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Judgments of the Court

From 1 July 2006, judgments of the Employment Court are available via the dropdown box below. Select the year / month to obtain a full text PDF. From 1 January 2007, Employment Court decisions are also available from the searchable NZLII database. Earlier decisions may be obtained from a commercial supplier - Brookers Ltd or LexisNexis. ERA determinations are issued by the Department of Labour.

Judgments 2009


  • Gamble v AgResearch Ltd [Judge Couch, CC 6/09, 29 June 2009] – Whether the plaintiff was ever an employee of the defendant.(PDF, 32KB)
  • Merchant v Department of Corrections [Judge Couch, AC 26/09, 25 June 2009] - Costs. (PDF, 36KB)
  • Jesudhass v Just Hotel Ltd [Judge Travis, WC 6A/09, 24 June 2009] - Costs.(PDF, 10KB)
  • Turners and Growers Ltd v Marshall [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 24/09, 17 June 2009] - Reason for refusing to grant search order. (PDF, 27KB)
  • Bentan Twisted Ltd v Stevenson [Judge Couch, WC 15/09, 11 June 2009] – Application to extend time for filing statement of defence. (PDF, 21KB)
  • Ramsay v Commissioner of Police [Judge Shaw, CC 5/09, 11 June 2009] – Personal grievance for unjustified constructive dismissal and unjustified disadvantage. (PDF, 127KB)
  • EBIIWU v Pedersen Industries Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 11B/09, 10 June 2009] – Application for recall of costs judgment. (PDF, 14KB)
  • NZALPA & anor v Jetconnect Ltd & ors [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 23/09, 3 June 2009] – Reasons for refusing interlocutory injunctive and compliance order relief. (PDF, 54KB)
  • * Air NZ Ltd v V [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 15/09, 3 June 2009] – Interpretation of test of justification under s103A. (PDF, 95KB)


  • EBIIWU & ors v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 22/09, 27 May 2009] - Whether employment protection provision was ratified and formed part of terms and conditions of collective agreement. (PDF, 43KB)
  • Benson v Air Nelson Ltd [Judge Couch, CC 4/09, 22 May 2009] – Dismissal for recording false data (PDF, 48KB)
  • Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua v Brence [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18A/09, 11 May 2009] – Oral judgment following execution of search order. (PDF, 24KB)
  • Idea Services v Collins [Judge Shaw, WC 13/09, 14 May 2009] - Challenge to costs determination. (PDF, 27KB)
  • Stevenson v Bentan Twisted Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 12/09, 7 May 2009] - Application for leave to file challenge out of time. (PDF, 10KB)
  • Snowdon v Radio New Zealand [Judge Shaw, WC 11/09, 6 May 2009] - Costs (PDF, 39KB)
  • Allen v Transpacific Industries Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 20/09, 4 May 2009] - Dismissal for falsifying company records (PDF, 101KB)


  • Terson Industries Ltd v Loder [Judge Shaw, WC 10/09, 30 April 2009] – Whether defendant entitled to premium payment under employment agreement. (PDF, 55KB)
  • Gilbert v A-G in respect of the C E of the Dept of Corrections [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 19/09, 28 April 2009] – Remedies. (PDF, 59KB)
  • EBIIWU v Pedersen Industries Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 11A/09, 27 April 2009] – Costs. (PDF, 10KB)
  • Lee v Minor Developments Ltd t/a Before Six Childcare Centre [Judge Shaw, AC 21/09, 24 April 2009] – Costs. (PDF, 24KB)
  • Dickson v Unilever New Zealand Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 9/09, 22 April 2009] – Whether plaintiff raised personal grievances within 90 days and whether breach of contract claim barred. (PDF, 32KB)
  • * New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union v Taylor Preston Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 8/09, 22 April 2009] - Whether defendant breached prohibition on preference. (PDF, 65KB)
  • * Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua v Brence [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18/09, 21 April 2009] – Ex parte application for search order against former employee. (PDF, 28KB)
  • Orders of Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua v Brence [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18/09, 21 April 2009] – Ex parte application for search order against former employee. (PDF, 400KB)
  • NZ Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc v Silver Fern Farms Ltd (Formerly PPCS Ltd) [Judge Shaw, WC 7/09, 20 April 2009] – Whether employees who have completed 6 years' current continuous service are entitled to 4 or 5 weeks' annual holidays per year. (PDF, 49KB)
  • Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 2A/09, 20 April 2009] – Application for adjournment and other directions. (PDF, 60KB)
  • Lloydd v Diagnostic Medlab Services Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 17/09, 15 April 2009] - Application for special leave to remove proceedings to Employment Court. (PDF, 27KB)
  • Peterson and Anor v P and B Engineering Ltd and Anor [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 16/09, 9 April 2009] - Application for orders staying execution of remedies. (PDF, 50KB)
  • Jesudhass v Just Hotel Ltd [Judge Travis, WC 6/09, 9 April 2009] – Claims of unjustified disadvantage for suspension and unjustified dismissal. (PDF, 83KB)
  • * McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 5/09, 8 April 2009] – Whether parties should be referred to facilitated bargaining. (PDF, 68KB)
  • Tse v Cieffe (NZ) Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 4/09, 6 April 2009] – Whether plaintiff employee or independent contractor. (PDF, 40KB)
  • Johnson v Gilligan Business School Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 14/09, 3 April 2009] – Challenge against Authority's costs award. (PDF, 21KB)
  • Mana Coach Services Ltd v NZ Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Union Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 3/09, 1 April 2009] - Costs. (PDF, 18KB)
  • Taylor v New Zealand Transport Agency [Judge Travis, AC 13/09, 1 April 2009] - Costs. (PDF, 19KB)
  • Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc and Anor v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 12/09, 1 April 2009] – Application for orders that certain issues be heard as preliminary questions. (PDF, 32KB)

  • EBIIWU v Pedersen Industries Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 11/09, 23 March 2009] – Interpretation of tool allowance provision in collective agreement. (PDF, 32KB)
  • Mitchell v Blue Star Print Group (NZ) Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 2/09, 19 March 2009] - Costs. (PDF, 33KB)
  • Proffitt v Chief Executive, Department of Labour [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 9/09, 12 March 2009] – Proceedings discontinued by consent following Judicial Settlement Conference. (PDF, 10KB)
  • Webb v New Zealand Tramways and Public Passengers Transport Employees' Union Inc [Judge Travis, AC 10/09, 26 March 2009] – Application to strike out part of statement of claim. (PDF, 10KB)
  • Roebeck & Anor v Bradford Trust Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 5A/09, 26 March 2009] - Costs. (PDF, 21KB)
  • * A Farmer v A Worker [Judge Couch, CC 3/09, 20 March 2009] – Whether dismissal or frustration of employment agreement. (PDF, 55KB)
  • South Pacific Meats Ltd v New Zealand Meat Workers And Related Trades Union Inc And Anor [Judge Couch, CC 2/09, 11 March 2009] – Application for injunction to restrain strike. (PDF, 23KB)
  • von Tunzelman v Taylor Worldwide Publishers Ltd (in liquidation) [Judge Shaw, AC 8/09, 11 March 2009] – Application for recall of judgment. (PDF, 20KB)
  • Roebeck and Anor v Bradford Trust Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 5/09, 4 March 2009] – Application to dismiss proceeding for want of prosecution. (PDF, 13.1KB)
  • Bay Milk Distributors Ltd v Jopson [Judge Shaw, AC 6/09, 4 March 2009] – challenge to objection to disclosure. (PDF, 15KB)
  • Pacific Palms International Resort & Golf Club Ltd v Smith [Judge Travis, AC 7/09, 5 March 2009] – Application for extension of time to pay money into Court. (PDF, 22KB)
  • Idea Services Ltd v Collins [Judge Shaw, WC 1/09, 16 February 2009] – Application for leave to file challenge out of time. (PDF, 11KB)
  • A v The Internet Company of New Zealand [Judge Travis, AC 54/08, 16 February 2009] – Application for pre-proceeding discovery and for name suppression. (PDF, 132KB)
  • Webb v The New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees' Union Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 4/09, 18 February 2009] - Costs (PDF, 10KB)
  • Clark v The Board of Trustees, Dargaville High School [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 3/09, 17 February 2009] - Direction as to nature and extent of hearing following good faith report. (PDF, 18KB)
  • Murray v Godley House Ltd [Judge Couch, CC 1/09, 17 February 2009] - Whether resignation or dismissed. (PDF, 34KB)
  • Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees [Judge Travis, AC 2/09, 9 February 2009] - objection to disclosure and directions regarding witnesses. (PDF, 82KB)
  • Allright v Canon NZ Ltd [Judge Couch, AC 1/09, 5 February 2009] – Costs. (PDF, 21KB)

