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1. Greaterex v Preston [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...the full amount of $525,420.00. They accept, however, that on execution of any judgement obtained against Mr Tim Preston, they will have to credit the settlement sum received from the other respondents of $205,000.00. [4] Mr Tim Preston filed a preliminary response to the claim dated 10 March 2009 but chose not to attend the hearing. In his absence the hearing was essentially a formal proof process akin to that followed by the High Court in Body Corporate 191608 v Jontaes...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 45 Ports of Auckland Ltd v Findlay [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...issues from Mr Findlay’s perspective. [5] The company’s inquiry has progressed no further and no finding, adverse or otherwise, has been made against Mr Findlay by Mr Gibson. Rather, things are at a standstill. That is because Mr Findlay filed a statement of problem in the Employment Relations Authority contending that the company’s actions in continuing its investigation were unjustified. A permanent order that the company not continue with its investigation was sought...

3. Te Manutukutuku Issue 34 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...written submissions from several claimants and third parties. Further research work needs to be done for the Taranaki claims, and a team of Tribunal researchers is trying to complete this as soon as possible. The Tribunal has asked the Crown to file a statement of its position on the Taranaki claims by the end of July, at which point the Tribunal may issue an interim report to expedite a settlement of the main claims. This report, if issued, would hopefully go out by the end of the yea...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 81 AlKazaz v Asparona Ltd [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...hearing, Mr AlKazaz, who is representing himself in the proceedings, indicated that there were no outstanding interlocutory matters. The defendants gave notice that there was to be an application for security for costs. Leave was reserved for the filing of that application and it has now been dealt with.2 Following the allocation of the hearing dates, Mr AlKazaz applied for leave to file further interlocutory applications, which included a request for disclosure of documents....

5. SH v CO & D Ltd & C Ltd & N Ltd [2021] NZDT 1615 (9 August 2021) [pdf, 237 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 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside 20 days if you have been granted an ex...

6. Director of Proceedings v Rolston [2021] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 449 KB]

   ...(REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Rolston [2021] NZHRRT 35. Note publication restrictions.] [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 30 April 2021. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [2.1] A Consent Memorandum dated 30 April 2021. [...

7. Bloor v Karaitiana - Runanga 2E (2021) 259 Waiariki MB 286 (259 WAR 286) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...being 40 owners. Those present supported the appointment of John Rameka and Romani Tahau as trustees, agreed a review of trust was long overdue and also discussed and agreed to the amendments to the trust order. [9] On 5 February 2020, Peter Bloor filed three applications on behalf of the trustees of Runanga 2E for replacement of trustees, variation of trust and review of trust. [10] A hearing was held on 27 May 2021 in Taupō and I reserved my decision.6 Me panaia a Mr Harvey Kar...

8. Director of Proceedings v Tui Medical Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 44 [pdf, 517 KB]

   ...Proceedings v Tui Medical Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 44. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 44 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 31 August 2021. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [2.1] A Consent Memorandum dated 10 Augus...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 227 Chen v WNY Group Ltd [pdf, 358 KB]

   ...Chen paid the same amount (rounded up to the nearest dollar) into Mr Wu’s and Ms Yu’s personal bank account. There are no employment documents such as letters of offer or an employment agreement. The only documents appear to be PAYE returns filed with the IRD. WNY did not pay Mr Chen after October 2019. There was no correspondence or contact between Mr Chen and Mr Wu from 30 May 2019 until Mr Chen messaged Mr Wu the following year on 10 April 2020 asking whether WNY was appl...

10. McCarthy v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 213 [pdf, 205 KB]

    ...work-related or home-related activities. The worksite assessment observed him working in the trimming role on the boning floor as well as in the neck-boning role. There were no pain barriers observed. 4 [13] On 17 January 2022, a Medical Assessment file review was undertaken by Dr Scott Newburn, Occupational Medicine Specialist. Dr Newburn reported: 1. What is the diagnosis? The clinical diagnosis was of intersection syndrome. The swelling and discomfort as well as watchin...