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1. [2022] NZEmpC 220 Shah Enterprise NZ Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...in the table have been calculated based on less time than Category 2B allows.7 It also is unclear why 1.5 days is sought for the preparation of written submissions; this was not an originating application; the only interlocutory matter was the request for evidence to be given via AVL, which is covered in line 8 of the Labour Inspector’s calculation. These matters largely cancel each other out, however, so I use the table as provided by the Labour Inspector, with just the arithme...

2. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...housing assistance, and then to cancel both clients’ housing assistance if the discrepancy remains unresolved for a further eight weeks. This approach would apply even when one client has provided correct information and complied with MSD’s requests for further information. In relation to the PACHMA, the specified sanction may involve notifying the social housing provider that the tenant’s income-related rent will move to market rent after 60 days. 11. We have considered wh...

3. Trustees in the Section 14 Block XIII Tautuku Trust v Cairns - Part Section 3 Block XIII Survey District (2015) 29 Te Waipounamu MB 48 (29 TWP 48) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...of Section 6A Block XIII Tautuku Survey District. These two blocks have the status of General land, and are administered by the Tautuku Waikawa Lands Trust. [7] From 1999-2003, the Heads Block was leased by Richard and Elizabeth Cairns on an informal basis. In 2003 the Cairnses entered two formal lease agreements to lease the Heads Block and the Hayes Block from the relevant trusts. The Yorkes Block was later incorporated into the Hayes Block lease and rent payments were adjusted ac...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 246 Dunn v Waitemata DHB [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...barrier to his successful occupational rehabilitation, Dr Kenny stated that the major barrier was the current proceedings resulting from the personal grievance and consequent employment mediation. [10] On 19 August 2008, the WDHB wrote to Mr Dunn requesting that he provide notification as to his intention to return to work. Not receiving a reply, the WDHB wrote again to Mr Dunn on 9 September 2008, informing him that if no reply was received, the WDHB would assume that he did not...

5. LCRO 205/2016 EK v IQ (15 October 2018) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...legal work to put in place the management structure that Mr EK wished to have his development operate under. [46] Specifically, he says that he wanted to operate his business under the vehicle of a limited partnership, and that Mr IQ himself had informed Mr EK, that he (Mr IQ) had no experience of having set up such a partnership. [47] Mr EK’s concerns were, he says, amplified when he received documentation from Mr IQ. In Mr EK’s opinion, the document received was simply a temp...

6. [2012] NZEmpC 87 Haig v Edgewater Developers & Ors [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...Josh McBride, counsel for defendants Judgment: 6 June 2012 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT NO 2 OF CHIEF JUDGE GL COLGAN [1] I decline the defendant’s application to rescind the Court’s order made on 20 January 2012 1 that letters of request are to issue to a relevant court in the United States of America requesting that evidence in these proceedings be given by two citizens of that nation. 1 [2012] NZEmpC 4. [2] I d...

7. BP v G Ltd [2023] NZDT 728 (14 December 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...their obligations under the agreement and there is no breach that would entitle BP to a refund or compensation. 6. BP’s claim is therefore dismissed. Referee: R Merrett Date: 14 December 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 rehe...

8. MN v KB [2023] NZDT 350 (14 August 2023) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...the date on which the loan was paid, to today’s date. This is 31 weeks, and at $100.00 per week, the amount owing by the respondent is $3,100.00. Referee: G.P.Rossiter Date: 14 August 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 re...

9. NG v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of entitlements) [2024] NZACC 143 [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...January 2000, Ms Sharon Scott, case manager, advised NG she had been assessed as able to return to work for at least 15 hours a week. Ms Scott recorded that there was a degree of noncompliance in NG’s approach to her rehabilitation plan. NG informed Ms Scott that she had been depressed and anxious lately and her GP had commenced her on anti-depressants. [17] NG informed Ms Scott that she “has not received an appointment card” for a scheduled MRI on 20 January 2000. The file...

10. [2021] NZACC 81 - Goodwin v ACC (15 June 2021) [pdf, 293 KB]

    ...which he was unhappy about. The tremors are in his view a treatment injury. That injury being a failure to monitor his lithium levels. [6] The claim for ACC cover was not filed until 23 May 2017. This was signed by Dr Aston, at the request of the family. Dr Aston was Mr Goodwin’s treating psychiatrist, at the time of the request. Prior to this there had been an investigation by the office of the Health and Disability Commissioner into the care Mr Goodwin received...