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1. ZG v DD Ltd & GT [2023] NZDT 119 (30 June 2023) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...So, as DD Limited undertook to pay ZG the sum of $1000.00, I order it to do so. 13. I also order GT to pay ZG the remaining sum of $12,340.00. Referee: G.M. Taylor Date: 30 June 2023 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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 re...

2. FH v TI Ltd [2023] NZDT 263 (29 May 2023) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...report on [news site] [regarding violence and criminal behaviour at the motel – details redacted]. Although BM questioned whether the report was accurate, the very fact that such an article had been published on a major news site was important information that would have affected the school’s decision. Parents would be concerned by such a report and the school, having a duty of care towards its students, would have needed to investigate further to be satisfied that the students would b...

3. OX v B Ltd [2023] NZHC 292 (28 July 2023) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...the right earbud if OX paid half the cost, however I find that given there was a major failure with the product, that OX is entitled to a refund of the purchase price. Referee: Kaho Date: 28 July 2023 Page 4 of 4 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 r...

4. JR v SW LCRO 91/2014 (27 March 2015) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...extensive documentation and concluded that the fees rendered were fair and reasonable. • He rejected allegation that the Standards Committee decision failed to address the complaints. • The LCRO should exercise caution when considering a request to revisit the decision of an experienced Standards Committee. • Properly analysed, an appraisal of the revised estimates supported conclusion that all costs were largely in line with estimates provided, the invoice of November 201...

5. LCRO 142/2016 TR v YV (28 November 2018) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...to succeed given HP’s prior claim as the widow of the deceased. [7] Offers to settle were made which Ms OP declined. [8] Ms TR’s complaints are summarised by the Committee as follows:2 7. …Mr YV: (a) was not competent to pursue the claims on behalf of OP; (b) failed to provide appropriate advice regarding OP’s eligibility for legal aid; (c) failed to provide appropriate advice regarding the settlement offers advanced; (d) unnecessarily increased the estate’s lega...

6. Pirini v Ure - Oakura Pa (2020) 425 Aotea MB 237 (425 AOT 237) [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...adjourned, and the applicant was directed to file any further evidence with the Court with a copy to Mr Ure for his response.6 [9] On 21 October 2019 the applicant submitted all evidence in support of the application and confirmed that the information was forwarded to Mr Ure for his response. On 11 November 2019 Mr Ure’s response was received and referred to the applicant for consideration. The application was then fixtured for hearing in February 2020. On 13 February 2020 th...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 71 Bowen v Bank of New Zealand [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...that there are related proceedings that warrant removal, Ms Bowen points to three reasons why the Court ought, in its discretion, order the removal: (a) there is a strong public interest in the outcome of this matter; (b) Mr Leon Robinson, a former (and now reappointed) Member of the Authority is likely to be a critical witness and his credibility will need to be assessed; (c) costs and efficiencies. [8] BNZ opposes the application. It says there is no important question o...

8. Ratima - Whirinaki 3 (formerly known as Whirinaki No 1 Section 2F2C) (2015) 126 Waiariki MB 73 (126 WAR 73) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...requesting a judicial conference to address matters raised between him the Trust. Those matters relate to land that was formerly the site of Rangatahi College in Murupara. The college was closed on 27 January 2013. [6] The judicial conference, requested by Mr Emery, was held on 5 September 2014. Mr Emery complained that the trust has failed to provide him with information relating to the return of the former school site. During the judicial conference I indicated that a forma...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 117 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...is conducting an investigation into possible claims against Fletcher Group Ltd on behalf of some shareholders. Fletcher Construction is part of Fletcher Group. [5] Mayweathers anticipates that documents on the Court’s files may contain information important to its investigation because Mr Johnston was Fletcher Construction’s Financial Controller. Mayweathers understands that an aspect of the claim was about allegations as to the handling of financial information by Fletcher

10. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Schubach [2015] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 152 KB]

    ...are not required. Mr Burley found Mr Schubach’s approach to be creating unnecessary barriers to information access. [33] By this time the Family Court proceedings had been adjourned to 21 May 2012. Doubting that Mr Schubach would provide the requested files, Mr Burley on 9 May 2012 sent an email to the solicitor representing the New Zealand Central Authority requesting a copy of the mother’s claim together with her affidavits. [34] By letter dated 15 May 2012 Mr Schubach claimed d...