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1. Witana v Cutforth - Kohewhata 27C2A [2022] Māori Appellate Court 405 (2022 APPEAL 405) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...2022, the appellant withdrew her appeal. [2] Bruce Cutforth and Colleen Bermingham-Brown, trustees of the Omapere Taraire E and Rangihamama X3A Ahu Whenua Trust (“the respondents”) have incurred expenses responding to the appellant’s appeal application. They seek the actual costs incurred in March 2022 and May 2022. The respondents say that the appellant should be required to contribute $28,472.90 to the respondents’ costs relating to the appeal. [3] The appellant, Ms Wi...

2. AT v RN LCRO 47/2015 (29 September 2016) [pdf, 90 KB]

   LCRO 47/2015 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWEEN AT Applicant AND RN Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] [AT] has applied for a review of a 3 February 2015 decision of the [Area] Standards Committee to take...

3. CAC 403 v Tucker [2016] NZREADT 65 [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...attend and give evidence. He submitted that Mr Stempa’s evidence would be primarily relevant to issues of credibility, and would show a “tone” within the Agency, in that it includes people who are not ideal to work in the industry. The application was opposed by Mr Hodge on behalf of the Committees, on the grounds that Mr Stempa’s evidence would have little if any relevance to the matters before the Tribunal. Mr Tucker’s application was denied.1 [6] The Tribunal’s d...

4. OIA-99080.pdf [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 contactus@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz Our ref: OIA 99080 29 September 2022 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Research on later guilty pleas Thank you for your email of 5 September 2022, requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information about research into later guilty pleas. Specifically, you requested: Can I please have a full copy of the...

5. 2020-12-07 Statement of evidence of Tom de Pelsemaeker on behalf of the ORC - Appendix H [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...balance between the principles and all other matters.2 However, the principles do not necessarily prevail over the other matters that local authorities must “recognise and provide for”3 or “have regard to”4 under the RMA.5 4. Although the application of section 8 is fact-specific, the Courts have identified specific obligations for local authorities to: a. enable active participation of Māori when dealing with resources of known or likely value to Māori; b. engage with...

6. Director of Proceedings v Zhu [2012] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...Agreed Summary of Facts. [3] The Consent Memorandum is in the following terms: MAY IT PLEASE THE TRIBUNAL 1. The plaintiff and defendant have agreed upon a summary of facts, a signed copy of which is filed with this memorandum. 2. The plaintiff requests that the Tribunal exercise its jurisdiction in respect of the following matters: (a) A declaration pursuant to s 54(1)(a) of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (“the Act”) that the defendant has breached the Health...

7. Harvey v Accident Compensation Corporation [2015] NZACA 7 [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...Harvey” or “Thomas”) against the decision of a review officer on 6 March 2013. [2] Mr Harvey suffered a brain injury at birth, leading primarily to late motor development and subsequently psychological conditions. Some years later, a claim for accident compensation coverage was made, which was ultimately successful. Claims were then made for various entitlements under the legislation, including payment for “attendant care”, being the care that had been provided to hi...

8. 2021-07-07 Transcript (up until 3.25pm of day 42) [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...years, came into that region about the late 1800s. I appreciate that the Court is considering water-users in this process and in the 15 formation of the plan change 7, it’s most necessary. In my view, it behoves the Otago Regional Council in its application of water management processes to consider not just the environmental implications but the implications on its region and people in its region, in the Otago Region. 20 Southern Lakes Holdings itself has invested significant...

9. [2021] NZEnvC 027 Director-General of Conservation v Taranaki Regional Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent/Regional Authority NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Reipondent/Section 274 party irector General of Conservation & Ors v Taranaki Regional Council & Ors AND 2 NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY Respondent/ Applicant Court: Environment Judge BP Dwyer Maori Land Court Judge M Doogan Environment Judge MJL Dickey Environment Commissioner DJ Bunting Environment Commissioner RM Bartlett Hearing: 15-19, 23 and 24 July 2019 Interim Decision: 18 D...

10. Goodhew v CAC 20004 & Anor [2013] NZREADT 100 [pdf, 132 KB]

    ...the beach was a reserve when he: (i) Knew it was private Maori land; or (ii) Later learned it was private Maori land and did not correct his earlier advice to the complainant. (c) The defendant advised the complainant that there were no claims or concerns by Maori in terms of Wahi Tapu or sites of significance which could require the complainant to consult with local Maori when he: (i) Knew that there were claims or concerns by Maori in terms of Wahi Tapu or sites of signi...