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1. Kapiarumala v New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (Strike-Out Application) [2018 NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...proceedings were recently discontinued by notice of discontinuance dated 26 February 2018. The present proceedings before the Tribunal have not been discontinued though it will be seen the plaintiff has not by notice of opposition or by evidence in reply formally resisted the various strike out applications filed by the defendants. The Tribunal has received only submissions by Mr Tuck. The plaintiff’s representation [6] The plaintiff has been represented by Ms Lisa Abrams, solicito...

2. TR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover Issues) [2023] NZACC 027 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...Issues;-Causation; Gradual Process; Personal Injury; s 20(2); s 25; s 26; s 30) ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] At issue on this appeal is a decision by the Corporation dated 5 June 2019 declining a claim for tuberculosis. Background [2] The appellant lodged a claim form with the respondent on 27 September 2018. The description of the injury was as follows: Positive QuanteFERON Gold 22 September 2018. Exposure at work resulting in...

3. Tautuku Block XIII Section 14 Trust v Cairns (2012) 16 Te Waipounamu MB 63 (16 TWP 63) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...current trustees are Geroge Tikao, Graham Gremell, Natalie Hoani, Peter Roben and Richard Manning. 1 CFR OT 168/252; CFR OT168/251; and CFR OT168/249. 16 Te Waipounamu MB 65 [8] The blocks were formerly administered collectively by the Tautuku Waikawa Lands Trust. Applicants’ submissions [9] An application was lodged by the three Tautuku block ahu whenua trusts seeking orders for rental arrears, re-entry to and vacant po...

4. Nelson Standards Committee v Ord [2025] NZLCDT 4 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). 8. Dr Ord advised [Ms X] to include an action for defamation because it “was the only way [she] could recoup anywhere near the amounts [she] want[ed]”. 9. On 22 March 2021, Legal Aid wrote to Dr Ord requesting further information, including an explanation of: a. the damages sought; b. the intended defendants; 13 c. why the settlement offer had not been accepted; and d. whether Dr Ord considered the legal criteria for a...

5. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 66 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 7.1 MB]

   ...mārama From the world of darkness moving into the world of light| Kei Roto | Inside The National Park Report 1 From the Chairperson 2 From the Acting Director 2 Recent Progress in Tribunal Inquiries 3 The Mangatū Remedies Report 6 Unregistered Claims 8 M ore than 200 attendees from Ngāti Tūwhare toa, Ngāti Rangi, and Whanga nui iwi celebrated as the Wai tangi Tribunal handed over Te Kāhui Maunga : The National Park District Inquiry Report at an emotionally charged ceremony...

6. Gwak and Kim TRI-2020-100-006 [2024] NZWHT AUCKLAND 01 [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...house. [7] The relevant Act applying to this case is the Building Act 1991. All steps occurred before the passing of the new Building Act 2004. Compass Building Certification Limited [8] Compass was a corporate certifier, authorised to perform regulatory functions under s 51 of the Building Act 1991. It was audited by the BIA.1 It had quality manuals. It achieved annual renewals of its licence. 1 BIA was the Building Industry Authority responsible for, inter alia, re...

7. LCRO 122/2015 NP v AO (21 May 2018) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...they cost a lot of money”. [10] She and others met Mr AO at Ms T’s home later that day, obtained a key from the neighbour, and undertook “a brief perusal of her effects”. [11] Mrs NP says that when she asked Mr AO later for further information to assist her and her siblings in Australia in possibly making a claim, he did not respond and continued not to return her calls. 3 [12] Mrs NP and her siblings engaged a lawyer who corresponded with Mr AO in October 2014. M...

8. EE v D Ltd & G Ltd [2024] NZDT 862 (9 December 2024) [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...manifested only very occasionally. Any issue could reasonably be expected to show itself more often. e. I have considered the fact that [a friend] and NU were topping up coolant in the vehicle, and that this may have masked any issue. However no information is available as to how often and how much the vehicle was topped up by and so this offers no support to the allegations that have been made. Did D Ltd provide its services with reasonable care and skill? 11. The relevant l...

9. G Ltd & YZ v B Ltd [2025] NZDT 55 (27 March 2025) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...deceptive conduct under the FTA or that it breached the contract in any way. Conclusion 19. For the reasons above the claim is dismissed. G Jaduram Disputes Tribunal Referee 27 March 2025 Page 5 of 5 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

10. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

    ...implementing an enterprise resource planning system known as the JD Edwards (JDE) software system. [8] The company’s decision to proceed with the proposal was communicated to Mr Johnston in a letter on 24 June 2016. At the same time he was informed that his job as Financial Controller was to continue until the JDE implementation affected his business unit at which point a “transition into the new structure” would occur. [9] Three days later, on 27 June 2016, Mr Johnston...