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The dos and don'ts – Council’s role in a resource consent appeal
When a council decision on a resource consent application is appealed to the Environment Court, a question arises as to the role of the council, as...
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The art of copyright treatment in relationship breakups
Introduction The Supreme Court has issued its highly anticipated decision in Alalääkkölä v Palmer [2025] NZSC 9. This case concerns copyright in paintings by the artist...
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Rating Māori Land
A recent report on the use of the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act 2021 to successfully relieve a landowner of an overwhelming historic...
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Rainbow Crossing Upheld by High Court
Excess speed, intoxication and poor road design are generally considered the leading risk factors in terms of road safety. However, three citizens recently brought a claim...
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Tompkins Wake Strengthens Litigation Team with Partner Promotion
Tompkins Wake is pleased to announce the promotion of Morgan Brady to Partner. Based in our Hamilton office, Morgan joins partners Kate Cornegé[/people/kate-cornege/], Wayne Hofer[/people/wayne-hofer/], Chen...
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Tompkins Wake Celebrates Recent Promotions & Emerging Leaders
Tompkins Wake is pleased to announce the promotion of 15 team members across our Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Rotorua offices. These appointments reflect our continued investment...
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Privacy breach results in a $60,000 payout
The Human Rights Review Tribunal has ordered Stonewood Group Limited (‘Stonewood’) to pay $60,000 compensation to a former employee (‘*BMN*’) for interfering with his privacy. Background...
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Unprofessional behaviour of non-lawyer advocates in the Employment Court
The recent Employment Court decision of Joyce v Ultimate Siteworks Ltd highlights the challenges posed by the conduct of non-lawyer employee advocates who do not belong...
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Criminal Proceeds Act used for Health and Safety Breaches
On 15 September 2015, Jamey Bowring was working on top of a large tank containing petrol when the tank exploded, killing him. Jamey worked for Salters...
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CEO found guilty and fined $130,000 for breach of officer duty
On 30 August 2020 Pala’amo Kalati was killed by a falling shipping container. Pala’amo was working the night shift at Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) as...
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