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1. 2022-03-22 Summary of Evidence of Jana Davis on behalf of the ORC, Kāi Tahu ki Otago and Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku - 21 March 2022 [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...Ko Bill Davis tōku Poua – te upoko o Ōraka-Aparima Ko Jane Davis tōku Taua Ko Rewi Davis tōku Papa Ko Jana Davis tōku ikoa Tēnā koutou katoa I wish to give special acknowledgement to the Environment Court and those undertaking the careful consideration of the proceedings which will affect our waters, our land and our children after us and note the importance of the duties entrusted in you to come to the agreed outcomes of today. He taura whiri kotahi mai ano te kopuk...

2. BORA Health Practitioners (Replacement of Statutory References to Medical Practitioners) Bill [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...• Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 • Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 Consistency with the Bill of Rights Act Section 21 – Security against unreasonable search and seizure 6. Section 21 of the Bill of Rights Act protects against unreasonable search and seizure. There are two limits to the section 21 right. Section 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a "search or seizure", and protects only against those search...

3. BORA Members of Parliament (Pecuniary Interests) Bill [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...unreasonable search and seizure. In our opinion, the search and seizure powers accorded to the Auditor-General are reasonable in terms of section 21, particularly in light of the objectives of the Bill. The Public Audit also provides the following protections: (a) the circumstances in which the Auditor-General’s search and seizure powers may be invoked are limited to the exercise of his or her functions, duties or powers under the Bill; (b) the powers conferred on the Auditor...

4. Wellington Standards Committee v Faulkner [2012] NZLCDT 9 [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...and her good name will be long lasting and deeply significant and will no doubt affect her for the rest of her life. [4] The purpose of this Tribunal is different from the Criminal Court. There is not a focus of punitive response but rather a protection of the public, and of the standing and protection of the legal profession, in dealing with people who transgress in this way. [5] We are asked to make an order under section 242(1)(h)(ii) that Ms Faulkner not be employed by any...

5. [2024] NZREADT 46 - JX v CAC2201 Baker (22 November 2024) [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...(the Committee), which decided on 14 September 2023 to take no further action on the complaint. [3] On appeal, the Tribunal issued a decision on 13 September 2024 finding a breach of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules), and accordingly unsatisfactory conduct by Ms Baker.1 It is now for the Tribunal to determine the penalty orders. BACKGROUND [4] The narrative is set out in the earlier decision of the Tribunal and will only...

6. BORA Budget Measures (Financial Support for Newborn Children) Bill [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...with the Budget Policy Statement 2014. The Bill implements the following measures that are intended to provide increased targeted support for working parents with new born children: o Part 1 of the Bill will become the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill to amend the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987. It will increase paid parental leave to 18 weeks in two stages. o Part 2 of the Bill will become the Income Tax Act 2007 Amendment Bill to amend the...

7. [2020] NZREADT 27 – Deng v Real Estate Agents Authority (25 June 2020) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...investigation resulted in the finding which is the subject of the present appeal. The substantive decision [12] The Committee found that Mr Deng’s conduct was in breach of r 5.1 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”), and constituted unsatisfactory conduct. Its reasoning was as follows: 3.1 … [Mr Deng’s] conduct in not undertaking due diligence with respect to the agency agreement already in place falls short o...

8. Koria & Anor v Johnson & Ors [2013] NZWHT Auckland 14 [pdf, 208 KB]

   ................................................................................................. 3 WHAT ARE THE DEFECTS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN DAMAGE? ..................... 4 WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND COST OF THE REMEDIAL WORK REQUIRED? ...... 5 WHAT WAS THE EXTENT OF THE DUTY OF CARE OWED BY MR WOODGER? 6 HAS MR WOODGER BREACHED THE DUTY OF CARE OWED, CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLAIMANTS’ LOSS? ..................................................... 9 Defect A: poorly formed and const...

9. BORA Fiordland Marine Management Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...exceptional marine biodiversity and valuable marine resources. The Fiordland marine environment is also an important economic area, but one that faces an escalation in human activity. It has been determined that the marine area of Fiordland needs careful management at a local level to ensure the preservation of all resources. 16. Therefore resources must be managed for use, development and protection, with a requirement to meet the needs of future generations.5 We consider this to...

10. Han v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 19 [pdf, 111 KB]

    ...assessor’s report, the signed witness statements, and the documentary evidence that has been filed. [5] The issues that I need to address are: i. What were the defects which caused water ingress? ii. Did the Urlichs breach the duty of care they owed Mr Han and Mrs Woo as the developers of the property? iii. Did the claimants contribute to their loss? iv. What is the appropriate cost of the remedial work? v. What is the correct apportionment of contribution between...