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1. V Nair v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 31 (17 March 2014) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...required to keep and maintain records of her professional engagement (Clause 3 of the Code of Conduct); she should seek to explain the allegations in the complaint with reference to her 5 records and produce those records. The Tribunal requested that she produce a full record of the fees claimed and paid. The adviser’s response to the complaint [12] Prior to the interim decision, the adviser lodged a Statement of Reply with submissions and further submissions following t...

2. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   Hon Andrew Little Minister of Justice Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: request to release the draft report for public consultation Date of issue: 19 June 2019 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. No. Document Comments 1 Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention against Torture and Other C...

3. UT v DU [2023] NZDT 716 (19 December 2023) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...other party to the contract may be entitled to compensation. 9. I have listened to the evidence and reviewed the emails and I find that DU is liable to pay $400 to UT. I say this because: a. The emails of 25 and 26 January are sufficient to form a contract. DU agreed to contribute to the cost of a new mattress. b. DU was not entitled to unilaterally pull out of this contract. The fact that she changed her mind and decided not to pay for the mattress amounts to a breach of c...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 142 Christieson v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...Mr Christieson’s lawyer, setting out its concerns about those next steps. It cited concerns with his continuing to challenge the outcome of the bullying investigation while it considered it was carried out in a fair and reasonable manner, his request for information relating to a PIP, and his allegations against a number of individuals. It considered it may be unrealistic for him to have a constructive working relationship with those individuals with whom he needed to work close...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 126 Caisteal An Ime Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...system Caisteal used. [20] While the Inspector was seeking information so was Caisteal. Mr Angus, on behalf of the company, raised a concern with her about not having copies of the complaints that prompted the visit and investigation. A formal request for official information was made on 28 September 2020. When that request was complied with the names of the complainants, and information identifying them, were redacted. The disclosed complaints were uniformly annotated as “c...

6. [2009] NZEmpC WC 26/09 Parker v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...February 2009 (WA 12/09). Although it accepts that the applicant may have disagreed strongly with the Authority’s determination and taken steps after it was issued to have it challenged, he did not either notify the respondent or lodge a pro forma challenge with the Court within time as he could easily have done. [10] The respondent relies on the reasoning in a judgment of this Court, An Employee v An Employer1. In that case the applicant took no steps after receiving the Auth...

7. Paniora v Kereopa - Waipoua 2B3D2A2A and Waipoua 2B3D2A2B2C (2015) 99 Taitokerau MB 227 (99 TTK 227) [pdf, 568 KB]

   ...Paati’s half share in Waipoua 2B3D2A2 (i.e. a 2/6 th share). This would result in Toa Paati being the sole owner of Waipoua 2B3A1A and Te Ataarangi Paniora having 5/6 ths and Toa Paati a 1/6 th share of Waipoua 2B3D2A2. Te Ataarangi Paniora requested time to talk over the proposed arrangement with Toa Paati. The application was adjourned to 29 November 1945 for that discussion to take place. [18] The Court sat at Waipoua on 29 November 1945. 13 Te Atarangi Paniora and To...

8. Adams & Anor v Easthope & Ors [2014] NZWHT Auckland 2 [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...in the written contract amendments. While this may be something even a layperson might advise it does show that Mr Sayles was involved in the contractual discussions. During construction [14] Mr Sayles accepts he did the block work that formed part of the walls to the lower level. He also accepts he was responsible for the associated work that ensured the floor of the upper storey was level. This was the first stage of the construction. However other than that Mr Sayles...

9. Leef - Panguru A61B1 (2023) 267 Taitokerau MB 107 (267 TTK 107) [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...confirm receipt of the application made by Haimona Leef. Te Haa Trust held a general meeting on 26 November 2022… The 5 siblings of George Charles Leef who were present supported the application of Haimona Leef as they have been aware and were informed of George Leef intentions before his sudden passing. There was no formal motion passed… the Te Haa Trust abstain from signing the “Notice of Consent” as the trustees formed the view that this kaupapa should be dealt with betwe...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 64 Sharma v Rodney Farm 'N' Machinery Ltd [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...asking: “If you have any budget for [safety boots] let me know, so I can add some money and buy the John Bull (the best quality) safety boots. That will keep me fit and will go for a long time.” [18] It is clear, therefore, that he was not requesting that the company pay in full for the better-quality boots, which was what Mr Hogg said in evidence. [19] Rodney Farm advised Mr Sharma that it would refund him on receipt for boots purchased at The Warehouse. Mr Hogg said in evide...