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1. YA & AZ v BT [2024] NZDT 765 (22 November 2024) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...or into their roof. It also was not adequate because it created ongoing maintenance expenses and because it extended too far into their property and close to their house. The applicants further submitted that even if maintenance was currently taken care of by BT and NT, if they sold their property, a future owner of their property might not do so. 23. NT argued the hedge is attractive, healthy and provides an adequate degree of privacy for the occupants of each property. NT provided r...

2. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Small [2024] NZLCDT 32 (16 October 2024) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...(3) A person commits an offence against this Act and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000 who knowingly acts in contravention of subsection (1). [10] Rule 10.2 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules) provides: Reputation of profession 10.2 A lawyer must not engage in conduct that tends to bring the profession into disrepute. [11] Rule 10.9 of the Rules provides: Misleading and deceptive conduct 10.9 A lawy...

3. Decision-of-Coroner-B-Windley-as-to-Scope-of-Issues-for-Inquiry-28-4-22-signed.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Royal Commission’s investigation was largely conducted in private.12 The Terms of Reference expressly required that information it received in its investigations into the operational practices of public sector agencies remain confidential where protection of public safety and the security and defence interests of New Zealand made that necessary. The Royal Commission also considered that private hearings were necessary to encourage witnesses, particularly from the intelligence comm...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 192 E Tū Inc v Rasier Operations BV [pdf, 483 KB]

   ...in a way which recognises and supports the broader legislative purpose, rather than undermines its place within the fabric of society. Section 6, and the satellite provisions conferring minimum entitlements which sit around it, are designed to be protective; to regulate the labour market and ensure the maintenance of minimum standards. They reflect a statutory recognition of vulnerability based on an inherent inequality of bargaining power, that certain workers are unable to adequately p...

5. 2021-02-12 Willowridge Affidavit Alison Devlin Exhibit A [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...kaitiaki representative of the discovery and ensure site access to enable appropriate cultural procedures and tikanga to be undertaken, as long as all statutory requirements under legislation are met (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, Protected Objects Act 1975). d) If human remains (koiwi tangata) are uncovered the Consent Holder must advise the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Regional Archaeologist, NZ Police, the Consent Authority and the appropriate iwi groups or kaiti...

6. Muaupoko-O2NL-CIA-final-v2.pdf [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...celebrations (for example, Waitangi Day) 6. continue to strengthen MTA governance and operational capacity, systems and procedures 7. build strong communications with members 8. contribute to and leverage existing initiatives and/or relationships aimed at protecting and enhancing Muaūpoko natural resources and the environment 9. grow and protect the Muaūpoko asset base 10. develop a comprehensive iwi health and well-being strategy 11. Represent Muaūpoko interests at local and na...

7. The sex industry in New Zealand: a literature review [pdf, 470 KB]

   The Sex Industry in New Zealand: A Literature Review Jan Jordan This literature review was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. The report has been prepared by the author and the views expressed in it are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Ministry of Justice. March 2005 2 First pub

8. AJ v BJ LCRO 258 / 2011 (18 July 2013) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...The Practitioner’s major concern in pursuing the review was to have removed what he perceived to be a mark on his reputation. [49] Professional reputation is a highly valued asset and lawyers (indeed all professionals) work hard to create and protect their professional reputation. Credibility should not be quickly challenged where a reasonable explanation has been proffered in respect of a matter. Such was the case here, with the Assessor’s Report providing ample support for...

9. LCRO 58/2018 QD v FZ (12 October 2018) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...interpreted by the Judge accordingly. [42] It is accepted that Mr QD has rights under NZBORA and that the truth is a legitimate defence to defamation. Those are not arguments for this jurisdiction. [43] Except for the fact that Mr QD wanted to protect his own interests, it is not clear why any curiosity on the part of the media might be relevant to his conduct. If Mr QD had filed a memorandum promptly on his retainer being terminated, the end of his retainer would already have...

10. LCRO 165/2019 RG v TQ (19 May 2021) [pdf, 200 KB]

    ...resolve the difficulties. It had become critical at this juncture, that Ms TQ be independently advised. [76] It would be difficult to envisage how a genuine and good faith-based complaint inquiry could proceed. Ms TQ’s position needed to be protected. It was imperative that she obtain independent advice. [77] Mr RG says that he had expectation that when Ms TQ instructed new counsel that she would continue to engage with ABC to address her complaint and that is what he says in...