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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2644485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 BETWEEN \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12215820 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2644485 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 ANNIE GOODWIN}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 of Rarotonga}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355799\charrsid7355799 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355799 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 Administration Manager \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 Applicant \par }\pard \ql 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}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 Rarotonga, Solicitor \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11619689 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 Respondent \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2644485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11619689\charrsid7355799 M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 s L Vakalalabure for Applicant \par Mr J McFadzien for Respondent \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 Date of hearing: 22 May 2007 \par Date of decision: 22 May 2007 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2644485 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 DECISION OF NICHOLSON J \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2644485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2644485\charrsid7355799 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13517775 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 After a contested hearin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 g on the 6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 th }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 of September 2005}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7355799\charrsid7355799 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Justice Smith declined the application of the Applicant Annie Goodwin for custody and joint guardianship of the child O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Deniel who was her grand child.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Custody and guardianship were }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 awarded to the mother Fine Titaa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 known as Miss Tuitupou. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 On the 26}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 of April this year, an application was filed by Ms Goodwin seeking access orders. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 3.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 This afternoon}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11619689\charrsid7355799 an Interim I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 njunction application was filed seeking an order that O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Deniel not be removed from Rarotonga. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Acting in 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reviewed as soon as possible following sentencing that day. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Application has been made to rescind that order. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 McFadzien has been instructed at very short notice and appears in support. \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11619689\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 have had the opportunity of reading the judgment of Smith J and hearing submissions from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11619689\charrsid7355799 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 McFadzien and Ms Vakalalabure and also an explanation from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11619689\charrsid7355799 Mr Arnold who i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 s Ms Tuitupou}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 s partner and employer on the matter. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 The paramount test of course is what is in O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Deniel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 s best int}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14830415 erests. I am satisfied that it i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 s in his best interests that his mother be permitted to take him from Rarotonga to spend time with family in New Zealand and to attend a pre school there. I am informed that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 intention is that he will come}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 back to join his mother later this year with a view to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 starting here in Rarotonga at Primary School next year when he turns five. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 With that background, I am of the view that the Order should be rescinded. It seems to me that there is no extreme urgency for resolution of the access application and that this can be done upon O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 Deniel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 s return. I therefore rescind the Interim Injunction Order. I won}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12215820\charrsid7355799 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13517775\charrsid7355799 t aggravate the matter}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131550\charrsid7355799 by awarding costs either way. 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