Judgments 2008


  • Lee v Minor Developments Ltd t/a Before Six Childcare Centre [Judge Shaw, AC 52/08, 23 December 2008] – Whether casual employment and whether justifiably dismissed for redundancy. (PDF, 49KB)
  • Mitchell v Blue Star Print Group (NZ) Ltd [Judge Shaw,WC 21/08, 23 December 2008] – Constructive dismissal caused by failure of employer to properly address workplace injury and stress issues. (PDF, 69KB)
  • Real Cool Ltd v Gunfield [Judge Travis, AC 53/08, 23 December 2008] – Direction as to nature and extent of challenge following receipt of good faith report. (PDF, 49KB)
  • Bay of Plenty DHB v Breeze [Judge Travis, AC 28A/08, 22 December 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 20KB)
  • Barry v Anoop Investments Ltd [Judge Couch, AC 19B/08, 19 December 2008] – Application for security for costs (PDF, 13KB)
  • Merchant v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [Judge Couch, AC 50/08, 17 December 2008] – Personal grievances alleging unjustifiable disadvantage, unjustified dismissal and constructive dismissal following restructuring (PDF, 99KB)
  • Butcher v OCS Ltd [Judge Travis, CC 8A/08, 16 December 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 20KB)
  • Panovski v Marine Trimmers & All Awnings 2004 Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 24A/08, 16 December 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 31KB)
  • Clear v Waikato DHB [Judge Shaw, AC 49/08, 15 December 2008] – Disadvantage for failing to investigate bullying complaints and dismissal for absence due to illness. (PDF, 108KB)
  • Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [Judge Travis, WC 19A/08, 11 December 2008] – Reasons for oral judgment striking out plaintiff's statement of claim. (PDF, 45KB)
  • New Zealand Tramways and Public Transport Employees Union Incorporated & Anor v Transportation Auckland Corporation Limited and Cityline (New Zealand) Limited [Full Court (Judges Travis and Shaw), AC 48/08 12 December 2008] – Reconsideration of decision on interpretation of annual leave in a collective agreement in light of s6 Holidays Act 2003. (PDF, 49KB)
  • Allright v Canon New Zealand Ltd [Judge Couch, AC 47/08, 3 December 2008] – Challenge to a determination of the Authority ordering an injunction upholding restraint of trade. (PDF, 48KB)
  • Clark v Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology [Judge Couch, CC12A/08, 5 December 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 24KB)
  • Taylor v Land Transport NZ [Judge Travis, AC 46/08, 1 December 2008] – Oral judgment adjourning application to strike out amended statement of claim. (PDF, 12KB)
  • DB Breweries Ltd v NZAEPMU [Judge Couch, CC 17/08, 1 December 2008] – Interpretation of collective agreement as to whether certain employees could be required to work shifts without their agreement. (PDF, 36KB)


  • * Olsen v Carter Holt Harvey IT Ltd Full Court [Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Shaw and Couch, AC 45/08, 24 November 2008] – Protection of affected employees who are not vulnerable employees when a business is transferred. (PDF, 96.8KB)
  • Musa v Whanganui DHB & anor [Judge Shaw, WC 20/08, 18 November 2008] – Application by second defendant to strike out claims against him. (PDF, 39.6KB)
  • Williams v The Warehouse Ltd [Judge Couch, AC 32A/08, 17 November 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 17.6KB)
  • Denyer v Les Griffen Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 43A/08, 14 November 2008] – Order for sequestration and fine. (PDF, 18.8KB)
  • Snowdon v Radio NZ Ltd [Judge Travis, WC 19/08, 12 November 2008] – Oral judgment striking out appication for compliance order. (PDF, 12.8KB)
  • HP Industries (NZ) Ltd v Davison [Judge Shaw, AC 44/08, 7 November 2008] – Unjustified disadvantage in redundancy process. (PDF, 54.3KB)
  • Nordic Power Dessicants NZ Ltd v Legge [Judge Couch, CC 16/08, 4 November 2008] – Order striking out proceedings. (PDF, 15KB)


  • Air Nelson Ltd v Neill [Judge Couch, CC 15/08, 28 October 2008] - Disadvantage by employer reporting about employee's medical condition to Civil Aviation Authority (PDF, 96KB)
  • Orakei Group (2007) Ltd (formerly PRP Auckland Limited) v Doherty [Judge Shaw, WC 12B/08, 28 October 2008] - Costs. (PDF, 38KB)
  • Griffin v Petworkz Online Ltd [Judge Shaw, AC 21A/08, 24 October 2008] - Whether exceptional circumstance justifying granting of leave to bring personal grievance outside 90 day period (PDF, 26KB)
  • Taylor & Anor v von Tunzelman [Judge Shaw, AC 8B/08, 15 October 2008] - Identity of the employer (PDF, 43KB)
  • Denyer v Les Griffen Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 43/08, 13 October 2008] - Application for orders where defendant had not complied with compliance order. (PDF, 18.7KB)
  • Pacific Palms International Resort & Golf Club Ltd v Smith and ors [Judge Travis, AC 25A/08, 13 October 2008] - Application for orders where plaintiff had not complied with compliance order. (PDF, 15.3KB)
  • PGG Wrightson Ltd v Jary [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan & Judges Shaw and Couch), CC 14/08, 10 October 2008] – Decision on preliminary issues. (PDF, 31.3KB)
  • Arthur D Riley & Co Ltd v Wood [Judge Shaw, WC 18/08, 8 October 2008] – Dismissal for breach of e-mail and internet policy. (PDF, 67.3KB)
  • Q-Med (Sweden) Australia Pty Ltd v MacDonald [Judge Shaw, AC 42/08, 6 October 2008] - Application for substituted service. (PDF, 14KB)
  • NZ Professional Firefighters Union and ors v The NZ Fire Service Commission and ors [Judge Couch, WC 9A/08, 3 October 2008] – Costs. (PDF, 39.8KB)


  • Bagchi v IRD [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 40/08, 26 September 2008] - Dismissal for poor performance. (PDF, 82.5KB)
  • Eastern Bay Independent Industrial Workers Union v ABB Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 41/08, 26 September 2008] - Claims of passing on, unlawful preference, and unlawful undermining of a union and the collective bargaining process. (PDF, 85KB)
  • Mana Coach Services Ltd v NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Union Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 13B/08, 26 September 2008] - Whether employees entitled to payment of wages after intended strike action cancelled, whether replacement labour lawfully engaged, and whether direct employer communications during bargaining breached good faith (PDF, 103KB)
  • Witcombe v Clerk of the House of Representatives [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 17/08, 26 September 2008] - Preliminary issues of legal professional and/or litigation privilege and parliamentary privilege. (PDF, 219KB)
  • McKean v The Board Of Trustees Of Wakaaranga School [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 38/08, 24 September 2008] - Costs (PDF, 23KB)
  • Oldco PTI Ltd v Houston [Judge Couch, AC 26A/08, 24 September 2008] - Costs (PDF, 15KB)
  • Prins & Anor v Tirohanga Group Ltd (Formerly Tirohanga Rural Estates Ltd) [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 39/08, 24 September 2008] - Costs (PDF, 26KB)
  • Orakei Group (2007) Ltd (Formerly Axiom Rolle PRP Valuation Services Ltd) v Kapadia & Ors [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 37/08, 23 September 2008] - Applications for joinder of parties and costs (PDF, 44KB)
  • ANZ National Bank Ltd v Svensson [Judge Shaw, CC 13/08, 19 September 2008] - Change to days and hours of work (PDF, 64KB)
  • Buchanan v Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 36/08, 18 September 2008] - Challenge resolved by agreement between parties (PDF, 10KB)
  • Webb v The New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees' Union Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 35/08, 18 September 2008] - Application for leave to file challenge out of time (PDF, 31KB)
  • * Air Nelson Ltd v The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association IUOW Inc & Anor [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan & Judges Shaw and Couch) AC 17B/08, 17 September 2008] - Form of strike notices in essential services, service of those notices, and jurisdiction of Court to validate informal strike notices (PDF, 57KB)
  • Wesley Community Action Trust v Dickson & anor [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 16/08, 16 September 2008] - Application for interim order under Judicature Amendment Act 1972 (PDF, 26KB)
  • Monteith v Eagle [Judge Couch, WC 10A/08, 11 September 2008] - Costs (PDF, 11KB)
  • Sheridan v Hirequip Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 34/08, 10 September 2008] - Application for further particulars and for document disclosure (PDF, 52KB)
  • Auckland DHB & 20 other DHBs named in the attached schedule v NZ Resident Doctors' Assoc Inc [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan & Judge Couch), AC 33/08, 8 September 2008] - Reasons for refusing to allow defendant to advance two separate and additional claims mid-trial. (PDF, 15KB)
  • Williams v The Warehouse Ltd [Judge Couch, AC 32/08, 5 September 2008] - Dismissal for disclosure of confidential information (PDF, 59KB)
  • * Te Ao v Chief Executive of the Department of Labour [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 31/08, 3 September 2008] - Whether mediator precluded from giving evidence about events at mediation which led to mediator's dismissal (PDF, 75KB)
  • Craig v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 30/08, 3 September 2008] - Dismissal for unauthorised possession of company property (PDF, 64KB)
  • Vice-Chancellor University of Auckland v Panoho [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 29/08, 3 September 2008] - Challenge resolved by agreement between parties (PDF, 11KB)


