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1. LCRO 158/2018 YCH v TSR (30 September 2020) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...ordered a fine of $3,000 for Mr YCH’s failure “to adequately address the implications of the boundary adjustment for the CERA process” in respect of which the Committee said the estate had incurred “[a]dditional costs” which included the resource (subdivision) consent application to the Council, and Mr YCH’s 9 May 2016 fee of $7,100 plus GST. In the Committee’s view, those costs “highlighted the conflict” Mr YCH had “acting for both the Estate and MT [QSR]”....

2. OIA-105941.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...process shortly. The future costs of the project and completion date will be assessed as part of the business planning process. Interim measures are being undertaken so that Hutt Valley District Court can continue to operate while Ministry funds and resources are prioritised on higher priority projects. The Ministry of Justice has been looking for a suitable site to purchase in Papakura. We recently purchased a new site and will begin the business planning process shortly. The future cos...

3. New fees framework for family legal aid providers - summary April 2012 [pdf, 925 KB]

   ...occurs. Self-Represented Litigants — Submitters identified the risk of low fixed fees making it more difficult for clients to find providers, and being forced to represent themselves. Self-represented litigants drained court and provider time and resources. They also risk legal aid lawyers leaving the market because of the extra costs they impose. Higher costs to Courts are also predicted, along with a slowdown of Court processes as self-represented litigants waste Court tim...

4. Marshall v IDEA Services Ltd (HDC Act) [2020] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 434 KB]

   ...wanted their day in Court. 15. The costs involved for IDEA Services have been extensive – on a personal and professional level for staff and those engaged by IDEA Services; on a reputational level for individuals and the organisation; and from a resource perspective, in terms of the time and cost involved in responding to the Marshalls on an ongoing basis; seeking to engage with them; and to responding to these proceedings. [63] These submissions are compelling. However, for the foll...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 136 Xtreme Dining Ltd t/a Think Steel v Dewar [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...Events following the termination [54] Mr Dewar then laid a complaint of assault with the police regarding Mr Gard’s action in pushing him. Subsequently the police stated that the complaint was unlikely to be investigated having regard to resource issues. [55] Late on 3 February 2015, Mr Dewar emailed Mr Gard stating that he was very upset about the events of that day. He confirmed that he had never stolen anything from Mr Gard or from Think Steel. He strongly disagreed wit...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 40 B v Virgin Australia (NZ) Employment & Crewing Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...raised about the nature of the pill that the plaintiff had given her. [15] An employment investigation was commenced. Mr Lowe was responsible for undertaking the investigation and was assisted in this task by Mr Scott (the company’s Human Resources Manager). Ms Dons, a manager within the Crew area, interviewed those involved in the spa pool incident and provided written statements to Mr Lowe and Mr Scott. [16] Ms Dons did not give evidence but it is apparent that she too...

7. Young people & infringement fines: a qualitative study [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...of infringement notices issued. • The ability for young infringers to pay fees within 28 days is considered to be unrealistic, given the number and size of the fees being issued, and their relatively low earning capacity. • Due to their limited resources, and low priority given to fines, most drip feed and/or pay the minimum. There are few alternative options available to them to reduce or clear these fines. • The ‘Infringement System’ is not considered a deterrent to future infri...

8. Far North District Council - Okahu 3B2B2 (2015) 97 Taitokerau MB 234 (97 TTK 234) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...before granting occupation assess whether there is a sufficient degree of support amongst the beneficial owners for the licence or lease or occupation order at a general meeting of the beneficial owners; (h) The occupier must obtain any necessary resource consent and/or building consent prior to building and must build a dwelling on the occupation site within one year of the licence or lease or occupation order being granting failing which the licence or lease or occupation order...

9. Kelleway v Insar [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...the installation of stucco plaster and the problems associated with poor detailing/construction. The cost, number, and duration of inspections [280] In his opening statement, Mr Heaney submitted:- “The Council simply did not have the resources, and nor for that matter when people apply for building consents do they pay a sufficient fee to justify the type of inspection that might be expected from a clerk of works, or an architect engaged to undertake supervision, or at the...

10. CBA v LKJ Ltd [2014] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 205 KB]

    ...asked directly by Dr A whether she had support, the plaintiff did not offer any information about support available to her but instead told Dr A that she did not think she needed any support, even if she had a child but stated she had the financial resources to pay for any help. As far as support during the treatment might be required, she stated that she expected the defendant to provide all the necessary support. This left Dr A with a clear impression that the plaintiff had no or no ad...