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1. [2023] NZEmpC 102 van Kleef v Alliance Group Ltd [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...disclosure; the second is an application for dismissal for want of prosecution brought by Alliance Group Ltd (Alliance). Both applications have been on foot for some time. Common to each has been a problem of extensive delay in advancing disclosure requests as raised by Ms van Kleef. What this case is about [2] Before turning to the particular issues, it is necessary to repeat what I said about the background of this case in my first interlocutory judgment. [3] The proceedings a...

2. Kern v Chief Executive Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...Executive of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) applied for an order that these proceedings be struck out or, in the alternative, dismissed. In this decision we explain why these proceedings must be dismissed. Background [2] When Mr Kern requested a copy of his file from MSD some information was withheld under ss 27(1)(c) and 29(1)(a) of the Privacy Act 1993. On 30 October 2012 and 17 June 2013 he requested that certain personal information be corrected. The MSD declined to...

3. QN v C Ltd [2022] NZDT 209 (22 May 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...the applicant did get out of the respondent’s work before the paint began to fail as it is not possible to quantify this amount on the evidence put before me. Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 22 May 2022 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...

4. Lawson v Intended Defendant (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2023] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...Intended Defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 15 August 2023 DECISION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON REJECTIONG APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS1 [1] The Tribunal received Miss Lawson’s claim on 9 March 2022, approximately 11 months after the Privacy Commissioner gave notice on 8 April 2021 that he intended not to take action on a complaint she had made to his office. Accordingly, a jurisdictional issue arises as Miss Lawson...

5. EMPC Form 2 - Statement of claim commence action [doc, 42 KB]

   rr 8(2), 17(1)(a) Form 2 Under the Employment Relations Act 2000 In the Employment Court No: / (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch* Registry (the reference number allocated by *Corresponds to the ERA registry) the registry, i.e. EMPC/) [Specify the nature of the claim, eg, Compliance order] Between ………………………………………. [full name] of ……………………….. ………………………………………. [address] ………...

6. Legal-aid-disbursements.pdf [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...exceptional circumstances, Legal Aid Services may consider paying disbursements not listed in the policy, or amounts exceeding the indicated maximum. In these instances, the provider will need to submit an application for amendment to grant. Further information on exceptions can be found under ‘Amendments to Grant’ at the following link: www.justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service- providers/legal-aid-lawyers/legal-aid-provider- manuals/grants-handbook/ Disbursements included i...

7. DU & TU v OE [2024] NZDT 75 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 75 APPLICANT DU APPLICANT TU RESPONDENT OE The Tribunal orders: 1. OE is to pay TU and DU $200 by 18 February 2024. 2. The balance of the claim is struck out. Reasons: 1. TU and DU are the former parents-in-law of OE who was married to their son CU and with whom OE has a child. CU has a child (XX) from an earlier relationship with AA. At the time OE and CU were married and living together, XX was 11- 12 years old and had regular vis...

8. Te Manutukutuku Issue 1 [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...claim is the biggest claim to date presented before the Tribunal as it involves a substantial amount of the South Island. In his address, Mr Temm gave a summary of Ngai Tahu's grievances to which counsel for the Crown, Shonagh Kenderdine, has requested the Tribunal for more time to respond. The Tribunal sees these fmal sittings as being vital to the formulation of its report of fmdings to the Minister, and has granted the Crown this extension - although it has caused timetablin...

9. Te Manutukutuku Issue 11 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...floor Seabridge House 110 Featherston Street Wellington I PO Box 5022 Lambton Quay Wellington Tel: (04) 4993666 Fax: (04) 499 3676 Waitangi Tribunal Division Department of Justice Newsletter ISSN 0114-717X Number II August 1991 NEW CLAIMS REGISTERED WAl203 Claimants: Tuirenga Mokomoko for the Mokomoko family of the Whakatohea tribe Concerning: Statutory pardon for Mokomok9 .convicted and executed for alleged involvement in murdering mission­ ary Volkner Date of regist...

10. ET v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 336 (4 August 2023) [pdf, 182 KB]

    ...requires the Tribunal to cancel a contract that exceeds the monetary jurisdiction of the Tribunal. The claim must therefore be struck out. Referee: B M Smallbone Date: Friday, 4 August 2023 Page 2 of 2 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 reh...