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1. [2025] NZIACDT 46 - LN v Rabuku (4 September 2025) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...The licensed immigration adviser is Rosi Rabuku, a director of Startivate Immigration Ltd, trading as Startiv8, of Christchurch (the agency). Ms Rabuku held a provisional licence at the relevant time, but her licence has expired. [6] On 24 May 2023, the complainant paid $500 to the agency. She paid another $200 on 7 July 2023. [7] The complainant and her husband signed the agency’s agreement for the provision of immigration advisory services on 28 July 2023. Ms Rabuku would m...

2. Gabriel - Succession to Kupai Jack Hakopa Hawera [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1090 (2024 CJ 1090) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...1090 Gabriel - Succession to Kupai Jack Hakopa Hawera or Kupai Hakopa (2024) Chief Judge's MB 1090 (2024 CJ 1090) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE WAIARIKI In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waiariki District AP-20230000027558 A20220009046 CJ 2022/3 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Succession to Kupai Jack Hakopa Hawera or Kupai Hakopa NĀ By JEAN HINE G...

3. Henderson v Nisbet - Karamu GB (Balance) [2024] Chief Judge's MB 156 (2024 CJ 156) [pdf, 316 KB]

   2024 Chief Judge's MB 156 Henderson v Nisbet - Karamu GB (Balance) [2024] Chief Judge's MB 156 (2024 CJ 156) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TĀKITIMU In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Tākitimu District AP-20230000026955 A20220005896 CJ 2022/6 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Karamu GB (Balance) Block I WAENGA I A Between KYLIE JANE HENDERSON Te Kaiton...

4. Legal-Aid-Projection-Report-2022.pdf [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...eligibility criteria for people accessing legal aid vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are considered on an individual case basis. Maximum levels of income for the receipt of legal aid across all jurisdictions have been increased from January 2023 as a result of decisions from Budget 2022, meaning that a greater number of people can apply for and be granted legal aid. Remuneration rates for non-fixed-fee items have been increased in all jurisdictions meaning that providers wi...

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

   ...does not enable him to participate in these social activities. Mr Poihegatama says a 4WD vehicle would also allow him to participate in these activities with his children when they visit. [2] The Corporation declined the application on 3 February 2023, stating that: ACC has carefully assessed all the information available and finds that we’re unable to accept your request for a 4x4 recreational vehicle. This is because ACC have already previously met your injury related tra...

6. Matenga v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 140 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 7 February 2024. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision dated 13 September 2023 advising of Mr Matenga’s weekly compensation calculation. 2 Background [2] On 19 January 2017, Mr Matenga (aged 54 years), who at the time was employed as a scaffolder, was caught between two trucks while at work. His tool...

7. Lealaiauloto-Saofaileta v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2023] NZACC 209 [pdf, 257 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 209 ACR 37/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT BETWEEN TULUI LEALAIAULOTO-SAOFAILETA Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 4 October 2023 Heard at: Christchurch / Ōtautahi Appearances: Ms P Tucker for the Appellant Mr C...

8. 2023 NZPSPLA 072 [pdf, 69 KB]

   [2023] NZPSPLA 072 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint under s 74 of The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against MATEO PALU HEARD virtually on 1 November 2023 APPEARANCES Snr Constable S Su for NZ Police M Palu – no appearance DECISION [1] Police have made a complaint against Mateo Palu because of his recent convictions for assault on a person in a family relationship, behaving threateningly and threatening to kill. All these convictions...

9. 2023 08 16 BORA Advice Right to Lawfully Acquired Property [pdf, 327 KB]

   TeTari Ture ote Karauna Crown Law 14 August 2023 Attorney-General New Zealand Bill of Rights (Right to Lawfully Acquired Property) Amendment Bill - Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/392 1. You have asked for advice on a private member's Bill, which would amend the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (BORA) to include a right to own and use property. 2. The Bill would introduce a new section llA: Right to lawfully acquired property (...

10. Maharaj v Accident Compensation Corporation (Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 125 [pdf, 128 KB]

    IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON [2023] NZACC 125 ACR 34/21 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN SANTA MAHARAJ Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Heard: On the papers Judgment: 1 August 2023 __________________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C J MCGUIRE [Entitlements] ___________________________________...