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1. EH v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 423 (7 May 2024) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...combustion of the straw due to B Ltd having stowed it in a negligent manner. EH claims $29,995.00 from B Ltd in compensation being the maximum limit of the Disputes Tribunal. 4. The issues to be resolved are: a. Did B Ltd breach it’s duty of care to EH? Was B Ltd negligent in the way that it stored the straw and did this cause it to spontaneously combust? i. Did the straw spontaneously combust? ii. If so, was it foreseeable that the straw would spontaneously ignite? iii...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 185 Transpower New Zealand Limited v Central Hawkes Bay District Council [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   Proposed Central Hawke's Bay District Plan IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 185 IN THE MATTER OF appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED (ENV-2023-AKL-000113) FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND (ENV-2023-AKL-000114) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2023-AKL-0000116)

3. Otago Standards Committee No. 1 v Zhao [2016] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...up the movement of funds and ensure compliance at the time of billing, that is, that this was not an isolated or unusual occurrence. He did not seem to be troubled by the fact that while the funds were in his personal account, they lacked the protection afforded by the strict provisions of the trust account regime. 24 [81] The regulations and rules surrounding the handling of client funds are in place for important protective purposes. Compliance is a fundamental obligati...

4. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Holland [2022] NZLCDT 9 (3 March 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...wilfully or recklessly disregarding her obligations to comply with a formal s 147 notice in relation to investigation of this matter. On that charge she was censured and suspended from practising for four months. We are satisfied and have been careful to ensure that the current charge does not duplicate the previous charge and findings. We note though, that Ms Holland expressly sought that the Tribunal have before it and consider her evidence in the earlier proceedings. On that...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 219 SL v ZSM Limited [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...permitted to withdraw as representative.8 These steps have been taken. [5] The Court must be satisfied that an adequate basis has been established before making an order. That is to ensure that the rights of the affected party are adequately protected and reflects counsel’s obligations as an officer of the Court.9 As the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 provide, a lawyer has a duty to complete a retainer unless the client discharges th...

6. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 38 Reference No. HRRT 026/2012 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND RUTH NELSON DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Ms WV Gilchrist, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr A Martin, Director of Proceedings, Plaintiff and Ms H Cook Mr AC Beck for de

7. Recommendations Recap Issue 17 [pdf, 562 KB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 July and 30 September 2018 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2018 (3) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a de

8. Chapman v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...Mr Hodgson, a building surveyor, acted as engineer for the remedial work to be done. He obtained a schedule of quantities and estimates for the work, appointed a builder, and supervised the remedial work. During such remedial work, Mr Hodgson carefully maintained a full record of the repairs, which included a photographic record, and usefully listed the defects in his evidence. With this list, Mr Hodgson found that not all the defects he listed had actually caused damage. [5...

9. LCRO 38-2015 PF v MF [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...382/2013 (30 June 2017) at [77]–[79]. 13 [52] It goes without saying that this email would have caused unnecessary embarrassment, distress, or inconvenience to Mr T’s reputation, interests or occupation. [53] In short, Ms GG should have carefully advised her client against expressing her terms for settlement terms in that way. She should have explained the potential dangers of doing so, both for her client and for herself. And, most certainly, she ought not to have se...

10. LCRO 240/2013 TM v DC (8 May 2017) [pdf, 365 KB]

    ...deprived [him] of an entitlement to union membership”. Hearing in person [61] Mr TM indicated that he wished to be heard in person. A hearing took place on 31 March 2017. [62] I record that as well as hearing from Mr TM in person, I have carefully read the complaint and response, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of the application for review. There are no additional issues or questions which in my mind necessitate any further submissions from...