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1. [2015] NZEmpC 51 Tan Pacific Ltd t/a BB’S Café plus Cubs v Zhang [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...attendance was recorded for the plaintiff as it could not be contacted. Ms Zhang, the defendant was represented by her counsel, Ms Finau. [8] In view of the fact that the plaintiff had made no effort to progress the matter, despite having been requested to do so, it was clear that the plaintiff, at that point, had no intention of prosecuting the application for leave. It was indicated that there would, accordingly, be an order striking the proceedings out. The issue of costs was...

2. SLA v MTD [2014] NZIACDT 34 (20 March 2014) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...a complaint relating to the adviser. [2] The basis of the complaint was the adviser: [2.1] Unnecessarily opened a medical report, failed to check it, and sent it to Immigration New Zealand unnecessarily; [2.2] Failed to keep the complainant informed; [2.3] Told the complainant an immigration adviser was mandatory; and [2.4] Required $1,000 to return documents. [3] The issues are essentially factual ones. The adviser denies the essential truth of the complaint. [4] The Tribunal...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 25 Ahuja and ors v Labour Inspector [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...filed. On enquiry from Registry staff, the plaintiffs’ advocate advised that a memorandum would be filed in respect of the timeliness issue. The Chief Judge then issued a further minute confirming that a memorandum would not suffice and that a formal application for leave to vary the timetabling orders he had previously made would now be required. Such an application was to be filed by 17 February 2017. No application for leave was filed by that date, although a number of swor...

4. Waikato River Authority.pdf [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...District Council (“the Appellant”) in respect of the decisions on Proposed Plan Change 1 (“PPC1”) to the Waikato Regional Plan, which were publicly notified on 22 April 2020 (“the Decisions Version”). 2. The WRA is the statutory body formed under the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010, the Ngati Tuwharetoa, Raukawa, and Te Arawa River Iwi Waikato River Act 2010, with additional responsibilities arising under the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa...

5. Waikato River Authority.pdf [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...Game Councils (“the Appellant”) in respect of the decisions on Proposed Plan Change 1 (“PPC1”) to the Waikato Regional Plan, which were publicly notified on 22 April 2020 (“the Decisions Version”). 2. The WRA is the statutory body formed under the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010, the Ngati Tuwharetoa, Raukawa, and Te Arawa River Iwi Waikato River Act 2010, and with additional responsibilities arising under the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waip...

6. Whata-Wickliffe - Part Te Koutu Mourea Maori Reservation (2007) 318 Rotorua MB 316 (318 ROT 316) [pdf, 861 KB]

   ...to increased sediment loadings fi'om works fillther up the channel. [10] There really is no contest on the evidence. There is however, an issue as to who is entitled to be regarded as the kin group associated with the island in its enlarged form. That is not for me to decide now and it is hoped that the local hapu will resolve this matter among themselves and come to this COUlt with a decision agreed by all. [11] I should note that the Crown appeared. The Crown was the previous o...

7. 3. Ngati Paoa Trust Board - memmorandum of counsel - 6 September [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...Court in those proceedings went to considerable lengths to understand who was purporting to speak for who, so that is could understand how, and to what extent, the various relationships should be recognised and provided for. (f) The Board’s request to join the proceedings and obtain a waiver is in furtherance of sections 6(e), 7(a) and 8, which as the Privy Council observed in McGuire, constitute “strong directions, to be borne in mind at every stage of the planning process”.1...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 112 Tahuaroa v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 562 KB]

   ...lVIarine and Coastal Area (Takutai 1vioana) Act 2011 which bars MDC from taking action regarding coastal marine zone issues in the interim, while such claims are in progress. [5] The appellant submits3 that the cultural/ spiritual activities which form part of the abatement notice do not adversely affect the environment and Mr Tahuaroa intends to work with the Council to mitigate the effects described in paragraph [3] above i.e. by applying for relevant resource consents. The Council...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 150 McDermott v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...application. There is no power to do so, but even if such a power existed it would be pointless to exercise it one business day prior to the substantive hearing where all arguments will be fully considered. [15] The second ground relied on was a request for a transfer of the proceeding to Wellington. This application was made at the very last possible moment and well after directions conferences scheduled steps for the hearing. Mr McDermott filed his claim in Auckland. It is...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 59 healthAlliance NZ Limited v Cunningham [pdf, 157 KB]

    ...healthAlliance NZ Ltd. healthAlliance has filed a statement of claim pursuant to s 140(6) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act) alleging that the defendant, Garth Cunningham, is in breach of compliance orders. healthAlliance seeks relief in the form of: (a) a stay being granted over all proceedings filed by Mr Cunningham in both the Court and the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority) until he complies with the compliance orders made in both the Author...