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1. Huang v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 26 [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...$272,000. That represents 80% of the sum of $340,000. [3] Mr Lamb and his brother were labour-only builders. Mr Lamb acted under the instruction of the project manager and site supervisor. [4] Mr Lamb accepts that he owed a duty of care to the claimants to exercise reasonable skill and care in the building work that he carried out. However, he denies that he breached any such duty causing loss to the claimants. In other words, he says he was not negligent in any wa...

2. BORA Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...and • there is a rational and proportionate connection between the provision and that objective. Significant and Important Objective In making it a purpose of the Board to recognise Maori and Pacific arts, cl 3 of the Bill seeks to preserve, protect and promote Māori and Pacific arts and culture. Maori arts and culture are a unique and distinctive part of New Zealand’s culture and international cultural image. Clause 3 therefore reflects the Crown’s obligations under the Tre...

3. BORA Maungaharuru-Tangitū Hapū Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...provides MTI with various associated rights in respect of culturally significant matters including a partnership agreement over a specified area, protocols, statutory acknowledgements, deeds of recognition, and overlay classifications with associated protection principles and rights of consultation. Discrimination – Section 19 3. The Bill does not prima facie limit the right to freedom from discrimination affirmed by section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act through conferring assets and/...

4. BORA Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...only those individuals and organisations that hold licenses are authorised to provide potential migrants with advice on immigration matters, unless they are exempted. 4. The Bill is directed at ensuring that the interests of potential migrants are protected when receiving immigration advice and that New Zealand's reputation as a migration destination of choice is enhanced (see clause 3 of the Bill). The provisions of the Bill therefore extend to those providing advice both in New Ze...

5. What a property manager does

   ...2027 $41,200 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 $42,400 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029 $43,700 1 April 2029 onwards $45,000 How a property manager can help When making and carrying out decisions, property managers must: support and protect the interests of the person in need of help encourage the person to develop and use any skills they have to manage their own property talk with the person they are acting for, and other people who are interested in the person's welfare regu...

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6. GB v PW LCRO 140/2012 (13 August 2014) [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...GB had failed to attend to her instructions competently or in a timely manner, had breached her obligation to maintain her client’s confidence and trust, and had charged an excessively high fee. [3] Ms PW’s instructions related to an urgent protection order that she wanted to obtain to keep her former partner away from her home and family. Ms GB accepted there had been delays, but attributed the fault for them to a member of the court staff who she said had impeded her ability...

7. BORA Hawke’s Bay Regional Planning Committee Bill [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...Meetings Act - to “avoid disclosure of the location of wāhi tapu of significant interest to any iwi or hapū represented by a tāngata whenua appointer ...”. 6. We have considered these provisions in light of the right to freedom of expression protected by s 14 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 14 provides that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form.” 7. Inclusion...

8. 31 August Legal Aid News [pdf, 547 KB]

   ...regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Three fixed fees that may be claimed incorrectly Determining merit in Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988 applications Queries Three fixed fees that may be claimed incorrectly A recent internal review identified more clarity is required on the following fixed fees: Specialist reports The...

9. BORA Copyright (New Technologies And Performers' Rights) Amendment Bill [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...way that meets society’s needs. The purpose of the Bill is to clarify the application of existing rights and exceptions in the digital environment (taking account of international developments) without changing the existing balance between protection and access. 3. We consider that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. The Courts have recognised that copyright laws do place constraints on the right to freedom of expression contained in section 14 of the Bi...

10. BORA Raukawa Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 279 KB]

    ...that addresses specified historical claims brought by Raukawa no other person could be said to be in comparable circumstances to those who are to receive entitlements under the Bill. 4.Clause 100 of the Bill reserves a special right of access to protected sites on Crown forest land transferred to Raukawa as part of the settlement. This right of access applies to Māori for whom the protected site is of special cultural, historical, or spiritual significance. It is conceivable that thi...