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1. [2024] NZEmpC 43 Mutonhori v Wairoa District Council [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...and that he has substantial KiwiSaver savings in New Zealand as well as superannuation in Australia. No documentary evidence was provided. Mr Mutonhori was critical of the Wairoa District Council’s application. [15] In an updating memorandum filed on 4 March 2024, the Wairoa District Council provided the Court with a record of a decision from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission dated 15 February 2024, which shows that Mr Mutonhori was dismissed by the Mt Isa City Coun...

2. MOJ0217.1E_OCT21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...review the terms, operation or other aspects of the trust • add, replace or remove trustees • investigate the trust • enforce the terms of the trust • vary the terms of the trust • terminate the trust. An application to the MLC needs to be filed on the relevant application form and accompanied by the application fee, which is detailed on the form. Evidence supporting any allegations must also be filed. More information To find out more about Māori land trusts, go online to...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 197 HPC Plumbing & Gas Lmited v Auckland Council [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...Environment Court declines the application by HPC Plumbing & Gas Limited for costs against Auckland Council. B: Costs are to lie where they fall. 2 REASONS Introduction On 23 November 2022, HPC Plumbing & Gas Limited (HPC) filed an appeal against an abatement notice issued by Auckland Council (the Council) on 4 November 2022 to cease a commercial activity at 14 Lake Drive, Papakura. The appeal sought cancellation of the abatement notice on the basis that t...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 161 Putaanga v MOVe Freight Ltd [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...In its decision, the Court indicated that costs ought not to be an issue as neither party was represented. However, it was also noted that if Mr Putaanga sought disbursements, and the parties were unable to reach agreement, memoranda could be filed within 28 days of the date of the judgment.2 1 Putaanga v MOVe Freight Ltd [2024] NZEmpC 99. 2 At [80]. [2] Unfortunately, the parties were unable to agree on the issue of costs. Mr Putaanga applied for costs on 8 July 20...

5. Van Wey Lovatt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs) [2024] NZACC 171 (29 October 2024) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...was misconceived and entirely without merit. I agree with Mr Evans’ submission that the Application was a hopeless challenge to the Costs Decision and was “doomed from the start”. [17] In all the circumstances, I am of the view that the filing of the Application was an abuse of process and an award of costs is appropriate. Quantum of Costs Award [18] Dr Van Wey Lovatt submits that if costs are to be awarded, those costs should not exceed the sum of $750, being the amou...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 21 Wilson v AZ Scaffolding 2017 Ltd ( [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...with the substantive orders made.13 The plaintiff gets no further in their pursuit of the monies to which they are entitled. [12] Pursuant to s 141 of the Act, any order made under the Act (or other employment legislation) by the Authority may be filed in the District Court, and is then enforceable in the same manner as an order made or judgment given by the District Court. That will usually be an appropriate course for enforcing a monetary award from the Authority.14 Where, as h...

7. Karaitiana v Seager - Wharetoto 9 Balance Trust (2024) 494 Aotea MB 275 (494 AOT 275) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...10 October 2024 Tokoahu consistently emailed the court seeking to place matters on hold due to, inter alia, Harvey Karaitiana having health issues. [7] I then directed a judicial conference with all parties to discuss the reports that had been filed (the JC). This was subsequently adjourned due to the inability of Tokoahu to attend. [8] By way of email dated 31 October 2024 Tokoahu indicated that he and Harvey would not attend any future hearings because they felt that I had not he...

8. Andree v Applehof –Oriwa 1B3E (2024) 273 Taitokerau MB 56 (273 TTK 56) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...Taitokerau MB 58 [7] However, by the next hearing on 31 March 2022 the matter remained unresolved. Nellie was directed to obtain a valuation report that included options for partition. The Garton and Associates Report dated 21 September 2022 was filed with the Court, and a copy was provided to Martin for his consideration. This report contains three options for partition, taking into account contour, access and potential building sites. [8] The matter was heard again on 27 Januar...

9. First stages of the coronial process

   When someone you know dies suddenly, it can be an emotional and challenging time - even more so when the circumstances are complicated, or the cause of death isn’t clear. We hope that the below video will help to outline the first stages of the coronial process when your loved one’s death has been referred to the coroner. Please note: this video is also available with te reo Māori captions. The When someone dies suddenly factsheet explains these initial stages in more detail, a

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10. Evans v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 75 (8 May 2025) [pdf, 144 KB]

    ...of facts, which I accept. An overview of key facts is set out below. [8] Some years ago, Mr Evans had a dental implant. In late 2022 he consulted Ms Bailey, Orthodontist, with concerns about the implant. [9] On 23 December 2022, Ms Bailey filed a dental injury claim for Mr Evans, for “gingival overgrowth causing teeth to move away from the implant.” [10] A treatment injury claim form was completed the same day which provided- Placement of the implant and the tissue’s rea...