Supreme Court of New Zealand case law
Judgments from the Supreme Court of New Zealand with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
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.