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1. LCRO 127/2017 EZ v UO [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...within her more expansive criticisms of the justice system. [30] She is critical of the fact that she was required to respond to a claim that she considers was fabricated and lacking in merit. [31] She is concerned that so much of her time and resources had to be spent on defending what she perceived to be an entirely spurious claim. [32] In her submissions, she frequently returns to suggestion that the lawyers engaged in the proceedings (including Mr UO) failed to identify that the...

2. LCRO 95/2013 GI v JM (28 June 2017) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...hearing and some idea of timeline to get a hearing in the Family Court under some urgency.” • “I am legally entitled to a fresh start and I am asking for resolution as soon as possible ... so it is crucial we use both time and financial resources wisely.” (f) 10 May 2011: “Thank you for your hard work Monday.” (g) 13 June 2011: “As part of agreeing to attend the [JSC] I expect both parties to be properly prepared.” (h) 30 June 2011: “I agree that we should acce...

3. Rogers v Stirling - Taungaure No.2 (2010) 21 Waiariki 205 (21 WAR 205) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ROGERS V STIRLING MLC 21 Waiariki 205 17 December 2010 IN THE MAORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WAIARIKI DISTRICT 21 Waiariki 205 (21 WAR 205) A20060028235 UNDER Section 289, Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Taungaure No.2 BETWEEN MANUREWA PEGGY ROGERS Applicant AND TE KEEPA STIRLING AND ARIHIA CALLAGHAN Defendant Hearing: 2 April 2008 (102 Opotiki MB 30-37)(Held at Opotiki) 3 April 2009 (108 Opotiki MB 64-65)(Held at Opoti

4. Cooper v Standards Committee LCRO 280/2013, 281/2013, 324/2013, 325/2013, 34/2014, 118/2014 (17 April 2015) [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...disciplinary matters.27 e. If Mr Cooper’s name is to be published, the public interest would be better protected by that occurring sooner rather than later. f. Referral back would not be an efficient or effective use of the Committee’s resources. Submissions on Fine [58] On behalf of Mr Cooper, Mr OJ submits that Mr Cooper’s ground for review of the $5,000 fines imposed on him is that it was manifestly excessive in all circumstances. The circumstances Mr OJ highlights...

5. LCRO 50/2020 M and N PQ v WR (23 April 2021) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...further action in respect of their complaint concerning the conduct of the respondent, Mr WR. Background [2] Mr and Mrs PQ were the directors and shareholders in a company [Company A]. [3] The company owned land in [district]. [4] In 2008, resource consent was obtained to subdivide the land into four allotments. Each of the allotments was permitted to accommodate a residential building, provided that each allotment retained three hectares of land for horticultural development...

6. Richards - Karaka Huarua A and B (2004) 98 Whangārei 273 (98 WH 273) [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...the areas sought for partition. Vet the real point is that the Treaty refers almost exclusively to hapu, not individuals, or whanau or even iwi. In other words, its terms are premised in notions of collective not individual Maori custodianship over resources. That the subsequent history of Maori land dispossession puts paid to those promises (largely through the device individualisation promoted by legis/ation and the predecessor of this Court) does not diminish the fundamental primacy of...

7. Kek, Bayley, Bayleys Real Estate Ltd v CAC409 & C & S Morris [2019] NZREADT 26 (20 June 2019) [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...Morris completed settlement of the purchase on 23 April 2014. [5] Mr and Mrs Morris subsequently approached the Auckland Council, with regard to installing a swimming pool at the property. They were advised they would be required to apply for a resource consent. They then found that some neighbours would raise an objection to such an application, so did not pursue it. [6] In March 2017, Mr and Mrs Morris listed the property for sale with Megan Jaffe Real Estate Ltd (trading...

8. Proactive release - 2020 Cannabis Referendum [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...particularly for Māori, Pasifika, ethnic communities, migrants and refugees. 106. As cannabis use increases the risk of mental health and addiction problems, the regulatory model for recreational cannabis needs to sit alongside greater investment in resources for prevention, early intervention, and wrap-around health and treatment services for substance use disorders. Services need to be more widely available and adequately address people’s needs, including culturally appropriate serv...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 95 Concrete Structures (NZ) Ltd v Rottier [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...a fair and reasonable employer could have done in all the circumstances at the time the dismissal or action occurred. (3) In applying the test in subsection (2), the Authority or the court must consider— (a) whether, having regard to the resources available to the employer, the employer sufficiently investigated the allegations against the employee before dismissing or taking action against the employee; and (b) whether the employer raised the concerns that the employer had...

10. L v EQC [2021] CEIT-2019-0036 [pdf, 411 KB]

    ...is a disparity in 3 Taylor v Asteron [2020] NZCA 354 at [109]. the information available to the parties; the insured holds all the information about the claim and has control over which information they provide. While insurers have tools and resources to investigate losses, the system necessarily requires honesty from the claimant. The development of the law of fraud in insurance is an aspect of the duty of utmost good faith, which has developed due to the risk sharing relations...