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1. [2016] NZEmpC 103 Lewis v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...task of pre-op cleaning. The collective agreement [24] The relevant collective agreement applicable to the Hawera freezing works was operative from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2015. 8 The collective agreement does not contain a coverage clause. Nor does it expressly cover pre-op cleaning. [25] This collective agreement provided for continuity of employment, so that the meat workers to whom it applied did not have their employment terminated by a seasonal lay-off. Claus...

2. Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...advice. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion we have considered the consistency of the Bill with s 14 (freedom of expression) and s 25(c) (right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty). Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Construction Contracts Act 2002 (the principal Act) regulates retention money for construction companies that decide to hold retention...

3. TB v DF Ltd [2020] NZDT 1370 (9 October 2020) [pdf, 227 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 5 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2020] NZDT 1370 APPLICANT TB RESPONDENT DF Ltd The Tribunal orders: DF Ltd is to pay $440.00 to TB by Friday 30 October 2020. Reasons 1. TB is claiming a partial refund of $440.00 for two tickets she purchased for the Elton John concert on 16 February 2020. That equates to approximately 50% of the full price of the two

4. AE v Secretary for Justice 9 December 2014 NZRA 000007 [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...substantial and active involvement appearing as counsel in at least 3 trials in criminal proceedings. 3. The Secretary was satisfied that the applicant had over two years’ recent experience in criminal law practice and thus met the requirement of clause 2(a) of the Schedule to the Legal Services (Quality Assurance) Regulations 2011. 4. As to substantial and active involvement in at least 3 trials in criminal proceedings as required by clause 2(b) , the Secretary expressed the view...

5. LCRO 38/2025 XYZ Inc. v VNR and QBL (30 July 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 111 Ref: LCRO 38/2025 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN XYZ INC. Applicant AND VNR and QBL Respondents DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1]

6. IAA v Angon [2012] NZIACDT 62 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...The Authority takes the view this was false or misleading. [25] The referral to the Tribunal identifies the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct in relation to: [25.1] The obligations of care, respect, diligence and professionalism (Code clause 1.1). 4 [25.2] The requirement to act in accordance with legislation and operating requirements (Code clause 2.1). [25.3] The obligation to ensure that documents are not false or misleading (Code clause 5.2). Mr Angon...

7. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Morrison [2018] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...A’s intention to give further directions as to the division between his two sons and this new Trust was formed to assist with an equitable resolution. [6] The respondent prepared the will and trust deed as instructed. The will provided in clause 6(b) that the testator’s residuary estate was to be paid to the 3 trustees of the B 2010 Trust. The sub clause went on to state that the B 2010 Trust was established on 10 February 2010. [7] The B 2010 Trust deed was signed...

8. [2018] NZEmpC 156 NZ Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees’ Union (Wellington Branch) v Cityline (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...trips to the extent provided for in the new rosters. The Tramways Union argues there is a prohibition on Wellington City Region trips in the collective agreement [32] The Valley Flyer collective agreement does not include any “scope of work” clause or “areas of operations” clause. Rather, the Tramways Union argues that the increase in Wellington trips is inconsistent with the coverage clause, which states: This collective agreement shall apply to any yard worker, bus drive...

9. Wiringi v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2023] NZACC 211 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...respondent (in person) Judgment: 18 December 2023 ___________________________________________________________________________ RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE I C CARTER [Rehabilitation – Social, Accident Compensation Act 2001, Schedule 1, Part 1 Clauses 21, 22(2)(e), 22(2)(f)(ii)] ___________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Paragraph The Appealed Review Decision ..........................................................

10. U v Tangilanu [2015] NZIACDT 35 (23 March 2015) [pdf, 135 KB]

    ...expired. She did not tell the complainants their visa applications failed. [6] The Registrar identified potential infringement of professional standards during the course of Ms Tangilanu’s engagement. Namely: [6.1] That Ms Tangilanu breached clause 1.5(a), (b) and (d) of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (the 2010 Code). Those provisions required Ms Tangilanu to have written terms of engagement, explain all relevant matters, and have her clients confirm in writin...