The Weathertight Homes Tribunal has determined that the Auckland
Council is solely liable to pay the full amount of damages in a
leaky building case. Auckland Council is to pay the full amount
awarded in respect of four out of the nine units which were the
subject of BOAC v Auckland Council.
By Andrew Steele - 10 Nov 2011
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The Government's financial assistance package for owners of
leaky homes has recently come into effect. Home owners may choose
between taking the Council to Court for the recovery of the costs
of repairs, or signing up for the assistance package. Accepting the
package means that home owners cannot seek any further compensation
from the Council.
By Andrew Steele - 9 Aug 2011
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The leaky homes financial assistance package has been considered
by a parliamentary select committee and has passed its second
reading largely unchanged.
By Andrew Steele - 7 Jun 2011
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The Financial Markets Authority has notched its first win since
replacing the Securities Commission on 1 May 2011 by winning its
case against Bernard Whimp and nine limited partnerships associated
with him.
By Tony Johnson - 24 May 2011
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New District Courts Rules have been in force since November
2009. They aimed to make the Court more accessible to the public
with simplified language, processes and forms. It was expected that
lawyers' input would decrease as a result, with associated savings
for litigants. Looking back one year on, it seems the Rules have
delivered on two key fronts.
By Claire Mansell - 10 Feb 2011
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The Supreme Court has released its long-awaited decision on
leaky homes. This newsletter summarises the law around leaky
homes and the effect of recent decisions.
By Andrew Steele - 28 Jan 2011
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The Supreme Court has found GE Finance not liable for its role
in financing Mr and Mrs Bartle's failed Blue Chip investment.
By Tony Johnson - 5 Jan 2011
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A scheme to help owners of leaky homes has been proposed by
Government. The scheme is expected to come into force early
in 2011.
By Andrew Steele - 11 Nov 2010
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A new Immigration Act comes into force on 29 November,
simplifying the immigration process and improving enforcement
powers. Two important changes are to the obligations on employers
and sponsors.
By Claire Barron - 5 Nov 2010
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Once in force, the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act will allow New
Zealand proceedings to be served in Australia without the the need
for either courts' permission.
By Tony Johnson - 1 Oct 2010
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