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1. Thompson v Van Wijk [2021] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...sexual harassment. A limitation defence was raised in respect of the claim for damages as a remedy. [8] In October 2018 Mr Van Wijk (who was by then self-represented) gave notice that he would not take any further part in these proceedings in an email that stated as follows: My intentions were to contest the allegations of sexual harassment however, I do not have the funds to mount a defence and I am not eligible for legal aid. 3 I also do not have the ability nor skills to pr...

2. [2010] NZEmpC 149 Radius Residential Care Ltd v McLeay [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...service provided to Aroha along with details of the experience and orientation of the staff RCS had provided. She requested a response by 4 December 2007 so that she could reply to Mr Hamilton. [12] On the morning of 4 December 2007 the defendant emailed Ms Bedford saying that she had set her priorities for that day and she would work on completing her report in response to Mr Hamilton’s complaint after she had finished working on the “accruals”. Ms Bedford responded by ema...

3. McMeeken and Anor v CAC306 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 79 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...to the auction, Ms Amanda Wardell, the registered proprietor of the property, advised Ms McMeeken and the agency of the existence of a lease on the property, but no actual lease documentation was ever produced. [7] On 8 April 2013, Ms McMeeken emailed the Auction Particulars and Conditions Agreement to the Hales, and suggested that they take legal advice on the documents before bidding. Ms McMeeken made it clear to the Hales that she was acting on behalf of the bank and that vacant po...

4. Daunton v CAC 10065 & Morgan [2012] NZREADT 71 [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...misleading information about house price movements in the area of the property, the Complainant alleged that on 30 November 2009 the Licensee provided him with information concerning house prices in the area. In this regard the Licensee sent an email with a link to an REINZ Housing Price Index Chart showing Annual Percentage Change v Rolling Three Month Percentage Change from 1992 to 2010. In the Licensee’s email to the Complainant he stated: “here is an REINZ graph which shows a...

5. Molenaar v CAC 10066 & MacDonald & Newman [2012] NZREADT 74 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...[c] There were live wires hanging loose in the basement; [d] The roof was leaking in two places; and [e] The schist fireplace surround was too heavy and the lounge floor near it was collapsing. [8] The appellant required communication by email, although Mr Newman attempted to engage with her by telephone and to meet her. [9] On 24 November 2010 the appellant lodged a complaint by telephone with the Real Estate Agents Authority. She also filed a complaint with the Disputes Tri...

6. McLeod v C Yap [2013] NZIACDT 19 (28 March 2013) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...purpose of receiving an indicative assessment of immigration entitlement. There was no fee for this service. Mr D’Aoust’s response only involved acknowledging the contact. [11] It appears the website inquiry also resulted in Mr McLeod receiving an email. This email said Mr McLeod was “now a full client”, and described Oceania, a process for service delivery, the services provided, and some information relating to fees. The document was presented in the style of an agreement....

7. [2018] NZEmpC 26 A Labour Inspector v Victoria 88 Ltd [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...notice, and in particular, where the following witnesses were owed: a. Dawn Thompson - $1,173.97 b. Penny Wealleans - $1,858.50. 10. The second defendant made the decision to withhold holiday pay from the employees, advised to the plaintiff by email to the first and second defendant’s accountant. 11. The plaintiff received an email dated 14 June 2016, from Mr Kaushal, the National projects manager of Ntec Tertiary Group, complaining that an un-named student working at the W...

8. UC v YW LCRO 165/2013 (30 November 2016) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...that Mr YW was interviewed by a reporter from the New Zealand Herald (Herald) and is reported to have said the following:3  [Quotation] Complaint and response [4] Shortly after the online article appeared on the Herald’s website, Mr UC emailed his complaint against Mr YW to the New Zealand Lawyers Complaints Service. Although he referred to other matters in his email, Mr UC said that his complaint was limited to the “possible scandalous comments made about our learned Judg...

9. [2018] NZEmpC 19 Kumara Hotel Ltd v McSherry [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...sixtieth birthday and he arranged to meet with Mrs Lark at Rangiora. The meeting took place on 7 September 2015. No mention was made of a 90-day trial period, although other aspects of the role were discussed. [10] The next evening Mrs Lark emailed Mr McSherry a written employment agreement. In the cover email she advised that the agreement was: “just the basic Hospitality New Zealand Contract – same as everyone gets. With individual aspects that pertain to each position....

10. Application for a Protection Order [pdf, 887 KB]

    ...cards, getting you into debt without your permission. Someone pressuring you to get a loan or to sell your property. Stopping you from accessing your money. Threats and intimidation Someone making threats to you face-to-face, over the phone, by email or written in notes, letters or on social media. Examples of a threat can be: • Someone saying they’re going to hurt or kill you, your children, or a pet. • Someone holding their fist, a knife, hammer, gun or other weapon near you an...