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1. Kelly v Tall Poppies Education Limited [2024] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...her child had been left unsupervised in a playground and she had to go looking for her child. Mrs Perry required the plaintiff to provide relevant records needed so that she could respond to the complaint. We consider Mrs Perry’s information requests were entirely reasonable in the circumstances. [34] On 28 July 2021 one of Tall Poppies’ regular Coordinator visits occurred. This entailed an onsite visit to the plaintiff’s home. The notes of this visit include reference to...

2. McLenachan v ACC [2013] NZACA 11 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...decision was issued on 9 March 2011. This re-stated the 5 July 2000 decision under s 53(9) of the 1982 Act, because, it was said, the decision was made to defer the implementation of the reduced rate until 14 September 2000. That decision was not formally conveyed in writing and this prevented Mr McLenachan applying for a review. The decision made in this letter was to implement the rate of reduced compensation from 14 September 2000. The right of review was given under the 2001 Act....

3. [2009] NZEmpC AC 29/09 Ogilvy NZ Ltd v Whitten [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...to the costs award could also be disposed of on the same papers. [3] The application for leave was supported by an affidavit of Stephanie Cooper, the personal assistant of Chris Patterson, counsel for the applicant. It referred to a request on 3 April 2009 by the respondent through her counsel, Ms Hornsby-Geluk, requesting payment of the Authority’s award of costs totalling, with GST, $4,934.25. Mr Patterson replied on 6 April 2009 saying Ogilvy NZ regarded the award a...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 128 Taiapa v Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...(also excluding GST). [2] The defendant was also successful in the Employment Relations Authority1 resulting in a costs award2 1 [2012] NZERA Auckland 252. in its favour of $4,650 which, despite requests, has not been paid to it, so that the defendant has now commenced proceedings for a compliance order in that forum. 2 [2012] NZERA Auckland 289. [3] The defendant has both established that its costs of legal representatio...

5. BORA Organic Products Bill [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...expression (such as advertising or labelling).2 9. The Bill contains various provisions of a regulatory nature that prima facie limit the right to freedom of expression, such as to: make and keep records, publish statements and provide information requested by the relevant chief executive, organic products officer or any other prescribed person in certain situations. They mostly apply to the operator or recognised entity. These provisions are necessary to ensure efficient and effective...

6. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 145 [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...concussion injury and a traumatic amputation of the right finger, for which he received cover. [3] On 22 April 2011, the applicant suffered a physical injury and post-traumatic stress disorder in a sexual assault. [4] On 16 January 2013, the applicant claimed for cover for the physical injury suffered in the assault. On 9 May 2013, the Corporation approved exploratory surgery. The Corporation subsequently granted cover for post-traumatic stress disorder. [5] On 14 November 20...

7. LCRO 369/2013 WS v AD (29 August 2017) [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...summarised the issues of complaint as being:20 (a) Mr AD provided inappropriate advice in relation to the purchase of Unit M. (b) Mr AD provided incorrect and conflicting advice in relation to [Company T]. (c) Mr AD failed to respond to IRD requests for information regarding Mr WS. 18 Standards Committee decision at [17]. 19 At [22]. 20 At [13]. 14 (d) Mr AD failed to advise Mr WS of the correct interest rate in relation to...

8. [2009] NZEmpC AC 44/09 Ecocover (NZ) Ltd & Anor v Dunn [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...that party’s entitlement to costs unless the discontinuance is expressly on such terms. There is no suggestion of that in this case. [10] Finally, Mr Dunn says that the Authority’s determination of 27 August 2009 confirms that it was not requested to determine separately costs in relation to Mr Cruickshank. Further, and in any event, Mr Dunn says that the determination of 27 August 2009 includes reference to any separate liability to Mr Cuickshank and rejects this. That is,...

9. Findlay v Auckland City Council [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...labour-only basis to carry out the carpentry component of the building works and allegedly acted as site foreman and supervisor of the build. Summary of Facts Late Aug 1995 Mr Findlay purchased the section and the Lee Findlay Family Trust was later formed. The Trust acquired title to the property. Mr Findlay and Mr Sandelin were trustees 1995 A quotation given by Leuschke Group Architects was substantially lower than two other quotations and therefore Mr Findlay engaged Leuschke t...

10. Maniapoto Claims Settlement Bill [PDF, 1.1 MB]

    ...nf the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which are comparable toss 20 and 27(2) nf the Bill of Rights Act. 1 Whether tight to bring civil proceedings ins 27(3) at issue 10. Clause 28(3) of the Bill excludes damages and other forms of monetary compensation as a remedy for any failure by the Crown to comply with a protocol under the Rill. 11. Clause 223 of the Bill excludes compensation for technical redundancy (payment or any other benefit) on the ground that the po...