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1. Jarvie & Ors v Accident Compensation Corporation (Reviewable decision) [2025] NZACC 41 (5 March 2025) [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...dated 19 March 2018 stating that the Corporation’s letter had not addressed any of the claimants’ concerns. Further, none of the claimants had responded to the letter as they were not sure why they had to provide the additional information requested. [8] The Corporation responded on 10 April 2018 advising: Each situation is assessed on the client’s individual circumstances and needs and therefore information is requested from the client in order for ACC to understand both...

2. LCRO 91/2019 CL v BK and AM (31 August 2021) [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...associate, and partner respectively at [ABC], Lawyers (the firm). [2] The Committee determined that (a) Mr BK failed to act competently for Ms CL on the purchase of a residential property by not advising her of the risks of not obtaining a Land Information Memorandum (LIM), and a building report, and (b) Mr AM failed to competently supervise and manage Mr BK’s work. [3] Ms CL says on 16 September 2013, after viewing for the second time a residential property with a cross lease...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 19 Restaurant Brands Ltd v Unite Inc [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...at various locations across New Zealand. [2] Unite says that Restaurant Brands’ current statement of claim does not comply with reg 11(1)(d) of the Employment Court Regulations 2000 (the Regulations). It is Restaurant Brands’ claims for special damages that are in issue before the Court. [3] Unite applies for an order that the claims for money relief in the proceedings be struck out (other than costs), or, alternatively, an order that a compliant statement of cla...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 152 Davis v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...and the Inspector had decided, following further inquiries, that there was simply no evidence to show that the Senior Constable had abused his position in relation to the cell incidents. The inquiry was not to be taken further. Mr Davis was informed of this at a meeting on 3 September 2009. He reacted badly, telling the Senior Sergeant that he was wrong and accusing him and the Inspector of sweeping the matter under the carpet and conducting a cover-up. He indicated that he no l...

5. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1095 (2021 CJ 1095) [pdf, 397 KB]

   2021 Chief Judge’s MB 1095 I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE WAIARIKI In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waiariki District A20210001764 (Formerly A20070005001) CJ 2007/033 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri also known as Mere Huarahi Rotohiko or Moe Huarahi Rotohiko (Mrs Duthie) or Merehuarahi Rotohiko or Merehuarahi Ruru (Mrs Duthie)

6. [2015] NZEmpC 181 Allied Investments Ltd v Guise [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...concerns the events that then unfolded once Ms Guise was informed of that decision. Ms Guise pleads that she was told by Allied that she would be stood down for two weeks without pay and then re-employed as a casual part-time employee. She claims to have been told that there was no other alternative work available over the Christmas period as the Christmas rosters had already been completed and she further claims that Allied would not allow her to access her outstanding ho...

7. DQ v IC [2023] NZDT 710 (17 December 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...was diagnosed by a veterinarian as having severe dysplasia. DQ is concerned about the ongoing impact of this on [the puppy] and the financial impact of surgical costs going forward. IC wishes to retain [the puppy] due to the strong family bond now formed, but she seeks a full refund of the $5,000.00 purchase price paid. 3. IC says the Agreement includes clear and specific terms including such circumstances, and she denies she is obliged to provide a refund. 4. The issues to be res...

8. NF Ltd v CM [2023] NZDT 379 (19 July 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...delivery. 33. The invoice sent states under the heading “terms of trade”, “should your account become overdue, full recovery costs will be added accordingly.” 34. While a supplier cannot add additional terms to a contract after it has been formed, this term was added at the start of the contract and before either party had performed their part of the contract. CM was informed in writing at the start of the contract that recovery costs would be added if his account became o...

9. [2011] NZEmpC 48 Clear v Waikato DHB [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...(2009) 7 NZELR 1. 4 Waikato District Health Board v Clear [2010] NZCA 305. conditions. The Employment Court also found that Ms Clear‟s dismissal was unjustifiable. [5] During the three-year period between 2000 and 2003, Ms Clear made four formal written complaints to her employer about Ms Parata‟s conduct. The Court of Appeal described the first three complaints in these terms: [9] The first complaint [October 2000] focused on the stress Ms Clear said had been caused...

10. C Ltd v OB [2023] NZDT 83 (2 March 2023) [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...digging was to begin, OB was advised that some extra materials and work were going to be needed. On the day of the dig, costs escalated significantly, with an apparent change to the ground levels as well as other extra costs. OB signed a variation form which detailed the extra work but which did not record any extra price information. 4. OB says he was advised verbally that the extras listed on the variation form would cost $1800+GST. He says he also agreed to the use of a crane on the...