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1. [2018] NZEmpC 25 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...problems between him and Dr Sawyer were compromised in a record of settlement pursuant to s 149 of the Act signed on 24 July 2014. The complaint [6] A brief discussion of the background to this dispute, as disclosed by the pleadings and affidavits filed in anticipation of a hearing into a preliminary issue about the validity of the record of settlement, places this application for disclosure into context. Dr Sawyer was employed as a senior lecturer at the university on 1 January...

2. Greyling v Gimranov [2016] NZIACDT 22 (2 May 2016) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...to New Zealand, and sought a refund of the fees he paid. [6.4] Mr Gimranov responded saying he had consulted with Mr Woodberg and there was no provision in the contract allowing cancellation based on a change of mind. [6.5] Mr Gimranov neither filed an application for a visa, nor refunded any of the fees he received. [7] The Registrar identified potential infringements of professional standards during the course of Mr Gimranov’s engagement, the allegations were that potentially: [...

3. Director of Proceedings v Radius Residential Care Ltd [2019] NZHRRT 24 [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...REPRESENTATION: Ms J Herschell, Acting Director of Proceedings Ms J Stafford for defendant DATE OF DECISION: 10 May 2019 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 [1] These proceedings under s 50 of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 8 May 2019. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [2.1] A Consent Memorandum dated 8 May 2019. [2.2]...

4. LCRO 130/2017 HS v NC and EH (18 September 2019) [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...have contributed to the misunderstanding” about fees that subsequently arose notwithstanding the letter of engagement contained a note of the practitioners’ respective hourly charge out rates. 5 Application for review [25] Mr HS filed an application for review on 10 July 2017.4 With the exception of the practitioners’ 17 November 2015 invoice for $779.93, he seeks a determination in his favour so he does not have to pay the practitioners’ fees. He says the Com...

5. LCRO 55/2020 MY v KA (5 October 2020) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...6 [32] In conclusion the Committee made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr MY. By way of penalty he was censured, and was also ordered to pay costs of $1,000 to the New Zealand Law Society.3 Application for review [33] Mr MY filed his application for review on 24 March 2020. The outcome sought is a reversal of the finding of unsatisfactory conduct, and an award of costs against the Standards Committee. [34] Mr MY submits: (a) Mr KA had withdrawn his application

6. HortNZ - EiC - M K Sands - Industry (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...is of critical importance to the industry that the focus remains on premium high value cherries. In order to do this, cherry growers rely on a reliable water supply to ensure a consistent quality and yield. 1 https://www.freshfacts.co.nz/files/freshfacts-2019.pdf. https://www.freshfacts.co.nz/files/freshfacts-2019.pdf 9 28. The New Zealand cherry industry is currently undergoing significant expansion with production more than doubling since 2013. As seen in Figure 1 above...

7. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Ravelich [2020] NZLCDT 3 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...directorship changes and allegedly “acting as a front for Mr Y who, as an undischarged bankrupt, was unable to manage the business”. [17] The matter proceeded to hearing before the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA). Mr Ravelich filed a written brief of evidence in advance and also appeared for cross-examination and oral evidence. [18] In its decision ARLA found that Mr Ravelich had misled it, in particular in relation to his timing of the notice concerning his...

8. [2018] NZEmpC 138 Samuels v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...determining costs. Ms Lang has taken 1 Lang v Gourmet Foods Ltd [2018] NZERA Auckland 37. no active part in these proceedings; nor has Gourmet Foods Ltd. The Employment Relations Authority filed an appearance advising that it would abide the decision of the Employment Court (the Court), and did not wish to be heard. In these circumstances, counsel (Ms Catran) was appointed to assist the Court. I am grateful for her subm...

9. [2021] NZREADT 44 - Lawrence v Registrar of the Real Estate Authority (16 August 2021) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...If the Tribunal reverses or modifies a determination of the Registrar, it may exercise any of the powers that the Registrar could have exercised. [5] On 10 May 2021 the Tribunal received an Application to Review the Registrar’s determination, filed by Mr Lawrence. [6] The Registrar contends that the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to accept and hear an application under s 112 of the Act for review of a Registrar’s determination made under s 74(3) (“s 74(3) determination”). The...

10. [2021] NZACC 88 - Civil v ACC (22 June 2021) [pdf, 209 KB]

    ...Court observes this report was obtained without recourse to ICMC in 2018 or agreement from Ms Civil (though it may be the case Ms Brock was representing Ms Civil at the time). Nonetheless, it is new evidence in the appeal. [5] Mr Mailand filed Mr Lyon’s report dated 12 May 2021 together with supplementary submissions, dated 19 May 2021. Background [6] On 27 April 2017, an injury claim form was filed by Ms Civil’s General Practitioner (GP) for a shoulder sprain/upper ar...