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1. Q Ltd v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 883 (18 December 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...having been made. If you are applying outside of the 20 working day timeframe, you must also fill out an Application for Rehearing Out of Time. PLEASE NOTE: A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. Grounds for Appeal There are very limited grounds for appealing a decision of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 127 South Canterbury District Health Board v Sanderson [pdf, 709 KB]

   ...say the Authority reached a correct conclusion. [5] It is worth referring to the applicable legal principles at the outset. The AT’s circumstances must be assessed in light of the so-called sleepover principles, as confirmed by the Court of Appeal in Idea Services v Dickson.2 In explaining the appropriate approach, the Court said it is helpful to consider the following three factors when making the necessary assessment:3 a) the constraints placed on the freedom the employee...

3. [2018] NZSSAA 42 (3 September 2018) [pdf, 701 KB]

   [2018] NZSSAA 42 Reference No. SSAA 03/17 IN THE MATTER of the Social Security Act 1964 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal by XXXX of XXXX, against a decision of a Benefits Review Committee BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL AUTHORITY Mr G Pearson - Chairperson Mr K Williams - Member Appearances The Appellant with her agent Ms Carla Woollaston For Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development: Ms J Hume DECISION G Pearson (Chairperson) Backg...

4. LCRO 188/2021 MC v JK and UV (19 August 2022) [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...Settlement did not occur, and the proceedings were heard on 10 and 11 September 2018 in the Family Court. A decision was issued on 21 January 2019. 3 [14] Mr MC was unhappy with the outcome and obtained legal advice elsewhere. [15] An appeal against the Family Court’s decision was pursued and in a judgment delivered in February 2020, the High Court made some adjustments to the lower court decision. [16] In approximately May 2020, Ms UV a junior solicitor in Mr JK’s law...

5. [2021] NZSAAA 1 (11 February 2021) [pdf, 282 KB]

   Decision No. [2021] NZSAAA 1 Reference No. SAA 9/20 IN THE MATTER of the Education Act 1989 and the Student Allowances Regulations 1998 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal against a decision of the chief executive, Ministry of Social Development BEFORE THE STUDENT ALLOWANCE APPEAL AUTHORITY Neil Cameron HEARING on the papers DECISION The appeal is upheld REASONS Overview [1] This is an appeal against the decision of the Secretary on review to uphold StudyLink's de...

6. Wang v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 409) v Sweetingham [2017] NZREADT 29 [pdf, 274 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2017] NZREADT 29 READT 049/16 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under section 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN JANE WANG Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 409) First Respondent AND CYNTHIA SWEETINGHAM Second Respondent Hearing: 27 April 2017, at Auckland Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews, Chairperson Mr G Denley, Member Ms N Dangen, Mem...

7. Applying to be a legal aid provider - Selection Committee guidance [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...person cases Substantial and active involvement in at least 5 cases at the Refugee Status Branch level Actively participated in at least 1 proceeding before the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, Deportation Review Tribunal, Refugee Status Appeals Authority, or Removal Review Authority Substantial and active involvement in at least 10 cases at the Refugee Status Branch level Actively participated in 2 proceedings before any of the following tribunals/authorities: I...

8. Henderson v Brooking - Wharekahika A47 [2023] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17) [pdf, 335 KB]

   2023 Māori Appellate Court MB 17 HENDERSON v BROOKING - Wharekahika A47 [2023] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17). I TE KOOTI PĪRA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE TAIRĀWHITI In the Māori Appellate Court of New Zealand Tairāwhiti District A20220008669 APPEAL 2022/6 WĀHANGA Under Section 58, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Wharekahika A47 I WAENGA I A Between APIRANA HENDERSON Kaitono pīra App...

9. [2024] NZLVT 023 - YMCA North Inc v Auckland Council (1 May 2024) [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...Rail Link (CRL) tunnel. On 24 May 2022, the Land Valuation Tribunal fixed the total compensation to be paid to YMCA in respect of the acquisition of part of YMCA’s land at $2 million.1 Cost issues were adjourned with directions for filing. Appeals YMCA appealed and Auckland Council cross-appealed. The appeals were heard sequentially after an appeal and cross-appeal in relation to another decision of the Tribunal, fixing compensation to be paid to Samson Corporation Ltd and Te...

10. Applying-to-be-a-Legal-Aid-Provider-Selection-Committee-guidance-November-2024-v7.pdf [pdf, 653 KB]

    ...or proceedings Indicative number of cases or proceedings Other requirements Employment Advocate N/A N/A Had substantial and active involvement in 5 employment matters such as: - mediation - dispute resolution - HR issues - Court of Appeal and Supreme Court At least 5 years in litigation work Substantial and active involvement in 5 appeal proceedings of various types (including, without limitation, pre-trial hearings, Solicitor- General’s appeal, and appeal by wa...