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1. NB v UJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1498 (23 April 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...reasonable to put NB back in the position he would have been had the damage not occurred? Was UJ LTD negligent in pouring the concrete so that it splashed into an adjacent property? 4. Under the law of negligence trades people owe a duty of care to the occupiers of properties neighbouring the area in which they are working. That duty requires them to take reasonable care to avoid damaging neighbouring properties and goods on those properties whilst carrying out their work. 5. UJ...

2. Cameron v Hastings District Council [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...significant requirement on the paint covering to assist in prevention of water entry. They said that an elastomeric paint coating was required and they expressed the view that a standard acrylic paint would not accommodate the necessary weather protection in these conditions. I deal further with that matter below in the context of the painter, Mr Brown, the fifth respondent. Claim-02891- Determination.doc 10 6.1.3 That the sill jamb flashings were not installed in a...

3. Cabinet Paper: Strategic Approach to Support the Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions Date of Issue: 8 May 2019 Date 8 May 2019 Title: Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in S...

4. SH v DM [2024] NZDT 211 (18 March 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...work on the roof area of the house and that he should not have carried out the work at a time when a storm was imminent. 2. The issues are: a. Did DM have authority to work on the roof? b. Did DM fail to carry out the work with reasonable care and skill? Did DM have authority to work on the roof? 3. In the hearing SH stated that DM had no authority to carry out roof work at her tenanted property. She said that she did not know why he was even on the roof. However hav...

5. a'Beckett v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 407) & Yin [2017] NZREADT 30 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...by email on 14 December 2014 and an offer was written up that same day and the complainant requested this offer be presented the next day… The length of time taken by the licensee to send the correct LIM to the correct person indicated lack of care and diligence in breach of Rule 5.1.” [5] The CAC then discussed Ms a’Beckett’s explanation and concluded at paragraph 3.8 “The Committee concluded the licensee had not taken appropriate care in reading and responding to the...

6. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations 2021 [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...total number of data points will be exacerbated in the disaggregated data and may limit the extent to which some subgroup analyses can be presented. 1 From 1 July 2019, an application for a declaration that a child or young person is in need of care or protection has been replaced by an application for a care and protection order. 4 Numbers and rates from 2015/16 to 2018/19 should be interpreted with caution. In June 2016 and June 2018 some Police districts undertook exercise...

7. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations April 2023 [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...fluctuations in the measure for 10 to 13-year-olds may not be indicative of any trend or change within the system. The effect of a small total number of 1 From 1 July 2019, an application for a declaration that a child or young person is in need of care or protection has been replaced by an application for a care and protection order. 4 data points will be exacerbated in the disaggregated data and may limit the extent to which some subgroup analyses can be presented. Numbers...

8. BORA Domestic Violence Reform Bill [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...no issue of inconsistency arises. Court-directed attendance at addiction assessment and treatment 5. Clause 23 (new ss 44B and 44D-44F), 24 (new s 47(1A)(b)) and 26 (new s 49A) permit the Family Court to direct a person who is a respondent to a protection order to undertake an addiction assessment and, consequent on that assessment, an addiction treatment programme and, further, sanction non-compliance both as an offence and as an adverse factor in subsequent court decisions. The propos...

9. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...scheme effectively and efficiently, including managing the Scheme’s Accounts, collecting levies and administering resolution. ACC funds treatment and rehabilitation services from many providers to ensure that injured people receive appropriate care and rehabilitation. This includes acute and elective surgery, assessment services and the provision of assistance based on need. 5 Accounts The Scheme is managed through five Accounts, with each providing cover for a specific gro...

10. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. The three key research outcomes sought by AgResearch in achieving its purpose are added value foods and bio- based products that meet consumer needs; protected, enhanced and sustained natural resources; and prosperous and sustainable land-based communities. Structure AgResearch is governed by a board of directors appointed by its shareholding Ministers. The company’s research and science...