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1. Cotter v Cotter - Tutaekuri B13 [2019] Chief Judge's MB 951 (2019 CJ 951) [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...directions. On 8 August 2017, a notice of intention to appear was on behalf of Counsel Bidois for the respondents (transferees), filed a memorandum seeking a timetable for applicant’s evidence. The memorandum is summarised below: i. Counsel requested timetabling directions for filing of the applicant’s evidence; and ii. The applicant has not produced evidence to prove that the order is erroneous Submissions: i. Counsel claims that the applicant has no success without...

2. 31 October 2015 Legal Aid News [pdf, 547 KB]

   ...collation of the results, we will publish the findings. Customer surveys allow us to regularly engage with our clients so we can measure levels of satisfaction of our services. Customer feedback is important to us as it helps us assess how we are performing and identify ways to improve our service delivery. Text Messaging As was noted in last month’s Legal Aid News, grants officers will be sending texts to criminal providers for urgent assignments from Monday, 2 November 2015. T...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 68 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...transfer; and (ii) to dismiss the plaintiff. (c) The defendant has made a number of inconsistent statements in relation to these key issues in the proceedings; (d) The defendant has claimed privilege in respect of documents which would, on the information available, render the statements made by 3 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 44 [2011] ERNZ 56, (Part 6A judgment). the defendant’s agents a m...

4. Wellington Standards Committee v Laglolago [2015] NZLCDT 25 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...cover the lawyer’s work, rather than actual discussions about the nature of the claim to be made and a clear elucidation of the likely prospects of success. [56] In July of 2010 the practitioner clarified her advice concerning the proposed claims and what losses could be sought. In particular she referred to the claim for compensation for harassment which the client’s were keen on pursuing. It is clear by this stage the practitioner had done some research in this area but her...

5. MLC - Form 16 - Notice of proceedings [pdf, 75 KB]

   Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC 11/14 - 11 The Māori Land Court of New Zealand / Māori Appellate Court of New Zealand (Please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located) Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu TO: .................................................................

6. [2008] NZEmpC WC 21/08 Mitchell v Blue Star Print Group (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...August he worked as usual 3 days a week. On 19 and 20 August he took sick leave and on 26 August filled out another accident report as he was suffering the same injury as before but to both sides of his chest and arms. He stated on his injury form that it was because of “again not replacing night cutter – put extra work on day shift.” He also applied for coverage from ACC. [23] On 28 August 2003 ACC acknowledged that his claim was work-related and began an investigation...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 197 Mikes Transport Warehouse Ltd v Vermuelen [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...position description to INZ to support a variation to the conditions of his work visa. That application was declined. INZ raised concerns about the position not having been advertised. Mr Vermuelen told Mr Flyger about this turn of events and requested that the role be advertised. Mr Flyer declined to do so. His evidence was that he refused to advertise the role because he did not want the hassle associated with that step. [23] I do not accept that the way in which the company ha...

8. [2009] NZEmpC CC 9/09 Jinkinson v Oceania Gold (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...would have worked an average of 53⅔ hours per week exclusive of days off. [13] Ms Jinkinson was paid fortnightly and earned an average of $1,045.82 per week. From March 2006 onwards, she received quarterly bonuses based on the overall mine performance. [14] Oceana Gold conducted annual reviews of Ms Jinkinson’s performance. The company also carried out assessments of her ability and, in September 2006, this resulted in a promotion with a corresponding pay rise. [...

9. Litchfield & Wells [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...notice of the decision. On receiving such an application I must decide whether or not the claim meets the eligibility criteria. [4] I have considered the following documents in conducting my review: The application for review and attached information. The submission from Marie Litchfield and Graham Wells in response to the assessor’s report. The submission from Alan Light. The assessor’s report dated 19 November 2009. The letter from Laura Tait of the...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 132 Waikato District Health Board v Archibald [pdf, 457 KB]

    ...affected staff, including Mrs Archibald, the degree of impact remained unclear until a late stage. That undermined Mrs Archibald’s ability to substantively engage in the consultative process. Further, it is apparent that a firm view was formed early on that it was perfectly reasonable to expect someone in Mrs Archibald’s position to travel nearly three hours a day to attend team meetings in Hamilton. While accepting that the position would likely have been different had...