General & Other
General & Other judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant's Appeal Against Security for Costs Rejected by Supreme Court
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Against Resisting Police Officer Conviction
Supreme Court Denies Recall Application
In a recent case before the Supreme Court of New Zealand, an individual attempted to have previous judgments reconsidered. The court ruled against this request, stating that there were no compelling reasons to justify recalling these decisions.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over Building Defects
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Against Compulsory Arbitration in Trust Disputes
Supreme Court Denies Late Appeal Extensions in RMA Case
In this case, the Supreme Court refused to allow late appeals against convictions related to building work in floodable areas. The applicants had been convicted of contravening the District Plan and non-compliance with an abatement notice under the Resource Management Act. Despite their arguments, the court found no reason to extend time for filing leave to appeal.
Supreme Court Clarifies: Is a Trust a Person Under Health and Safety Law?
The Supreme Court decided on an important legal question: whether a trust is treated as a person when it comes to workplace safety laws. This decision affects how responsibilities and liabilities are assigned in cases involving trusts and their trustees.
Court of Appeal Overturns Licence Decision Against Environmental Group
In this case, a court ruled against a district council's decision to allow mining company a person to build ventilation shafts on an unformed road in the Wharekirauponga Forest. the address of Appeal found that granting such a licence was unlawful as it would interfere with public rights and potentially harm the environment.