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1. LCRO 171/2023 PF v DS (1 February 2024) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...scope of review [33] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:1 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that...

2. [2024] NZREADT 29 - CS v REAA (3 September 2024) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...the applicant raised a number of concerns in relation to the Registrar’s decision which we summarise as follows: (a) The decision of the Registrar was “completely wrong”. (b) The Registrar was wrong to consider the fact that he did not appeal the Registrar’s decision on his first complaint, when making a decision on his second complaint. (c) The Registrar specifically withheld information and lies from the licensee despite an Official Information Act 1982 request being g...

3. [2025] NZLCDT 32 National Standards Committee 2 v Mulligan (1 July 2025) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ALL INTERIM NON-PUBLICATION ORDERS MADE PREVENTING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING DETAILS OF THE PRACTITIONER CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE HIGH COURT OR THE EXPIRY OF THE APPEAL PERIOD FOR THE PENALTY DECISION. IT IS NOTED THAT IF THE LIABILITY APPEAL IS NOT PURSUED THEN IT IS AGREED THAT SUPPRESSION CAN LAPSE. THE PERMANENT ORDERS PREVENTING THE PUBLICATION OF THE NAMES OF THE WITNESSES, OTHER THAN MADISON BROWN OR ROBERT TOWNER REMAIN IN FORCE. THESE ORDERS MADE PURSUANT T...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 101 Pottinger & Nine Dot consulting Ltd v Carew and Kelly Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...the maximum likely to be upheld at the substantive hearing. In doing so, the Court relied on its then recent survey of the length of restraints in Walley v Gallagher Group Ltd. 32 Both Servilles and Gallagher were decided before the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Fuel Espresso Ltd v Hsieh. 33 There the Court emphasised the sanctity of contracts and the importance of enforcing reasonable restraints. 34 [53] The restraint on contacting or working for customers in this case is...

5. [2013] NZEmpC 207 Nee Nee v C3 Ltd [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...calculate your final pay entitlements and provide you with you[r] final payslip in the coming days. Please return immediately your Ports of Auckland Hoist card, Ports of Auckland Gate pass and all C3 branded protective clothing. You are entitled to appeal this decision within three days of receiving this letter. If you wish to lodge an appeal, you must notify our CEO Dean Camplin in writing the specific grounds upon which you wish to appeal the decision in accordance with the pr...

6. LCRO 240/2013 TM v DC (8 May 2017) [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...personal grievance application. It stated that the parties were in an existing employment relationship and directed them to “make arrangements necessary for [that relationship] to continue in light of this determination”.8 [17] Mr TM did not appeal the determination. 3 Email TM to [[company] including his manager] (26 February 2010). Mr TM says that he provided Ms DC with this evidence for the ERA hearing held in [date]. 4 At...

7. LCRO 185/2017 DO v DP (18 March 2019) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...determined to take no further action. 5 His Honour described Mr JQ’s “intention … to attempt to reopen the evidence” in respect of which Mr JQ’s “only possible vehicle [was] by way of appeal” which was “substantially out of time”. 5 (1) Directions, authority to repay Mr JQ’s boat loan [26] The Committee concluded that the consent memorandum, whilst authorising Mr DO to pay “the amounts required to repay the...

8. BORA - Abortion Legislation Bill: Crown Law's advice [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...“born alive” rule, and associated jurisprudence. 5. No foetal right to life arises from the common law or s 8 of the Bill of Rights Act. While the point has not been conclusively determined in New Zealand, decisions of the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in Right to Life New Zealand Inc v Abortion Supervisory Committee are instructive. Personhood and the born alive rule 6. The “born alive” rule is well established in New Zealand and comparable jurisdicti...

9. [2022] NZACC 100–Phillips v ACC (25 May 2022) [pdf, 343 KB]

   ACR 211/21 IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 100 ACR 211/21 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN YVETTE PHILLIPS Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 28 April 2022 Heard at: Christchurch/ Ōtautahi Appearances: Appellant in person Ms F Becroft for the Respondent Judgment: 25...

10. [2023] NZREADT 11 - CAC 2103 v Lieven (15 May 2023) [pdf, 263 KB]

    ...to harass the tenants and was a direct threat. [23] The TT ordered the landlords, being Ms Lieven and HH, to pay the tenants $1,520.44. This consisted of $500 compensation, $1,000 in exemplary damages, and a filing fee. [24] Ms Lieven and HH appealed the TT decision to the [court] which dismissed the appeal and found that:1 (a) the Tenancy Adjudicator was correct to find that Ms Lieven breached her obligations under s 38(1) of the RTA by not giving notice of specific times of a...