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1. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...at the court,’ says Katherine. One wall of the room is covered by a large, colourful image, which looks a bit like a giant etch-a-sketch drawing on a glossy white background. Carla explains. ‘It’s intended to relax the mind. We had to be careful about using specific images or cultural references, because they might carry negative connotations for a victim.’ At the back of the room a brightly coloured poster hangs loosely. ‘Take your time’, ‘tell the truth’, ‘don...

2. Domestic violence programme evaluation report [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...thought to better support offenders’ good engagement and uptake of non-violence programmes. In contrast, the referral process is conducted remotely in the Family Court, with no equivalent face-to-face meeting with an officer of the court due to most protection orders being made without notice. In 2016/17, about one in five of those who attended an assessment did not result in them starting a non-violence programme. While not all of those for whom assessments are undertaken may be e...

3. [2010] NZEmpC 18 C v Air Nelson Ltd [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...discharges its function to deal in a just and speedy way with everyday workplace differences and disputes. (11) In the majority of cases the interests of justice will require that the name of a grievant in a complaint of sexual harassment should be protected. The public interest is advanced by saying so because this amount of protection is likely to encourage the oppressed to come forward and bring 1 [1993] 2 ERNZ 469. 6 their...

4. Mr O v CAC 10028 & Mrs T - Sanitised [2011] NZREADT 2 [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...are disciplinary proceedings taken to give effect to the Purpose of the Act. These proceedings have been said to be civil in nature see Director of Proceedings v I, [2004] NZAR 635. 3. Purpose of Act (1) The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real estate and to promote public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work. (2) The Act achieves its purpose by― (a) regulating agents, branch m...

5. Te Manutukutuku Issue 15 [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...community-based employment schemes - to settle all unpaid rates within the Te Roroa claim area. To obtain remission by the Kaipara district council until access by private or public road is pro­ vided to the Waipoua settlement. ~ Control and protection of wahi tapu The Waitangi Tribunal proposes that the Crown re-affirm the trad­ itional and Treaty rights of tangata whenua to control and protect their own wahi tapu. The Tribunal also requires the Department of Conservation and other...

6. ENV-2016-AKL-000xxx Sargisson & Barnes v Auckland Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...submissions prepared by persons without professional help. In such circumstances, to take a legalistic view that a council could only accept or reject the relief sought would be unreal. As observed in an oft-repeated dictum in Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society Inc v Southland District Council 12: … it is important that the assessment of whether any amendment was reasonably and fairly raised in the course of submissions, should be approached in a realistic workable fashion r...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 056 New Zealand Cherry Corp (Leyser) LP v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 4.3 MB]

   ...Area and an explanation is included. 4.2.1 Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Outstanding Natural Features The District contains a number of outstanding natural landscapes and outstanding natural features that require identification and protection from inappropriate subdivision, use and development. In determining what is inappropriate subdivision, use and development in these landscapes it must be recognised that these landscapes are often utilised by people and commun...

8. Darling v CAC 20002 & Penrose [2014] NZREADT 46 [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...under this Act; or (c) is incompetent or negligent; or (d) would reasonably be regarded by agents of good standing as being unacceptable.” [9] Rules 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 9.1, 9.3, 9.6 and 10.2 of the Real Estate Agents (Professional Conduct Client Care) Rules 2009 read: 6.1 An agent must comply with the fiduciary obligations to his or her client arising as an agent. 3 6.2 A licensee must act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties engaged in a transaction. ... 6...

9. Starik v Auckland Council [2016] NZWHT Auckland 5 [pdf, 491 KB]

   ...Peninsula Homes Limited – this company is alleged to have developed the property by the purchase of the land and the construction and sale of the building on that land. It is alleged against Peninsula Homes that it had a non-delegable duty of care to ensure that the building complied in all respects with the Building Act 1991 and the New Zealand Building Code, that it did not leak and cause loss to the claimants. (c) Kevin Bryan Perry – whilst various causes of action were in...

10. Cole & Anor v Euro-Asia Investments Ltd & Ors [2013] NZWHT Auckland 8 [pdf, 140 KB]

    ...assessment of damages involves a determination of the quantum of loss attributable to the negligence of the respondent deemed to be liable. Having regard to the evidence of the assessor and Mr Grigg, I am satisfied that the breach of duty of care by Mr Reyes has been a substantial and material cause of the multiple defects in construction identified and the consequential substantial diminution in the value of the house. I conclude that Mr Reyes is jointly and severally liable f...