  • Bay of Plenty District Health Board v Breeze [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 28/08, 29 August 2008] - Interlocutory application for directions (PDF, 24KB)
  • SCA Hygiene Australasia Ltd v The Pulp & Paper Industry Council of the Manufacturing & Construction Workers Union Inc & Ors [Judge Shaw, AC 27/08, 28 August 2008] - Application for permanent injunction to restrain strike action (PDF, 44KB)
  • Oldco PTI Ltd v Houston [Judge Couch, AC 26/08, 25 August 2008] - Applications for compliance order, security for costs and stay of proceedings. (PDF, 34KB)
  • Pacific Palms International Resort & Golf Club Ltd v Smith [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 25/08, 21 August 2008] - Direction as to nature and extent of challenge following receipt of good faith report (PDF, 26KB)
  • Clark v NMIT [Judge Couch, CC12/08, 19 August 2008] - Whether personal grievance raised within statutory time period (PDF, 38KB)
  • * Ryan Security & Consulting (Otago) Ltd v Bolton [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Shaw and Couch) CC 11/08, 18 August 2008] - Whether Authority can punish for contempt for breach of its orders. (PDF, 49KB)
  • Orakei Group (2007) Ltd (Formerly PRP Auckland Ltd) v Doherty [Judge Shaw, WC 12A/08, 15 August 2008] - Whether plaintiff was joint employer of defendant (PDF, 53KB)
  • Hawkins v Commissioner of Police [Judge Shaw, WC 7B/08, 12 August 2008] - Remedies (PDF, 50KB)
  • Corbett v Nelson Pine Industries Ltd [Judge Couch, CC 10/08, 4 August 2008] - Application for leave to file challenge out of time (PDF, 16KB)


  • Panovski v Marine Trimmers and All Awnings 2004 Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 24/08, 25 July 2008] - Non de novo challenge to remedies awarded (PDF, 78KB)
  • Coffey v The Christchurch Press, a division of Fairfax New Zealand Ltd [Judge Travis, CC 9/08, 24 July 2008] - Unjustified dismissal for using offensive language towards supervisor (PDF, 70KB)
  • Roebeck & anor v Bradford Trust Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 20A/08, 21 July 2008] - Direction as to nature and extent of challenge following receipt of good faith report. (PDF, 25KB)
  • Barry v Anoop Investments Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 19A/08, 21 July 2008] - Costs. (PDF, 17KB)
  • Butcher v OCS Ltd [Judge Travis, CC 8/08, 16 July 2008] - Whether employee could be summarily dismissed for serious misconduct for failure to obey a lawful order in respect of behaviour categorised as misconduct (PDF, 81KB)
  • Taylor & Anor v von Tunzelman [Judge Travis, AC 8A/08, 15 July 2008] – Application to amend second amended statement of claim (PDF, 18KB)
  • Yong t/a Yong & Co Chartered Accountants v Chin [Judge Couch, AC 1A/08, 14 July 2008] - Costs (PDF, 20KB)
  • Weston v Fraser [Judge Travis, WC 15/08, 4 July 2008] – Identity of the employer (PDF, 59KB)
  • Potter v Australian Consolidated Press NZ Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 15A/08, 3 July 2008] - Application for leave to file challenge out of time (PDF, 30KB)


  • Mana Coach Services Ltd v NZ Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Union (Wellington Branch) Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 13A/08, 30 June 2008] – Reasons concerning application to admit hearsay evidence and issue of document disclosure. (PDF 50KB)
  • Busing v Autoterminal New Zealand Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 23/08, 26 June 2008] - Application for stay and for security for costs (PDF 13KB)
  • Mana Coach Services Ltd v NZ Tramways and Public Passenger (Wellington Branch) [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 13/08, 24 June 2008] – Oral judgment concerning application to admit hearsay evidence and issue of document disclosure. (PDF 15KB)
  • Postal Workers Association v NZ Post Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 16A/08, 23 June 2008] – Reasons for dismissing challenge regarding interpretation of collective agreement concerning motor vehicle allowances. (PDF 39KB)
  • Orakei Group (2007) Ltd (Formerly PRP Auckland Limited) v Doherty [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 12/08, 23 June 2008] – Application for security for costs. (PDF 15KB)
  • *McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd v SFWU Full Court [Chief Judge Colgan & Judges Travis and Couch, WC 11/08, 23 June 2008] – Use of employees of competitor company as union representatives (PDF 86KB)
  • *Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5C/08, 17 June 2008] – Process for challenging order removing proceedings to Employment Court. (PDF 48KB)
  • Monteith v Eagle [Judge Couch, WC 10/08, 17 June 2008] – Application for leave to file challenge out of time (PDF 35KB)
  • Hardie (Practising as J D Hardie & Co) v Round [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 9A/08, 5 June 2008] - Application for indemnity costs (PDF 19KB)
  • Sefo v Sealord Shellfish Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, CC 4B/08, 4 June 2008] - Costs (PDF 24KB)
  • NZAEPMU v Marley NZ Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 22/08, 3 June 2008] - Interpretation of collective agreement concerning entitlement to shift allowances (PDF 80KB)
  • Griffin v Petworkz Online Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 21/08, 3 June 2008] - Application to dismiss proceedings (PDF 14KB)
  • Barry v Anoop Investments Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 19/08, 3 June 2008] - Application for leave to file statement of defence out of time (PDF 37KB)


  • Roebeck & Anor v Bradford Trust Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 20/08, 30 May 2008] - Application for stay of execution of remedies (PDF 30KB)
  • New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union & Ors v The New Zealand Fire Service Commission & Ors [Judge Couch, WC 9/08, 29 May 2008] - Challenge to determination of Employment Relations Authority refusing to grant interim injunctions (PDF 35KB)
  • Air Nelson Ltd v New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association IUOW Inc & Anor [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 17A/08, 28 May 2008] - Reasons for dismissing application for interlocutory injunction to restrain strike action (PDF 300KB)
  • Nelson v Fletcher Steel Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18/08, 26 May 2008] - Application to file amended statement of claim (PDF 31KB)
  • Air Nelson Ltd v New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association Inc & Anor [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 17/08, 23 May 2008] - Application for interlocutory injunction (PDF 11KB)
  • Ka'ai & Ors v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago [Judge Travis, CC 7/08, 23 May 2008] - Costs (PDF 20KB)
  • Postal Workers Assoc v NZ Post Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 16/08, 20 May 2008] - Interpretation of collective agreement concerning payment of motor vehicle allowances (PDF 11KB)
  • Sealed Air (New Zealand) v NZAEPMU [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 8/08, 19 May 2008] - Interpretation of collective agreement concerning meal breaks (PDF 40KB)
  • The Board of Trustees of Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake o Tawhiuau v Edmonds [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 14/08, 16 May 2008] - Whether personal grievance raised within statutory time period (PDF 81KB)
  • Potter v Australian Consolidated Press NZ Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 15/08, 15 May 2008] - Directions regarding application for leave to file challenge out of time (PDF 11KB)
  • *Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5B/08, 13 May 2008] - Reasons for decision that challenge filed out of time and granting extension of time. (PDF 31KB)
  • Progressive Meats Ltd v Meat & Related Trades Workers Union of Aotearoa Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 1A/08, 9 May 2008] - Costs (PDF 18KB)
  • Hawea v The Attorney-General in respect of the Chief Executive of the Child, Youth and Family Services [Judge Travis, AC 13/08, 7 May 2008] - Application to strike out part of statement of claim (PDF 12KB)
  • Paki v Panel Holdings Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 12/08, 2 May 2008] - Application for indemnity costs (PDF 12KB)
  • Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5A/08, 2 May 2008] - Challenge to order removing matter to Court (PDF 11KB)
  • Shakes & Anor v Norske Skog Tasman Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 11/08, 1 May 2008] - Non de novo challenge to determinations on jurisdiction and rejection of personal grievances (PDF 55KB)


