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1. [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...

2. Te Manutukutuku issue 72 [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...Waitangi Tribunal Unit News 5 Ngātiwai Mandate Inquiry Report 6 Whakatōhea Mandate Inquiry Report 7 Motiti Urgent Inquiry 8 Remedies Inquiries 9 District Inquiries 10 Kaupapa Inquiries 11 Freshwater and Geothermal Resources 12 Unregistered Treaty Claims 12 The Waitangi Tribunal Level 7, Fujitsu Tower 141 The Terrace Wellington New Zealand DX SX11237 Tel : 64 4 914 3000 Fax : 64 4 914 3001 www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Te Manutukutuku is produced and published by the Waitangi Tribu...

3. Te Manutukutuku Issue 72 [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...Waitangi Tribunal Unit News 5 Ngātiwai Mandate Inquiry Report 6 Whakatōhea Mandate Inquiry Report 7 Motiti Urgent Inquiry 8 Remedies Inquiries 9 District Inquiries 10 Kaupapa Inquiries 11 Freshwater and Geothermal Resources 12 Unregistered Treaty Claims 12 The Waitangi Tribunal Level 7, Fujitsu Tower 141 The Terrace Wellington New Zealand DX SX11237 Tel : 64 4 914 3000 Fax : 64 4 914 3001 www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Te Manutukutuku is produced and published by the Waitangi Tribu...

4. Understanding-LGBTQ-effects-on-likelihoods-of-being-victimised-Factsheet.pdf [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...deprivation score, and birthplace. 3 Including being on an MSD benefit, making ACC claims, and having a PHARMAC claim. health. It comes from government agencies, Stats NZ surveys, and non-government organisations (NGOs). The data is linked together to form the IDI. This analysis sample used the anonymised data of everyone who participated in the NZCVS between 2018 and 2022 and consented to have their data transferred to the IDI.

5. DM & IW v HD [2022] NZDT 44 (2 May 2022) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...guarantees into contracts between the suppliers of services in trade and consumers. One of these is the guarantee that services must be provided with reasonable care and skill. In terms of the building trade, standards which the services must conform with include the requirements of the law including the Building Codes and specific Standards, and in other matters, the standards of good practice common in the profession generally. 5. HD disputed the conclusions that DM had reached ab...

6. LI v WH Ltd [2021] NZDT 1697 (13 November 2021) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...the loss of the vehicle? b) If so, what compensation is LI entitled to? Is WH Ltd liable for the loss of the vehicle? 5. The relevant law is Part 5, subpart 1 of the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (“CCL”), which incorporates the former Carriage of Goods Act 1979. The carriage of goods provisions in the CCL apply to any loss or damage to items while they are with the carrier. The CCL provides that loss includes the non-delivery of goods (s246). 6. The carriage of good...

7. QX & TN v P Ltd [2025] NZDT 108 (17 March 2025) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...“life of the plan”. QX and TN moved from pre-pay onto the plan and have each been paying $25.00 per month (being the $45.00 monthly fee with a discount of $20.00 per month) until August 2024, nearly three years. 3. In August 2024 QX and TN were informed that the plan they were on was being discontinued, and they were automatically transferred to a new plan. The new plan was also $45.00 but did not include a $20.00 per month discount. 4. QX and TN now claim $6,280.00 from P Ltd o...

8. UA v BT [2025] NZDT 132 (1 March 2025) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...the balance of probabilities (that is, that it is more likely than not). When assessing whether the onus of proof has been discharged by an applicant, I need CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 to consider and evaluate the evidence and information presented by the parties. While I have carefully considered all the evidence and submissions from the parties, I have only addressed the evidence and arguments to the extent necessary to explain my decision. Whether the laptop wa...

9. Trask v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation and Social Rehabilitation) [2025] NZACC 143 (2 September 2025) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...Trask’s lower spine identified no significant focal pathology, but some mild disc narrowing posteriorly at the lumbosacral junction. 3 [6] On 28 May 2008, Mr Oakley reported on the x-ray done: Timothy has had his lumbar spine xrays performed. These show normal alignment. There is some loss of disc height at the L4/5 level, but little else to see. These xrays would be in keeping with a young man with mechanical back pain of a discogenic origin. … [7] On 21 December 2...

10. [2021] NZACC v Jones (5 August 2021) [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...Jones to the Law Society affects this recall application. Notably, Mr Jones presented no evidence to show that he had asked for an extension of time for filing submissions to await the outcome of this complaint. There is no reference to any such request in the 2019 Leave Decision. In reality, Mr Jones had more than eight months to file his written submissions in support of his application for leave. When he did not do so, he cannot now complain that the Authority acted unreasonably...