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1. [2021] NZEmpC 1 QDA v EKD [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...determination and sought to set it aside. In the alternative it sought orders reducing the remedies awarded to EKD. Shortly after filing the challenge it applied for a stay of execution of the Authority’s determination. The application was filed on 24 November 2020. It proposed that a stay be granted subject to conditions that: (a) within 14 days it pays $9,071.56 into Court; and (b) the amount paid be held in an interest-bearing account until distributed pursuant to a furth...

2. Ngāti Tai Hapū Inc. v Official Assignee - Lot 6 DP 343 49 (2021) 260 Waiariki MB 123 (260 WAR 123) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...Incorporation, pay indemnity costs of $16,000 pursuant to s 79(1) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. [3] This judgment sets out my decision on the issue of costs. Kōrero whānui Background [4] On 29 July 2020, Ngāti Tai Hapū Incorporation filed an application for an urgent injunction to determine, under s 18(1)(a), whether Lot 6 DP 34349 has the status of General land owned by Māori. [5] The matter came before me on 13 August 2020 and I dismissed the application on two g...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 031 Friends of Nelson Haven v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...public does not apply to any party appearing (or their counsel or representative); (d) these orders apply to any brief of evidence which refers to or quotes from the confidential information. The brief of evidence: (i) is to be kept on the court file and is to have a notice attached notifying the reader that it contains confidential information; and (ii) is not to be uploaded to the Environment Court’s, nor any other, website. (e) the transcript produced from that part of...

4. OO v SL [2024] NZDT 196 (19 January 2024) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...Tribunal seeking compensation of $10,260.00 for her vehicle that was written off, storage and towing costs, phone repair costs, compensation for days off work due to injury, courtesy car costs, child picking/dropping costs, and reimbursement for Tribunal filing fee. 5. The hearing took place by teleconference. SL was not in attendance. SL was called twice but did not pick up when called. The absence of a party does not prevent the hearing from going ahead. 6. The claim is governed b...

5. JD v SL [2023] NZDT 364 (20 July 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...of the Disputes Tribunal hearing there is no jurisdiction for the District Court to reach a finding different to that of the Referee. A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 20 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working days if you have...

6. BS v X Ltd [2024] NZDT 70 (27 February 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...RESPONDENT X Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is struck out. Background 1. The adjournment order dated 13 November 2023 sets out the background to the claim. 2. BS submitted that: a. After the first hearing, she looked to file an ACC claim online. She watched a tutorial video which advised the claimant to have “detailed information about the accident ready before filing”. b. She considered that what happened to her was negligence, not an ‘accident’. S...

7. De Marco v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Appeal) [2025] NZACC 27 (17 February 2025) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...hold the insane sociopathic behaviour of ACC staff to account is to punish them financially. 1.4 million times the 2 years of life Young impacted upon I WILL BE CLAIMING FOR 2.8 MILLION DOLLARS IN DISPERSEMENTS. [3] Ms Botha for the Corporation filed a memorandum dated 20 December 2024 outlining the principles pertaining to the award of disbursements and seeking a direction from the Court that Ms de Marco file a fresh application for disbursements in accordance with the District C...

8. Evidence - statements of fact made to the court

   ...basic requirements of affidavits. The rules for making affidavits are found in rules 9.58 to 9.79 of the District Court Rules Affidavit procedure Generally the following procedure will be adopted when filing and serving affidavits: The plaintiff must file and serve the affidavits they want to present within 10 working days after an agreement to give evidence by affidavit was filed or, if the rules say that evidence can be given by affidavit, 10 working days after the date when pleadings closed...

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9. Behavioural Science in the Justice Sector

   Behavioural scientists based in the Justice Sector Directorate seek to understand people better so we can make our justice system work for them. The behavioural science experts, sometimes referred to as Behavioural Science Aotearoa (BSA), use evidence and research methods from social sciences to ensure policies and processes reflect the way people behave and make decisions. The team creates more accessible and culturally aware systems to improve outcomes for everyone who uses justice services in

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10. Young Adult List

    The above video provides an introduction to the Young Adult List. For more information, you can continue reading below.   Supporting young adults through court and toward pathways out of the justice system The Young Adult List is an approach to the District Court for 18 to 25 year olds. The List makes some changes to standard court processes and connects young adults with community supports who can help them through court and possibly beyond. The goal is for everyone to underst

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