23 Aug 2018
DENNIS v CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT [2018] NZHC 2169
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 2169
- Court
- High Court
Extension refused because the delay was very lengthy (265 and 188 days), the reasons for delay were weak (no credible excuse from counsel or applicant), and although there is arguable reviewable error in failing to consider the children's interests, there are very low prospects of effective substantive relief due to statutory bars and an alternative remedy (s 177) available to address the children's interests; these facts do not constitute 'special circumstances' under s 247.