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1. Sawyer v Victoria University of Wellington (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...the law faculty and that the immediate superior of her former colleague supported that position. [23.3] In late 2013 the second former colleague began sending false allegations about Dr Sawyer in emails. In a meeting held in January 2014 he claimed that certain course forms which had been completed were not correct. Dr Sawyer then made a formal complaint about harassment. She also refers to her exclusion from some unspecified event, which Dr Sawyer says was egregious. [23.4]...

2. Re Dunstan (Rejection of Statements of Claim No. 2) [2024] NZHRRT 16 [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...INTENDED STATEMENTS OF CLAIM1 [1] In August 2023, Ms Dunstan presented five statements of claim for filing in the Tribunal, each one alleging interferences with her privacy in breach of the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act). [2] The two intended claims filed on 15 August 2023 sought to commence proceedings against Oranga Tamariki and the Department of Corrections (Corrections). The three intended claims filed on 16 August 2023 sought to commence proceedings against the New Zealand Po...

3. Mao v Howitt [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...fully in the claim and to provide information and comply with requests. It is important that respondents understand that this is a different process from the Court process. The adjudicator has wide powers under s36 of the WHRS Act which include requesting submissions, requesting copies of documents, setting deadlines, calling conferences and requesting the parties to do "any other thing … that [is considered] reasonably may be required to enable the effective complete deter...

4. [2018] NZEmpC 76 Marx v Southern Cross Campus Board of Trustees [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...2013, Mrs Marx was suspended. A further disciplinary process was commenced by SCC and a separately constituted Discipline Committee considered the same matters as those considered by the first Discipline Committee apart from a procedural breach in requesting leave and one further incident occurring in January 2013. The second Discipline Committee reached a different conclusion from the first and decided that she should be dismissed. Mrs Marx was dismissed by way of a letter dated 7...

5. Gwizo v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Dr JAG Fountain, Member Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr M Gwizo in person Ms HM Carrad for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the Papers DATE OF DECISION: 15 April 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 [1] Mr Gwizo filed this claim in December 2016. He alleges the use of an occupational personality questionnaire by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to assess applicants for the role of immigration officer...

6. HRRT Statement of claim under the Health & Disability Commissioner Act [pdf, 422 KB]

   For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals The Human Rights Review Tribunal Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals HRRT 06/09 - 2 Office use only: HRRT No Statement of Claim (under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994) What is this form for? Use this form if you have a claim under Section 51 of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. Important Information 1. Please print in CAPITAL LETTERS 2. You need to file this claim for...

7. Mota v Accident Compensation Corporation (Deemed cover decision) [2025] NZACC 47 (20 March 2025) [pdf, 342 KB]

   ...epicondylitis (4 July 2024). [2] The decisions were all made in relation to a personal injury by accident (PIBA) suffered by Mr Mota on 4 January 2023. [3] Mr Mota’s position is that the agreed facts give rise to three questions of law: a) When a claim is lodged for an injury known to be a gradual process injury, does the Corporation have a duty to investigate all likely causes of the diagnosed injury before declining cover or is the Corporation prohibited from doing so until...

8. AAX and AAY as Trustees of AP Trust v ZZF Ltd [2010] NZDT 18 (13 August 2010) [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...August 2010. Facts [1] In 2006, AAX and AAY purchased an insurance policy through HN (a banking corporation) for their property at [a place] (the “Policy”). The Policy was underwritten by ZZF Ltd. [2] This dispute arises from two claims made under the Policy: (i) The first claim was made on 2 August 2007 relating to damage done by tenants on or before November 2006 (the “2006 claim”); and (ii) The second claim was made following a burglary on or about 11...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 208 Soapi and Others v Pick Hawkes Bay Inc [pdf, 412 KB]

   ...JUDGMENT OF THE FULL COURT INDEX The parties [4] The RSE scheme generally [6] The RSE scheme as applied to Pick Hawke’s Bay [14] The plaintiffs’ circumstances [23] Pastoral care and accommodation [29] The claims [40] The plaintiffs’ claims under the Wages Protection Act 1983 [41] Issues What was the weekly allowance? The parties agree that some deductions were unlawful Were arrears payments unlawful deductions? Could Pick Hawke’s Bay

10. LM v MH [2024] NZDT 659 (11 September 2024) [pdf, 174 KB]

    ...vehicle expenses. The applicant confirmed at the hearing of 6 June 2024 that her vehicle was insured at the time of the collision, but she had not notified her insurer of this claim in the Tribunal. The applicant has now confirmed that she has informed her insurer, but her insurer has not provided her with any advice on her claim for a refund of rental vehicle costs. [6] I am satisfied the insurer has been given notice of the proceedings and has determined not to take part. On that...