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1. [2016] NZEmpC 120 Whanau Tahi Ltd v Dasari [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...as to the circumstances which occurred in this matter. Mr Dasari came to New Zealand in 2010 on a student visa. The purpose of his visit was to study towards a diploma in business. Whilst studying he worked part-time at Pizza Hut as he was permitted to do by the terms of his visa. Under the terms of the visa he could work up to 20 hours per week. In March 2011 he was issued with an open job search visa for 12 months. During that time he worked full- time for Pizza Hut and whe...

2. RIS - Amendments to the Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...of court. The Law Commission recommended replacing the common law with a statutory offence to dissuade jurors from undertaking their own research. The offence would clarify the law and send a clear message to jurors that research is simply not permitted. Under the Bill, a juror who deliberately investigates or researches information relevant to the case before the jury would commit an offence and be liable, if convicted, to a maximum penalty of 3 months’ imprisonment or a fine no...

3. Wickliffe v Pearce - Paengaroa North B4B and K Aggregated (2005) 289 Rotorua MB 236 (289 ROT 236) [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...lost further opportunities for income and asset enhancement. An independent report had confirmed as much and yet little had been done by the Trustees to heed its recommendations. By siphoning money from the Trust to the Company, the Trustees had permitted the kiwifruit operation to diminish in both income and value and this was a breach of trust; and U) because of these events, the Trustees had lost the confidence and support of the beneficial owners, an essential precondition for maint...

4. [2021] NZACC 31 - Reynolds v ACC (5 February 2021) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...again. [46] He submits that the Panel’s concession, that the accident events, as listed, had at least a minor causal contribution to the chronic changes in Mrs Reynolds’ lumbar spine, is significant. He says that this is because ACC is only permitted to decline cover for a personal injury caused wholly or substantially by a traumatic process such as aging or disease. He submits that it is settled law that there does not need to be any particular contribution to a physical in...

5. Puna v Puna - Rotopounamu 1B1A [2022] Chief Judges MB 28 (2022 CJ 28) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...unsuccessful. Mr Puna believes that a further avenue of enquiry which could lead to locating the family arrangement document might involve a search of ‘The Puna Family Meeting Minute Books’ but has expressed doubt as to whether he would be permitted access to those records or further, be allowed to copy any documentation held in the family minute books. 24. This report also notes that Linda Merata Puna, Raymond Kaukohea Puna and Nikoela Aroha Puna succeeded equally to furth...

6. Williams v Trustees of Parahirahi C1 (2005) 37 Kaikohe MB 212 (37 KH 212) [pdf, 6.5 MB]

   ...hllstees needs to be reviewed. Final orders can not be made until all the current trustees are given an opportunity to be heard on why they should not be replaced I expect all of those tl1lstees who wish to continue to justify why they should be permitted to retain their positions. [63] The directions of the Court and the orders I will make in tlus regard are detailed at the end ofthis judgment. APPLICATION A20020006764 [64] The background to this application has been fully traver...

7. Protection order applications December 2021 [xlsx, 93 KB]

   ...issued by Police to protect people at risk from violence, harassment or intimidation. When a PSO is made the person bound by it must leave the address while the PSO is in force and abide by certain conditions. If the bound person does anything that is not permitted by the PSO, Police can take the person to court. A breach of a PSO is not a criminal offence. However, where a PSO has been breached, Police can request a temporary Protection Order be issued by the District Court. This occurs as lon...

8. Updated EC Topic Structure incl party comments and Council response 17 November 16 [xls, 93 KB]

   ...that this matter can proceed to Court-assisted mediation in early 2017. ENV-2016-AKL-000243 Vernon, K [67]-[74] Housing New Zealand Ryman Healthcare Ltd Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand ENV-2016-304-000067 PAUP-059/063 Residential –Permitted Threshold H3.?.? H4.4.1(A3-A4, A33); H4.5; H4.8.1(2)-(5); H4.8.2(2)(3)(15)(16); H5.4.1(A3-A4, A34); H5.5; H5.8.1(2)-(5); H5.8.2(2)(3)(15)(16) ENV-2016-AKL-000197 Adams, Robert All Housing New Zealand Vernon, K [4 in total] Can progress...

9. [2019] NZEnvC 098 The Otahuao Burial Ground Trust v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...upon other parts of the historic area although not directly upon any other archaeological site. This leads to questions as to the extent of this Authority and the extent of the powers of the Court to impose conditions to control the activities permitted by the Authority to protect the wider historic area . The role of this Court on appeal [17] The powers of this Court arise in terms of the Heritage Act as the body which determines notices of appeal made under s58 of the Act. Secti...

10. [2012] NZEmpC 109 Shelby Park Ltd v Blackie [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...reaction was: he looked a bit angry but he did not contest what I’d said. Mark claims I said “..I’ll sack the bitch”. This was not said I had no reason to say that. It’s not the sort of language I use or have ever needed to use. We do not permit bad language at SP. [26] Ms A was an 18 or 19 year old female employee of the plaintiff at the time, who gave evidence to the Court for the defendant. I suppressed her name as an alleged victim of sexual harassment. [27] Mrs S...