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1. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Vujnovich [2021] NZLCDT 1 (5 February 2021) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...points to the breach being not only inadvertent but also historical. Finally, she points to other practitioners sharing her surname and the risk of unfairness to those lawyers of publication of her name. [19] Her application is supported by an affidavit from one of her partners in her current firm who points to the risk of reputational damage by publication. No specific evidence is adduced in this regard. 5 [20] We consider that the risk to the practitioner’s current fi...

2. [2017] NZEnvC 065 Auckland Council v Waiwera Heights Country Club Limited [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...separated from the main file and given a separate identifier relating to 18 Weranui Road. Application to extend timeframes [10] On 13 December 2016 WHCC filed an application to change the enforcement order made on 21 June 2016, accompanied by an affidavit of Caroline Zhao. WHCC sought to change the enforcement order as follows: (a) Change paragraph 5(c) of the order by deleting the words: "By 31 August 2016" and replacing with the words: "By 30 April 2017'. (...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 148 Cooper v Phoenix Publishing Ltd [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...describing her as the second defendant. The relief sought against Ms Rawson was a compliance order, requiring her to arrange for the company to pay Ms Cooper to satisfy the determinations, together with interest and costs. Ms Cooper filed an affidavit confirming Ms Rawson’s position as the director of Phoenix Publishing. [7] The application to join Ms Rawson was opposed. The notice of opposition asserted that the only parties to the Authority’s determination were Ms Cooper an...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 195 Sustainable Otakiri Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...notice of hearing and any document that constitutes notice of its contents to the public, and also includes a judgment, an order or a minute of the court, including any record of the reasons given by a judicial officer. The list does not include affidavits or statements of evidence or written legal submissions, which I understand to be the focus of Ms MacDuff's request. 3 [7] Rule 11 applies where a person is not entitled to access a document relating to a proceeding or an...

5. [2019] NZEmpC 127 Byrne v New Zealand Transport Agency [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...affected injuriously by a stay, as the amount of $7,500 is negligible in terms of its size and resources. The application states Ms Byrne’s challenge is being prosecuted in good faith and for good reason. [8] The application was supported by an affidavit from Ms Byrne, explaining her financial circumstances. She confirms she is not in a position to raise funds or extend an overdraft to meet the costs award; she says that to do so would put her family under considerable financial...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 16 Evans v JNJ Management Ltd [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...undisturbed on appeal. I say ‘could’ because, with non-de novo challenges, the nature and extent of the hearing, as directed by the Court, will affect what, if any, facts will 6 Mr Mapu has filed an affidavit saying the delay in filing the challenge was his mistake. 7 At [39(b)], n 91. 8 At [39(c)]. 9 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 183(1). be in issue in the Court.10 However, in this case, it might be expected...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 107 TKR Properties Ltd t/a Top Pub & Route 26 Bar and Grill v MacDonald [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...invoiced of $5,577.50 is reasonable, and I allow it. [22] Ms MacDonald now also seeks $1,495 for costs since making her application, covering consultations, a further telephone conference with the Court, and the preparation of Ms MacDonald’s affidavit and submissions. Applications for costs on costs are relatively rare but, when made, can be granted as part of the Court’s broad discretion.7 Here it was necessary for Mr Kersjes to attend a telephone conference to progress the...

8. KC v Q Ltd [2021] NZDT 1352 (12 March 2021) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...$200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affidavit, then serve it on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than Disputes Tribunal proceedings, and you may wish to seek legal advice. The District Court may, on determination...

9. DT v BQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 22 (15 February 2022) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affidavit, then serve it on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than Disputes Tribunal proceedings, and you may wish to seek legal advice. The District Court may, on determinat...

10. NI v LNE Ltd [2020] NZDT 1316 (23 November 2020) [pdf, 117 KB]

    ...$200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 28 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affidavit, then serve it on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than Disputes Tribunal proceedings, and you may wish to seek legal advice. The District Court may, on determination...