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1. [2015] NZEmpC 225 Lumsden v Skycity Management Ltd [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...such power relates to the dismissal of frivolous or vexatious proceedings. Clause 12A provides that: 12A Power to dismiss frivolous or vexatious proceedings (1) The Authority may, at any time in any proceedings before it, dismiss a matter or defence that the Authority considers to be frivolous or vexatious. (2) In any such case, the order of the Authority may include an order for payment of costs and expenses against the party bringing the matter or defence. [8] There is an...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 166 Yakka Contracting Ltd v Naicker [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...real risk that the property will be moved out of the jurisdiction or dissipated. (d) The balance of convenience and interests of justice require the order to be granted. In making this assessment, the Court will need to consider any potential defences that a respondent may have. [18] The orders sought by Yakka comprise: (a) an order pursuant to s 190(3) of the Act and r 32.2 of the High Court Rules freezing the assets of the respondent specified in the draft order; 5 See fo...

3. [2012] NZEmpC 32 2012 French v ACC [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...February 2012] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2012] NZEmpC 32 WRC 41/11 IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to extend time to file statement of claim BETWEEN MALCOLM FRENCH Plaintiff AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Defendant Hearing: (on the papers) Appearances: Ms Barbara Buckett, counsel for the plaintiff Mr Peter Churchman, counsel for...

4. Regulatory Impact Statement child witnesses in the criminal courts proposed reforms [pdf, 258 KB]

   Regulatory Impact Statement | Child witnesses in the criminal courts: proposed reforms 1 Regulatory Impact Statement Child witnesses in the criminal courts: proposed reforms Agency Disclosure Statement This Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. It analyses proposals that aim to improve the accuracy and completeness of children’s evidence in criminal cases by reducing the time delay before children give evidence at court and address...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 45 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...members of the public. [2] This judgment deals with various interlocutory matters raised by the parties that have delayed the progression of the substantive proceedings. History of the proceedings [3] Associate Professor Wiles’s statement of claim was filed in the Court on 27 January 2022. The Court was able to hear the matter expeditiously, but due to availability and preparation issues, the dates agreed for the hearing were 5–13 September 2022. [4] Timetabl...

6. [2014] NZEmpC 197 Vince Roberts Electrical Ltd v Carroll Anor oral interlocutory [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...have mentioned and make an “unless” order. [4] Up until now, Ms Lewis, on behalf of Mr Carroll, the first defendant, has taken the view that it would not be possible for Mr Carroll to comply with the direction upon him to file an amended statement of defence and cross-claim without the documents in question being available. Ms Lewis today has agreed that that is not necessarily now the position and that amended pleadings can be filed on behalf of the first defendant in the pr...

7. [2014] NZEmpC 78 Workforce Development Ltd v Hill [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...2014] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2014] NZEmpC 78 WRC 17/13 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for leave to amend statement of defence BETWEEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED Plaintiff AND LYNDA HILL Defendant Hearing: On the papers filed on 10, 12 and 28 March, 4 and 7 April 2014 Appearances: S Webster, counsel for...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 201 Reddy v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...2022) 0.4 $956 11 Preparation for first directions conference (13 May 2022) 0.4 $956 13 Appearance at first directions conference (13 May 2022) 0.2 $478 13 Appearance at subsequent directions conference (3 February 2023) 0.2 $478 2 Statement of Defence in respect of application for judicial review (22 March 2023) 1.5 $3,585 42 Defendant's preparation of Affidavit of Daniel John Finn (22 March 2023) 2 $4,780 44 Preparation of common bundle for hearing (...

9. Watson v Capital and Coast District Health Board [2015] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...complaint is made under the policy the process outlined in that document is followed in that a copy of the complaint is provided to the person complained against. So in the complaint against Ms Watson, Ms Watson was provided with a copy of all signed statements made by those interviewed and an opportunity given to Ms Watson to review and respond to those statements, including all statements made by Ms Slade. [33] However, in deviation from the policy, Ms McHardy said the complainant is...

10. Proactive-release-Foreign-Interference-Bill_FINAL..pdf [pdf, 594 KB]

    ...investigation, and detection of offences. 3 Cabinet Minute FPS-24-MIN-0012 and LEG-24-MIN-0213 Cabinet Minutes Meeting dates: 7 May and 24 October 2024 The attachments to the Cabinet papers are publicly available. The Regulatory Impact Statement attached to Document 1 can be found on the Ministry of Justice website using the following link. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Regulatory-Impact- Statement-Criminal-Justice-proposals-to-Counter-FI-in-...