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1. [2024] NZEmpC 152 YQO v MYN [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...it is necessary to set out in further detail the matters at issue between the parties. Matters alleged to have given rise to the grievance [6] YQO was employed by MYN as a sales manager. YQO’s employment agreement contained a trial period clause. It provided that: Trial period The first 90 days of employment will be a trial period, starting from the first day of work. During the trial period, the employer may dismiss the employee. Notice must be given within the trial period...

2. NZ BORA Advice: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2021-2022, GST, and Remedial Matters) Bill [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form. This right extends to all forms of communication,1 and has been interpreted as including the right not to be compelled to say certain things or to provide certain information.2 6. Clause 12 of the Bill inserts new section 12C to the Goods and Services Tax Act, which gives the requirements for the information that must be provided to the New Zealand Customs Service by a person who imports goods as part of a supply of d...

3. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill [pdf, 209 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 15 May 2025 Hon Judith Collins KC, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. We have not yet received a final version of the Bill. This advi

4. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 block (2010) 15 Waiariki MB 279 (15 WAR 279) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...consider their position regarding the TPA. The applicants also seek a review of the trust. The Trustees’ responses [9] The trustees deny the allegations. They say that they have acted within the terms of the trust order, and in particular clause 3, which provides them with the authority of absolute owners. They also contend that the consent of the beneficial owners to enter into the agreement was not required. As to the claims of conflict of interest, the trustees argue that...

5. 2020-03-18-ORC-PC7-s-32-Report.pdf [pdf, 614 KB]

   ..................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1. Development ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.2. Pre-notification consultation: Clause 3, Schedule 1 ........................................................... 9 2.3. Pre-notification consultation: Clauses 3B (Consultation with iwi authorities) and 4A (Further pre...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 4 Ioan v Scott Technology NZ Ltd t/a Rocklabs [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...text in full: ... Further to our conversations over the last two days, it is with great reluctance that I am writing to confirm that your employment with Scott Technology Ltd. will end in accordance with the 90-day trial period provisions in Clause 2 (c) of your employment agreement, effective immediately. Thank you for your feedback on the proposal to end our employment relationship. I can appreciate and acknowledge your comments, and am sympathetic to your personal situat...

7. Wallis & Anor as Trustees of The Seaview Trust v Wet-Seal NZ Ltd [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...he was the vendor of the property that he had used as a residence. Second, he was the builder of the dwelling. 43. The agreement for sale and purchase was not provided in evidence and no information was supplied as to representations or special clauses. 44. Whatever duty Mr. Searle had in contract, he had a duty in tort to exercise reasonable care to achieve a sound building. In the words of Baragwanath J in Dicks (supra) [32] the duty was owed as developer (Mt Albert Borough Council...

8. Deputy Registrar - Moteo Estate Trust (2017) 58 Takitimu MB 137 (58 TKT 137) [pdf, 402 KB]

   58 Tākitimu MB 137 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TĀKITIMU DISTRICT A20150004133 UNDER Sections 231, 237, 239, 240 and 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and s 73 of the Trustee Act 1956 IN THE MATTER OF Moteo Estate Trust DEPUTY REGISTRAR Applicant Hearings: 42 Tākitimu MB 207-226 dated 5 August 2015 47 Tākitimu MB 274-282 dated 5 April 2016 53 Tākitimu MB 265-289 dated 5 October 2016 55 Tākitimu MB 205-209 dated 6

9. [2017] NZEmpC 166 Sawyer v VC of Victoria University [pdf, 425 KB]

   ...confidential details in the record of settlement were subject to a permanent non-publication order. [6] The Vice-Chancellor’s subsequent application for penalties relied on alleged breaches of cl 12 of the record of settlement by Dr Sawyer. That clause requires both parties not to make disparaging remarks about the other.8 This clause was written in a way to include an obligation on the Vice-Chancellor to request that identified persons, referred to in the determination only as Mr...

10. RDA v Registrar of Immigration Advisers [2020] NZIACDT 4 (24 January 2020) [pdf, 122 KB]

    ...Registrar had regarded the offer of a refund of $1,511 as reasonable. Furthermore, a refund was not compulsory, nor did his change of circumstance justify any additional refund. In accordance with the Registrar’s request, she was reviewing the clause in her written contract and would notify the Registrar accordingly. [30] The adviser noted in her letter that the appellant, in his email of 9 July 2019, had requested a refund of $4,934 ($10,534 – $5,600). This was a renegotiati...