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1. Mitchell v Accident Compensation Corporation [2019] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...course of visits to potential work places arranged by ACC, he is accompanied by two security guards. Mr Mitchell finds this demeaning and humiliating. He also considers that this ensures he has no chance of being employed. [17] In late 2012, ACC requested a clinical psychologist, Thomas Neser, to provide a psychological assessment of Mr Mitchell. Mr Neser had previously been employed by ACC between 2008 and 2011 for approximately eight hours a week working in the ACC Sensitive Claims...

2. Lavender v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...declined to fund further sessions on the grounds Mr Lavender had not been ordinarily resident in New Zealand at the time the abuse occurred. [3] In these proceedings under Part 1A of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) Mr Lavender in his second statement of claim dated 23 October 2020 alleges he has been declined cover for mental injury by reason of his national origins, nationality or citizenship. The claim is one of both direct and indirect discrimination. The strike-out application [...

3. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   Legal aid lawyer induction guide Information about legal aid for service providers Legal Aid Services Version 1.4 June 2017 2 Contents Welcome .......................................................................................................................... 4 How legal aid works ...................................................................................................... 4 Types of legal aid........................................................

4. [2016] EmpC 128 Vasona Networks Inc v Sunder [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...not the proceedings in EMPC 170/2016 and 237/2016 should be consolidated. A statement of defence is to be filed as required by reg 19 of the Employment Court Regulations 2000. [17] As to consolidation, while that step seems to be prudent, the request for consolidation was made by Mr Brant in a memorandum filed after Ms Richards had filed her memorandum in response to the application seeking leave. Consequently, I consider it would be inappropriate to order consolidation at this...

5. [2019] NZEmpC 151 Zhang v Telco Asset Management Ltd [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...employment relationship problem it was required to resolve. It stated Mr Zhang had been employed by Telco at its Wellington office for almost five and a half years until 14 April 2017 when his position was disestablished. Summary of relevant information [10] The Authority then referred to three particular topics. [11] First, it noted that Telco was one of a group of seven companies; and that, between August 2015 and early 2017, three of these were divested from the group.

6. MD v KM Ltd [2020] NZDT 1328 (30 January 2020) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...also have failed this test. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 of 6 19. At no point did Ms M see Ms D’s daughter riding A. Ms M also had Ms D sign a contract stating that “The Buyer accepts the pony will be a suitable match based on the information supplied to the seller on the riding ability of the child”. It is not possible to contract out of consumer guarantees, but given that the pony was purchased sight unseen, it was unreasonable for Ms D to rely on Ms M’s expertise t...

7. [2012] NZEmpC 85 Patel v Pegasus Stations Ltd [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...of claim filed on 28 October 2011. The plaintiff’s de novo challenge is a defended matter and therefore requires a directions conference and the allocation of a fixture to deal with it. [3] If the plaintiff’s application amounted to a request for judgment by default it must therefore be dismissed. [4] The defendant has filed a memorandum accepting the plaintiff’s request that the directions conference take place with the plaintiff, in person, in chambers at the Cour...

8. Form 16 - Waitangi Tribunal proceedings - Tax invoice [pdf, 536 KB]

   Templates V10 – July 2016 page 1 07/16 form 16 Tax Invoice Waitangi Tribunal Proceedings Legal Aid File No. Invoice Reference No. GST Number Invoice Date Covers the period from to To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person WAI Number Lead Provider Legal firm Postal Address Stage of Inquiry for this Claim Stage 1 – Case Book Stage 2 – Interlocutory Conferencing Stage 3 – Hear...

9. Form 16 Waitangi Tribunal proceedings [pdf, 536 KB]

   Templates V12 – August 2017 page 1 08/17 form 16 Tax Invoice Waitangi Tribunal Proceedings Legal Aid File No. Invoice Reference No. GST Number Invoice Date Covers the period from to To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person WAI Number Lead Provider Legal firm Postal Address Stage of Inquiry for this Claim Stage 1 – Case Book Stage 2 – Interlocutory Conferencing Stage 3 – He...

10. LCRO 169/2017 NR v WP (30 October 2018) [pdf, 111 KB]

    ...Wellington, 2016) at 352. 6 Ridehalgh v Horsefield [1994] Ch 205 (CA) at 234. 7 At 233. 8 Duncan Webb “Conflicts of Interest” (paper presented to New Zealand Law Society Ethics for Litigators, July 2011) 27 at [41]. 5 [22] Mr WP says he formed a view that [Company A] had a caveatable interest, checked that view with two senior counsel who agreed, and proceeded. Caveats may be lodged pursuant to s 137(1) of the Land Transfer Act which says that:9 Any person may lodge a cave...