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1. [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...

2. Williams v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...of lower back pain dating back to an injury in 1984. In late 2012 he sustained further injury to his neck and spine in the course of his employment as a truck driver. In support of his ACC claim he submitted a number of medical reports. At the request of ACC he was on 10 April 2014 seen and assessed by Dr Roderick Douglas, Occupational Medicine Specialist. In a report dated 10 April 2014 addressed to ACC Dr Douglas expressed the opinion that while Mr Williams had injured his neck and...

3. 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...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 200 Caleys Ltd v Deadman [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...are liable to make payment of [one] months salary in lieu thereof.” He stated that Ms Deadman owed Caleys $4,461.52 under the forfeiture provision in the IEA and that her final pay of $1,303.85 had been deducted from the amount owing. He then requested payment of the outstanding sum of $3,157.67. Ms Deadman did not respond or make the payment sought. [18] On 15 December 2022, Mr Pepper emailed Ms Deadman, advising that no payment had been received and that if the company did no...

5. 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]...

6. 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...

7. [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...

8. 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...

9. [2008] NZEmpC WC 10/08 Monteith v Eagle [pdf, 34 KB]

   ...currently before the Court. It appears this was served on Ms Eagle shortly afterwards but the registrar was not advised of the date. [9] Ms Eagle initially took no steps in response to the application although it followed the standard form including a notice advising Ms Eagle that, if she wished to oppose the application, she must file written notice to that effect within 14 days. [10] In the absence of a response from Ms Eagle or any further communication from Mrs Montei...

10. [2018] NZEmpC 81 Wood v NZ Cupolex Ltd [pdf, 285 KB]

    ...time limit provided for in the Employment Court Regulations 2000 (the Regulations), and the matter was accordingly set down for formal proof.3 [5] As is normal in such instances, affidavit evidence has been filed,4 and Mr Wood has appropriately requested that his challenge be resolved on the papers. [6] Since the challenge was brought on a non de novo basis, I apply the following principles:5 a) A non de novo hearing is in the nature of an appeal. The challenger or plaintiff i...