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1. [2020] NZEmpC 112 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd v Scott [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...to the Mataura Valley’s computer server. That request alerted Ms Morrison to the fact that the laptop had not been returned as agreed. [12] Ms Morrison instructed Focus Technology to end Mr Scott’s access to Mataura Valley’s server. She emailed him on 17 March 2020 and asked for the laptop to be returned as soon as possible. According to Ms Morrison, Mr Scott’s response was that he had reached an agreement with Mr May to continue to hold on to the laptop for three months...

2. DX v OI Ltd [2019] NZDT 1529 (24 October 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...argued that DX agreed subsequently to pay OI’s charges. Whatever the actual legal rights of the parties to a contract, where there is a genuine dispute they are free to reach their own agreement to settle the dispute between them. DX did state in an email on 9 August 2018 that she would pay once her insurance claim came through (not realising that her insurance had been cancelled). However, at the same time and repeatedly, she made it clear that she did not believe she was obliged to pay...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 114 STL Linehaul Ltd v Waters [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...conditions and about how STL could operate more efficiently, but no formal process was put in place to consider a possible restructuring. [10] The only supporting evidence STL produced of its concerns over staffing levels were comments in two emails between the Administration Manager in Auckland and the Office Manager based in Christchurch. Those emails, sent on 15 October 2019, were discussing gossip that was said to be taking place within the Auckland team. The Office Manager...

4. Q Ltd v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 454 (2 July 2024) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...and DI discussed Prototype 1 and LS asked for some design changes, that is, that the table be built from lighter steel with wire mesh for the top surface. DI then built a second prototype (“Prototype 2”). 4. On 17 December 2023, DI sent LS an email with an estimate of $2,280 (plus GST) per table based on the Prototype 2 design if 50 tables were purchased, and $2,645.00 (plus GST) per table if 10 tables were purchased, noting that he may be able to bring the price down a bit dependin...

5. Application for Legal Aid Tribunal Review [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...review to the Tribunal. 8 How to apply for a review To lodge an application for review you can either: • Complete the application form online; or • Complete this form and forward together with your supporting documents to the Tribunal by email, fax, or post. Contact details are at the end of this form. 9 What happens next? If your application can be accepted, the Tribunal will send a copy of your application to the Legal Services Commissioner. The Tribunal may seek additio...

6. [2025] NZEmpC185 Lanigan v Fonterra Brands (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...similar notice was served on the first plaintiffs which they have satisfied. [9] Fonterra required disclosure from E tū of three categories of documents but only the first one remains alive: 1. Any evidence including but not limited to, letters, emails, written communications, meeting minutes, notes, recordings of oral conversations or other documentation, that outline or discuss the Second Plaintiff’s position communicated to its members and/or to the Defendant and/or Font...

7. Kartikeya v Fernyhough [2014] NZIACDT 44 (03 April 2014) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...held jointly. [26.7] When the adviser changed the name of the company to Family and Immigration Services Ltd, it had a striking resemblance to Filomena’s business “Family and Recruitment Services Ltd.” [26.8] The adviser had used various email addresses; however, the expression of interest had an email address that would result in a response coming to the adviser’s email. Accordingly, it appears that the adviser would have known Filomena submitted the expression of interest whe...

8. Piper v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 408) & Ors [2017] NZREADT 32 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...responded to Mr Ebert at 10.31 am: From drainage plans we have the sewerage line goes under the house at depth of about 1.5 metres. However we are going to the council to confirm this and will let you know accordingly. [b] Mr Ebert sent an email to the second respondents at 10.48 am: We are currently at the council getting the info and will let you know our research. [c] Mr Ebert and Mr Piper were told at the Council office in Takapuna that “it was a problem to redevelop or...

9. LCRO 47/2017 KD: Review of a prosecutorial decision (30 June 2017) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...was credited to “Dr WS” and placed in the firm’s interest bearing deposit (IBD) account at the bank. [9] By 17 January 2014 the firm held $50,000 for which no one at the firm knew the purpose. [10] On Monday 20 January 2014 Mr KD sent an email to Dr WS telling him that the firm had received funds from CBL, and had applied those to Dr WS’ account. Mr KD did not mention the $50,000. [11] On 29 January 2014 Mr KD phoned Dr WS, and made the following file note recording the...

10. LCRO 42/2019 EW v BL decision & orders (19 June 2020 & 28 July 2020) [pdf, 242 KB]

    ...but suggested “that BL consider making appropriate changes to his terms of engagement to ensure that future clients understand the basis for any premium charged”.13 Termination of retainer [29] The Committee noted that:14 EW received an email from BL (the same email attaching the invoice) which stated “…I now understand you are back working with LD. We understand our engagement is now at an end…” 11 At [24]. 12 At [26]...