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1. [2014] NZEmpC 88 Mega Wreckers Limited v Taafuli [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...tendon of the finger. 4. At the time of Mr Hossaini’s call I was not meant to be in the offices but was given the call given his situation which was relatively serious. 5. I advised Mr Hossaini incorrectly that the last date for filing the Statement of Claim would be the following Wednesday, and because of this, the Statement of Claim has been filed later than it should have been. 6. The Statement of Claim should have been filed on Monday 3 February 2014, however due to m...

2. Dooley v Canterbury District Health Board (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...Thanks. DECISION [21] For over two years Mr Dooley has been in default of his obligation to provide the straightforward particulars sought by the SCDHB. The DHB still does not know the nature of the claim made by Mr Dooley, cannot prepare its defence or identify and brief the relevant witnesses and preserve the relevant documents. This is severely prejudicial. The prejudice will only compound as further time elapses. At each point Mr Dooley has explained away his default by refere...

3. Tidmarsh v Glover [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...Family Trust Eighth respondents CLAIM NO.01086 – TIDMARSH DETERMINATION.doc 2 INDEX INTRODUCTION 5 MATERIAL FACTS 7 THE HEARING 9 THE CLAIM 11 CAUSES OF ACTION 11 THE DEFENCE FOR THE FIRST RESPONDENT 13 THE DEFENCE FOR THE SECOND RESPONDENT 14 THE DEFENCE FOR THE FOURTH RESPONDENT 15 THE DEFENCE FOR THE SIXTH RESPONDENT 15 THE DEFENCE FOR THE SEVENTH RESPONDENT 15 THE DEFENCE FOR THE...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 120 Brookby Quarries Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...were also able to work in preparation for the hearing, from counsels' detailed schedules of matters agreed and matters disagreed, attached to the joint memorandum. At the request of the Court the parties also provided a schedule of parts of statements of evidence already filed that would not need to be pre-read on account of the narrowing of issues. The hearing [20] The hearing proceeded over two days, with the parties offering opening submissions and all witnesses except o...

5. Response-to-Committee-against-Torture-Recommendations_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 682 KB]

   ...Alice survivors of torture.3 The Prime Minister’s speech on the presentation of the final report of the Royal Commission into Abuse in State Care and Faith-based Institutions to Parliament was appended to the report. The speech included a public statement acknowledging that some children and young people were tortured at the Lake Alice Unit and noted that decisions on redress would be a priority for the Government in the coming months. 11 As part of the follow-up procedure, New Zealand wa...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 130 Friends of Nelson Haven Tasman Bay Incorporated v Tasman District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...activity. The Friends and RFAB submit that it is appropriate that the relevant matters to be addressed on a discretionary activity under s1 04B RMA are not restricted other than as set out in s 104 RMA, Part 2 of the RMA, the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS), the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) and the relevant parts of the TRMP. They say there is accordingly no need for particular matters to be identified or otherwise singled out in the rule. "'-"...

7. [2007] NZEmpC AC 39/07 Toll NZ Consolidated Ltd v Rowe [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...pursuing its challenge and the parties have agreed on a date of hearing at the end of August. The case has been given a priority fixture and it is desirable that a judgment on the challenge should be issued expeditiously. [8] Having read the statement of claim and the statement of defence and counter claim in reply, I have no doubt that it is a bona fide challenge and there are issues which are important to the parties with which the Court must deal. Because of the defendant’s...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 152 Halse v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Relations Act 2000 and reg 7 of the Employment Court Regulations 2000. I also note that Mr Halse is an experienced advocate. He is very familiar with the pleadings process, having commenced many challenges in the Court, which he has done by filing a statement of claim in the usual way, with the defendant then filing a statement of defence. That was the process being followed in these proceedings. [11] After Mr Halse filed his application for judgment by default, Mr Hammond wrot...

9. Family Fixed Fees Schedules July 2020.. [pdf, 598 KB]

   ...respondent(s). $210 Family Violence (Applicant) 16 July 2020 Application(s)/ Order(s) Activity Fees Tasks Defended ‘on notice’ or ‘without notice’ Defended Protection Order $430 For • Receiving/perusing notice of defence and associated documents from respondent • Taking instructions, attending client • Preparing, filing and serving applicant’s reply • Liaising with Court appointed counsel, and third parties (Police, doctor, hospi...

10. Legal aid Family Fixed Fees Schedules [pdf, 870 KB]

    ... Associated respondent(s). $210 16 July 2016 Application(s)/ Order(s) Activity Fees Tasks Defended ‘on notice’ or ‘without notice’ Defended Protection Order $430 For  Receiving/perusing notice of defence and associated documents from respondent  Taking instructions, attending client  Preparing, filing and serving applicant’s reply  Liaising with Court appointed counsel, and third parties (Police, doctor, hospital, witnesse...