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1. [2024] NZEmpC 58 Cunningham v HealthAlliance NZ Ltd. [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...the extent to which a stay will impact on third parties; (e) the novelty and/or importance of the questions involved; (f) the public interest in the proceeding; and (g) the overall balance of convenience. Affidavits and submissions have been filed [7] Mr Cunningham’s evidence is that following the termination of his employment with the defendant he was without work for 13 months. During this time he serviced his financial obligations as best as he could and exhausted all of hi...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 130 Yzendoorn v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...Resource Management Act 1991 the Environment Court declines the application by David Martyn Yzendoorn and Barbara Frances Yzendoorn for costs against Hamilton City Council. 2 REASONS Background [1] On 27 September 2023, Mr and Mrs Yzendoorn filed an appeal against an abatement notice issued by Hamilton City Council on 6 September 2023. The abatement notice required that the appellants cease outdoor storage of a shipping container at 29 Petersburg Drive, Flagstaff, Hamilton...

3. Wyatt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Deemed cover) [2025] NZACC 54 (1 April 2025) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...review hearing and quashes that part of the decision by consent. [25] I make no order as to costs. However, if costs are at issue, this Court invites the parties to reach agreement on costs, failing which the Court will determine costs after the filing of memoranda within three calendar weeks of this judgment. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law Ltd.

4. [2025] NZEmpC 61 Faitala and Vea v The Pacific Island Business Development Trust [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Pacific Island Business Development Trust [2024] NZERA 403 (Member Blick). compensation for loss of benefits and $25,000 as compensation under s 123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act).2 [2] Mrs Vea and Mr Faitala have filed a non-de novo challenge to the Authority’s determination in relation to the quantum of remedies they were awarded for their unjustified dismissals and the dismissal of their unjustified disadvantage claims. The Trust does not accep...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 256 VGM v JXC [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...compensation for sexual harassment. [3] On 30 October 2023 the Authority ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendant $11,438.28 in costs and disbursements.4 In total the plaintiff has been ordered to pay the defendant $59,943.28. [4] The plaintiff has filed a de novo challenge to the Authority’s 26 September 2023 determination. It denies the allegations of sexual harassment and claims that the defendant’s dismissal was justified, it claims that the Authority’s findings that...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 112  A Labour Inspector v Dao (No6) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...followed for making such requests and will then facilitate appropriate requests promptly. [27] A review hearing will be held, if necessary, at 10 am on Wednesday 9 July 2025. The following timetable applies for that hearing: (a) The applicant is to file a memorandum and any other relevant documents by 4 pm on Friday 4 July 2025. (b) The respondents are to file a memorandum and any other relevant documents by 4 pm on Tuesday 8 July 2025. [28] This judgment and the orders which I...

7. [2025] NZEmpC 170 Saphoo v Yunan [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...Authority ordered compliance with payment of these amounts by 11 September 2024. [9] The Authority also awarded a penalty of $2,500. $1,500 of the penalty was payable to Ms Saphoo, and $1,000 was payable to Mr Yingkamhang. Reimbursement of the filing fee of $71.55 was also ordered. [10] Whilst all amounts were required to be paid by 11 September 2024, the only amounts for which compliance was ordered were those owing under the settlement agreement of $1,337.54 and $1,054.55. Th...

8. Family violence and sexual violence work programme archived updates

   ...conversation in 3 years’ time.” Sue Hobbs, who has worked in family violence prevention for over 30 years, and who developed the Safeguarding Adults Against Abuse (SAFA) integrated safety response, says the Summit was significant in that it raised the profile of older adults, disabled people, and adults with complex care and support needs. “The invisible community is not recognised well in the system. It was good to be able to highlight before Ministers and participants the reality of adu...

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9. [2012] NZEmpC 142 Horton Media Ltd [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...investigator. Peter said that he had that information but that he couldn’t share it with us because it contained confidential information and that it would be provided later. Coca-Cola did not provide me with the 29 July 2009 e-mail or 20 July file note (the information) until after the dismissal. 13. Keith’s response was that he didn’t recall a particular day when he was in the park. He admitted he went to the park occasionally with the person he was alleged to have bee...

10. Māori Trustee v Forde – Section 186 Block V Longwood Survey District (2013) 17 Te Waipounamu MB 152 (17 TWP 152) [pdf, 206 KB]

    ...Moana Act”) [11] In closing submissions counsel for the applicants addressed the effect of the Takutai Moana Act on the continued existence of the beach road. This issue had not been previously addressed and I granted leave for the respondent to file written submissions in response. [12] On 19 February 2013 I advised the parties that I intended to direct the Registrar to write to the SDC pursuant to section 69(2) of the Act to seek clarification whether the council intended to...