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1. [2010] NZEmpC 21 Industrial Services Nelson Ltd v Stewart [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...claim. This application is opposed by the defendant. [2] The grounds for the application were that in my interlocutory judgment of 7 December 2009 (CC 20/09), dealing with a “good faith report”, I noted that the defendant in her submissions filed on 24 September 2009, had stated that she had yet to be served with the plaintiff’s statement of claim. I stated this would raise issues as to the plaintiff’s compliance with regulation 12 of the Employment Court Regulations 200...

2. EMPC - Pro bono assistance service application [pdf, 296 KB]

   ...representing themselves, or are represented by others who are non-lawyers, in employment proceedings before the Auckland Employment Court. The Employment Court Pro Bono Assistance Service (the Service) provides free assistance with preparation and filing of the initial Court documents (either a Statement of Claim or Statement of Defence) to eligible applicants. The Service does NOT provide any legal advice regarding the merits of your case. That means the volunteer lawyers who assi...

3. [2015] NZEmpC 31 Judith Davidson v Stephen Kelly [PDF, 96 KB]

   ...Mr Kelly over the years and which remained owing. It was debatable whether this latter item formed part of the employment relationship problem or whether it was more properly a civil dispute between them. [2] On 19 September 2013, Ms Davidson filed an application with the Employment Relations Authority. The total sum which she sought from Mr Kelly amounted to $1,100,232.73. The matter was referred to a mediator. On 9 December 2013 the parties entered into a complicated deed of...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 67 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd v Scott [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...applied for. [7] It is appropriate to grant the application. I am satisfied that: (a) The inspections undertaken by Mr May in the presence of the independent solicitor, and Mr McKenzie, on 21 September 2020 and 2 October 2020 have identified files that Mataura Valley has reason to believe contain its confidential information. (b) Mr May has already reviewed the files to which Mataura Valley now seeks access. 2 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd v Scott [2020] NZEmpC 120. 3 Mataura...

5. Ormsby v Dick - Whakaaratamaiti 2B6 (2007) 317 Rotorua MB 209 (317 ROT 209) [pdf, 872 KB]

   ...to the enlargement of time, Mr Rangitauira noted that the 60 day appeal period had yet to expire, His clients wanted the status quo to remain in place until such time as appropriate advice could be obtained as to whether or not an appeal will be filed and until that appeal had been decided, RespoJl(lents' submissions [6] For the trustees Mr Dennett underscored their opposition primarily on the basis that no appeal had been filed, The trustees intended to take possession of th...

6. [2021] NZACC 138 - Hallmond v ACC (14 September 2021) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...14 September 2021 ____________________________________________________________________ RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C J McGUIRE ON COSTS ____________________________________________________________________ [1] In this case, both counsel have filed memoranda in respect of costs. A number of items are agreed. This judgment is confined to dealing with those items that are not agreed. Preparing of Case on Appeal [2] Mr Hinchcliff has claimed half a day for this case, which amou...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 21 – KA v Wen (5 March 2025) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...North Island. The sponsoring employer was N Ltd (the employer) whose director was DX. The role was that of construction labourer. Ms Wen informed the agent on the same day the application had been lodged. [9] At about the same time, Ms Wen filed with Immigration NZ a completed Work Visa Declaration Form (Immigration NZ’s form INZ 1225).3 It confirmed all the information provided was true and authorised Ms Wen to file the application on behalf of the client. It had purport...

8. [2014] NZEmpC 7 Bali v SRG Holdings Ltd [pdf, 45 KB]

   ...BETWEEN SUNIL KUMAR BALI Plaintiff AND SRG HOLDINGS LIMITED TRADING AS SUPERVALUE First Defendant AND NZ LIQUOR MERCHANTS LIMITED TRADING AS SUPER LIQUOR Second Defendant Hearing: Following memoranda filed by the defendants on 16 December 2013, extension sought by defendants on 29 January 2014 and memorandum in reply from the plaintiff on 30 January 2014 Appearances: Mr S Bali, in person supported by Mr V Koli Mr M Kyne, advoc...

9. NE v LBC [2014] NZIACDT 8 (05 February 2014) [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...not be supported were: [3.1] A lawyer, not the adviser, filed the first residence application. Accordingly, the adviser was not responsible for any deficiencies in the form of the application. [3.2] The adviser did not delay in the interval until filing the second application. He could not provide assistance until he was licensed, and the record showed he addressed the matter promptly when he was licensed, and had the information he needed. [3.3] The difficulty with the second applicat...

10. [2019] NZEmpC 96 Boyd v Blanchard [pdf, 147 KB]

    ...INGLIS [1] The matter now before the Court is an application for costs. It arises against the following backdrop. Ms Blanchard pursued a grievance in the Employment Relations Authority. She succeeded in part and was awarded remedies. Mr Boyd filed a challenge to that determination. Ms Blanchard then sought to challenge aspects of the Authority’s determination but was outside the statutory timeframe for doing so. She accordingly filed an application for leave to extend...