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1. [2021] NZACC 10 - Monk v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...painter and sand blaster for some twenty-seven years. In this appeal, Mr Monk claims he suffered occupational diseases due to his employment involving exposure to toxic solvents and toxic metals and seeks cover as a result. [2] The injury claim form filed by Dr Wojcik in May 2016 records diagnosis of toxic effects of lead/ lead compounds and petroleum solvents and notes: From 1987 to 2014[Mr Monk] was exposed to a large number of toxic solvents and toxic metals includi...

2. Hohepa v Cassidy - Waima C30A and Waima Topu B (2018) 182 Taitokerau MB 166 (182 TTK 166) [pdf, 337 KB]

   ...Sam Lee of Thomson Survey Limited. It shows that Pihema’s 3 30 Whangarei MB 112 (30 WH 112). 4 77 South Island MB 18 (77 SI 18). 5 That application was amended on 14 November 2016 to include a claim for damages. 6 38 Taitokerau MB 132 (38 TTK 132). 182 Taitokerau MB 169 house, along with water tanks, a clothes line, a septic tank and soakage fields, are located almost entirely on C30A. [13] On 19 September 2014, Deputy...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 88 123 Casino Ltd t/a 123 Palm Bar & Restaurant & Function Centre v Zuo [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...for a further unpaid period of work observation. [9] On 13 August 2017 Ms Zuo exchanged messages on WeChat with Palm Bar’s Duty Head Chef, Hongyun Liu, and she was invited back for a few more hours of work. The offer from Ms Liu was for a formal work trial but this time on pay. The proposed start date for this trial was 16 August 2017. There were said to be two inducements to this offer; the possibility of employment and future assistance with a visa. Ms Zuo worked from 16 A...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 76 Al-Bustanji and Jenner v Corrections Association of New Zealand Inc  [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...[29] The applicants remained dissatisfied with the way in which this particular matter had been dealt with, and it became the focus of the ongoing correspondence between them and Mr du Plessis. [30] On 19 March 2024, Mr Al-Bustanji formally requested that the president activate disciplinary proceedings under r 12 of the Rules in relation to the email. Communications appeared to be deteriorating at this point, with Mr du Plessis advising that he was seeking legal advice on the ap...

5. BS v MQ [2023] NZDT 269 (25 May 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...District Court [2023] NZDT 269 APPLICANT BS RESPONDENT MQ The Tribunal orders: MQ is to pay BS the sum of $120.00 on or before 15 June 2023. Reasons: 1. BS booked two tickets on a fishing charter run by MQ. The information that came with the tickets included a departure time of 9am. In fact, this trip (and all trips MQ runs) departed at 7am. On the morning of the booking MQ phoned BS to ask where they were, and if they were coming. BS was unable to get to

6. H Ltd v TB [2023] NZDT 452 (15 September 2023) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...2. The buyer now claims $4,900.00, representing the average market value of the car according to a Trade Me valuation less the $1,000.00 refunded. 3. The issues to be determined are: a) Was there a binding contract of sale? b) Did the parties form a binding agreement to settle for a full refund? c) If not, what sum is payable? Was there a binding contract of sale? 4. The seller admitted having “a deal” with the buyer to sell the car for $2,000.00, but submitted that there was...

7. BB v IU [2024] NZDT 346 (13 May 2024) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...not collect the dishwasher by 14 June 2024, then IU may dispose of it as she sees fit, including by selling it, and is not liable to account to BB for any proceeds of sale. Reasons: 1. IU advertised a commercial dishwasher for sale on [platform] for $2,000.00. BB offered $1,300.00 for it, and IU accepted that price. BB then paid the full price in instalments over a few weeks. BB then came to collect the dishwasher, but refused to take it because he says it was bigger than he wante...

8. Williams v Police (Strike-Out Application No. 2) [2020] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...partner made application to the Family Court for a protection order. There had been a history of domestic violence between them requiring Police assistance. In furtherance of that application the partner’s Waihi-based lawyer on 20 August 2009 made request to the Police at Paeroa under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) for information held by them about Mr Williams and his partner. Responding on the same day the Police provided the lawyer with (inter alia) three pages of Mr Will...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 113 Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Ltd v Scott [pdf, 576 KB]

   ...continued, a formal performance improvement plan may need to be considered. [23] In October 2018, RG’s relocation to Wellington was announced. Mr Scott was concerned as to how the creation of the new role would impact on his employment. He requested a catch-up by phone with Mr Brown to discuss this issue. The two spoke on 24 October 2018. [24] In the course of that call, Mr Scott asked Mr Brown how the relocation might affect his work. Although there is again a dispute as t...

10. [2015] NZEmpC 220 Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Austing costs [pdf, 67 KB]

    ...there was only the one set of proceedings and submissions for both defendants, for costs purposes, the case should properly be viewed as one. [4] The defendants had sought interim reinstatement pending an investigation by the Authority into their claim that they had been unjustifiably dismissed from their employment with the plaintiff. The investigation is scheduled to commence on 19 February 2016. In its determination (the Authority had ordered interim reinstatement under "w...