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1. [2006] NZEmpC AC 70/06 Skinner & Anor v Stayinfront Inc [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...Relations Authority [2] In their statements of problem in the Authority each plaintiff alleged unfair constructive dismissal. In Mr Tobin’s case he said that he had been induced to enter a comprehensive settlement of his employment claim under duress and Ms Skinner alleged unfair constructive dismissal and sexual harassment. [3] In reply the defendant says that all matters relating to the termination of the plaintiffs’ employment were resolved by agreement between th...

2. O'Connor v Macdee McLennon Construction Limited [2012] NZWHT Auckland 14 [pdf, 170 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2010-101-000030 [2012] NZWHT AUCKLAND 14 BETWEEN KAREN & IAN O’CONNOR Claimants AND MACDEE MCLENNAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED First Respondent AND DUNCAN MCLENNAN Second Respondent AND PORIRUA CITY COUNCIL Third Respondent AND GERRY KNOL Fourth Respondent Hearing: 23 June 2011 Appearances: P Robertson for the claimant G Reeves for the first and second respondent P Robertson for the third respondent G

3. Waitangi Tribunal - Report on the Māori Community Development Act Claim [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...I T R I B U N A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 4 W a i 2 4 1 7 W h a i a t e M a n a M o t u h a k e i n P u r s u i t o f M a n a M o t u h a k e Report on the Māori Community Development Act Claim P r e - p u b l i c a t i o n V e r s i o n Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz The cover design by Cliff Whiting invokes the signing of the treaty of Waitangi...

4. AW v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2024] NZACC 160 (7 October 2024) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...which did not apply when seated in a vehicle. [7] On 10 August 2023, the appellant raised with the Corporation the question of how to apply for funding to purchase a vehicle. On 11 August 2023, the Corporation replied, attaching the required form and explaining the process. [8] On 14 August 2023, the appellant completed the form, in conjunction with Corporation staff. He identified his barriers to usual daily activities as PTSD and back and knee injuries. In response to the ques...

5. NNS v MUL [2014] NZIACDT 18 (26 February 2014) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...aid, counsel for the adviser accepted the view could be open; it was a reasonable obligation to expect an adviser to provide advice to a client on the subject. However, he also pointed out the Registrar of the Immigration Advisers Authority had been requested by the New Zealand Law Society to include such information in his publications; the Registrar had responded with the opinion he was being asked to undertake marketing for the legal profession, and would not do so. In such circumstance...

6. Cummings v KAM Transport Limited [2025] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...DECISION: 5 March 2025 2 [1] Whilst Mr Cummings was employed by KAM Transport Limited (KAM) as a truck driver he was required by KAM to undertake a random drug test which was a term of his conditions of employment. [2] Mr Cummings claims that KAM interfered with his privacy by disclosing his personal information regarding the drug testing process to others without his consent in breach of the Privacy Act 1993 (PA).2 KAM denies Mr Cummings’ claim. BACKGROUND [3...

7. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Eichelbaum [2014] NZLCDT 68 [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [1] This case has arisen following the breakdown of the relationship between the lawyer and his client(s). The unusual aspect is that the complaint does not arise out of the performance or non-performance of the actual legal work. Rather, it arises out of the manner in which the lawyer has sought payment of monies he claims are owed to him. [2] Complicating the picture are the multiple roles undertaken by the lawyer...

8. BORA Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...(a) to (c); and (e) is not entitled to a WFF tax credit; and (f) is not the spouse, civil union partner, or de facto partner of a person who is entitled to a WFF tax credit; and (g) is resident in New Zealand. 10. A person is only ineligible to claim the IETC for the period of the tax year that the person is receiving an income-tested benefit. The amount of the benefit, however, is considered income for the purposes of the IETC threshold. In this case, the IETC would be prorated based...

9. EM Ltd v UN [2016] NZDT 976 (9 November 2016) [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...9 November 2016 Referee: Referee Blyth ORDER OF THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL The Tribunal hereby orders that UN is to pay EM Ltd the sum of $230.23 on or before 23 November 2016. Facts [1] On 12 July 2016 UN phoned EM Ltd to request a service person to come and service his Brivis gas appliance. EM Ltd booked the appointment for 27 July 2016 at 8.30 am. When Mr A from EM Ltd turned up to UN’s home at 8.30 am on 27 July 2016 UN informed him that he no longer requi...

10. Guidelines for Conferences in the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal [pdf, 166 KB]

    ...overlooked. An important part of the conference is the discussion of the damage and the response to it. Discussions will be led by the presiding Member, so preparation does not require the drafting of long detailed submissions and does not need to take the form of legal pleadings or arguments. All CEIT members are skilled and experienced lawyers who will guide the parties in the discussion. Procedure The third aspect of the first CMC is to set down the procedural steps and timeframes...