Featured events

Wellington Express Lawyers’ Lunch

Tuesday 16 May 12.30 – 2pm Dirty Little Secret, 54 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Newly Suited Fark Knows Quiz Night

Wednesday 17 May 5.30 – 7.30pm Coops Corner Pub, 204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD

ADLS Employment Law Dinner 2023

Wednesday 31 May 6pm – 9.30pm Park Hyatt, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD

North Shore Express Lawyers’ Lunch

Wednesday 7 June 12.30pm – 2pm Franc’s, The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland

Upcoming

Tauranga Express Lawyers’ Lunch July

Christchurch Lawyers’ Lunch events@adls.org.nz adls.org.nz

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was substantially above market value and in excess of what the tenant could tenably be expected to be able to afford.”

However, in this case the increase was in line with market rent. Moreover, WINZ paid the tenant’s rent and there was no evidence that WINZ would not meet the higher rent.

Kee said there was no smoking gun-type evidence that the landlord wanted to force the tenant out by charging an unaffordable rent.

On the other hand, there was evidence to the contrary: the property manager specifically mentioned in her email to the landlord dated 1 February 2022 that she did not believe the tenant would move because of the rent rise.

There was evidence that in setting the new rent, the landlord took into account the tenant had installed a portable cabin at the premises, without permission.

On 1 February last year, the day the notice of the rent increase was sent to the tenant, the property manager emailed the landlord seeking instructions as to the $100 per week rent increase, explaining: “Keeping in mind the tenant moved a tiny house onto the property early last year without approval, I feel the rent increase is acceptable as it is highly likely...[she] will be allowed to the keep the tiny house there.”

Kee said although the presence of the cabin was factored into the amount of weekly increase, the landlord did not rely on this additional amenity. “Rather, it relied on data showing the rent increase was in line with similar properties in the same area, without factoring in the portable cabin.” ■

Privacy Law in New Zealand, 3rd edition

Authors Nikki Chamberlain, Stephen Penk Privacy Law in New Zealand offers a broadranging examination of privacy principles from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It includes chapters on privacy related to social media, common law privacy protection, media regulation, Māori concepts, children, education, the courts, healthcare, employment, business and surveillance.

Price for ADLS members $151.20 plus GST* Price for non-members: $168 plus GST* (* + Postage and packaging)

To purchase this book, please visit adls.org.nz; alternatively, contact the ADLS bookstore by phone: (09) 306 5740, fax: (09) 306 5741 or email: thestore@adls.org.nz.

Offices Available

Following some barristers retiring, we have three offices of varying sizes available for rent.

The Chambers share a refurbished floor (with separate areas) with Hussey & Co., a boutique forensic and general accounting firm. There are shared meeting rooms (a formal boardroom with video conferencing facilities and a less formal meeting room), and communal entrance and client waiting area. Telephones, internet connection, printing and secretarial services also available and some furniture available.

Cost depends on office size and range from $150 – $300 per week plus gst. No long-term commitment required.

Photographs of the Chambers can be viewed at www.hco.co.nz/gallery.

Contact: Shane Hussey for further details, Shane@hco.co.nz 09 300 5481

Will Inquiries

Please refer to deeds clerk. Please check your records and advise ADLS if you hold a will or testamentary disposition for any of the following people. If you do not reply within three weeks it will be assumed you do not hold or have never held such a document

LawNews: The no-hassle way to source missing wills for $80.50 (GST Included) reception@adls.org.nz ADLS, PO Box 58, Shortland Street, DX CP24001, Auckland 1140 Fax: (09) 309 3726 (09) 303 5270

CLARK

Gladys

• Late of Sunnyhills, Auckland

• Widow

• Retired

• Aged 86 / Died 27’10’2022

LATU

Sailini Tahitoto

• Late of 1/277A Mt Albert Road, Sandringham, Auckland

• Married

• Machine operator

• Aged 67 / Died 05’03’2023

RAYNER

Mark Eric

• Late of 22 Fisher Place, Masterton

• Married

• Fitter and turner

• Aged 44 / Died 30’03’2023

NZ Climate Litigation Conference 11-12 May 2023

New Zealand is an increasingly active climate litigation jurisdiction, and this event aims to promote debate and discussion around climate litigation in an international context. Speakers include New Zealand, Australian and European judges and leading practitioners and academics in climate litigation from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA.

Senior Employment Lawyer - Corporate Legal

Are you a senior employment solicitor looking for interesting, challenging work as well as a genuine work/life balance?

Now is a great time to join Inland Revenue!

As a senior solicitor in the Corporate Legal group, you will be part of a specialist legal team within Inland Revenue that advises on corporate law including employment, commercial, property and public law issues (we do not deal with any tax technical matters).

This is a permanent, full-time role preferably based in Wellington or Christchurch. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements. To be successful in this position, you will have at least five years experience in and thorough understanding of employment law, a proven ability to accurately assess legal risks and provide sensible solutions. You must hold a current New Zealand practising certificate for this role. For more details, please check the full role advertisement. Does this sound like you? Have we piqued your interest? Please apply online with a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements.

Like you, we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communications, so do not hesitate to contact us with any questions IRDcareers@careers.ird.govt.nz

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 5 May 2023.