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1. WHT - Code of conduct for expert witnesses - Chair's Directions [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...EXPERT WITNESSES – CODE OF CONDUCT Expert witnesses to comply with code of conduct 1. These practice directions will apply from 15 April 2010 in respect of: a) Any evidence given to the Tribunal by an expert. b) The retainer by parties to a claim of any expert witness to provide a report for use in evidence before the Tribunal. c) Participation of expert witnesses throughout the Tribunal process. 2. A party to claim who engages an expert witness must either give the expert...

2. [2007] NZEmpC CC 7/07 Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague and anor [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...including as recently as several days ago in Paper Reclaim Ltd v Aotearoa International Ltd [2007] NZSC 26. Addressing the incidence of a fiduciary duty, Blanchard J, giving the judgment of the Supreme Court, wrote at para [31]: When parties have formed a contract the correct approach is first to decide exactly what they have agreed upon. Only then should the Court consider whether any particular aspect of their agreement gives rise to a relationship which can properly be character...

3. 28 February 2022 Zyxcba Developments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...specified above, the Registrar may vacate the hearing. If settlement is reached prior to the hearing, please notify the Tribunal immediately. EC4180_NoticeOfHearing 2 PROCEDURES At the start of the hearing, the Tribunal will consider any requests to: (a) Withdraw proceedings (b) Adjourn (postpone) hearings to a later date (c) Approve settlements agreed to all by the parties The Tribunal will then decide the order in which the proceedings will be heard during the hearing.

4. 14 April 2025 Masters v Hastings District Council [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...and hearing fee are payable by the Objector, or party bringing the claim. The fees must be pre-paid in accordance with the District Court Fees Regulations 2009. 2 PROCEDURES At the start of the hearing, the Tribunal will consider any requests to: (a) Withdraw proceedings (b) Adjourn (postpone) hearings to a later date (c) Approve settlements agreed to all by the parties The Tribunal will then decide the order in which the proceedings will be heard during the hearing.

5. [2009] NZEmpC AC 12/09 Service and Food Workers Union Inc & Anor v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...first conclusion, the question of the effect, if any, of the subsequent arguably inconsistent notices posted by Spotless relating to the lockout. Finally, and because of the outcomes of Spotless’s appeal, the Court of Appeal directed that the claims for wages must be re-heard and re- determined in light of guidance provided by it on these questions at the request of the parties. [5] The union has now abandoned formally its proceedings against Spotless in ARC 39/07. These were...

6. LCRO 217/2017 PY v SD [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...Mr SD explained to Mrs LM that [Mrs LM] was his client, not Ms J. She also doubts that Mr SD met with Mrs LM alone and therefore without “influence” so he “could get a better understanding of [LM’s] capacity at the time”. [17] She claims that it was Ms J, not Mrs LM, who initiated the general PoA, and the personal care and welfare EPA in October 2016, and the property EPA in May 2017. She also doubts that in October 2016, Mr SD would have sufficiently explained to Mrs LM...

7. Mokaraka - Waima C8 (2019) Chief Judge's MB 1137 (2019 CJ 1137) [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...for exclusive occupation with the consent of the other owners. Since the hearing on 03/02/93 whanau trusts have been available Bessie and Tahi should now fulfil their obligations of their trust as agreed in the succession to their father, by forming a whanau trust. The application is adjourned to enable the applicant: (a) To obtain the consent of the other owners for the occupation order for an area of 3012m2 as shown on the diagram filed; & (b) To file an applicati...

8. Elisara v Aasa [2014] NZIACDT 69 (19 June 2014) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...Quota scheme. [8.2] To qualify for a visa the complainant had to have an acceptable offer of employment. [8.3] The adviser lodged the visa application with an offer of employment on 11 February 2011 or thereabouts. [8.4] Immigration New Zealand requested further information from the prospective employer and, having received no response, on 8 April 2011 requested further information from the adviser regarding the offer of employment. [8.5] On 23 April 2011, Immigration New Zealand wro...

9. 2017 NZSSAA 072 (18 December 2017) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...copy of an email headed “apology letter” from a Ministry official saying that the Ministry’s response to the appellant involved “a human error made by an individual” and acknowledged that the appellant was “provided with incorrect information” and that “at times mistakes are made”. [14] The apology letter itself dated 30 May 2017 contains a paragraph stating: You have explained that over the past year and a half since the medical problems with your foot began, you...

10. Hura v Hura - Estate of Maata Raumati (2007) 192 Aotea MB 235 (192 AOT 235) [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...further submissions received on 24 August 2007: (a) it is not accepted that the respondent should be able to avoid costs because of an allegation that a European approach has been taken; (b) the applicant's instructions are that he made multiple requests of the respondent for infonnation and it was only because no information has been provided over many years that proceedings were filed in the Maori Land C01ll1; (c) it was acknowledged by the judge and counsel for the respond...