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1. [2012] NZEmpC 165 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...2010 (the fraud proceedings). I found that the allegations against Mr Quigg and his firm were made without any evidentiary foundation and I struck them out. [2] I invited Mr Tizard, who is counsel for the defendant in these proceedings to file a memorandum as to costs, with a view to granting indemnity costs and invited Mr Fletcher, counsel for the plaintiff to reply. Mr Tizard duly filed a memorandum and explained that in light of the plaintiff’s decision not to amend the sec...

2. [2013] NZEmpC 52 Here v MCAlpine Hussman Ltd [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...costs in the sum of $57,000, having incurred total costs well in excess of that amount. 1 [2012] NZERA Auckland 61. 2 [2012] NZEmpC 204. [3] While timetabling directions were made for the filing of submissions in relation to costs, no submissions were filed on behalf of the plaintiff within time. Following a further communication from the Registrar, a brief memorandum was filed on 25 March 2013 advising that the plaintiff d...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 6 Weston v Advkit Para Legal Services Ltd [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...THE MATTER OF an application for rehearing AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN ADVKIT PARA LEGAL SERVICES LIMITED Plaintiff AND JACQUELINE WENDY WESTON Defendant Hearing: By memoranda of the defendant filed on behalf of Mrs Weston on 30 November 2010, 27 October and 23 December 2011, 15 February and 27 September 2012 On behalf of Advkit filed on 13 December 2010 Appearances: John Gwilliam, counsel for plaintiff Graeme Ogilvie, cou...

4. IEAA - 2015 annual report [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...AFTER 1 JULY 2016 21. This is likely to be our last report for a full year and the numbers are still showing a decrease in complaints at the date hereof, we will take this opportunity to thank providers and students for their work on many of the files, and the gratitude they have expressed to us for their resolution on occasions including advice from providers of their steps to upgrade their processes. SUMMARY OF THE DECISIONS OVER THE SEVEN YEARS THE PRESENT AUTHORITY MEMB...

5. [2014] NZEmpC 48 Kilpatrick v Air NZ interlocutory [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...$8,750. In respect of the separate proceedings, in a further determination of the Authority, 4 she was ordered to contribute to costs the sum of $1,750. The total sum of $10,500 has, to date, not been paid by Ms Kilpatrick. [4] Ms Kilpatrick has filed a de novo challenge to the determination of the Authority dated 31 May 2013. Air NZ has filed an application for an order that Ms Kilpatrick give security for costs in respect of the challenge. It seeks that the sum of $20,000 b...

6. Dodd [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...accepting that the house is a leaky home, both the assessor and the chief executive of the Department of Building and Housing have concluded that the claim is not an eligible claim because the house was built more than ten years before the claim was filed. The claimant has applied for reconsideration of the chief executive’s decision under section 49 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the Act). The Issues [2] The key issues to be determined in this c...

7. Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4 being Lot 1 DP 4102 (Old Post Office) Trust, Pt Rangitikei Manawatu B4A Reservation and Rangitikei-Manawatu B4 Part (Rangiotu School) Reservation (2016) 361 Aotea MB 69 (361 AOT 69) [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...costs. [2] Counsel for Ms Te Awe Awe-Bevan was granted special aid on 15 January 2016 to provide advice to her client. Costs were not to exceed $6,000.00 plus GST and disbursements. 1 [3] It has now been brought to my attention that Ms Sinclair filed a further application for aid on 27 January 2016 for $29,317.05. That application was not referred to me after it was filed and therefore remains outstanding. 1 349 Aotea MB...

8. Tai Rakena v Corrections (AVL) [2017] NZHRRT 23 [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...Counsel will appear from Wellington with Ms Shand to facilitate reference to any document Mr Tai Rakena wishes to put to Ms Shand in cross- examination. [14.3] The detailed written statement of evidence by Ms Shand, dated 21 April 2017, has been both filed and served. Mr Tai Rakena is fully aware of the evidence to be given and has had ample time to prepare his cross-examination. [14.4] It is necessary for the protection of Ms Shand that she appear by AVL. [7] The last of these reas...

9. [2019] NZEnvC 020 Segmental Liners Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...application is by the Tiptons, and is opposed by the Appellant. The claim for costs [6] The Tiptons claimed costs in an email to the Court, with a copy to Segmental Liners. Mr Brabant responded, opposing costs. On 7 February, the Tiptons jointly filed a memorandum in response to Mr Brabant's memorandum. 3 [7] Mr Brabant initially responded that the Tiptons could not file such a response, but subsequently filed a further response. [8] The Court Registry directions on cos...

10. WHT Annual Report 2019 [pdf, 267 KB]

    ...term steady decline as we are now well past the peak of ‘leaky home’ building. Member capacity has reduced commensurately to reflect the Tribunal’s lower workload. As was the case in the previous year, more claims were finalised than were filed, so the backlog is now minimal. It is pleasing to see a continuation of a very high settlement rate (93%), a tribute to the effectiveness of the Tribunal’s procedures. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Establishment an...