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1. [2019] NZEmpC 175 Zhang v Telco Asset Management Ltd [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Authority had adopted an erroneous approach. [3] At para [149] I said the correct figure was 20 per cent; at para [173](c), I inadvertently said the correct figure was 25 per cent. [4] Mr Zhang raised the issue with the Court. In response, Mr Cleary filed a memorandum stating that contributory conduct should be set at 25 per cent, not at 20 per cent. No further reasons for the submission were advanced, and no indication was given that counsel wished to advance further submission...

2. Deaf Action New Zealand Inc v Television New Zealand Ltd (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2019] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...provide New Zealand Sign Language translation amounts to discrimination by reason of disability. [2] Television New Zealand denies any breach of the Act. [3] Ahead of a teleconference scheduled for 10am on Tuesday 3 September 2019 counsel have filed a joint memorandum agreeing to the Tribunal referring this complaint back to the New Zealand Rights Commission for mediation. Discussion [4] Section 92D of the Act relevantly provides: 92D Tribunal or Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 154 Jackson v The Aorere College Board of Trustees [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Trustees. [10] Mr Jackson is accordingly ordered to pay costs to the Aorere College Board of Trustees of $10,277. No costs were sought on the application for costs, and none are ordered. [11] I record for completeness that an application for leave filed on 11 August 2021 4 Elisara v Allianz New Zealand Ltd [2020] NZEmpC 13, [2020] ERNZ 20 at [15]. See also Shepherd v Scan Audio New Zealand Ltd (1999) 2 ERNZ 374 (EmpC) at 379-380; IHC New Zealand Ltd v Fitzgerald EmpC Wellin...

4. 2023 NZPSPLA 024 [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...provide for his family. 2 [6] At the conclusion of the hearing Mr FS requested further time to submit references and was provided with that despite failing to comply with the Authority’s request that he do just that some weeks prior. He filed the following: [i] His record of achievement confirming he has completed the required unit standards to work in security roles. [ii] A reference from his Pastor who makes a number of supportive comments, including that Mr FS is pe...

5. 2022 NZPSPLA 053.pdf [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against FONG LEE LEOLAHI HEARD virtually on 21 December 2022 APPEARANCES Snr Constable A Tangney – NZ Police F Leolahi – Certificate Holder DECISION [1] Police have filed a complaint against Fong Leolahi as they consider he is no longer suitable to be a security worker because of his character, circumstances, or background. The police concerns are based on their interactions with Mr Leolahi since he was last...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 040 Canterbury Regional Council v Manawa Energy Limited [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...application for declaration by Canterbury Regional Council seeking clarification as to its statutory duty to enforce the provisions of the National Water Conservation (Rakaia River) Order 1988. [2] David Williams, a reporter for Newsroom, has filed an application requesting access to the affidavits attached to the application for declaration in relation to the National Water Conservation (Rakaia River) Order 1988.1 District Court (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017 [3] Rule 8...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 130 GF v Comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Whanganui. While he is prepared to travel to Auckland to give evidence, he would prefer to attend remotely. Counsel for the first defendant has indicated that they do not have any questions for him based on the brief of evidence which has been filed and served. In the circumstances, it is appropriate for leave to be granted for him to give evidence via AVL. [8] Counsel for the plaintiff are to liaise with the Court in respect of arrangements for these two witness and to ensure...

8. [2022] NZACC 144 – St Clair v ACC (22 July 2022) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...from the beginning. He stated that this resulted in him having to fight his case and take time off work, and that he has suffered ensuing heart problems and resultant destruction of more of his life. 3 [8] On 13 July 2022, the Corporation filed a memorandum outlining the history of Mr St Clair’s matter, and submitting that the costs/damages sought by Mr St Clair fell well outside of the prescribed litigation costs framework and could not be awarded. Discussion [9] As not...

9. [2022] NZACC 120 — KC v ACC (27 June 2022) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...standard. ... [6] The appellant claims $3,080 for the typing of submissions and supports this by the provision of 22 handwritten receipts for $140 over a 22 months period. [7] Ms Becroft for the respondent acknowledges that while the appellant filed two sets of submissions, one of which was 56 pages long and the other 94 pages long, there was only 8 pages in total of typed submissions, the rest being annexures. [8] She submits therefore that it is impossible to reconcile the cost of...

10. [2024] NZEmpC 62 Guerra v Wilson-Grange Investments Ltd T/A The Grange Bar and Restaurant [pdf, 164 KB]

    ...circumstances of this case justify a compliance order being made to ensure that the costs order that is now several months old is, in fact, complied with. [11] Ms Hudson applied for costs for this proceeding of $3,000 and disbursements for a filing fee of $306.67. Additionally, Mr Guerra deposed to paying a fee of $200 to serve documents on the company. I am also satisfied that it is appropriate to award the costs and disbursements as claimed.6 Conclusion [12] Wilson-Grang...