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1. [2012] NZEmpC 220 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...plaintiff’s solicitors should not continue to act for him and for Pacific. 4 [4] LSG also made allegations that the figures supplied to it on the transfer of Mr Matsuoka, quantifying his entitlements and previous salary, were incorrect and should not form the basis of his claim for remedies. These issues also arose in the High Court proceedings as my interlocutory judgment sets out. I note that the grounds of defence raised by LSG for further consideration, which involved these...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 89 Bay of Plenty District Health Board v CultureSafe New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...the Court has effectively supported its approach, which has “progressively disabled” the dispute resolution process set out by Parliament. [17] He submits that the Authority has accordingly given itself power to make random orders at the request of employers, and this has gone as far as legalising injustice and offences, which the Court has supported and validated. [18] Then he states that in dealing with the issues arising in this case, the Court has bestowed powers on the...

3. HD v RWW Ltd [2017] NZDT 1032 (15 February 2017) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...that – but Mr AH has given evidence that the vehicle was actually poorly maintained and at the poor end of the spectrum for its age. [11] Ms RR also provided evidence that $4250.00 was a low purchase price for such a vehicle in the form of two online advertisements for similar age and mileage vehicles. The asking prices shown for the other vehicles were $6000.00 and $6500.00, but as these are only asking prices, the evidence does not provide any proof that those higher...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 204 Ling v Super Cuisine Group Ltd [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...challenging the constructive dismissal finding started counting from the date of the substantive determination or from the date of the costs determination. An incorrect assumption was made that it was the latter. [10] That error is regrettable. Information on timeframes for filing is readily available online, and Mr Young could also have sought clarification from the Registry. Knowledge of such matters should be within the basic competence of any representative in this jurisdi...

5. [2021] NZACC 187 – Taylor v ACC (29 November 2021) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...attention to the normal practice that unresolved costs issues were dealt with on the papers following written submissions. Mr Leaf advised that he and his client wished to have a hearing to deal with the issue of costs, and Judge Spiller accepted this request and directed a hearing. Mr Leaf and Mr Hlavac duly provided written submissions, as to costs, to the Court. [9] On 23 November 2021, a hearing was held, with Judge Spiller and Mr Hlavac attending by audio-visual link, and M...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 49 Matheson v Rainbow Confectionery Ltd [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...to Ms Matheson reporting the outcome of his inquiries of the Court’s registry staff and informing her that some more information was required. He mentioned making progress slowly. The same day Ms Matheson asked him what else was needed and requested copies of documents for her records. They exchanged other correspondence over the legal aid application which is not relevant to this decision. [30] Eventually, Ms Matheson took matters into her own hands. On 26 September 2024,...

7. LCRO 61/2024 VO and EO v Law Firm A and Ors (16 April 2025) [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...beneficiaries to request certain types of trust information. [21] In March 2021, the brother, on behalf of the father, engaged the firm to advise the father. The firm issued a letter of engagement to the father. In May 2021, it wrote to the first applicant requesting the information the father had requested in February 2020 and an accounting of the property sale. [22] The applicant responded a month later refusing to recognise that the firm had authority to act for the father, reques...

8. 19 April Legal Aid News [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...that any issues providers have are identified and resolved. If any compliance issues are identified we will provide additional training and/or tools to help you administer the test correctly. If you are chosen for a check we will send you a written request for funding eligibility information for specified clients, including:  a copy of the Funding Eligibility form  a copy of the client’s proof of financial eligibility  a copy of the client’s proof of identity  any o...

9. DE v NF [2023] NZDT 163 (12 May 2023) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...to be reasonable for the replacing of a roller door in [Town]. NF has not challenged the reasonableness of the quote or requested DE to obtain further quotes. Referee: G R Meyer Date: 12th May 2023 Page 2 of 2 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...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 159 Hokio Trusts v Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

    ...would otherwise be the case. The Applicant contended (in summary): • That the Court broadly accepted the findings of the independent hearing panel; • That Appellants had failed to undertake a "hard-headed analysis,,6 which would have informed them that their case lacked merit in a number of respects and that they were at risk of costs; • There were changes to the Appellants' case during the course of the appeal NOE pages 317 - 328. NOE page 357. Applicant...