 November 2018) [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...applicants had raised and decided further action was not necessary or appropriate, in some cases by a fine margin. Background [3] J, whose conception relied on a donor, was born in 2010. Ms RAI and her now- former partner, Ms JOP, were both named as parents on J’s birth certificate. They both 2 cared for J until she was 2 and continued to share her care after they separated. They worked to an agreed timetable that enabled J to spend equal time with each of them. [4] Bo...

2. LCRO 235/2020 JT v PT (6 May 2021) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...speculation as to what K would have done if Mr PT had provided her with the appropriate information, she was nevertheless, deprived of the opportunity to make an informed decision as to what steps, if any, she should take. The situation K (and her parents) found themselves in would, without doubt, have caused them considerable stress and anxiety for some time. Mr PT’s conduct, as referred to in LCRO 3/2019, would have contributed to that stress and anxiety. Mitigating factor...

3. Gill v ACC [2015] NZACA 4 [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...years later. The Corporation accepted coverage, not for the illness, but for the consequences of its late diagnosis and treatment. A retrospective claim was then made against the Corporation for “attendant care”, being the care that Ms Gill’s parents had provided to Lisa as a result of her severe handicap. [3] The essential issue for me is whether Lisa’s covered injury (brain damage) required a level of care continuous enough to meet the statutory threshold for attendant car...

4. Youth Court research: experiences & views of young people, their families and professionals [pdf, 719 KB]

   ...Court 21 2 Introduction 23 2.1 Objectives and research questions 23 2.2 Structure 23 3 Context behind the Youth Court experience 25 3.1 Capacity and capability 25 3.2 Familiarity and prior exposure to the justice system 25 3.3 Pathways through the youth justice system 26 4 Before Youth Court 27 4.1 Summary of findings 27 4.2 Expectations and perceptions of Youth Court 27 4.3 Information 31 4.4 Waiting for court 34 5 During Youth Court 37 5.1 Summary of findings 37...

5. Davis v Davis - Estate of Joseph Paul Davis (2002) 120 Otorohanga MB 24 (120 OT 24) [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...of 1982 and in December 1983 she and her children moved to Waitomo to live with Joseph on the family farm at Fullerton Road. They lived there for a period of six years after which they moved to a home in Waitomo that she had purchased herself. Throughout the term of their relationship she and Joseph jointly nurtured. cared for and supported the fam ily. The children. whose names are - 1. Richmond Henry 2. Robin Selwyn Henry 3. Trieste Jaqueline Henry 4. Marlene Henry Otoroh...

6. Delamere-Amoamo - Estate of Tairongo Te Wiremu Amoamo (2016) 139 Waiariki MB 176 (139 WAR 176) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...shall be the child or children of the deceased living at his or her death, in equal portions if more than 1, together with the issue living at the death of the deceased of any child of the deceased who died before the deceased, that issue to take through all degrees, according to their stocks, in equal portions if more than 1, the portion to which their parent would have been entitled if living at the death of the deceased: (b) where the deceased leaves no issue, but leaves broth...

7. Family Violence, Sexual Violence and Violence within Whānau: Workforce Capability Framework [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...establishing a common understanding of FVSV among the workforce and providing an integrated, consistent and effective response to victims, perpetrators, their families and whānau. It’s crucial we improve the workforce’s skills and competency through better education, training and professional development. The Family Violence, Sexual Violence and Violence within Whānau Workforce Capability Framework (the Framework) is the foundation document that will support the achievement of...

8. Diamondaras v Rice - Rangiuru Part No 2A Roadway (2017) 159 Waiariki MB 94 (159 WAR 94) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...123 Waiariki MB 37-38 (123 WAR 37-38). 8 Diamondaras v Rice – Rangiuru Part No 2A Block (2016) 148 Waiariki MB 253 (148 WAR 253). 159 Waiariki MB 97 [13] Rawiri Biel reiterated that all the lands around the roadway are derived from the parent block Rangiuru No 2A, from which all the owners are descended. Respondent’s submissions [14] Geoffrey Rice submits that he is a descendent of the original landowners and says that the land once belonged to his tupuna. [15] Mr Rice...

9. Harland v ACC [2010] NZACA 9 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...Jamieson, Paediatric Neurologist in Auckland Area Health Board Hospital notes dated 30 May 1989, as having suffered “birth injury with initial flaccid quadriparesis which has shown considerable spontaneous recovery as she is now taking some weight through her legs. Cognitive development appears normal”. [7] As at 13 June 1989 the appellant’s situation (at almost exactly one year of age) was recorded by an occupational therapy report by the Auckland Area Health Board Medical Re...

10. Practice Note applications under the protection of Personal and Property Rights Act [pdf, 109 KB]

    ...that lawyer is expected to address the above issues in a memorandum, filed prior to a pre-hearing conference and within the same timeframe as that set out for the Court-appointed lawyer in paragraph 4.2. 4.4 The filing of reports will be monitored through the ‘TASK’ facility in CMS. 5 ORDERS ON THE PAPERS 5.1 If the application is undefended and all matters are in order, the Registrar shall make appropriate recommendations and refer the matter to the Judge for orders on the pa...