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1. [2018] NZEnvC 245 Wilkins Farming Co Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Preliminary matters [3J Before considering the s 116 application , I wish to comment on a procedural matter. I am aware that the notice of appeal and s 116 application were lodged in the Auckland Registry. As clause 19 of the Resource Management (Forms, Fees, and Procedure) Regulations 2003 makes clear, the Registry for filing proceedings is Christchurch. Notwithstanding the 'AKL' court reference, the proceeding has been transferred to the Christchurch Registry and all fut...

2. [2019] NZEmpC 82 Stonewood Group Limited v McAlpine [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...lost wages and $18,000 as compensation pursuant to s 123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act 2000.1 In a subsequent determination the Authority ordered Stonewood to pay $5,675 towards Ms McAlpine’s costs and reimbursement of the filing fee of $71.56.2 Accordingly, the total amount outstanding to Ms McAlpine is $71,823.56. [4] Stonewood challenges both determinations on a de novo basis. A challenge does not operate as a stay unless the Court or the Authority so or...

3. L and M v EQC [2019] CEIT-2019-0036 [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...forthwith. Background [3] The background can be relatively shortly stated. The Applicant is the owner of a number of properties in Christchurch. This claim relates to four of those properties. [4] There are four separate claims filed by the Applicant and they were all, by agreement, managed and heard together. The claims and related properties (properties) are: (a) Claim 00XX-2019 – XXXXXX, Christchurch; (b) Claim 00XX-2019 –XXXXXX, Christchurch; (c) Claim 00X...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 83 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Knight [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...the applications. Conclusion [22] Carrington’s applications are unsuccessful and are dismissed. [23] Ms Knight is entitled to costs. The parties are encouraged to agree as to costs but if that is not possible memoranda may be filed. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 2.45 pm on 6 June 2023

5. [2024] NZEmpC 242  Halse and CultureSafe NZ Ltd v Hamilton City Council & Anor [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...Halse suggests it is a five-minute job and that Maniototo Enterprises should provide access to him to conduct the search. Understandably, Maniototo Enterprises is not prepared to provide access to its IT systems to Mr Halse. It considers that the fees it would be required to pay to someone to conduct the appropriate searches would be in the vicinity of $1,000. [12] It also expresses concern over Mr Halse’s solvency, noting that he continues to face bankruptcy proceedings in the...

6. Wellington Standards Committee v Tawhara [2012] NZLCDT 34 [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...did not appear, so the Tribunal, after confirming service of the Notice of Hearing on Ms Tawhara,1 proceeded to hear the charges by way of formal proof. This was based on matters contained in the affidavit of Ann Marie Rice dated 8 February 2012 filed with the Tribunal. That affidavit included an exhibit comprising a letter of admission and apology from Ms Tawhara. [3] Ms Tawhara was alleged to have taken the sum of $190 paid by a client of her employers for costs incurred by t...

7. [2014] NZEmpC 101 Milne v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...orders for security for costs BETWEEN KATHLEEN ANN BEATTIE MILNE Plaintiff AND AIR NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: Following a hearing by telephone conference call at 11am on 9 May 2014 and written submissions filed by the parties on 17 April 2014 Appearances: K Milne, in person D France, counsel for defendant Judgment: 9 July 2014 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] The defendant (Air New Ze...

8. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal - Further Decisions [pdf, 536 KB]

   Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Justice and Minister for Courts Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal – Further Decisions Date 29 March 2018 File reference CRT-48-01 Action sought Timeframe Forward and discuss this briefing with the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration By 10 April 2018 Indicate your decisions on outstanding policy aspects of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal By 10 April 2018 Indicate if you intend to make a pre

9. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal: Further Decisions 29 March 2018 [pdf, 553 KB]

   Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Justice and Minister for Courts Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal – Further Decisions Date 29 March 2018 File reference CRT-48-01 Action sought Timeframe Forward and discuss this briefing with the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration By 10 April 2018 Indicate your decisions on outstanding policy aspects of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal By 10 April 2018 Indicate if you intend to make a pre

10. [2022] NZEmpC 114 STL Linehaul Ltd v Waters [pdf, 204 KB]

    ...[2] In a costs determination, the Authority also ordered STL to pay Mr Waters $9,000 as a contribution to his representation costs, along with $71.56 for the 1 Waters v STL Linehaul Ltd [2021] NZERA 304 (Member Craig). Authority’s filing fee.2 The $9,000 represented a $2,000 uplift on standard costs for an investigation of the length here. [3] STL filed challenges to both the substantive and the costs determinations. In closing submissions before the Court, however...