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1. [2023] NZEnvC 199 MFC Development Limited Partnership [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...on behalf of the Court and counsel for MFC have agreed that a sum of $6,445.75 (exclusive of GST) is an appropriate amount to be paid in relation to the expenses incurred by the Court in this matter. [6] Accordingly, the Registrar and MFC have requested that an order for costs be made in favour of the Crown against MFC of $7,412.61 (inclusive of GST) and that a GST invoice from the Court be issued with the decision on costs. Costs [7] I have not reviewed the basis of the agreeme...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 75 Opai v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...Commissioner of Police [2020] NZERA 147. 4 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 219. 5 Stevenson v Hato Paora College Trust Board [2002] 2 ERNZ 103 (EmpC) at [8]. [6] The application for leave is accordingly granted. [7] A statement of claim in the form of the draft filed with the application is to be filed and served within seven days. The defendant will have 14 days to file and serve any statement of defence to it. [8] Costs are reserved. Christina I...

3. [2024] NZEmpC 41 Lai v Gray [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...all concerned, there was little option but to adjourn. [13] There is an issue about liability for potentially wasting costs, but the appropriate course is for that subject to be addressed at the conclusion of the case. [14] The Registrar is requested to arrange a further hearing as soon as is reasonably possible. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 2.30 pm on 11 March 2024 1 Lai v Gray [2024] NZEmpC 37.

4. [2024] NZLVT 001- Frazer v Wellington City Council (24 January 2024) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Value: $270,000; (b) Land Value: $270,000; and (c) Value of Improvements: $0. 3 The Onus of Proof [5] The Land Valuation Tribunal is a specialist tribunal, with its primary task in determining rating valuation objections, being to form a view as to the correct valuation. [6] The onus of proof lies with the Objector, with the burden imposed being the persuasion burden.1 A party meets this burden by convincing the fact finder to view the facts in a way that fa...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 37 Lai v Gray [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...grounds for his application that he is unable to afford the airfare, travel and accommodation costs associated with a Christchurch hearing. This subject has not been raised at any previous time. [3] The application was not accompanied by a request for urgency but, given the proximity of the hearing, I directed that it would be dealt with urgently at noon on 5 March 2024. Before the hearing Mr Lai informed the Registrar that he would represent himself in this application ev...

6. Evidence-of-A-Yeo.pdf [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...detract from the opinions expressed in this evidence. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE 3. My statement of evidence considers the following matters in relation to the Groups submissions on the O2NL The journey we have been on since 2019 campaigning for and requesting inclusion on the O2NL and Waka Kotahi’s neglect of their Duty of care towards, and discrimination of, horse riders as a user group. Health benefits of a Multiuse path which caters for and increases the safety of all active modes....

7. Deputy-IGD-position-description-2025 [pdf, 466 KB]

   ...relation to those incident;.  to assess and identify potential improvements or additions to policies and procedures governing activities of the NZDF. The IGD may carry out any such investigation or assessment on their own initiative or at the request of the Minister, the Secretary of Defence or the Chief of Defence Force. Appointed by: The Governor-General on the recommendation of the House of Representatives. Reporting to: The Inspector-General of Defence. T...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 184 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...for costs application) [1] This judgment deals with Mr Maheno’s application for costs following the decision of the Court which dealt with issues surrounding the good faith report provided by the Employment Relations Authority at the Court’s request and Mr Maheno’s application for security for costs.1 [2] On 25 June 2024, Mr Kersjes, Mr Maheno’s representative, filed a brief memorandum on costs which submitted that Mr Maheno has incurred $17,075.20 in actual costs. He cal...

9. [2024] NZLVT 060 – Bax v Thames-Coromandel District Council (20 November 2024) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Capital Value (CV): $570,000; (b) Land Value (LV): $550,000; (c) Value of Improvements: $20,000. The onus of proof The Land Valuation Tribunal is a specialist tribunal, its primary task in determining rating valuation objections being to form a view as to the correct valuation. The onus of proof lies with the Objector, with the burden imposed being the persuasion burden.3 A party meets this burden by convincing the fact finder to view the facts in a way that favours...

10. [2025] NZLVT 11 - Schnauer v Thames Coromandel District Council (19 March 2025) [pdf, 195 KB]

    ...(a) Capital Value: $2,900,000 (b) Land Value: $2,750,000 (c) Value of Improvements: $150,000. The onus of proof The Land Valuation Tribunal is a specialist tribunal, its primary task in determining rating valuation objections being to form a view as to the correct valuation. The onus of proof lies with the Objector, with the burden imposed being the persuasion burden.1 A party meets this burden by convincing the fact finder to view the facts in a way that favours t...