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1. [2016] NZCA 54 CA427/2015 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Limited [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...The Judge said this was simply an attempt to relitigate the decision of the Court, and there was no basis for a rehearing such as the availability of fresh evidence. Costs were reserved. (k) 7 August 2015: Ms Scarborough filed a memorandum requesting Judge Perkins or Chief Judge Colgan reconsider the application for rehearing. The Court Registry responded the same day indicating the application for rehearing had been determined and the memorandum would not be forwarded to a...

2. LD v VW LCRO 223 / 2011 (1 June 2012) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...that she had not taken his case seriously, and that this was his first legal experience and he had no idea about what to do. He said that the Practitioner never had an intention to investigate or construct a case, and that she always put off his requests for a meeting. [12] The Applicant alleged the Practitioner was rude to him when he rang her about the appeal and told him not to call again. He added that she had lost his file (this is not disputed). He denied having been given...

3. Tukerangi - Wiremu Papa Hemana (2016) 139 Taitokerau MB 270 (139 TTK 270) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...in this case is whether Margaret should be recognised as Wiremu’s whāngai, and whether she should be entitled to succeed. [3] As with all oral decisions, I reserve the right to amend this decision but any such amendments shall only be as to form not as to substance and not to change the outcome of the decision that I am about to make. Background [4] Wiremu Papa Hemana passed away on 19 September 2004. He did not leave a will. He was married to Huhana Hemana. They did not have...

4. Martin - Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust (2008) 127 Whangarei MB 144 (127 WH 144) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...to be considered at the AGM well enough in advance of the AGM to give beneficial owners a sufficient oppOItunity to consider that material. [21] There is one other matter that reqUIres comment. During the hearing it was disclosed that at the request of some beneficial owners the minutes of the AGM are being typed verbatim. This appears to be giving rise to no end of problems, with each AGM taking a considerable time to discuss and pass minutes of a former AGM. It is an implicit du...

5. [2018] NZEmpC 66 Ben Singh Holdings Ltd t/a Fresh VibeCafé v Singh [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...enforce the determination of the Authority. [17] The application for a stay of execution is declined. Mr Singh applies for security for costs [18] Pursuant to reg 6(2)(a)(ii) of the Employment Court Regulations 2000 (the Regulations), where no form of procedure has been provided by the Act or the Regulations or any rules of the Employment Court, the Court must generally dispose of an application as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of the High Court Rules 2...

6. LCRO 133/2018 RN v TL (15 April 2019) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...(including GST) for the services she provided to him. [7] Mr RN’s complaint was directed through the NZLS Early Intervention Process. Ms TL was offered the opportunity to respond, and chose not to, having been advised that the Committee had formed a preliminary view of Mr RN’s complaint and was unlikely to take further action. [8] The Committee concluded its process without substantive input from Ms TL but with reference to the letter she had sent to Mr RN, dated 13 April 201...

7. The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 413) v Taylor [2018] NZREADT 59 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...commission as it was described, of $10,000. She received these payments without any need to carry out the general obligations incumbent upon a real estate agent. She did not need to market the properties for sale. She had only to draw up the form of agreement between the parties and arrange for its execution. [4] The basis upon which the case was presented to the Tribunal was that the transactions that the Licensee was involved in had all the hallmarks of, and in substance were,...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 045 Auckland Council v Banora [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...of the amendment sought by the Council. Evaluation [18] Section 321 of the RMA states that: Without limiting section 320(5), any person directly affected by an enforcement order may at any time apply to the Environment Court in the prescribed form to change or cancel the order. 8 Banora v Auckland Council [2019] NZDC 5184. 6 [19] The Council applies under s 321 as a person directly affected by the enforcement order, being the original applicant. [20] Section 314(5) pro...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 135 Singh v Dhaliwal [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...Singh and $2,000 is to be paid to the Crown. [33] The defendants should view these orders seriously and discharge their obligations in full and without delay. Failure to do so may well result in a further application for sanctions, in whatever form is necessary. Costs [34] Mr Singh is entitled to costs. Mr Dhaliwal and VEL are jointly and severally liable for these in the sum of $1,000, which should be paid within 28 days. B A Corkill Judge Judgment signed at 11...

10. Fenning v Accident Compensation Corporation (Lump sum compensation) [2025] NZACC 55 (1 April 2025) [pdf, 161 KB]

    ...to lump sum compensation. [6] On 5 September 2022, Mr Fenning underwent an assessment by Dr Kris Fernando, Neuropsychologist. On 6 November 2022, Dr Fernando reported: Overall, Colin has very well-developed cognitive abilities and this information was discussed with Colin. There is no indication that the injury he suffered five years ago has continued to impact on his cognitive functioning. This is to be expected as ongoing cognitive and behavioural sequelae are typically asso