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1. [2021] NZEmpC 9 Samuels v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...succeeded, although not on all of the grounds that were ultimately pursued. Mr Samuels seeks a contribution to the costs said to have been incurred in pursuing the application in the Court and also seeks costs in the Authority. The Authority has filed submissions opposing the application. It says that it is effectively immune from costs awards in all but exceptional circumstances and costs ought not to be awarded here. It is further said that an advocate acting on their own beha...

2. Coroners Court COVID-19 levels 2 and 3 protocol August 2020 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...able to conduct most of their work “on the papers”; that is, without the need for a Court hearing. The move to alert Level 3 for the Auckland super city area, and alert level 2 for the rest of New Zealand, will not impact on coroners receiving new files, making directions on files and making written findings. Alert level 3: Auckland super city area Coroners will identify those cases where an inquest is to be held and consider whether and, if so, how the inquest can be held safely...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 160 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council.pdf [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...the expiry date) of the proposed consents, and about what resource consents (if any) should be surrendered. We also reserved leave to correct any mistakes. Counsel for LCG and the ORC have responded in a memorandum dated 3 August 2020 and ORC filed an updated set of conditions attached to a memorandum dated 17 September 2020. [4] We consider each permit in turn. 1 [2020] NZEnvC 112. 3 RM17.301.08 Cluden Station [5...

4. Watson v Employers Mutual Ltd (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...NZHRRT 40.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 40 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 Tribunal is not minded to award the full amount, it seeks what it refers to as the standard daily rate of $3,750.00. [3] Ms Watson has not filed any submissions in response to the application. THE LAW [4] The Tribunal’s power to award costs in respect of proceedings under the Privacy Act 1993 (the Act) is set out in s 85(2): 85 Powers of Human Rights Review Tribunal (1)...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 29 Maharaja India Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...entitlements. After determining that MIL was the employer, and not Mr Raizada personally, the Authority ordered MIL to pay a total of $59,390.47 to the three employees. It is this order which was the subject of the proposed challenge. [4] Soon after the filing of the statement of claim raising the challenge, the Labour Inspector filed an application to strike it out. That application was served on Mr Raizada at the address for service given for both plaintiffs in the statement of...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 086 Auckland Council v Cowlin [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...to generate an odour, to such an extent that it has, or is likely to have, adverse effects on the amenity values of nearby properties of the nature described in the formal statements attached to the affidavit of Sigurd Bruu dated 31 May 2021 filed in these proceedings. Or, in the alternative: (e) remove all rabbits from the properties, by whatever means necessary; and (f) carry out the work described in order 1(d) above. 2. If the respondents fail to comply with order 1 above,...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 163 Auckland Council v DDL Estates Limited [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...Applicant AND DDL ESTATES LIMITED DDL HOMES LIMITED Respondents Court: Chief Environment Court Judge D A Kirkpatrick, sitting alone under ss 279(1)(b) and 321 of the Act Hearing: On the papers Last case event: Joint memorandum of Counsel filed 18 October 2021 Appearances: S Quinn for the Applicant A Webb for the Respondents Date of Decision: 21 October 2021 Date of Issue: 21 October 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 163 Auckland Council v DDL Estates Limited [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...Applicant AND DDL ESTATES LIMITED DDL HOMES LIMITED Respondents Court: Chief Environment Court Judge D A Kirkpatrick, sitting alone under ss 279(1)(b) and 321 of the Act Hearing: On the papers Last case event: Joint memorandum of Counsel filed 18 October 2021 Appearances: S Quinn for the Applicant A Webb for the Respondents Date of Decision: 21 October 2021 Date of Issue: 21 October 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________...

9. [2021] NZEnvC 112 Tahuaroa v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 562 KB]

   ...do not adversely affect the environment and Mr Tahuaroa intends to work with the Council to mitigate the effects described in paragraph [3] above i.e. by applying for relevant resource consents. The Council's position [6] The Council has filed a memorandum of counsel dated 29 June 2021 confirming it will abide the decision of the court in respect of the stay and will continue to work with the appellant. The Council has proposed a number of conditions it considers will appropri...

10. 2023 NZPSPLA 004.pdf [pdf, 112 KB]

    ...carrying on a security business under the name of Dubble H Security without holding the appropriate licence. Ms Creelman holds a certificate of approval (COA) but has never applied for an individual licence. [2] At the time the complaint was filed Dubble H Security was a trading name only. However, it registered as a company on 22 September 2022. Ms Creelman accepts she has never applied for or held an individual security licence. She also accepts that Dubble H Security Limited ha...