  • Maher v Counties Manukau DHB [Judge Travis, AC 10/08, 29 April 2008] - Application for matter to be administratively withdrawn (PDF 11KB)
  • Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5/08, 21 April 2008] - Application for declaration that challenge filed out of time and application to extend time for filing challenge (PDF 11KB)
  • Sefo v Sealord Shellfish Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, CC 4A/08, 17 April 2008] - Non de novo challenge on issues of suspension, reinstatement, and contribution (PDF 86KB)
  • Hardie (Practising as J D Hardie & Co) v Round [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 9/08, 16 April 2008] - Appeal against Employment Tribunal decision (PDF 64KB)
  • Taylor & Anor v von Tunzelman [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 8/08, 15 April 2008] - Direction as to nature and extent of challenge (PDF 39KB)
  • Sefo v Sealord Shellfish Ltd [Chief Judge Colgan, CC 4/08, 14 April 2008] - Reasons for interlocutory judgment (PDF 26KB)
  • George v Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Nelson [Judge Couch, CC 6/08, 10 April 2008] - Challenge to interim reinstatement order (PDF 42KB)
  • Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc And Ors v TLNZ Ltd And Anor [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 7/08, 10 April 2008] - Costs (PDF 46KB)
  • South Tranz Ltd & Ors v Strait Freight Ltd [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Shaw and Couch) CC 3/08, 8 April 2008] - Costs (PDF 18KB)
  • Otago Taxis Ltd v Strong [Judge Travis, CC 2/08, 4 April 2008] - Calculation of lost remuneration (PDF 18KB)


  • *Waikato DHB & ors v New Zealand PSA Inc [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Travis and Shaw), AC 6/08, 20 March 2008] - Ratification of settlements reached in collective bargaining (PDF 54KB)
  • Skinner & anor v Stayinfront Inc & ors [Judge Shaw, AC 5/08, 19 March 2008] - Application to strike out (PDF 33KB)
  • Crook v Sovereign Services Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 6/08, 19 March 2008] - Costs (PDF 16KB)
  • New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd [Judges Travis and Shaw, AC 4/08, 19 March 2008] - Remedies for claim under Holidays Act 2003 (PDF 55KB)
  • Monteith v Hakansson [Judge Shaw, WC 5/08, 18 March 2008] - Whether employee dismissed or resigned (PDF 27KB)
  • Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi [Judge Shaw, WC 4A/08, 10 March 2008] - Costs (PDF 34KB)
  • Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi [Judge Shaw, WC 4/08, 7 March 2008] - Remedies (PDF 23KB)
  • B.W. Murdoch Ltd v Horn, Labour Inspector [Judge Shaw, AC 3/08, 5 March 2008] - Entitlement to payment for public holidays (PDF 45KB)


  • Tauhore v Farmers Trading Company Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 3/08, 25 February 2008] - Unjustified dismissal for serious misconduct (PDF 64KB)
  • New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union Inc v Air Nelson Ltd [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Travis and Couch), CC 1/08, 19 February 2008] - Costs (PDF 13KB)
  • New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd [Judge Travis, AC 2/08, 19 February 2008] - Interpretation of collective agreement (PDF 91KB)
  • Yong t/a Yong & Co Chartered Accountants v Chin [Judge Couch, AC 1/08, 15 February 2008] - Application for rehearing (PDF 34KB)
  • Smith and Anor v Harvey [Judge Couch, WC 2/08, 14 February 2008] - Costs (PDF 16KB)
  • Progressive Meats Ltd v Meat & Related Trades Workers Union of Aotearoa Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 1/08, 7 February 2008] - Whether employees entitled to relevant daily pay for public holiday (PDF 42KB)

Judgments 2007


  • MUNZ & ors v TLNZ Ltd & anor AK AC 51A/07 [21 December 2007] (PDF 159KB)
  • Toll New Zealand Consolidated Ltd v Rowe AK AC 39A/07 [19 December 2007] (PDF 103KB)
  • Harris v Charter Trucks Ltd CHCH CC 16A/07 [19 December 2007] (PDF 18KB)
  • Crook v Sovereign Services Ltd WN WC 34/07 [18 December 2007] (PDF 77KB)
  • B & D Doors Ltd v Hamilton CHCH CC 28/07 [18 December 2007] (PDF 74KB)
  • Smith & Anor v Harvey WN WC 10B/07 [18 December 2007] (PDF 54KB)
  • Port of Napier Ltd v Rail and Maritime Transport Union Inc & Anor WN WC 32B/07 [18 December 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • Taylor & Anor v von Tunzelman AK AC 62/07 [17 December 2007] (PDF 31KB)
  • Port of Napier Ltd v Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc WN WC 32A/07 [17 December 2007] (PDF 77KB)
  • Balfour v Chief Executive, Department Of Corrections WN WC 33/07 [14 December 2007] (PDF 43KB)
  • Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd v van Heerden & Anor AK AC 61/07 [13 December 2007] (PDF 77KB)
  • PPCS Ltd v Vakapuna WN WC 28A/07 [13 December 2007] (PDF 31KB)
  • Port of Napier Ltd v MUNZ & RMTU & ors WN WC 32/07 [12 December 2007] (PDF 11KB)
  • X v Bay of Plenty DHB AK AC 60A/07 [10 December 2007] (PDF 48KB)
  • Tones v 3D1 Limited AK AC 44B/07 [4 December 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • X v Bay of Plenty District Health Board AK AC 60/07 [4 December 2007] (PDF 10KB)
  • The Wellesley Ltd v Adsett WN WC 31/07 [3 December 2007] (PDF 58KB)
  • Paki v Panel Holdings Ltd AK AC 59/07 [3 December 2007] (PDF 19KB)


