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1. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 25 (8 August 2011) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...when they migrated to New Zealand. The decision found: [2.1.1] The Adviser had an incorrect understanding of the material policy requirements, [2.1.2] Failed to review his clients’ options, and [2.1.3] Failed to engage with his clients in an informed way, and address his erroneous understanding when his error was discovered. [2.2] The Adviser misled his clients in an attempt to justify the incorrect advice he gave. He falsely claimed there had been a policy change, and a more libe...

2. CU v XG [2015] NZDT 782 (28 May 2015) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...notwithstanding the building report. It is possible that this was so, and CU genuinely saw it that way. CU could not commit to this contract without selling her own house. CU attended three open homes for this property in March and April 2013. She formed a strong attachment to it. During this period, she sold her own. This enabled her to make an offer on this property. A contract was signed by the end of May 2013. The building report was obtained on 13 June 2013. CU obtaine...

3. [2011] NZEmpC 136 Croft v Transfield Services NZ Ltd [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...time to clarify all of these aspects. Counsel for the defendant sought to have a callover prior to receiving notification of the identities and location of the plaintiffs in order that the matter might be progressed. I was sympathetic to that request as this matter had already taken a considerable time and was still not ready for setting down. Mr Yukich responded advising that the list of plaintiffs had not been finalised and they had not been served and he was experiencing diffi...

4. Wharekawa - Succession to Rewi Maniapoto (Manga) [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1170 (2021 CJ 1170) [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...officer in charge of the Land Purchase Department at Wellington, regarding your request that Government will make you an offer for certain lands (enumerated in your letter of the 15th ult) formerly belonging to the late Rewi Maniapoto. I am requested to inform you that on the death of the late Rewi Maniapoto the lands referred to, owned by him, were held under three distinct classes of title viz - I. Customary (i.e. lands held under NZ Court Certificates or Memorials of Ownershi...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 215 Owen v CE of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...Owen representing herself and finding that she was unable to proceed further without assistance. The resumed investigation meeting was set to re-commence on 10 June 2014. [3] Ms Owen then employed counsel to represent her. Her claim was reformulated and an amended statement of problem was filed with the Authority. Ms Owen sought an order for a removal to the Employment Court pursuant to s 178(2)(b) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act). The grounds for this applicati...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 43 Mutonhori v Wairoa District Council [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Rule 5.45(3). 8 A S McLachlan v MEL Network Ltd (2002) 16 PRNZ 747 (CA) at [15]–[16]. 9 As recorded in the Court’s minute: Mutonhori v Wairoa District Council EMPC 196/2023, 7 June 2023 at [4]. comments from Mr Mutonhori renewing his request that leave be granted for him to attend the investigation meeting in June 2023 via video link on the grounds of his financial situation.10 [10] On 14 November 2023, Mr Mutonhori replied to the application for security for costs...

7. Singh v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 22 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...lodged when that was not true. [6.5.4] The Adviser’s office said in an email of 18 November that the “application is under process and we will send the receipt with the approval letter”. There was still no response providing the information requested or a frank explanation of what the true situation was. [6.5.5] On 11 December 2009, the Adviser’s office stated, “I don’t have [the information] it is with Ronald and his office is locked”. [7] The Adviser claimed: [7.1]...

8. Matchitt - Frank Hata Estate [2016] Chief Judge's MB 860 (2016 CJ 860) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...51-53 (3 March 2011) [6] The Report was distributed to parties on 30 May 2016. [7] On 20 June 2016 an objection to the Report was received from Counsel for Paratene Matchitt. No grounds were given for the objection and further information was requested. On 14 July 2016 the information requested was forwarded to Counsel. On 29 August 2016 Counsel advised that the objection was withdrawn. 2016 Chief Judge’s MB 865 Discussion [8] Pursuant to s 44 of Te Ture Whenua M...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 151 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...application for a stay or the application for costs. Rather, it is because Mr Halse is unhappy with the outcome of previous matters he has had before me. He says this demonstrates “apparent bias” such that a fair-minded, objective and fully informed 1 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [2022] NZEmpC 82, [2022] ERNZ 329. 2 Halse v Hamilton City Council [2023] NZEmpC 118. observer might reach the view that there is a real possibility that I might not be impartial...

10. DT v TX [2023] NZDT 378 (1 August 2023) [pdf, 222 KB]

    ...before 21 August 2023. The parties are to complete the necessary documentation to transfer ownership of the vehicle back to TX within 48 hours of the return of the vehicle. Reasons: 1. In May 2023, TX advertised a [car] for sale on [online platform]. 2. DT was interested in the [car] and arranged to view it in [town 1]. 3. A written contract was entered into between the parties in relation to the sale of the vehicle. The contract contained a clause allowing for the return...