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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Reed [2021] NZLCDT 23 (27 July 2021) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...in 2006 prior to the marriage in 2011)”. [7] Rather than filing further evidence, the practitioner decided that the Family Court Judge was wrong. She also said in her evidence that her instructions were somewhat intermittent. In her earlier affidavit to the Tribunal Ms Reed said that following the ruling she asked Ms M, who was also acting on the file, under the Practitioner’s supervision, to obtain some further evidence from their client. In early May they filed a substantive...

2. VOaVO Fixed Fee schedules updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...to the application • Identifying prospects of success • Preparing application for legal aid • Preparing ‘WITHOUT NOTICE’ application(s) for Non-Contact Order(s) against the offender and/or the offender’s associates, including any affidavit(s) in support • Considering the need for any specialist reports • Receiving minute/orders (either following in chambers or 1st Registrar’s/Judge’s list call) • Receiving Non-Contact Order(s) and determining whether Cour...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 157 Barraclough v Gisborne District Council [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...application, then 144 hours were allegedly spent on that application. He argued that this is manifestly excessive. [33] He submitted that a quarter of the total time allegedly incurred, being 48 hours, would be more than sufficient time to prepare affidavits in opposition to a stay application and appear at a half day hearing. Applying the same percentage reduction to the Council’s claimed costs and applying the Thurlow approach results in the following range of costs awards:...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 34 Coventry v Singh [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...comply with the compliance made under s 137. [8] There have been unfortunate delays in progressing this matter. When it first came before the Court, Chief Judge Colgan issued a minute on 29 November 2011, identifying issues in relation to an affidavit of service that had been filed with the application. His Honour noted the potential sanctions against the defendant and that he had taken no step in the proceeding. He observed that the Court needed to be satisfied to a high stand...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 114 TGP v TFE and SDI and TDI [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...above n 11, at [118]. 15 See Criminal Procedure Act 2011, ss 200-204. upon which the plaintiff relies to claim the need for an order prohibiting publication of name, and any matters which may lead to identification were set out in an affidavit in support of application for stay of proceedings. The plaintiff now relies upon the affidavit to support the challenge itself. No evidence in rebuttal is before the Court because of course the defendants have indicated that they d...

6. J v NZLS [2012] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...that he was competent. This was drawn in largest measure from life and business experience but he also expressed confidence as to an innate ability to learn on the job. 1 Exhibit A, affidavit M.E. Ollivier sworn 22nd August 2012. 2 Exhibit M, affidavit M.E. Ollivier sworn 22nd August 2012. 3 [5] The legal submissions made by the respondent have required the Tribunal to take close consideration of s 39 and then the...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 072 Moreton v Gisborne District Council [pdf, 922 KB]

   ...Moreton made a correction to his application, making reference to s 291 of the Act. The relief sought by Mr Moreton remains unchanged. [4] On 29 April 2021 Mr Moreton filed a formal notice of originating application (notice of motion) and supporting affidavit pursuant to s 291 of the Act. Background [SJ A resource consent application was made by Eastland Port Limited to the Council to enable it to continue with maintenance dredging within the harbour basin and the port navigation...

8. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v O'Connor [2023] NZLCDT 21 (17 May 2023) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...arguments [7] Mr Paine submitted that Mr O’Connor posed no risk to the public because he was under “the competent supervision of his employer, Mana Law”. Mana Law is effectively the sole practice, of Mr Paul Surridge. Mr Surridge has sworn an affidavit in support of Mr O’Connor. In that affidavit he confirms he is Mr O’Connor’s employer and that Mr O’Connor worked part-time for him. Mr Surridge notes that he is “not computer literate” and that Mr O’Connor is....

9. [2024] NZEmpC 148 Jeon v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...been made. Her challenge as it purports to affect Mr Jeon and Ms Leem, is that they were not trustees. If that is correct it follows they would not be liable as claimed by the Inspector. [8] The preliminary issue was heard using evidence by affidavit and submissions. Ms Jeon swore an affidavit dated 20 September 2023, explaining that Mr Jeon and Ms Leem did not sign the trust deed or any other trust documents. She went so far as to say that they were never shown trust document...

10. Zhang v Apple Sales New Zealand (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 199 KB]

    ...2021 Mr Zhang sent an email opposing the application to strike out his claim, together with various attachments which he entitled a “draft order for copy and paste”, “fish argument sent to defendant counsel”, “application for orders of affidavits and for a strike out of counsel” and “a few other things”. Mr Zhang also submitted that, on the basis of various unsubstantiated allegations, the Tribunal should issue a direction striking out counsel for Apple Sales. ISSUE...