  • Gaskin v Grenside WN WC 20B/07 [30 November 2007] (PDF 10KB)
  • Secretary for Education and Ors v New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (Inc) WN WC 30/07 [30 November 2007] (PDF 33KB)
  • NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Authorities Employees IUOW (Wellington Branch) v Cityline (NZ) Ltd t/a Cityline Hutt Valley & Anor WN WC 23A/07 [30 November 2007] (PDF 12KB)
  • Hawkins v Commissioner of Police WN WC 29/07 [30 November 2007] (PDF 91KB)
  • *Southern Local Government Officers Union Inc v Christchurch City Council CHCH CC 26/07 [29 November 2007] (PDF 75KB)
  • *South Tranz Ltd and ors v Strait Freight Ltd CHCH CC 27/07 [29 November 2007] (PDF 52KB)
  • PPCS Ltd v Vakapuna WN WC 28/07 [27 November 2007] (PDF 12KB)
  • A & Anor v C & Anor AK AC 58/07 [27 November 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Inc & Anor v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 50A/07 [26 November 2007] (PDF 86KB)
  • Burns and Ors v Reliance Transport Ltd CHCH CC 25/07 [22 November 2007] (PDF 16KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Inc v Alsco NZ CHCH CC 24A/07 [21 November 2007] (PDF 69KB)
  • Service and Food Workers Union v Alsco NZ CHCH CC 24/07 [21 November 2007] (PDF 11KB)
  • Nimon & Sons Ltd v Buckley WN WC 26A/07 [20 November 2007] (PDF 22KB)
  • Credit Consultants Debt Services NZ Ltd v Wilson & anor WN WC 12D/07 [20 November 2007] (PDF 30KB)
  • Coy v Commissioner of Police CHCH CC 23/07 [19 November 2007] (PDF 47KB)
  • Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Imo AK AC 57/07 [14 November 2007] (PDF 92KB)
  • NZ Public Service Association v Waitemata District Health Board AK AC 56/07 [14 November 2007] (PDF 24KB)
  • Gorrie Fuel (SI) Ltd v Gittoes CHCH CC 21/07 [8 November 2007] (PDF 108KB)
  • New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union Inc v Air Nelson Ltd CHCH CC 22/07 [8 November 2007] (PDF 54KB)
  • O'Flynn v Southland District Health Board CHCH CC 20/07 [2 November 2007] (PDF 74KB)
  • Kiwikiwi v Maori Television Service AK AC 55/07 [2 November 2007] (PDF 49KB)
  • Eruera-Morrison v NZ Post AK AC46A/07 [1 November 2007] (PDF 20KB)
  • Hansells (NZ) Ltd v Ma AK AC 53A/07 [1 November 2007] (PDF 22KB)


  • Landmarx Development (NZ) Ltd v Raman AK AC 49A/07 [31 October 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • Sefo v Sealord Shellfish Ltd CHCH CC 19/07 [25 October 2007] (PDF 37KB)
  • Panovski v Marine Trimmers and All Awnings 2004 Ltd AK AC 54/07 [24 October 2007] (PDF 18KB)
  • Body and Ors v Secretary for Justice, Ministry of Justice WN WC 27/07 [23 October 2007] (PDF 55KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union v Auckland District Health Board and 15 Others Listed in Appendix 1 and Ors WN WC 18A/07 [16 October 2007] (PDF 18KB)
  • Murphy v Steel & Tube New Zealand Ltd CHCH CC 18/07 [16 October 2007] (PDF 144KB)
  • White (Formerly "X") v ADHB AK AC 10A/07 [15 October 2007] (PDF 58KB)
  • Nimon & Sons Ltd v Buckley WN WC 26/07 [5 October 2007] (PDF 147KB)


  • AFFCO NZ Ltd v Nepia and Anor WN WC 25/07 [28 September 2007] (PDF 83KB)
  • Gaskin v Grenside WN WC 20A/07 [27 September 2007] (PDF 33KB)
  • Monteith v Hakansson WN WC 24/07 [26 September 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • Blaker v B & D Doors (NZ) Ltd AK AC 8B/07 [21 September 2007] (PDF 53KB)
  • Ali'imatafitafi v Chief Executive Dept of Corrections AK AC 5B/07 [21 September 2007] (PDF 10KB)
  • Inner City Interagency Trust v Howard CHCH CC 17/07 [19 September 2007] (PDF 28KB)
  • NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Authorities Employees IUOW (Wellington Branch) v Cityline (NZ) Ltd t/a Cityline Hutt Valley & Anor WN WC 23/07 [19 September 2007] (PDF 34KB)
  • Tones v 3D1 Ltd AK AC 44A/07 [19 September 2007] (PDF 53KB)
  • Tawhiwhirangi v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections WN WC 22/07 [14 September 2007] (PDF 98KB)
  • Hansells (NZ) Ltd v Ma AK AC 53/07 [14 September 2007] (PDF 92KB)
  • Chief Executive of The Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi WN WC 14A/07 [13 September 2007] (PDF 171KB)
  • Davis v Canwest Radioworks Ltd AK AC 21A/07 [11 September 2007] (PDF 16KB)
  • Harris v Charter Trucks Ltd CHCH CC 16/07 [11 September 2007] (PDF 109KB)
  • Woud v Department of Corrections AK AC 25A/07 [11 September 2007] (PDF 21KB)
  • Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc & Ors v TLNZ Ltd & Anor AK AC 51/07 [7 September 2007] (PDF 108KB)
  • General Distributors Ltd v National Distribution Union AK AC 52/07 [7 September 2007] (PDF 91KB)
  • Yong t/a Yong & Co Chartered Accountants v Chin AK AC 37A/07 [7 September 2007] (PDF 21KB)
  • Electrotech Controls Ltd v Rarere WN WC 21/07 [5 September 2007] (PDF 46KB)
  • Otago Taxis Ltd v Strong CHCH CC 6A/07 [4 September 2007] (PDF 96KB)


  • Kostic v Dodd and Milligan CHCH CC 14A/07 [28 August 2007] (PDF 29KB)
  • Service and Food Workers Union Inc v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 50/07 [23 August 2007] (PDF 31KB)
  • Landmarx Development (NZ) Ltd v Raman AK AC 49/07 [20 August 2007] (PDF 44KB)
  • Kapadia v Axiom Rolle PRP Valuations Services Ltd AK AC 48/07 [15 August 2007] (PDF 47KB)
  • Ali'imatafitafi v Chief Executive Department of Corrections AK AC 5A/07 [15 August 2007] (PDF 92KB)
  • Gaskin v Grenside WN WC 20/07 [14 August 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • Cliff and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47/07 [10 August 2007] (PDF 22KB)
  • Auto-Movements (NZ) Ltd v Eveleigh WN WC 15A/07 [9 August 2007] (PDF 20KB)
  • AFFCO NZ Ltd v Beamsley WN WC 19/07 [8 August 2007] (PDF 80KB)
  • Smith & Anor v Harvey WN WC 10A/07 [7 August 2007] (PDF 28KB)
  • *SFWU v ADHB and Ors WN WC 18/07 [1 August 2007] (PDF 134KB)


  • Eruera-Morrison v New Zealand Post AK AC 46/07 [31 July 2007] (PDF 94KB)
  • Otene v A G Walters & Son Ltd AK AC 42A/07 [30 July 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • *Finau and Ors v Southward Engineering Co Ltd WN WC 17/07 [25 July 2007] (PDF 66KB)
  • Terry Young Ltd v NZEPMU CHCH CC 15/07 [25 July 2007] (PDF 42KB)
  • SFWU v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 43D/07 [23 July 2007] (PDF 89KB)
  • SFWU v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 43C/07 [23 July 2007] (PDF 13KB)
  • Wyatt v Simpson Grierson (A Partnership) AK AC 45/07 [20 July 2007] (PDF 97KB)
  • Abernethy v Dynea New Zealand Ltd CHCH CC 13A/07 [12 July 2007] (PDF 108KB)
  • Tones v 3D1 Ltd AK AC 44/07 [12 July 2007] (PDF 35KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 43/07 [11 July 2007] (PDF 14KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd AK AC 43A/07 [11 July 2007] (Reasons) (PDF 64KB)
  • Kostic v Dodd and Milligan CHCH CC 14/07 [11 July 2007] (PDF 131KB)
  • *Abernethy v Dynea NZ Ltd CHCH CC 13/07 [10 July 2007] (PDF 79KB)
  • Reynolds v Burgess CHCH CC 5A/07 [4 July 2007]] (PDF 33KB)
  • Otene v Walters & Son Ltd AK AC 42/07 [3 July 2007] (PDF 13KB)
  • *Credit Consultants Debt Services Ltd v Wilson and anor WN WC 12C/07 [3 July 2007] (PDF 99KB)


