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1. [2014] NZEmpC 19 Action Plumbing Gas Drainage Services Ltd v Tuhura [pdf, 21 KB]

   ...the parties have agreed the following: 1 [2013] NZERA Christchurch 194. a. The parties are agreed that the matter would be appropriate for a judicial settlement conference and accordingly request that a settlement conference be convened as soon as practicable. b. Pending an outcome to the plaintiff's challenge, the plaintiff will pay the amounts awarded to the defendant (excluding costs) and such amounts will be placed on...

2. N v K LCRO 9 / 2008 (3 February 2009) [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...for Company T, Lawyer K wrote to the applicants. In that letter he: • Asserted that the applicants did not have the right to use the letterhead “XX Heights” claiming it to be misleading and in breach of intellectual property rights; • Requested copies of the letters of complaint; and • Demanded that the applicants cease and desist using the letterhead immediately. The tone of the letter might be described as aggressive. 2 [3] On 19 September 2008 the applicants comp...

3. Body Corporate 180379 and Unit Owners of Fox Terrace Apartments v Auckland Council procedural order [pdf, 40 KB]

   ...Council in respect of Unit F is not statute barred. They say that the multi unit claim which incorporated the 12 existing claims is effectively one claim filed on one date, and not a series of different claims being dealt with together. Unit F forms part of this one claim and therefore cannot be separately statute barred. 10. It is the view of the Tribunal that the provision in the 2006 Act allowing representative claims in respect of multi-unit complexes to be brought is...

4. 2017 NZSSAA 036 (10 July 2017) [pdf, 135 KB]

   [2017] NZSSAA 036 Reference No. SSA 152/16 IN THE MATTER of the Social Security Act 1964 AND IN THE MATTER of an Appeal by XXXX of Auckland against a decision of the Chief Executive that has been confirmed or varied by a Benefits Review Committee DATE OF MINUTE Monday, 10 July 2017 DECISION REASONS FOR DECLINING TO EXTEND TIME The issue [1] The appellant has applied to lodge an appeal out of time pursuant to section 12K(

5. BORA Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...of the Bill we have considered in particular is the treatment of "classified security information" in proceedings in a court arising out of, or relating to, the making of a designation under the Act (new s 38). 5. The Bill provides for requests from the Attorney-General to have the Court hear or receive such information in the absence of the designated entity, any barristers or solicitors representing the entity, and the public generally. In such circumstances where the designa...

6. BORA Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...Sunday and works for a shop to which this Bill applies has the ability to initiate the re- negotiation of their employment agreement if they do not want to work on Easter Sunday. Under the Employment Relations Act 2000, the employer must approach such a request in good faith. The Bill does not affect the rights or obligations of the parties of the agreement in this respect. Therefore, we consider that the Bill does not interfere with a person’s right to manifest their religion. 7. We no...

7. WHT - Guidelines for self represented respondents on documents required for hearing [pdf, 75 KB]

   Page 1 1 Response All respondents are required to file a written response to the claim. The response is not just a statement of defence. It should contain sufficient information to clearly inform the claimant and the other parties of the legal and factual basis of any disputes the respondent has with any part of the claims being made. It should also detail any defences and any claims being made against other parties. In particular, a response needs to set out:

8. BORA Arbitration Amendment Bill [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...jurisdiction. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 14 – Freedom of expression 4. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom of expression. This includes the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form. The Court of Appeal has held that the principle of open justice is affirmed by s 14. The basis of the principle is the right of the community at large to an open and transparent justice system. 1...

9. Canterbury District Law Society v Iosefa [2009] NZLCDT 13 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...out his assets, addition and that of any family trust of which he is a trustee or beneficiary …”. [2] Mr Iosefa duly complied with that direction and the Tribunal has had the opportunity of considering Mr Iosefa’s position in relation to a request for costs by the Society under s.249(1). Section 249 reads: “249 Order for payment of costs (1) The Disciplinary Tribunal may, after the hearing of any proceedings, make such order as to the payment of costs and expenses a...

10. ENV-2016-AKL-000231 Friends of Churchill Park v Auckland Council 13 February 2017 [pdf, 95 KB]

    ...RMA, such order being by consent, rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits pursuant to s of the RMA. [7] The Court understands for present purposes that: (a) All parties to the proceeding have executed the memorandum requesting this order; and Page 2 Order (b) All parties are satisfied that all matters proposed for the Court's endorsement fall within the Court's jurisdiction, and conform to relevant requirements of the RMA, including in...