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1. [2012] NZEmpC 103 Progressive Meats Ltd v Pohio and others [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...and on-sale (usually for export), a toll processor does not purchase livestock but contracts with its customers to process livestock to the customers’ specifications. In other words, the customers provide the live animals and for an agreed fee, the toll processor then processes the stock which involves slaughtering, boning and producing cuts to the customers’ specifications. [2] The case before the Court involves Progressive’s Hastings plant which operates on a toll bas...

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

   ...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 Tribunal at the local District Court. Counsel for the second respondents understand this is “on hold” pending the outcome of this appeal. [10] The appellant’s complaints before the CAC were broadly t...

3. LCRO 113-2017 GN v IG [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...out to them. 12 [83] Mr GN submitted that Mrs IG was not disadvantaged by the reinvestments he had made. He also pointed out that ultimately Mrs IG received very little of the trust capital as a significant portion went towards her legal fees. [84] Mr GN submitted that he was not aware that he was doing anything wrong when he made the reinvestments. He acknowledged that he did not seek advice about what he ought to do in the particular circumstances he faced, which were that...

4. Apaapa - Te Pura No 17 Block (2010) 6 Waikato Maniapoto MB 1 (6 WMN 1) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...nothing stopping the applicants from selling the block, within or outside the PCA. The block is jointly owned by the applicants. They have a right to sell it subject to s 147A of TTWMA. Based on the current market valuation of the property on file at $200,000.00 there is more than enough equity in the property to clear the applicants’ mortgage and rates arrears. A sale of the block does not require a change of status application to be brought before the Court although it would...

5. [2017] NZEmpC 101 Nath v Advance International Cleaning Systems (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...costs in this forum. Accordingly, costs are reserved. 11 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 124. [71] If costs cannot otherwise be agreed, I will receive memoranda, with the plaintiff filing and serving within 20 working days of the date of this judgment; the defendant within a further 10 working days; and anything strictly in reply within a further five working days. Outcome [72] The plaintiff’s challenge suc...

6. [2019] NZEmpC 167 Bradley v Ngāti Apa Ki Te Rā Tō Charitable Trust [pdf, 424 KB]

   ...there was no breach of duty by the Trust and that Mr Bradley was not constructively dismissed. Mr Bradley’s challenge to the determination is unsuccessful and is dismissed. [78] Costs are reserved. If they cannot be agreed memoranda may be filed seeking directions for submissions to be exchanged. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 9.30 am on 20 November 2019

7. Advancing Electoral Reform papers [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...withheld in accordance with section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the OIA to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials. Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice Advancing Electoral Law Reform Date 14 June 2021 File reference ELP-15-02 Action Sought Timeframe/Deadline Provide feedback on the attached draft Cabinet paper and indicate whether you would like to meet with officials to discuss further. By 21 June 2021 Agree to begin agency and Minist...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 193 Le Gros v Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...collective agreement at the time his 15 year anniversary clocked over. He is entitled to a declaration accordingly. [51] I do not anticipate any issue of costs to arise but if I am wrong about that I will receive memoranda, with the plaintiff filing and serving within 20 working days of the date of this judgment, and any reply within a further 15 working days. Christina Inglis Chief Judge Judgment signed at 3.40 pm on 8 November 2023

9. Court-User-Survey-2025-results.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...similar to previous years. 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 90% 89% 84% 89% 93% 87% Figure 8: Overall satisfaction from the last five Juror Satisfaction Surveys, now part of the Court User Survey 98% said they had received information about the fees they would be paid and the expense they could claim as part of completing jury service. Jurors were then asked about their motivations for coming to court and completing their jury service. Respondents were able to select as many motiva...

10. Notification of applications that have not been finally determined (over 6 months old) - 29 February 2020 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

    1 Notification of applications that have not been finally determined (over 6 months old) 29 February 2020 TAKE NOTICE THAT the following schedule of applications are hereby notified pursuant to rule 5.11(2)(b) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 being applications which are 6 months or older as at 29 February 2020, and which are currently held by the Registrar in the District set out, or, in the case of applications to the Chief Judge of Māori Land Court or those to the Mā