  • AFFCO NZ Ltd v Reid AK AC 41/07 [28 June 2007] (PDF 10KB)
  • Clear v Waikato DHB AK AC 40/07 [28 June 2007] (PDF 61KB)
  • Toll NZ Consolidated Ltd v Rowe AK AC 39/07 [27 June 2007] (PDF 23KB)
  • Raymond v Pipes and Pipes and anor AK AC 35A/07 [27 June 2007] (PDF 13KB)
  • Centurion GSM Ltd v McCarthy AK AC 38/07 [25 June 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • *Yong v Chin AK AC 37/07 [20 June 2007] (PDF 94KB)
  • BNZ v Trotter and anor AK AC 36/07 [18 June 2007] (PDF 37KB)
  • Eastern Equities Corporation Ltd v Bright AK AC 26A/07 [19 June 2007] (PDF 32KB)
  • Golden v Northland District Health Board AK AC 32A/07 [19 June 2007] (PDF 17KB)
  • NZEPMU v Air Nelson Ltd CHCH CC 12/07 [17 June 2007] (PDF 80KB)
  • J v Commissioner of Police WN WC 16/07 [14 June 2007] (PDF 11KB)
  • Raymond v Pipes & Pipes and anor AK AC 35/07 [13 June 2007] (PDF 20KB)
  • Blaker v B & D Doors Ltd AK AC 8A/07 [12 June 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • Timu v Waitemata District Health Board AK AC 34/07 [7 June 2007] (PDF 137KB)
  • Schneller v Ranworth Healthcare Ltd AK AC 33/07 [5 June 2007] (PDF 51KB)
  • Golden v Northland District Health Board AK AC 32/07 [1 June 2007] (PDF 78KB)
  • Pradeep v Star Mart Service Station Ltd AK AC 31/07 [1 June 2007] (PDF 18KB)


  • Waikato DHB v Service and Food Workers Union Inc AK AC 30/07 [31 May 2007] (PDF 59KB)
  • NZ Fire Service Commission v NZ Professional Firefighters Union WN WC 13/07 [31 May 2007] (PDF 85KB)
  • 646 Victoria (Hamilton) Ltd v Phillips AK AC 29/07 [23 May 2007] (PDF 21KB)
  • Metallic Sweeping (1998) Ltd v Ford CHCH CC 11/07 [23 May 2007] (PDF 25KB)
  • Wilson v CYFS AK AC 28/07 [23 May 2007] (PDF 66KB)
  • Auto-Movements (NZ) Ltd v Eveleigh WN WC 15/07 [18 May 2007] (PDF 52KB)
  • NZ Meat Workers Union Inc v Alliance Group Ltd CHCH CC 10/07 [18 May 2007] (PDF 28KB)
  • Prins & Anor v Tirohanga Group Ltd (formerly Tirohanga Rural Estates Ltd) AK AC 27/07 [16 May 2007] (PDF 36KB)
  • Eastern Equities Corporation Ltd v Bright AK AC 26/07 [16 May 2007] (PDF 107KB)
  • Jeffries v Adis International Ltd AK AC 24/07 [15 May 2007] (PDF 47KB)
  • An Employee v An Employer CHCH CC 8/07 [15 May 2007} (PDF 88KB)
  • Davis v Harbour Inn Fisheries Ltd ChCh CC9/07 [15 May 2007] (PDF 28KB)
  • Woud v Department of Corrections AK AC 25/07 [15 May 2007] (PDF 69KB)
  • Hunter v National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd WN WC 1A/07 [14 May 2007] (PDF 26KB)
  • Rowe v Groganic Fertilisers Ltd AK AC 23/07 [14 May 2007] (PDF 24KB)
  • Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague and Anor CHCH CC 7/07 [11 May 2007] (PDF 85KB)
  • Chief Executive Department of Corrections v Tawhiwhirangi WN WC 14/07 [10 May 2007] (PDF 12KB)
  • Khan v Khan AK AC 22/07 [7 May 2007] (PDF 35KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota v OCS Ltd WN WC 8A/07 [7 May 2007] (PDF 13KB)
  • Davis v Canwest Radioworks Ltd AK AC 21/07 [4 May 2007] (PDF 109KB)
  • Ioane v Waitakere City Council AK AC 20/07 [2 May 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • Credit Consultants Debt Services NZ Ltd v Wilson & Anor WN WC 12B/07 [1 May 2007] (PDF 108KB)


  • Weston v Fraser WN WC 2A/07 [27 April 2007] (PDF 24KB)
  • Cuttriss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd AK AC 19/07 [27 April 2007] (PDF 107KB)
  • Kingi v Responsive Maintenance 2000 Ltd AK AC 18/07 [19 April 2007] (PDF 41KB)
  • * Credit Consultants Debt Services NZ Ltd v Wilson & Anor WN WC 12A/07 [5 April 2007] (PDF 99KB)
  • Housham v Juken New Zealand Ltd AK AC 17/07 [5 April 2007] (PDF 94KB)
  • Booker V Storey (T/A The Alteration Shop) AK AC 16/07 [4 April 2007] (PDF 10KB)


  • Gates v Air NZ Ltd AK AC 15/07 [27 March 2007] (PDF 35KB)
  • Talakai v Amcor Flexibles Ltd AK AC 14/07 [26 March 2007] (PDF 21KB)
  • Red Beach School BOT & Anor v NZEI (Inc) AK AC 13/07 [20 March 2007] (PDF 136KB)
  • Chief Executive of Unitec Institute of Technology v Henderson AK AC 12/07 [19 March 2007] (PDF 106KB)
  • Credit Consultants Debt Services NZ Ltd v Wilson & Anor WN WC 12/07 [16 March 2007] (PDF 60KB)
  • Smith v Nga Kairauhii Trust WN WC 11/07 [9 March 2007] (PDF 53KB)
  • Nola & Anor v Harvey WN WC 10/07 [7 March 2007] (PDF 44KB)
  • NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union v Air NZ Ltd AK AC 11A/07 [7 March 2007] (PDF 12KB)
  • South Taranaki Free Kindergarten Assoc v McLennan WN WC 9/07 [6 March 2007] (PDF 25KB)
  • Reynolds v Burgess CHCH CC 5/07 [2 March 2007] (PDF 117KB)
  • Otago Taxis Ltd v Strong CHCH CC 6/07 [2 March 2007] (PDF 42KB)
  • NZ EPMU v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 11/07 [2 March 2007] (PDF 11KB)
  • Monaco Village Management Ltd v Benson BENSON CHCH CC 4/07 [1 March 2007] (PDF 18KB)
  • Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota v OCS Ltd WN WC 8/07 [1 March 2007] (PDF 73KB)


  • IHC New Zealand Inc v Fitzgerald WN WC 7/07 [28 February 2007] (PDF 22KB)
  • Farmers Transport Ltd v Kitchen WN WC 6/07 [27 February 2007] (PDF 15KB)
  • NZ Tramways & Public Transport Employees Union Inc & Anor v Transportation Auckland Corp Ltd & Anor AK AC 9/07 [23 February 2007] (PDF 22KB)
  • * X v Auckland District Health Board AK AC 10/07 [23 February 2007] (PDF 339KB)
  • McGreal v Television New Zealand Ltd AK AC 3A/07 [22 February 2007] (PDF 18KB)
  • Fuel Espresso Ltd v Hsieh WN WC 5/07 [19 February 2007] (PDF 43KB)
  • Tamarua v Toll NZ Consolidated Ltd WN WC 3/07 [19 February 2007] (PDF 47KB)
  • Harland v Commissioner of Police WN WC 4/07 [16 February 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • Blaker v B & D Doors (NZ) Ltd AK AC 8/07 [16 February 2007] (PDF 11KB)
  • * National Distribution Union Inc v General Distributors Ltd AK AC 7/07 [16 February 2007] (PDF 270KB)
  • Peoples v Accident Compensation Corporation CHCH CC 3/07 [13 February 2007] (PDF 63KB)
  • Clark v Northland Hunt Inc AK AC 6/07 [7 February 2007] (PDF 12KB)
  • Weston v Fraser WN WC 2/07 [5 February 2007] (PDF 15KB)
  • McGreal v Television New Zealand Ltd AK AC3/07 [5 February 2007] (PDF 59KB)
  • Ali'Matafitafi v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections AK AC 5/07 [5 February 2007] (PDF 32KB)
  • Williams v Kimberleys Fashions Ltd AK AC 4/07 [5 February 2007] (PDF 19KB)
  • Mackway-Jones & Anor as Trustees of the Family Start Support Services (Invercargill) Trust v Clark CHCH CC 2/07 [2 February 2007] (PDF 51KB)
  • Fisher v Fisher & Anor AK AC 2/07 [1 February 2007] (PDF 17KB)


