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1. NNS v MUL [2014] NZIACDT 18 (26 February 2014) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...the Tribunal informed the parties of that approach, and they have not taken issue with it. [7] There are four heads under which the complaint is presented: [7.1] Negligence, in particular the adviser filed an application for the complainant’s protection as a Convention Refugee. The complaint contends that was not an appropriate course. [7.2] The adviser was a provisional licence holder, and failed to work under “direct supervision” as required. In addition, she disclosed informat...

2. Stowers v Short -Tumu Kaituna 14 (2021) 251 Waiariki MB 144 (251 WAR 144) [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...34) at [16], as cited in Rameka v Hall [2013] NZCA 203 at [29]. 251 Waiariki MB 147 (a) failed to carry out the business of the trust in a prudent manner; (b) permitted sand mining to occur in breach of the resource consent and failed to protect the cultural importance of the land; (c) failed to inform, provide information to and consult with beneficiaries; and (d) failed to hold an election for further trustees in breach of the trust order. [10] I now turn to consider eac...

3. Taueki v McMillan - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Māori Reservation (2004) 148 Aotea MB 27 (148 AOT 27) [pdf, 642 KB]

   ...generations, according to their information. They also take umbrage Minute Book:148 AOT 29 at the suggestion that they have in some way failed in their duties both to the Beneficiaries and to the Court. On the contrary, in their view they have taken the care and protection of the Reservation to new heights with both local and national recognition for their efforts. They also consider the Applicant a self appointed kaitiaki with no mandate from either the Beneficiaries or the iwi. A nu...

4. Te Manutukutuku Issue 1 [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...part by Ned Nathan's sons, making up one of three separate notices of claims from the same hapu - Te Roroa. Together, these comprise the Maunganui-Waipoua Claim (Wai 38). Because of opposition, due to local people's concern about lack of protection of ancestral sites, the Government agreed in March 1989 to withdraw Waipoua forests from The advantages of this scheme have become obvious. Parties can have time to digest the complex bulk of evi­ dence material, and then prepare...

5. Gupta v Dhar [2017] NZIACDT 11 (4 August 2017) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...The adviser did not have a written agreement in accordance with the requirements of the Licensed Immigration Adviser’s Code of Conduct 2014 (the 2014 Code). [2.2] The adviser also breached the 2014 Code of Conduct due to lack of diligence and care as he failed to ensure that the complainant’s residence application disclosed that she had two failed applications for work visas. [2.3] The adviser further breached the 2014 Code as he failed to keep a copy of a work visa applicat...

6. 2 RIA Repeal of three strikes law [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...beyond excessive punishment and would in their view shock the conscience of properly informed New Zealanders who were aware of all the relevant circumstances including Mr Fitzgerald’s mental disability” and that Fitzgerald “should be receiving care and support in an appropriate facility, not serving a lengthy term of imprisonment”. Another example is in R v Kingi Ratima (2017), where the judge calculated that the offender would ordinarily have received a prison sentence of...

7. BX v W Ltd [2023] NZDT 709 (21 December 2023) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...under New Zealand law. Issue 2 [11] As stated, the respondent is operating a business in New Zealand and therefore New Zealand law applies. In relation to this particular transaction, the relevant law is both the law of contract and consumer protection legislation such as the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) or the Fair Trading Act 1986 (FTA). Contract [12] The respondent has not specifically claimed it is not liable under its contract to refund the purchase price, but I note...

8. [2024] NZREADT 45 – Parmar v REAA, KB & LB (20 November 2024) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...which he stated was made as a result of him having COVID-19. [8] On 18 December 2023, the Committee found Mr Parmar guilty of unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to Rules 5.1, 9.1 and 9.5 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 under s 89(2)(b) of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act). [9] On 27 May 2024, the Committee in its penalty decision ordered as follows: (a) They censured Mr Parmar. 3 (b) They ordered Mr Parmar to refund t...

9. Kopa v Kopa – Kotuku B1 (1983) 62 Whangārei MB 182 (62 WH 182) [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...c011fir■at1oa: -J2fj lotab 11 C•f& ... 1'- • ,_rt IU Salw llr r P lrect, for llodl aU.wr/aliaee. - - - ----- ------ htMI' _. - tawwttOB. I lulft ,.noully perllUaded alleor to nta.111 • Uf• illter~.J u • ..-.ur• of protection f- coaUaned fOOd taniliij.- -- . . . /2 182 - -·-- ----~--- --·- . . - •·· - · . . . . ·····--···· ·· - . - --- ----- Court: ConfirMd order Sec 34(10) for 1-diate relea•• to Aaat. eo.. S/Duti•• at Whan...

10. Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 999 KB]

    ...Queenstown Airport Corporation Limited ........................................................................73 Quotable Value Limited ......................................................................................................75 Radiation Protection Advisory Council ............................................................................77 Radio New Zealand ............................................................................................................79 Rea...