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1. LCRO 121/2023 AI v HR (12 December 2023) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...respondent relevantly stated that “… the information relied on by [the applicant] in his complaint is information that has been obtained unlawfully… [and is] … protected by solicitor and own client privilege which has not been waived.” [33] She requested that “… NZLS first make a determination as to whether I should be required to respond to a complaint based entirely on confidential and privileged emails which were allegedly illegally accessed by [the applicant] without ou...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 58 Hoff v The Wood Lifecare (2007) Limited Industries [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Rules according to clause 21.1 (sic) Serious Misconduct according to (xiii) and (xvii). I no longer have faith, trust and confidence in you to be employed as a senior caregiver at the Wood. I am terminating your employment as today. You are requested not (sic) discuss this matter with other staff, residents or their family. [27] The meeting concluded at 12.30 pm. At 2.00 pm Ms Williams and Ms Berryman met with the gardener and the notes taken of that meeting were also...

3. AA v BK, BL & BM LCRO 264 / 2012 (25 July 2013) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...1 M A C v M A C FAM Rotorua 2007-063-000652 2 December 2011 at [2]. 2 Above n1 at [4]. 2 as a preliminary matter, an Order setting aside a relationship property Agreement entered into by Mr and Mrs AA prior to their marriage. Mrs AA claimed half of all the assets held through the various companies and trusts. [4] Mr BM had previously acted for Mr BL in respect of commercial matters with which Mr AA was involved and introduced him to Mr BL. Mr AA was concerned to ensure...

4. [2021 NZACC 149 – Garside v ACC (30 September 2021) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...required to treat a meniscal tear of the left knee. We’ve determined that this condition wasn’t caused by your accident on 03/07/1991, which means that we’re unable to dover this condition and we’re unable to approve your specialist’s request to pay for your surgery. [7] Subsequently, Mr Garside was able to access remedial surgery in the public health system. Medical evidence [8] Following the 2002 claim, Mr Garside was assessed by Mr Alex Rutherford, Orthopaedic Su...

5. McLeary v ACC (Personal injury) [2024] NZACC 74 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...April 2024 Held at: Wellington by AVL Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented F Becroft for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 23 April 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for personal injury, ss 20, 25, 26, Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 2 May 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corp...

6. Turner v Itchyfoot Pty Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...[4] On 21 July 2017, Mr Turner was removed as a registered owner from the Kiwi House Sitters website. His continued membership was considered, by Mr Fuad, to give rise to duty of care issues. [5] On 5 June 2018, Mr Turner (through his lawyer) requested copies of all personal information held by Kiwi House Sitters about himself. In a letter to Kiwi House Sitters, Mr Turner’s lawyer said it was anticipated that the personal information would include communications between Kiwi House...

7. Tan v Chief Executive Ministry of Social Development (Non Party Access to Tribunal File) [2016] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...otherwise). See Tan v Chief Executive, Ministry of Social Development (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2015] NZHRRT 56. The application [4] On 15 January 2016 the Tribunal received from Mr KC Vijayan of the Singapore based The Straits Times a request for copies of the statement of claim and related papers filed by Mr Tan with the Tribunal. [5] The parties have now been heard on that application. Mr Tan consents to the application. The Ministry is opposed on two main grou...

8. M Ltd v SN & LL [2023] NZDT 742 (13 December 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...services provider of the mortgage finance. In this case, the applicant received a commission from the third party lender, not the respondents. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 6. On 11 January 2022 the respondents signed a declaration form regarding the services the applicant was providing which stated: “I/We confirm that we have been provided with and have red and understood the Financial Adviser’s Disclosure Guide. I/We understand that the Financial Adviser’s Di...

9. BM v LD [2023] NZDT 122 (15 March 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...the car back? Did the parties have a binding agreement for sale of the car? If so, what were the terms? 6. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. The courts take an objective approach to deciding what has been agreed, based on the communications between the parties. 7. The parties gave conflicting evidence regarding their verbal a...

10. CQ v LM [2023] NZDT 703 (16 December 2023) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...he has shortpaid 4 days rent, being $168.57. I find it reasonable to deduct this amount from the bond held and order the balance of $421.43 be refunded. Referee: DTR Edwards Date: 16 December 2023 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 a rehe...