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1. Wirihana-Tawake v Kauika-Stevens - Rangitatau 1D5A1 Takirau Marae (2021) 434 Aotea MB 114 (434 AOT 114) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...for use as a rental. In the alternative, he contended that, if he were to be forced to leave the dwelling, most of it was built with materials supplied by his father and himself and so he was entitled to remove those items from the house. [3] Separately, Mr Kauika-Stevens submitted that the trustees had failed in their duties to the trust beneficiaries to act prudently. He also raised an issue concerning the passing of Clark Tawake and how succession may be relevant to the dwellin...

2. Bhana v Paniora - Wairau North 1B2C (2013) 69 Taitokerau 139 (69 TTK 139) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...to Māori freehold land status in 2005. It is in three severances. [5] The north-western severance comprises approximately 5000m² of river flat. On its western boundary is the Waimamaku river. On its eastern boundary is Pokas Road, which separates this severance from the other two severances. Hauraki Naera’s house stood on this severance. The house had not been lived in since the late 1990s and was demolished in about 2002. In recent years Barbara Bhana has used this area f...

3. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 2 v Mr U [2024] NZLCDT 4 (9 February 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...Context [5] In order to understand how the conduct came about, a brief background is required. Mr U studied law as a mature student and was admitted to the bar in 2019. Subsequently he was employed in a law firm as a solicitor. In 2020, Mr U separated from his wife and proceedings began in the Family Court concerning, among other things, the care of the children of the family and the occupation of the former family home. [6] Mr U says that the proceedings encountered signific...

4. Pue v Kīngi - Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Whenua Tōpu Trust (2015) 335 Aotea MB 1 (335 AOT 1) [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...background and procedural history has been set out in two previous judgments. However, for convenience and to provide context, some of that material is repeated here. For convenience “trustees” invariably means the former trustees except where separately identified as a “current” trustee(s). Background [9] In 2004 Ngāti Maru Wharanui Pukehou Trust (“NMWPT”) was appointed the interim representative of Ngāti Maru for particular purposes, primarily concerning hauora f...

5. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 6: case study of Lower Hutt Police Area [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...for Research, Science and Technology. In the spirit of the CDRP, it has been an excellent example of cross-departmental research on a subject of high priority to government. The real commitment of the New Zealand Police to reducing crime is evident throughout the ten reports of the Burglary Reduction Research Programme. This substantial series of reports is published to be used in part or in its entirety by front-line Police, as well as managers, advisers and policy makers, all of whom play...

6. 2020-12-07 Statement of Evidence of Tom de Pelsemaeker on behalf of the ORC [pdf, 938 KB]

   ...l/s.11 9 Mining privileges are subject to a priority system. The date upon which the licence was initially granted determined its order of priority in relation to other licences, unless the Warden decreed otherwise. This priority was maintained through renewal of the licence. The holder of the earliest- dated, or highest priority licence could require the holders of any or all other licences, or other rights (in the case of the Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967 and the Resource Ma...

7. Stanley & Anor as trustees of the Lucy Stanley Family Trust v North Shore City Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 20 [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...home and prepare the relevant plans and specifications. A building consent was issued for the dwelling on 3 December 1998. [9] Mr Jones worked for Placemakers and was able to source materials at a good rate and find reputable trades people through his contacts at Placemakers. Ms Stanley and Mr Jones accordingly decided that they would engage a series of contractors, some on a labour-only basis, to build the house. LOJO Construction, being a partnership between Mr Banton...

8. Evaluation of Family Safety Teams pilot: stage 1 [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...support) for families experiencing violence • contribute to the development of national best practice and promote consistent application of such practice for agencies working with families experiencing family violence. These were to be achieved through a focus on the following. • Information gathering and assessment • Monitoring and evaluating practice and systems • Developing new practice and systemic change • Proactive Intervention (second tier) • Advocacy –...

9. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Hong [2020] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...purchase funds for the property were paid to the vendor’s solicitor on 1 August 2006 but the transfer of title to the property did not take place for another two years namely 31 July 2008. Mr Hong provided $585,000 to the purchase personally or through a company under his control, Orano Developments Limited. CLT paid a further $50,000 to Mr Hong on 11 February 2009. [9] Title was not taken in the name of the trustees of CLT, but Mr Hong effected the transfer to Ms D and himself...

10. Barcello-Gemmell - Gore Blocks XVII and XIX Sec 90B2 (2001) 95 South Island MB 36 (95 SI 36) [pdf, 4.8 MB]

    ...application was "" .where's Ihe resl going 10 go? Thai's where I came in. I came in 10 tautoko Powhiri's children and my brolher-in-Iaw's [George's] children." The George Love Whanau Trust expressed the view through their representative that the available sites should not be concentrated in one small sector of the whanau. Their opposition to the current application arose from their desire for fairness to prevail, and also out of a sense of grievanc...