Auckland Council abusing its power

[sorbolene]

Thought I'd share this one...

Had Auckland Council come over last year, two flat mates were at the flat in Riverhead. Apparently the noise control guy came up to the door and spoke with Andrew a few times - Andrew trespassed the noise officer and he came back at 3am with 6 police officers, who kicked in the door and took my bloody play station 3! The police didnt even cite a reason for entry

The next day when I contacted Auckland Council I told them I wasnt home, there was some kind of incident at my house and now my door is off its hinges and I am missing my PS3. They said Id need to come in for an interview and pay $350 or something. I thought 'theres no way in hell I am paying that" so I appealed the seizure in the Environment Court.

Judge Smith from the Environment Court advised settlement was the best option, so we made a written agreement, whereas they would give my PS3 back without delay. When I got it back, all the ports to the playstation had been 'jimmyed' with a knife, so it cant be plugged in or anything.
I phoned the councils lawyer who said he would investigate.

After a few months we heard nothing, so filed the matter back in the Environment Court. The case got thrown out of the Environment Court by Judge Smith, as he noted that it had already been withdrawn and cannot proceed on foot.

So I filed in the Auckland District Court to try to: get a replacement playstation, general disbursements of the costs I have incurred, and some costs for the absolute slog I have had to go through and the apparent unlawful and immoral actions of the council . The first case management hearing in the ADC the council tried pushing to get the case thrown out to the Disputes Tribunal, however Judge Hinton decided it wouldnt happen, and we would proceed towards a Judicial Settlement Conference.

A few weeks later, we had a JSC worth $900.00 - the council wanted me to settle at $800 not the $1,500 as suggested by Judge Hinton. So there was no settlement. Judge Hinton said that the matter was maybe best suited to the Disputes Tribunal, and that we should have another hearing to see if it should go there. So I have recieved another 'invite' to a Case Management Hearing in Janruary 2017 for that.

Whats everyones thoughts anyway. Seems kind of odd the Council cant just admit they are wrong.

[9seconds]

that would make me fucking angry

[PertHJ]

That's fucked

[Subcide]

Contact Penny Bright and ask for advice. https://www.facebook.com/penny.bright.104

The Auckland council fucking hate her

[the croc]

Contact Penny Bright and ask for advice. https://www.facebook.com/penny.bright.104

The Auckland council fucking hate her

That's because she's a fuck head.Worst advice.

Re OP: good effort for going the whole slog. Most people would have given up by now which is what they are counting on. Sounds like you will win, just got to keep at it. If it all turns to shit, get the papers involved they love this shit. Sounds like some small minded power tripper at the Council is trying to justify their job.

[9seconds]

whats your problem with penny bright?

i know a wee bit about her, just passing info, a friend of mine thinks shes awesome, i dont really have an opinion, but i hadnt heard anyone have a problem with her except for that knob end who based his campaign in the auckland mayoral election on donald trump(build a wall around auckland to keep out immigrants) and who shouted allahu akbar at that candidate 'debate'

[Subcide]

whats your problem with penny bright?

i know a wee bit about her, just passing info, a friend of mine thinks shes awesome, i dont really have an opinion, but i hadnt heard anyone have a problem with her except for that knob end who based his campaign in the auckland mayoral election on donald trump(build a wall around auckland to keep out immigrants) and who shouted allahu akbar at that candidate 'debate'

No matter what any one thinks of her, one thing is certain, she knows her shit and has been giving the Auckland council the legal run around for years. If I wanted to challenge them I'd definitely check in with Penny.

[Dead Kid]

Wouldn't hurt to pursue a police complaint as well maybe?

[mmmm....good crack]

post this on reddit.com/r/newzealand

[aerozol]

Damn, good job pursuing it.

If you manage to annoy someone (someone who matters, specifically) enough, or make htem actually have to do some work, I'm sure they'll shell out quick. Fuck, if I imagine the tax money they've spent so far just to not have to admit fucking up your PS3... what a bunch of fucks.

[the croc]

whats your problem with penny bright?

She wears a stupid hat.

[PertHJ]

People that don't wear punk regulated head gear can suck a lemon

[xCaptainx]

Sure sounds like 'shutting the fuck up' would have been a much easier option hey.

[9seconds]

Sure sounds like 'shutting the fuck up' would have been a much easier option hey.

are your ears getting in the way of your eyes?
he said he wasnt home when the incidents occurred, was pretty clear about it actually.

[dustbinflowers]

I would second getting the media involved. In my experience they move much faster to resolve stuff.

[xCaptainx]

Sure sounds like 'shutting the fuck up' would have been a much easier option hey.

are your ears getting in the way of your eyes?
he said he wasnt home when the incidents occurred, was pretty clear about it actually.

shitty flatmates then. Sounds like they should be footing the bill or at least replacing the playstation for him.

[General Mutante]

NEVER QUESTION AUTHORITY.

[9seconds]

shit bootlickers say

[yossarian]

Sure sounds like 'shutting the fuck up' would have been a much easier option hey.

are your ears getting in the way of your eyes?
he said he wasnt home when the incidents occurred, was pretty clear about it actually.

shitty flatmates then. Sounds like they should be footing the bill or at least replacing the playstation for him.

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[9seconds]

hahahaha

[General Mutante]

Amazing. I wept.

[PertHJ]

oooooosh

[xCaptainx]

15 days to come up with that huh? Yeeeesh. Insurance dig is about 6 years old too. I know I change my stance every 6 months, but keep it relevant please, c'mon.

I'm a full time shitposter now. I'm PM you my rates.

btw OP - here's an easier solution; tell your flatties not to be such noisy cunts and have them buy this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/gaming/playsta ... 967986.htm

[9seconds]

ross has got an audience on NZMental now that think hes just hilarious

in fairness, he is funnier than he ever was here, but the audience is well, theres a lot of ex punkas and similar there, but also a lot of provincial boganry, you can guess which group is feeding him these:

[xCaptainx]

Yup my loal requirements are being met by nzmetal.

I don't have a source for wondering what my 20s would have been like if they were filled with alcoholism and regret however. I'll hit you up if I need ya.

[yossarian]

15 days to come up with that huh?

Let down by my Molest the Episcopate google alert once again.

[9seconds]

o00oo00 looks like i struck a nerve there somehow, i guess i dont really have a source for growing up as a middle class poser either, we all make the best of what we are given.

[The Ost]

Why is xCaptainx doing sub-par Cancer posts circa 2002?

I was actually interested in how OP's situation unfolded. Oh well.

[xCaptainx]

I'll save you some time. OP ain't going to do shit or get any compensation. Flatmates will still be dickheads and most probably cause another headache in OP's life.

[9seconds]

'OP' should have just called you, xCaptainXhindsightx