  • Hunter v NIWA WN WC 1/07 [26 January 2007] (PDF 50KB)
  • McKean v Board of Trustees Wakaaranga School AK AC1/07 [26 January 2007] (PDF 148KB)
  • Michael Pearcy Investments Ltd v Miller CHCH CC 1/07 [24 January 2007] (PDF 27KB)
  • Michael Pearcy Investments Ltd v Miller CHCH CC 1A/07 [24 January 2007] (PDF 69KB)


Judgments 2006


  • Fuiava v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 51A/06 [21 December 2006] (PDF 30KB)
  • Eruera-Morrison v New Zealand Post AK AC 75/06 [21 December 2006] (PDF 18KB)
  • Sandifer v plumbers Gasfitters & Drainlayers Boad NZ NZ AK AC 74/06 [18 December 2006] (PDF 35KB)
  • ANZ National Bank v Cortright & Anor WN WC 27/06 [18 December 2006] (PDF 67KB)
  • OCS Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc & Anor WN WC 15A/06 [15 December 2006] (PDF 28KB)
  • Farmers Transport Ltd v Kitchen WN WC 26/06 [14 December 2006] (PDF 47KB)
  • Chief Executive Bay of Plenty DHB v NZ PSA AK AC 73/06 [13 December 2006] (PDF 75KB)
  • Angel & Anor v Fonterra co-op Group CHCH CC 13/06 [13 December 2006] (PDF 100KB)
  • Weston v Fraser WN WC 24/06 [13 December 2006] (PDF 32KB)
  • Pars Transport Ltd v Lardelli WN WC 25/06 [13 December 2006] (PDF 23KB)
  • Keys v Flight Centre (NZ) Ltd & Anor CHCH CC 14/06 [13 December 2006] (PDF 24KB)
  • Williams v Kimberleys Fashions Ltd AK AC 72/06 [12 December 2006] (PDF 86KB)
  • Smith v Sovereign Ltd (owned & operated by the ASB Bank) AK AC 71/06 [12 December 2006] (PDF 54KB)
  • Skinner & Anor v Stayinfront Inc AK AC 70/06 [8 December 2006] (PDF 43KB)
  • Bayliss Sharr & Hansen v McDonald CHCH CC 12/06 [7 December 2006] (PDF 85KB)
  • Jeffries v Adis International Ltd AK AC 69/06 [7 December 2006] (PDF 89KB)
  • Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd WN WC 4A/06 [7 December 2006] (PDF 94KB)
  • Colosimo & Anor v Parker AK AC 68/06 [6 December 2006] (PDF 78KB)
  • Spotless Services (New Zealand) Ltd v Morrison WN WC 23/06 [4 December 2006] (PDF 81KB)
  • South Taranaki Free Kindergarten Assoc v McLennan WN WC 22/06 [1 December 2006] (PDF 60KB)


  • Bowles v Raukura Hauora O Tainui AK AC 67/06 [30 November 2006] (PDF 19KB)
  • * NZ Tramways & Public Transport Employees Union & Anor v Transportation Auckland & Cityline (NZ) AC 61A/06 [27 November 2006] (PDF 72KB)
  • Clark v Northland Hunt Inc AK AC 66/06 [27 November 2006] (PDF 103KB)
  • Watson v NZ Electrical Traders Ltd T/A Bry Switchgear AK AC 64/06 [24 November 2006] (PDF 24KB)
  • * McAlister v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 65/06 [24 November 2006] (PDF 139KB)
  • T & R Distributors Ltd v Grimes CHCH CC 9A/06 [23 November 2006] (PDF 57KB)
  • Graham v Crestline Pty Ltd AK AC 53A/06 [21 November 2006] (PDF 26KB)
  • Cliff & Groom v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47A/06 [17 November 2006] (PDF 30KB)
  • Whelan v A G in respect of the CEO of CYPS AK AC 63/06 [16 November 2006] (PDF 113KB)
  • Clark v NCR (NZ) Corp AK AC 62/06 [15 November 2006] (PDF 76KB)
  • NZ Tramways & PTEU Inc & Anor v Transportation Auckland Corp Ltd & Anor AK AC 61/06 [7 November 2006] (PDF 20KB)
  • Greening v About Demolition & Contracting (2003) Ltd WN WC 21/06 [6 November 2006] (PDF 24KB)
  • Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd WN WC 17A/06 [2 November 2006] (PDF 20KB)
  • Timmins v Asure New Zealand Ltd WN WC 10A/06 [2 November 2006] (PDF 24KB)
  • Kapadia v PRP Auckland Ltd (Formerly Axion Rolle PRP Valuation Services Ltd) AK AC 60/06 [1 November 2006] (PDF 28KB)


  • Frederic Developments Ltd v Pech AK AC 59/06 [25 October 2006] (PDF 16KB)
  • Chief Executive of the Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet v Sisson-Stretch WN WC 20/06 [25 October 2006] (PDF 20KB)
  • Tu'itupou v Guardian Healthcare Operations Ltd AK AC 50A/06 [20 October 2006] (PDF 16KB)
  • IHC New Zealand Inc v Fitzgerald WN WC 19/06 [19 October 2006] (PDF 88KB)
  • IHC New Zealand Inc v Scott AK AC 45A/06 [18 October 2006] (PDF 40KB)
  • Downey v New Zealand Greyhound Racing Assoc Inc AK AC 55A/06 [17 October 2006] (PDF 16KB)
  • McLean v Buy West Realty Ltd AK AC 58/06 [16 October 2006] (PDF 120KB)
  • Fonterra Brands (Tip Top) Ltd v Dillon ChCh CC 10/06 [10 October 2006] (PDF 28KB)
  • Kumar v Icehouse (NZ) Ltd AK AC 57/06 [6 October 2006] (PDF 116KB)


  • Risk Solutions Ltd v Davie AK AC 56/06 [29 September 2006] (PDF 10KB)
  • Downey v NZ Greyhound Racing Assn Inc AK AC 55/06 [27 September 2006] (PDF 81KB)
  • Yuan Cheng International Investment Group Ltd v Buer AK AC 54/06 [20 September 2006] (PDF 96KB)
  • Progressive Meats Ltd v Meat & Related Trades Workers Union WN WC 18/06 [15 September 2006] (PDF 52KB)
  • Graham v Crestline Pty Ltd AK AC 53/06 [15 September 2006] (PDF 88KB)
  • Simpsons Farms Ltd v Aberhart AK AC 52/06 [14 September 2006] (PDF 114KB)
  • Fuiava v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 51/06 [12 September 2006] (PDF 120KB)
  • Tuitupou v Guardian healthcare Operations Ltd AK AC 50/06 [6 September 2006] (PDF 135KB)
  • NDU & Anor v General Distributors Ltd & Anor AK AC 49/06 [ 4 September 2006] (PDF 32KB)
  • * Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd WN WC 17/06 [1 September 2006] (PDF 56KB)
  • Thamer v Massey University WN WC 16/06 [1 September 2006] (PDF 23KB)



  • OCS Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union & Anor WN WC 15/06 [31 August 2006] (PDF 108KB)
  • T & R Distributors Ltd v Grimes CHCH CC 9/06 [28 August 2006] (PDF 60KB)
  • * NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union v Energex Ltd AK AC 48/06 [28 August 2006] (PDF 60KB)
  • Rawlings v Employment Relations Authority ChCh CC8/06 [23 August 2006] (PDF 208KB)
  • * Cliff and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47/06 [23 August 2006] (PDF 208KB)
  • * Cliff and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47/06 [23 August 2006] - ERRATUM (PDF 8KB)
  • Prins and Prins v Tirohanga Group Ltd (formerly Tirohanga Rural Estates Ltd) Ak AC 21B/06 [18 August 2006] (PDF 15KB)
  • Designlink Ltd T/A Rodney Wayne Hairdresing Whangaparaoa and Anor v Raymond AK AC 24A/06 [18 August 2006] (PDF 37KB)
  • Funnell v Bruce A Short Ltd AK AC 12A/06 [18 August 2006] (PDF 15KB)
  • * New Zealand Meatworkers’ Union Inc v Alliance Group Ltd CHCH CC 7/06 [17 August 2006] (PDF 157KB)
  • Caccioppoli v Board of Trustees of Edmund Hillary School AK AC 46/06 [15 August 2006] (PDF 15KB)
  • Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc AK AC 44/06 [10 August 2006] (PDF 72KB)
  • Land Transport New Zealand (formerly the Land Transport Safety Authority v MacKay WN WC 14/06 [9 August 2006] (PDF 113KB)
  • IHC New Zealand Inco v Scott AK AC 45/06 [8 August 2006] (PDF 43KB)
  • * Axiom Rolle PRP Valuations Services Ltd v Kapadia AK AC 43/06 [4 August 2006] (PDF 150KB)
  • Mills v Macks Seafoods (1997) Limited AK AC 42/06 [3 August 2006] (PDF 32KB)



