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1. BF v CV LCRO 271 / 2012 (6 September 2013) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...about the status of the family home in relation to asset testing and in connection with on-going healthcare needs for his father. The Complaint [4] Mr BF’s complaint was that the Practitioner appeared not to have the knowledge to deal with requests for advice sought at that time; that the Practitioner failed to refer the family to a colleague who could answer their questions; and that the Practitioner had ignored requests for information. [5] A further complaint alleged that t...

2. LCRO 17/2025 ZG v MY (16 April 2025) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Mr ZG. Mr ZG officially changed his name from ZN to ZG on [date] (see Minute of [redacted]) at [X]). Nothing of any procedural or factual significance in this jurisdiction turns on the change in family names. 2 complaint if, based on the information it has, the Committee considers that further action is unnecessary or inappropriate. Background [3] [Law firm] is an incorporated law firm based in [city] and specialising in all areas of employment law. Mr MY is a director in the...

3. BN v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 633 (12 September 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...state that 4 weeks’ notice of termination of a locum agreement is standard industry practice. 4. NQ says that locum agreements can vary and that he considers one week’s notice to be sufficient particularly given that the contract had only been formed the day before. In fact, 6 days’ notice was provided, given the repudiation occurred at 7.21pm on the Tuesday night and BN was to work the following Tuesday. 5. I find that because a binding contract was formed a week prior to...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 77 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...Rossie, counsel for second, third and fourth defendants R Kirkness, counsel to assist the Court Judgment: 10 May 2022 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] These proceedings involve a claim by three former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community. They say that they were required to work long hours, and under harsh conditions, from the age of six until they left the Community, and that they were employees. The claim is denied....

5. [2008] NZEmpC AC 16A/08 Postal Workers Association v NZ Post Ltd [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...their own motor vehicles and are paid a per kilometre amount for their use, in accordance with the rates set out in the CA. [7] Before NZ Post will make any vehicle reimbursement payment to a postie that postie must be a party to the VUA, the form of which has evolved somewhat over the years. Matters covered by the VUA include the circumstances for reimbursement for the use of the vehicle, the conditions for the use of the vehicle, insurance and accidents. The relevant terms of t...

6. Kaka v Ruapehu District Council - Ohura South N2E1B (2014) 328 Aotea MB 176 (328 AOT 176) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...members do not appear to have any interest in returning to the land or in paying the rates and that he has been fighting RDC for a long period of time over this issue. He argues that RDC have not made the process easy by failing to respond to his requests and not engaging in dialogue with him. 4 327 Aotea MB 110 (327 AOT 110) 328 Aotea MB 179 Submissions for Ruapehu District Council [12] Mr Bhullar submitted that RDC did hol...

7. K v N [2013] NZREADT 111 [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] This case concerns a commercial development in X, X. Mr N is the sole director of X X Limited (XXL), and in 2010 and 2011 was trying to put together a shopping centre development. Mr K became involved in the development, at the request of Mr N, to offer advice on the development and to assist generally. During 2010 the National Bank initiated mortgagee sale proceedings against X X Limited. Mr K then assisted Mr N further by arranging for substitute finance to be p...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 119 Pickering v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 397 KB]

   ...$193.68; Printing: $470. 3 Mr Pickering had included his travel costs that were associated with mediation. Any costs associated with mediation are not usually included in any costs' application so I have deducted these from the mileage claimed. Grounds for the application [7] Mr Pickering submits it was necessary for him to pursue an appeal because the Council's decision to grant consent did not offer reasonable protection to the surrounding neighbourhood. [8] He h...

9. Oneroa v Kerehoma - Okahukura 8M 2C 2A 2A (2019) 401 Aotea MB 35 (401 AOT 35) [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...ideally, an annual general meeting – where full disclosure of his conviction will be made. If he is successfully elected without meritorious objection, then he will be appointed following that meeting of owners. The trustees by a majority may request an independent facilitator for the meeting. Decision [25] Manu Kerehoma has one month from the date of this decision to file any further submissions concerning her allegations that Mr Howell remains a debtor for unpaid rental. Mr...

10. [2022] NZACC 22 - Eriksen v ACC (22 February 2022) [pdf, 238 KB]

    ...right leg (sic). [12] ACC’s medical advisor Dr Macpherson, along with psychology advisor, Dr Downing, were asked by the case manager to provide further advice. The case manager said: I believe ACC made an error in approving PTSD on this claim. Ms Eriksen was bitten by a spider when she was admitted to hospital for an abdominal problem early in 2017. However she was apparently bitten by a spider during her stay in hospital. Her insect bite got infected and she was di...