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1. [2023] NZEmpC 190 (Judgment of Judge M S King 6 November 2023) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...application in the Employment Court, SFL has also filed an application in the High Court to freeze the assets of the third parties who it alleges benefited from the misappropriated stock. The untested evidence before the Court is set out in the affidavits of Mr Aneil Balar, the managing director of SFL, and affidavits from five other employees, including the general manager of SFL’s Hamilton branch, a warehouse employee and three truck drivers who worked with Mr Liu. Backgrou...

2. [202] NZEmpC 73 A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment v Dao [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...counsel for applicant Judgment: 9 April 2025 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE KATHRYN BECK Introduction [1] This judgment resolves a without notice application for a freezing order and ancillary orders. [2] The application is supported by affidavit evidence from the Labour Inspector, a memorandum of counsel and draft orders. [3] After reviewing the documentation, I was satisfied that the circumstances justified the application being dealt with promptly on an ex parte b...

3. Gill v Singh [2016] NZIACDT 36 (30 June 2016) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...the gravity of the finding: Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [55]. The facts [12] The Registrar provided a chronology and supporting documentation. Mr Singh challenged the facts, including providing affidavits, and submissions referring to the written material. [13] The narrative provided by the Registrar in the statement of complaint is a starting point for consideration. I will address the contentious facts in relation to each of the three...

4. Adoption affidavit of natural mother [pdf, 20 KB]

   IN THE FAMILY COURT HELD AT FAM ________-________-________ IN THE MATTER of the Adoption Act 1955 AND IN THE MATTER of an Application to adopt AFFIDAVIT OF NATURAL MOTHER Note: Delete inapplicable sentences/paragraphs as necessary PRESENTED FOR FILING BY: 2 AFFIDAVIT OF NATURAL MOTHER I, [full name] of [place], [occupation], swear that - 1, I am the mother of [full name of child, if named], a...

5. M v T [2015] NZIACDT 51 (13 May 2015) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...agreement was not consistent with the fees he charged, [1.2] He lodged an application for a visa and failed to assess the circumstances, and evidence in support of it, and [1.3] He disclosed information to his client’s employer. [2] Mr T provided affidavits in response, which challenged the factual foundation for the complaint. [3] The Tribunal issued directions, which gave the Registrar and the complainant the opportunity to answer Mr T’s evidence, and to challenge his evidence...

6. [2015] NZEmpC 78 New Zealand Nurses Organisation v Waikato District Health Board interlocutory [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...1 New Zealand Nurses Organisation v Waikato District Health Board [2015] NZERA Auckland 18. [2] The WDHB promptly filed an application, the grounds of which are set out in the notice, supported by an affidavit sworn by Ms Griffin, Employee Relations Consultant. It is clear that in incorporating a cross-challenge with its statement of defence the WDHB was proceeding on the basis of a revoked Practice Direction issued by the Court. The cur...

7. [2019] NZEmpC 26 Moody v Chamberlain [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...proceedings, seeking the appointment of a litigation guardian for three adult children whose parents are the plaintiffs. [2] I granted the application insofar as it related to Shane Chamberlain and John Robinson, and reserved leave for a further affidavit to be filed in respect of Marita Robinson.1 That was because I was not satisfied, based on the evidence then before the Court, that there was a sufficient basis for making the order sought. An affidavit has now been filed. The...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 147 Panmure Fish Chips v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...that time, however, all other objections to the taking have been withdrawn or resolved. Of vital importance in this case, on or about 29 June 2018, the Notice of Intention to Acquire 13-17 Queens Road was withdrawn by the Council. Ms Fisher in her affidavit filed on 27 July 2018 states the withdrawal was filed on 29 June with the District Land Registrar. The titles show a compensation certificate registered on 28 June. [4] However, PFC, particularly Ms Yang speaking for them, does not...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 45 Teddy and Friends Ltd v Page [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...application for leave to file it out of time were filed. In the meantime, a telephone directions conference had already been held and steps were being taken to arrange a hearing of the challenge. [6] The application for leave is supported by an affidavit sworn by the defendant on 18 February 2022, together with a further affidavit which was filed on 25 February 2022. Both affidavits contain a significant amount of medical information relating to injuries which the defendant says o...

10. Hart v Auckland Standards Committee 1 of the New Zealand Law Society [pdf, 515 KB]

    ...erred in failing to request that Mr Daniel Gardiner appear before it in connection with charge one, and in failing to request that Mr Alistair Haskett appear before it in connection with charge four. Both were legal practitioners who had sworn affidavits for Mr Hart. (5) The Tribunal erred in rejecting the expert evidence tendered for Mr Hart in connection with charge four. 2 Auckland Standards Committee No 1 v Hart [201...