  • Hanover Group Ltd v Finnigan AK AC 41/06 [31 July 2006] (PDF 70KB)
  • Griffith v Sunbeam Corp Ltd WN WC 13/06 [28 July 2006] (PDF 180KB)
  • Saipe v Waitakere Enterprise Trust Board AK AC 40/06 [25 July 2006] (PDF 64KB)
  • Assoc of Salaried Medical Specialists v Otago District Health Board & Anor ChCh CC 6B/06 [21 July 2006] (PDF 13KB)
  • * Epic Packaging Ltd v New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering, Printing & Manufacturing Union Inc AK AC 39/06 [21 July 2006] (PDF 123KB)
  • AFFCO New Zealand Limited V The New Zealand Meat Workers And Related Trades Union Incorporated WN WC 12/06 [13 July 2006] (PDF 65KB)
  • Jack v Faithfull Funeral Services Ltd AK AC 38/06 [12 July 2006] (PDF 51KB)
  • Tamarua V Toll Tranzlink Limited WN WC 11/06 [11 July 2006] (PDF 33KB)
  • Schneller v Ransworth Healthcare Ltd AK AC 37/06 [7 July 2006] (PDF 34KB)
  • Berger and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 36/06 [4 July 2006] (PDF 21KB)
  • Wackrow V Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited AK AC 35/06 [3 July 2006] (PDF 34KB)



  • Westpac Banking Corporation v Raewyn Smythe AK AC 5A/06 [30 June 2006] (PDF 31KB)
  • TIMMINS v ASURE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED WN WC 10/06 [29 June 2006] (PDF 122KB)
  • * New Zealand Engineering Printing And Manufacturing Union Inc v ACI Operations New Zealand Ltd AK AC 34/06 [29 June 2006] (PDF 71KB)
  • Roberts v Commissioner of Police AK AC 33/06 [27 June 2006] (PDF 41KB)
  • Rawlings V Sanco NZ Ltd CHCH CC 2A/06 [23 June 2006] (PDF 33KB)



Decisions of note:

From time to time decisions of particular importance are considered by the Court. Judgments from these cases are marked with a * and extracted annually

Decisions of Note 2009

  • * Air NZ Ltd v V [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 15/09, 3 June 2009] – Interpretation of test of justification under s103A. (PDF, 95KB)
  • * New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union v Taylor Preston Ltd [Judge Shaw, WC 8/09, 22 April 2009] - Whether defendant breached prohibition on preference.(PDF, 65KB)
  • * Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua v Brence [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18/09, 21 April 2009] – Ex parte application for search order against former employee.(PDF, 28KB)
  • Orders of Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua v Brence [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 18/09, 21 April 2009] – Ex parte application for search order against former employee.(PDF, 400KB)
  • * McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd v Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc [Chief Judge Colgan, WC 5/09, 8 April 2009] – Whether parties should be referred to facilitated bargaining. (PDF, 69KB)
  • * A Farmer v A Worker [Judge Couch, CC 3/09, 20 March 2009] – Whether dismissal or frustration of employment agreement (PDF, 55KB)

Decisions of Note 2008

  • * New Zealand Tramways and Public Transport Employees Union Incorporated & Anor v Transportation Auckland Corporation Limited and Cityline (New Zealand) Limited [Full Court (Judges Travis and Shaw), AC 48/08 12 December 2008] – Reconsideration of decision on interpretation of annual leave in a collective agreement in light of s6 Holidays Act 2003. (PDF, 49KB)
  • * Olsen v Carter Holt Harvey IT Ltd Full Court [Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Shaw and Couch, AC 45/08, 24 November 2008] – Protection of affected employees who are not vulnerable employees when a business is transferred (PDF, 97KB)
  • * Air Nelson Ltd v The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association IUOW Inc & Anor [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan & Judges Shaw and Couch) AC 17B/08, 17 September 2008] - Form of strike notices in essential services, service of those notices, and jurisdiction of Court to validate informal strike notices (PDF, 57KB)
  • * Te Ao v Chief Executive of the Department of Labour [Chief Judge Colgan, AC 31/08, 3 September 2008] - Whether mediator precluded from giving evidence about events at mediation which led to mediator's dismissal (PDF, 75KB)
  • * Ryan Security & Consulting (Otago) Ltd v Bolton [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Shaw and Couch) CC 11/08, 18 August 2008] - Whether Authority can punish for contempt for breach of its orders. (PDF, 49KB)
  • * McCain Foods (NZ) Ltd v SFWU Full Court [Chief Judge Colgan & Judges Travis and Couch, WC 11/08, 23 June 2008] – Use of employees of competitor company as union representatives (PDF, 86KB)
  • * Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5C/08, 17 June 2008] – Process for challenging order removing proceedings to Employment Court. (PDF, 48KB)
  • * Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University v Stewart [Judge Couch, CC 5B/08, 13 May 2008] - Reasons for decision that challenge filed out of time and granting extension of time. (PDF, 31KB)
  • * Waikato DHB & ors v New Zealand PSA Inc [Full Court (Chief Judge Colgan, Judges Travis and Shaw), AC 6/08, 20 March 2008] - Ratification of settlements reached in collective bargaining (PDF, 54KB)

Decisions of Note 2007

  • * Southern Local Government Officers Union Inc v Christchurch City Council CHCH CC 26/07 [29 November 2007] (PDF, 75KB)
  • * South Tranz Ltd and ors v Strait Freight Ltd CHCH CC 27/07 [29 November 2007] (PDF, 52KB)
  • * SFWU v ADHB and Ors WN WC 18/07 [1 August 2007] (PDF, 134KB)
  • * Finau and Ors v Southward Engineering Co Ltd WN WC 17/07 [25 July 2007] (PDF, 66KB)
  • * Abernethy v Dynea NZ Ltd CHCH CC 13/07 [10 July 2007] (PDF, 79KB)
  • * Credit Consultants Debt Services Ltd v Wilson and anor WN WC 12C/07 [3 July 2007] (PDF, 99KB)
  • * Yong v Chin AK AC 37/07 [20 June 2007] (PDF, 94KB)
  • * Credit Consultants Debt Services NZ Ltd v Wilson & Anor WN WC 12A/07 [5 April 2007] (PDF, 99KB)
  • * X v Auckland District Health Board AK AC 10/07 [23 February 2007] (PDF, 339KB)
  • * National Distribution Union Inc v General Distributors Ltd AK AC 7/07 [16 February 2007] (PDF, 270KB)

Decisions of Note 2006

  • * NZ Tramways & Public Transport Employees Union & Anor v Transportation Auckland & Cityline (NZ) AC 61A/06 [27 November 2006] (PDF, 72KB)
  • * McAlister v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 65/06 [24 November 2006] (PDF, 139KB)
  • * Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd WN WC 17/06 [1 September 2006] (PDF, 56KB)
  • * NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union v Energex Ltd AK AC 48/06 [28 August 2006] (PDF, 60KB)
  • * Cliff and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47/06 [23 August 2006] (PDF, 208KB)
  • * Cliff and Anor v Air New Zealand Ltd AK AC 47/06 [23 August 2006] - ERRATUM (PDF, 8KB)
  • * New Zealand Meatworkers' Union Inc v Alliance Group Ltd CHCH CC 7/06 [17 August 2006] (PDF, 157KB)
  • * Axiom Rolle PRP Valuations Services Ltd v Kapadia AK AC 43/06 [4 August 2006] (PDF, 150KB)
  • * Epic Packaging Ltd v New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering, Printing & Manufacturing Union Inc AK AC 39/06 [21 July 2006] (PDF, 123KB)
  • * New Zealand Engineering Printing And Manufacturing Union Inc v ACI Operations New Zealand Ltd AK AC 34/06 [29 June 2006] (PDF, 71KB)

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