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1. [2018] NZEmpC 159 X v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...Liabilities, possibly because it was prepared at an earlier time than the balance sheet. [25] There are cases which have led to either no award, or a reduced award, of costs based on the financial position of the liable party but that approach is not universal. In Tomo v Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools Ltd Judge Inglis (as she then was) said:8 The approach to financial circumstances raises a number of issues, including the extent to which the opposing party’s interests can...

2. Te Manutukutuku Issue 14 [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...position as senior research officer. Cathy's final task was the completion of a background report on the Tuwharetoa te Atua Reretahi ki Kawerau raupatu claim. Tony Tumoana of Te Atiawa has left us to complete his arts degree at Victoria University. Tony has been an administrator for the Waitangi Tribunal since the early days of 1987. Jane Luiten leaves the Tribunal, after nearly two years of research work, to travel to Europe. Jane will be remembered for her assistance wi...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 178 UXK v Talent Propeller Ltd [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...Appeal judgment of Curtis v Commonwealth of Australia where the issue was whether a successful party funded by legal aid could recover scale costs or some lesser amount.5 [12] For the purposes of that case, the Court said:6 4 Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 (CA). 5 Curtis v Commonwealth of Australia [2019] NZCA 126. 6 At [22]. The quantum [of costs] should be according to the Court of Appeal scale. Costs should be scale costs...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 210 Robertson v IDEA Services Ltd [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...Anderson’s criticisms of the costs application. IDEA Services claimed for each of the steps taken by the parties during the litigation without any adjustment up or down. The effect of Mr Anderson’s submission is to invite a 5 See Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 (CA) at [48]. review of the time actually taken by IDEA Services’ counsel as if that adjustment ought to be made merely because Mr Anderson’s own attendances were less intensive...

5. [2006] NZEmpC AC 57/06 Kumar v Icehouse (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...sexual harassment. [51] Mr Fleming submitted that the definition in s108 has both objective and subjective elements and, in considering whether the behaviour was sexual in nature, the test was objective. He cited my judgment in Lenart v Massey University [1997] 1 ERNZ 253 which dealt with s29(1)(b) of the Employment Contracts Act 1991, the predecessor to s108. When it came to considering whether the behaviour had a detrimental effect on the complainant’s employment that was su...

6. 15.-Evidence-of-Mr-Gregor-McLean-Erosion-and-Sediment-Control64012503.1.PDF [PDF, 224 KB]

   ...minimise potential adverse effects on freshwater environments within and beyond the Project area that may arise from the discharge of sediment during the construction of the Project. 14. My proposed ESC design approach for the Project is based on Auckland Council Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines for Land Disturbing Activities in the Auckland Region (GD05),1 and Waka Kotahi Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines for State Highway Infrastructure, September 2014 (Waka Kotah...

7. NZCVS Data Dictionary 1 [xlsx, 58 KB]

   ...file RegionGroup Region Note RegionGroup provides the region groups Categorical All except tb04 Overall New Zealand Overall New Zealand Region provides more detailed region breakdowns Categorical All except tb04 Regional councils Northland Region Auckland Region Waikato Region Source file Available geographics Bay of Plenty Region tb01_crimerate full geographics available for incidence and prevalence measures of different offence types. Gisborne Region Hawke&...

8. NZCVS Data Dictionary [xlsx, 57 KB]

   ...file RegionGroup Region Note RegionGroup provides the region groups Categorical All except tb04 Overall New Zealand Overall New Zealand Region provides more detailed region breakdowns Categorical All except tb04 Regional councils Northland Region Auckland Region Waikato Region Source file Avaliable geographics Bay of Plenty Region tb01_crimerate full geographics available for incidence and prevalence measures of different offence types. Gisborne Region Hawke&...

9. Auckland Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 119 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2012] NZLCDT 35 LCDT 019/12 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE NO. 3 Applicant AND BRUCE NELSON DAVIDSON of Auckland, Lawyer CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Ms S Hughes QC Ms C Rowe Mr W Smith HEARING at Auckland on 15 November 2012 APPEARANCES Mr P Davey and Mr M Treleave...

10. Adoption Law Reform Targeted Engagement Report [pdf, 3.6 MB]

    ...provide an integrated and comprehensive response to client needs – connecting our skill sets and applying fresh thinking to lift performance. MartinJenkins is a privately owned New Zealand limited liability company. We have offices in Wellington and Auckland. s9(2)(a) s9(2)(a) 1 Commercial In Confidence DEDICATION PAGE We want to offer a heartfelt thank you to all of those with experience of adoption and whāngai, who so generously shared their poignant and inspiring pers...