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1. Derham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Gradual Process Injury; Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 026 (17 February 2025) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...December 2022 declining cover for a traumatic rupture of the L4/5 intervertebral disc. (b) On 19 June 2023 declining cover for lumbar spondylosis as a work-related gradual process injury. (c) On 22 November 2023 suspending entitlements on a claim relating to an accident on 14 February 2022 on the basis that ongoing symptoms were no longer injury related. [2] The court is asked to determine whether Mr Derham’s back pathology is coverable, as either a personal injury by ac...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 141 Lewis v Immigration Guru Ltd [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...was not racially discriminated against in her employment and was not unjustifiably disadvantaged in respect of pay issues; (c) Mrs Lewis was not racially discriminated against and not unjustifiably disadvantaged in terms of marketing duties that formed part of her role. (d) Mrs Lewis was not racially discriminated against and/or was not unjustifiably disadvantaged in respect of having to focus on marketing duties during the latter part of her employment; (e) Mrs Lewis was not...

3. LG v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 23 (03 April 2013) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...August 2011. [13] On 10 October 2011 the complainant was concerned that Mr Hakaoro had not appeared to have taken any action. She attended the Manukau Counties Community Law Centre to seek advice. Mr Greening, the lawyer advising the complainant formed the view that Mr Hakaoro was in breach of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (“the Code”), as he had failed to perform the instructions he had received. [14] Mr Greening telephoned Mr Hakaoro while the complainan...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 156 Rolling Thunder Motor Company Ltd v Kennedy [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...solicitor on the record for the plaintiff. [11] After delays in the Court being informed whether the essential pre-requisites for such an application had been met, the Court made an order to that effect on 16 May 2014. The parties were then requested to advise the Court as to what steps would then be appropriate; in particular the plaintiff was requested to advise whether the company proposed to proceed with the challenge at all. [12] On 26 May 2014, Mr Elles, the Managing Dire...

5. EH v D Ltd [2022] NZDT 36 (10 January 2022) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...and cannot be returned without significant cost to the consumer, the respondent is obliged under s 22(2)(a) to collect the furniture at its own expense. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 10 January 2022 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 r...

6. XU v I Ltd [2023] NZDT 621 (2 November 2023) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...trespass when it removed the XU without permission. Therefore, MO is entitled to a full refund of the $400.00 he was required to pay to get his car released. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 2 November 2023 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 fo...

7. BI Ltd v NS [2023] NZDT 87 (13 March 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...contract itself does not refer to credit card charges in the event of cancellation. 21. NS is to pay to BI Ltd the sum of $1,170.00 on or before 3 April 2023. Referee: P Byrne Date: 13 March 2023 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...

8. LG v KS & BS [2023] NZDT 311 (15 August 2023) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...establish that the two sessions of treatment that were necessary and provided cost LG a total of $597.80. Thus, BS and KS must pay LG that sum. Referee: C Hawes Date: 15 August 2023 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...

9. LI v T Ltd [2023] NZDT 479 (3 July 2023) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...pre-accident value of the Applicant’s vehicle was approximately $5,000.00 and the salvage value of the wreck was $300.00, making the Applicant’s loss $4,700.00. Referee: L Mueller Date: 3 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...

10. XM & KM v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 716 (15 August 2024) [pdf, 97 KB]

    ...XM and KM pursuing these costs. Conclusion 16. For the reasons given above, I order U Ltd to pay XM and KM $717 on or before 12 September 2024. Referee: Saegers DTR Date: 15 August 2024 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 reh...