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1. Kai Tahu Ki Otago - EiC - E Ellison - Culture (5 Feb 2021) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

   ...Moeraki, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (collectively mana whenua). I have extensive experience in representing the Kāi Tahu Otago Rūnaka in Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) matters. 2. I am a former Manager Iwi Liaison at Otago Regional Council (ORC) and former Deputy Kaiwhakahaere for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. I am the chair of Aukaha, chairperson of the New Zealand Conservation Authority, a member of the NZ Biological Nat...

2. NL v BU Ltd [2021] NZDT 1565 (28 July 2021) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...entitled to a refund. Conclusion 8. For these reasons the second issue need not be determined, and BU Ltd is to refund NL $420.00 by the date stated in the order. Referee: K Rendall Date: 28 July 2021 Page 3 of 3 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...

3. N Ltd v O Ltd [2022] NZDT 245 (25 November 2022) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...required to do as an agent acting for O Ltd. I was not responsible in any way for the delays that led to the death of paua. The actions of N Ltd did not cause O Ltd to have a failure of the delivery of live paua. Did N Ltd fail to disclose information about B Ltd’s terms and conditions to O Ltd? 3. O Ltd has claimed that N Ltd failed to notify O Ltd of terms and conditions on the Waybill supplied by B Ltd and therefore O Ltd was not aware that B Ltd would not be responsible f...

4. C Ltd v FE [2024] NZDT 48 (10 January 2024) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...presented to support that C Ltd intentionally caused any damage. 6. For the above reasons, FE is to pay $1,487.58 to C Ltd before 10 February 2024. Referee: L Thompson Date: 10 January 2024 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...

5. DQ v MD [2024] NZDT 47 (12 January 2024) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...What was agreed regarding the time for delivery? b) Is DQ entitled to a refund? What was agreed regarding the time for delivery? 4. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract does not require a formal written document, and I accept that a binding contractual agreement was formed between MD and DQ via text messages and emails. 5. The initial message sent by DQ on 5 July 2023 stated, “We have [sporting event] coming up in Sep &...

6. BX & EX v HT [2025] NZDT 17 (7 February 2025) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...12(1) of the Act says notice may be delivered either personally or by posting it by registered letter. 4. The Act does not define ‘personally’ but the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 at s224 says a legal requirement to give information in writing is met by giving the information in electronic form, whether by means of an electronic communication or otherwise. 5. Ss(b) of that section says the person to whom the information is required to be given consents to th...

7. NO & NTO v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 44 (01 August 2013) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...have lunch with officials, whereby the officials would disclose lists of persons unlawfully in New Zealand and Mr Hakaoro would instruct them to delete particular names. Third visit to Mr Hakaoro [29] On 27 September 2011, the complainants were requested to return to Mr Hakaoro’s office. They did so, and were told: [29.1] To produce birth certificates for their two children born outside New Zealand. [29.2] That Mr Hakaoro would get funds from the New Zealand government to help tho...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 214 McDonnell v The Board of Trustees of Te Manawa O Tuhoe Trust [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...range of potential opportunities for cost savings. [20] Mr Austin wrote to the Trust on 19 April 2021. The letter was extremely critical of the proposal and, in places, made regrettable comments. The letter did, as promised, contain extensive requests for information. [21] The Trust did not supply the requested information or attempt to resume consultation. Instead, on 10 May 2021, the Trust’s lawyers wrote to Mr Austin to announce the outcome of the proposal. The letter...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 275 YFR v Reserve Bank of New Zealand/Te Pūtea Matua [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...8 The random initials assigned by the Authority to this employer. See YFR, above n 1, at [2]. [15] She apologised for these messages the following day. However, in the meantime, she was invited to attend what the bank described as an informal meeting to discuss her wellbeing. [16] YFR left the office after the meeting and did not return, although she was paid to the end of her fixed term. There is a dispute as to whether this absence was agreed. [17] What was said in t...

10. [2012] NZEmpC 95 Strachan v Moodie [pdf, 323 KB]

    ...legal practice was not as it had been portrayed to her by Mr Moodie. Ms Strachan came to doubt increasingly what she considered had been Mr Moodie’s assurances that his practice was in the nature of a retirement hobby and that the work was performed for selected clients on a pro bono basis, that is for no professional fees. [26] It is not determinative of these proceedings whether Ms Strachan’s beliefs were well founded. However, it is clear that whatever Mr Moodie may or may...