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1. Te Manutukutuku (Issue 82) [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...mauri ora! E tiro whakarunga te kanohi tāngata ki a Matariki kanohi iti, te mātahi o te tau. 2 The last few months have seen the Tribunal busy with urgent inquir- ies and reports, as we note in this edi- tion of Te Manutukutuku. Since the formation of the new Government, applications for urgency have been received and granted concerning : the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora (the Māori Health Authority) ; the treatment of te reo Māori in the pub- lic service ; the repea...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 216 Q v W [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...determinations and all matters to be decided by the Employment Court. [5] The plaintiff deposed that the issue of name suppression on all the Authority’s determinations was never processed by the Authority, although she claims that it was requested on numerous occasions over the years, both verbally and in writing, but that, to date, the issue had never been addressed formally or informally by the Authority. [6] The plaintiff also applied for name suppression for all...

3. OQ v N Ltd [2023] NZDT 660 (24 November 2023) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...[car] in for repairs in January 2022. N Ltd initially advised her that a new timing chain kit was required. After further inquiries, N Ltd advised her that she needed a new motor. 6. OQ had mechanical breakdown cover up to $5,000.00. She informed N Ltd that she could not afford a new engine, so N Ltd endeavoured to locate a secondhand one through [second hand parts dealer]. N Ltd was unable to do so, and in April OQ’s partner advised N Ltd that he had searched online and fou...

4. BN & IN v X Ltd [2021] NZDT 1616 (30 July 2021) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...several quotations from the [bank] but as all the quoted premiums were too high, so he decided to look into just insuring the life of IN. 2. As a result of this, BN discussed the issue with a [bank] insurance agent, who filled in the proposal form dated the 23/11/2006. This included full disclosure as to IN medical condition and all her medication. 3. A quotation and a letter of special acceptance was prepared by X Ltd and given to BN and IN but they did not accept that quotation...

5. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 64 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...legal framework since 1975. It has not been static and its strategic direction and focus have changed as the times and circumstances have demanded. There have been dramatic changes, as with the expansion of our jurisdiction to consider historical claims in 1985 and the move to a district­based inquiry model in the mid­1990s, and more gradual changes, as we adjusted our inquiry process to ensure that we could hear and report on the claims before us in the most mean­ ingful, rele v...

6. P Singh v Kumar [2011] NZIACDT 24 (18 August 2011) [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...The Tribunal set aside the decision. The Adviser had established he took appropriate steps to file the submissions, and reasonably believed the Tribunal had acknowledged receipt. http://www.iaa.govt.nz/ 3 [13] The Adviser’s submissions requested an oral hearing, and set out a response to the complaint. The Tribunal determined the Adviser should have the opportunity of presenting his case at an oral hearing. [14] The parties were informed the procedure at the hearing would ref...

7. BD v AN [2020] NZDT 1333 (22 June 2020) [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...finding that he had done so. 15. For these reasons, the claim is awarded in full, but the counterclaim is unable to succeed. Referee: J Robertshawe Date: 22 June 2020 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish to apply

8. [2024] NZEmpC 75 Opai v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority dated 20 October 2023, which I refer to as the Authority’s third determination.1 While Ms Opai originally sought to challenge aspects of that determination via an amended statement of claim, the amended claim was rejected for filing on the basis that a fresh statement of claim was required. Because the statutory timeframe for filing a challenge had, by that time, elapsed, leave is required. This judgment deals with that iss...

9. Kettlewell & Anor as Trustees for the DS Day Trust v Crighton [pdf, 85 KB]

   CLAIM NO: 2511 UNDER the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 IN THE MATTER of an adjudication BETWEEN WALTER HUGH KETTLEWELL and RAYMOND ARTHUR McLAREN as trustees for the DS DAY TRUST Claimants AND ROBERT ANDREW CRIGHTON and VERA CRIGHTON First Respondents AND WAITAKERE CITY COUNCIL Second Respondent AND ROB NEARY Third Respondent AND KEVIN LAWTON Fourth Respondent AND KE LAW...

10. Balatbat v Sparks [2016] NZIACDT 27 [pdf, 254 KB]

    ...adviser was involved in the process until a complete set of documents arrived from the Philippines, ready to lodge with Immigration New Zealand. Mr Sparks reviewed the documents, certified he had assisted the complainant with recording the information on the application, and filed the papers with Immigration New Zealand. [3] The regulation of licensed immigration advisers is unusual; there is a prohibition on unlicensed persons providing immigration services. Some persons, such...