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1. Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution .pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...the Māori Land Court are unrepresented it is understandable why the mediator is required to play this reporting role. In private mediations, some mediators have a practise of not preparing the settlement agreements for the parties or being very careful when they are tasked with this job. The simple point is that settlement agreements arising from mediations can be legally binding documents and if there is a dispute about the validity of the agreement, then it may turn on who actual...

2. Submissions-on-behalf-of-CDHB-as-to-Scope.pdf [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...responder” is important. 8. For the reasons that follow, it is submitted that CDHB/Christchurch Hospital is not properly described as being a ‘first responder’. 9. There is no legal definition of “first responder.” However, in the Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill (defeated on 14 April 2021) “first responder” was defined as: (a) a constable (within the meaning of section 4 of the Policing Act 2008); or (b) an emergency services worker (w...

3. BORA Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...amends the Patents Act 2013. In particular, the Bill proposes the following changes: a. an amendment to the grounds on which a person can oppose the grant of a patent under the Patents Act 2013. This would allow patent applicants to claim patent protection for more than one invention per application; b. provision for a single patent application process and single patent examination process for Australia and New Zealand; and c. a single trans-Tasman registration regime for Australian...

4. OIA-98256.pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...Family Justice Services and on their journey through the Family Court. While Ka iarahi will not provide legal advice, the service is free and will support whanau by: • Accessing support in the community to help fam ilies reach agreement about the care of their children. • Helping part ies understand the Family Court and support them through their journey. • Supporting community groups that work w ith whanau/families. Recruitment for the Kaiarahi roles began in March 2021 with...

5. 2021-06-24 List of Parties [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...Fish and Game Council and the Central South Island Fish and Game Council Service via the website S274 Party Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pine Terrace Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pomahaka Water Care Group Service via the website S274 Party Puketoi Farming Company Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Queenstown Lakes District Council Service via the website S274 Party Ravensdown Limited (Ravensdown) Service via the website S274...

6. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 1 v Williams [2020] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...admitted that his conduct was unbecoming and that he had properly engaged in the investigative and disciplinary process. It emphasised that strike-off was necessary to meet the need for general deterrence of other practitioners and in order to protect the reputation of the profession and maintain public confidence. [8] Mr Hamilton for Mr Williams informed us that his client accepted that a period of suspension should be imposed. He contended that a period of about twelve months...

7. Factsheet: Imprisonment in the general population [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...those of the researchers, not Statistics NZ. Only people authorised by the Statistics Act 1975 are allowed to see data about a particular person, household, business, or organisation, and the results in this report have been confidentialised to protect these groups from identification and to keep their data safe. Careful consideration has been given to the privacy, security, and confidentiality issues associated with using administrative and survey data in the IDI. Further de...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 85 Joyce v Ultimate Siteworks Ltd [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...contemplates that an order for security for costs may, in effect, prevent a plaintiff from pursuing their claim. Nevertheless, access to the courts for a genuine plaintiff is not lightly to be denied. Therefore, such an order should only be made after careful consideration. However, a defendant is entitled to be protected against being drawn into unjustified litigation brought by an impecunious plaintiff, particularly where it is overcomplicated and unnecessarily protracted.5 [...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM expert Robert Greenway attachment [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...Waiheke’s walkways range from areas of historic interest to native wood pigeons. This brochure details eight of the island’s major walkways and their side trips, which can either shorten or lengthen the walk. Many of the roads are narrow so take care when walking. For your interest we have published additional information on our website: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/walkways Check it out for historical facts and added landmarks to look out for. What to bring: • drinking water �...

10. FM v T Ltd [2022] NZDT 21 (28 February 2022) [pdf, 169 KB]

    ...follows: a. Were the earbuds of acceptable quality? b. If not, what remedy is FM entitled to under the CGA Were the earbuds of acceptable quality? 4. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) implies guarantees into consumer contracts for the protection of consumers. The CGA provides a guarantee that goods are of acceptable quality (s 6). The meaning of acceptable quality includes being reasonably durable, and free from minor defects (s 7). 5. FM argued that the earbuds should n...