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1. [2025] NZLVT 028 – Edwards v Minister for Land Information (17 June 2025) [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...Minute is dated 14 April 2022 and by this stage it is evident that the Tribunal was becoming concerned at the delays in getting this matter to hearing. The Tribunal noted that it had heard the Middle Hill matter in March 2022 and there was an appeal in relation to Plan Change 25 which was heard by the Environment Court, with a decision still to issue. 17 The parties jointly sought to vacate the hearing date for July 2022, await the decision on Middle Hill and provide a repor...

2. LCRO 68/2024 GRA v ZTV (1 September 2025) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...made but was declined by the Family Court.6 The Judge did however comment7 that “on the authorities RA’s case is blurred and definitely weak but I could not say that she will undoubtedly lose or that a loss is inevitable”. [16] Ms VW (BRA) appealed the judgment to the High Court where they were successful.8 [17] Her Honour also ordered:9 [redacted] [18] Mr ZTV issued invoices totalling $55,986.35 for his attendances to date. Ms RA’s complaints [19] Ms RA has been ad...

3. Wellington Standards Committee v Sawyer [2013] NZLCDT 47 [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...the third charge. [3] At the conclusion of the hearing, the Tribunal reserved its decision as to all matters. Background 1. July 2004 misconduct [4] This matter, which has been the subject of considerable litigation (High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions having been delivered) arose when the practitioner represented clients in respect of the sale of a portion of their rural property. In 2001 the property had been subdivided and as part of that subdivision...

4. [2025] NZEmpC 258 Du Fall v The Mokoia Intermediate School Board [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...reinstatement. The balance of convenience favours Ms Du Fall. [115] Mr Williams submits that because permanent reinstatement would be neither practicable nor reasonable it would be inappropriate to grant interim reinstatement. He refers to the Court of Appeal in Madar v P & O Services (NZ) Limited.19 The Court of Appeal upheld the Employment Court’s judgment in declining interim reinstatement when the balance of convenience favoured the employee. Madar was decided at a t...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Review of aspects of the bail system [pdf, 268 KB]

   1 Regulatory Impact Statement Bail Amendment Bill Agency disclosure statement This Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). It provides an analysis of options to address a range of problems identified in the Government‟s Review of Aspects of the Bail System. Problems relate to: bail for defendants charged with serious class A drug, violent and sexual offences and young defendants under 20; perceptions that bail may be granted in return

6. Lowe and Ors as Trustees of the Vivienne Hicks Family Trust v Morrison [2011] NZWHT Auckland 27 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...prepared by Mr Morrison. The Council has denied liability and submitted that the plans and specifications were adequate and up to the standard of the day. [43] When considering Council liability for issuing building consents the Court of Appeal in Sunset Terraces 3 upheld Heath J‟s finding that Councils did not need to ensure manufacturers 2 Sunset Terraces above n1 and North Shore City Council v Body Corporate 1...

7. January National Panui 2021 [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...succession orders made at 69 Waikato-Maniapoto MB 240-243 on 5 December 2013 - Application to the Chief Judge A20200011431 58/93 Phyllis Nicholas Te Whaiti Nui A Toi Block - and an injunction order made at 234 Waiariki MB 188 on 17 June 2020 - Notice of Appeal A20200011782 45/93 Rure Helen James, Shona Marion Davies CJ 2020/50 - Kohinga (Hika) Haira or Kohinga Haira - and a succession order made at 48 Whangarei MB 204-205 on 27 February 1973 - Application to the Chief Judge A202000...

8. Regulatory Impact Assessment relating to a cannabis regulatory model [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...existed prior to legalisation.6 • These risks could be mitigated through enhanced public education to ensure people are well informed of the risks from cannabis use. Advertising of products could be prohibited and products that are particularly appealing for new users could be restricted. Normalisation of cannabis use • The risk that the proposed regulatory model would normalise cannabis use is low given cannabis use would be prohibited in public. As such, cannabis use would n...

9. Dixon - Succession to Hare Manukau [2021] Chief Judges MB 887 (2021 CJ 887) [pdf, 942 KB]

   ...the orders made. Reference to areas of difficulty 29. Sections 48(1) and (2) of the 1993 Act states: 48 Matters already finalised or pending (1) No order made by the Chief Judge under section 44, or made by the Appellate Court on appeal from any such order, shall take away or affect any right or interest acquired for value and in good faith under any instrument of alienation registered before the making of any such order. (2) No payment made in good faith pursua...

10. Schimanski - Succession to Tamati Hapimana [2022] Chief Judges MB 489 (2022 CJ 489).pdf [pdf, 798 KB]

    ...for the surname “Chapman” is “Hapimana”. 28. Finally, sections 48(1) and (2) of the 1993 Act states: 48 Matters already finalised or pending (1) No order made by the Chief Judge under section 44, or made by the Appellate Court on appeal from any such order, shall take away or affect any right or interest acquired for value and in good faith under any instrument of alienation registered before the making of any such order. (2) No payment made in good faith pursu...