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1. Hague Convention - Skeleton Affidavit [pdf, 91 KB]

   Skeleton Affidavit AFFIDAVIT OF [___________] IN RELATION TO APPLICABLE NEW ZEALAND LAW IN RELATION TO APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE CIVIL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION FOR RETURN OF CHILD/REN TAKEN FROM NEW ZEALAND REQUESTING CENTRAL AUTHORITY OR APPLICANT: New Zealand Central Authority [__________] [“___”] of [______], [_____]. REQUESTED AUTHORITY: [______] I, [____________], Barrister of the High Court...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 159 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...the constraints of law and University policy when exercising academic freedom and providing public commentary, but confined to the period between 24 August 2017 and 24 August 2022 (inclusive).2 [3] The University says disclosure was done via an affidavit of Mr Phipps, that included within it summaries of four instances that Mr Phipps says he was aware of and that fell within the scope of the disclosure ordered. [4] Associate Professor Wiles now applies for an order requiring the...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 96 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd Interlocutory judgment (No 23) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...initially, PRI Flight Catering Ltd (PRI), and subsequently Mr Hay. [7] The application for disclosure was resolved by a judgment issued on 20 June 2016, being Interlocutory Judgment (No 20). 2 Ms Alim and PRI were both ordered to file and serve affidavits of documents. [8] Subsequently, the Court heard the applications for joinder, making orders which had been sought in its judgment of 14 December 2016, being Interlocutory Judgment (No 22). 3

4. LCRO 138/2023 FK v LM (12 June 2025) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...damages in excess of $200,000; (d) improperly breached the Family Court Rules 2002; (e) gave undertakings to the Court and the applicant respectively that she failed to honour; (f) included a privileged email communication as an exhibit to an affidavit of her client. (g) was a knowing party to the presentation by the wife of false affidavit evidence to the Court. [14] In relation to the complaint generally, the respondent’s response was that it was vexatious and an abuse of proc...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 139 Cossens v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...fairly heard, the court must first put a hold on the QLDC’s notification of its variation to preserve the current situation, in effect, ensuring a level playing field for the applicant and s274 parties. [6] The application is supported by an affidavit of Dr Cossens.2 Should I hear from the respondent? [7] Dr Cossens sought that the interim order be made without notice. On the face of the application, it does not satisfy the grounds for an ex parte order despite the high degre...

6. Application and affidavit for Property Order [pdf, 651 KB]

   ...guide to find out more about applying for a Property Order. If you want a Property Order you need to already have a Protection Order or be applying for a Protection Order at the same time. You will need to fill out a Property Order Application and Affidavit. Take your time and speak to friends or family/whānau if you need support. What is a Property Order? A Property Order is a court order made by a Judge. A Property Order can be an Occupation Order, a Tenancy Order, an Ancillary Furnitu...

7. [2009] NZEmpC WC 11/09 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...Court as recommended by Mr Spence. 4. That the defendant pays the costs of and incidental to this application. [7] The application was accompanied by an affidavit of David Stuart Vance sworn on 26 January 2007. On 19 February 2007, two further affidavits were filed on behalf of the plaintiff. One was from Mr Vance in reply. The other was a substantial affidavit from John Hickling. [8] The recusal application was set down for hearing on Monday 19 February 2007 f...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 8 Gazeley v Oceania Group (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...Authority in a second determination dated 20 December 2011 2 . It follows that the substantive merits of Mrs Gazeley’s personal grievance remain before the Authority. [6] As usual, where only interim relief is in issue, evidence was provided by affidavit. Mrs Gazeley swore three affidavits and 12 affidavits by other persons were filed in support of her claim. Those other deponents were Mrs Gazeley’s husband, five employees or former employees of Woodlands, three relatives of...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 190 Wilson Parking NZ Ltd v Turner [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...for an order that Mr Turner attend and be cross- examined is dealt with on the basis of memoranda filed by counsel in the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority) before proceedings were removed to the Court. The arguments [5] There is affidavit evidence from a former employee of Wilson Parking that includes several paragraphs about burner phones. Mr Turner has not responded to the burner phone issues in his affidavit evidence. Wilson Parking wants to cross-examine Mr Tu...

10. [2010] NZEmpC 10 Snowdon v Radio New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 147 KB]

    ...IN THE MATTER OF an application for orders setting aside findings, orders and directions relating to discovery AND IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to objection to disclosure AND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the defendant to adduce affidavit evidence BETWEEN LYNNE FRANCES SNOWDON Plaintiff AND RADIO NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 24 September 2009 (Heard at Wellington) Further submissions filed by the plaintiff on 25 September, 9 and 16 Oct...