Search Results

1. [2018] NZSSAA 25 (25 May 2018) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...full fee simple title to the property. In short, it was their home and they owned it. [29] On 14 March 2003, they entered a lease. For present purposes, it is not necessary to compare the rights created by this document with a life estate or a licence to occupy; or, a lease for life on conventional terms. What the deed of lease created was not at all conventional: [29.1] It left the appellant and her husband with the right to occupy the house indefinitely, [29.2] The right to r...

2. Khan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 225 [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...falls. She has to be very careful when she walks. She says her leg bends without her knowing. [42] She says that ACC is overlooking what Dr Frith has included in his report. [43] She says that as a result of what has occurred her driver’s licence is on hold. She is not allowed to drive. [44] She says she has been told by ACC that she can apply for orthotics. However, ACC says her condition is “non accidental”. [45] She says her leg does not have any strength and...

3. Warrington - Hopa Te Piki (2011) 2011 Chief Judge's MB 325 (2011 CJ 325) [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...probate 2011 Chief Judge‟s MB 328 Patu Ranginui: applicant Mr Blenkhorn: I appear in support of the application Hone MacMillan: I appear for the next of kin Declaration that deceased died 6 August 1908. Affidavit by C F Phillips licenced interpreter one of attesting witnesses that he saw will executed on 5 August 1908 by Hopa Te Piki. Mr MacMillian: I admit will duly executed. Only question is what lands does will affect. Hopa had a sister Peti Te Kohu decd....

4. Xu v Tian [2018] NZIACDT 42 (26 October 2018) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...After hearing a complaint, the Tribunal may dismiss it, uphold it but take no further action, or uphold it and impose one or more sanctions.3 [33] The sanctions that may be imposed by the Tribunal are set out in the Act.4 It may also suspend a licence pending the outcome of a complaint.5 [34] The burden of proving each head of complaint lies with the Registrar. It is the civil standard of proof, the balance of probabilities, that is applicable in professional disciplinary proceedi...

5. Young v ACC [2014] NZACA 7 [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...Surgeon, reviewed Ms Young’s condition on 11 October 1979 and said: “ Mrs Young is keeping house for herself and her husband. She walks around the shops with the aid of one stick after being driven there. She has actually never had a driving licence herself. She is an epileptic. Round the house she can walk without a stick but uses one stick whenever she goes outdoors. A few days before this PRESENT CONDITION: 2 examination, she had gone a whole day without any sti...

6. Complaints Assessment Committee 412 v Grewal, Preet & Co Real Estate Limited, Voordouw and Mason [2018] NZREADT 70 [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...impose under s 93 of the Act (these include censuring or reprimanding the licensee, and ordering the licensee to undergo training or education); [b] Impose a fine of up to $15,000; and/or [c] Order cancellation or suspension of the licensee’s licence; Submissions Assessment of the misconduct [22] Mr Waalkens submitted for the Committee that the conduct of Mr Voordouw and Mr Mason should be placed towards the upper range of misconduct under s 73(b). He submitted that their f...

7. Mabruk v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 409) and Watson (not participating in appeal) [2018] NZREADT 74 [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...the email exchange in which the vendors approved the BBU of $595,000. It found that all other actions by Mr Dickason involved him telling Mr Mabruk how to act and what to do.11 [24] The Committee recorded that Mr Dickason held a salesperson’s licence, and therefore was not “qualified” to supervise and manage Mr Mabruk. It went on to find 9 At paragraph 3.80. 10 At paragraphs 3.56 to 3.60. 11 At paragraphs 3.61 to 3.68....

8. LCRO 130/2018 UH v OB (12 February 2020) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...raises the question as to whether Mr UH has the personal qualities to practise as a licensed immigration adviser. Where a person has attempted to evade their professional responsibilities by fabricating a false explanation on oath, for them to hold a licence under the Act may not be consistent with the consumer protection the Act provides. [47] Given the tenor of these comments, it is clear that no cross-examination or submissions by counsel would have resulted in any different outcom...

9. Poihegatama v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 119 (18 July 2024) [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...knee experienced occasional pain. On-road driving assessment showed no deficits when driving an automatic vehicle, with a seat height of 500mm from the ground; (d) no vehicle modifications would be required; and (e) Mr Poihegatama’s driver licence should be endorsed for automatic transmission vehicles only. Ms Beckert considered Mr Poihegatama would struggle to drive a manual transmission vehicle long term due to existing knee pain and the requirement to depress the clutch repea...

10. All finalised charges and convicted charges jun2024 [xlsx, 276 KB]

    ...regulatory offences 140: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences, nfd Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences, nfd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 14: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences 141: Driver licence offences Driver licence offences, nfd 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 15 32 19 33 45 31 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences 141: Driver licence offences Drive while licence disqu...