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1. [2024] NZREADT 38 – TX v REAA (22 October 2024) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...the ground that it was inconsequential. [2] The complaint is against LI and KT (the licensees). The licensees work for QC Ltd in [City]. It is alleged by TX that the licensees breached the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). BACKGROUND [3] Between September 2018 and March 2022, TX leased commercial premises in [City] (the premises) where she ran a small business. LI managed the premises on behalf of the landlord. [4] On 3 Apri...

2. Paea v McLeod - Succession to Donald Te Whetu McLeod [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1982 (2024 CJ 1982) [pdf, 564 KB]

   ...the deceased and her children developed. In 2020, she moved to Taupō to be close to him. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated, and she alleged that due to misinformation, he accused her of trying to sell his land. Kate, the deceased’s sister cared for him during this time and her access to him was limited. This she attributed to the respondent. She noted that the respondent claimed to be his whāngai, but that was never acknowledged by her father. [28] In 2017, the applicant a...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 85 Aarts v Barnados New Zealand [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...several key ones upon which counsel relied particularly. The first is an email from his advocate, Mr Lee, to Police on 10 July 2007. In it, Mr Lee wrote, among other things: 3. It seems to us that the Police Officer concerned is the one seeking protection from having his work reviewed and tested. … 5. … an individual Police Officer … has the power to destroy a good [man’s] career by writing an emotive report of questionable quality and accuracy … 6. Of course, the...

4. Tata v Tata - Waiwhakaata 3E 4C Lot 2A Block (Hiiona Marae) [2020] Maori Appellate Court MB 166 (2020 Appeal166) [pdf, 427 KB]

   ...admitted to a lie. Mr Hope submitted that in such circumstances, the Judge was well justified in preferring the evidence of the applicants and making credibility findings against Mrs Martin. [30] Mr Hope argued that the decision was reasoned and careful, and the Judge gave full reasons in examination of the evidence as he reached his conclusions. There is therefore no basis for a finding of apparent bias. The Law [31] The test for apparent bias was considered by the Supreme...

5. [2020] NZEnvC 201 Auckland Council v Noe [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...Zealand. He is recognised by local and regional councils as a suitably qualified and experienced contaminated land practitioner. !Disclaimer: Thomas Consultants Limited has prepared this report for the use of Auckland Council in accordance with the usual care of the consulting profession. It is prepared in accordance with the scope of work and for the purpose outlined. This report was prepa1·ed in February 2020 and is based on the information obtained and conditions at that time. Thomas Co...

6. MLC - 150 years of the Māori Land Court [pdf, 11 MB]

   He Pou Herenga Tangata He Pou Herenga Whenua He Pou Whare Kōrero 150 years of the Māori Land Court He Pou Herenga Tangata He Pou Herenga Whenua He Pou Whare Kōrero 150 years of the Māori Land Court Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture W justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court T +64 4 914 3102 E mlcnationaloffice@justice.govt.nz Ministry of Justice | Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | SX11203 | Wellington | New Zealand

7. [2023] NZEnvC 111 Schmuck v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...marina berths, slipway, signage, ladders, security and safety lighting, and security gate. AUT.041365.02.01 Reconstruct a slipway in the coastal marine area, inclusive of slipway, turning block, and associated cabling. AUT.041365.03.01 Place a hard protection structure, being a subsurface erosion barrier, in the coastal marine area. AUT.041365.04.01 Occupy space in the coastal marine area with structures, including a wharf facility, a workboat mooring and associated dinghy pull, and a...

8. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-33.pdf [pdf, 27 MB]

   ...to maintain public trust in poli cal party financing; specified disclosure limits are set to help ensure oversight by the public of poten al influences on poli cal par es and candidates. Therefore, changes to dona on disclosure thresholds need to be carefully considered against these transparency and integrity objec ves. As such, it is more appropriate that changes are considered through the legisla ve process, including select commi ee considera on of public submissions. On a lesser note...

9. Baker v Paora - Te Tii Waitangi B3 (2015) 113 Taitokerau MB 31 (113 TTK 31) [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...words to express what are in essence purposes relating to Māori community purposes. These changes include changing the term “welfare” to either “advancement” or “wellbeing”; and including the purposes of “justice”, “pastoral care”, “spiritual care”, “business enterprise”, and “improving relationships with neighbours”. [50] As I explained to the parties in the hearing, cl 1.6 reflects the Māori community purposes provision in s 218 of the Act. Th...

10. Auckland District Law Society v Dorbu [2010] NZLCDT 9 [pdf, 217 KB]

    ...March 2002 Mr Barge declared the agreement unconditional and paid a deposit of $110,000 into the Trust account of Freeport’s solicitors Knight Coldicutt. On 21 March 2002 Mr Barge’s solicitors, Castle Brown lodged a caveat on his behalf to protect his interest as purchaser. Settlement was due to occur on 4 April 2002 however prior to that Freeport needed to remove the caveats over the title to the property including one which had been lodged by the previous purchaser Whitaker....