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1. [2006] NZEmpC AC 5A/06 Westpac Banking Corporation v Smythe [pdf, 30 KB]

   ...in order to challenge the Authority’s determination that the positions in question were substantially similar. Both parties devoted the large majority of their resources to this issue on which the plaintiff was unsuccessful. [5] Mr Sharp informed me that the defendant’s actual costs of representation were $33,690 plus GST, being his fees for 112.3 hours of work at $300 plus GST per hour. In addition, Mr Sharp said that the defendant incurred disbursements of $6,500.00 plus GST...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 174 Haig v Edgewater Developers Ltd [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...be a separate preliminary hearing on that single liability question. [8] The matter was back before the Court on 6 June 2012 on an application by the defendants to rescind one of the orders made in the 20 January 2012 judgment about letters of request. Also at issue in the Chambers hearing on 6 June 2012 was an application by the plaintiff to explore the possibility of settlement of the proceedings at a judicial settlement conference. That was eventually arranged and took place...

3. [2015] NZ EmpC 119 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...plaintiff’s solicitors word-for-word including that the documents purportedly filed were to be returned to them. Nevertheless, early on the following day, 16 July 2015, the plaintiff applied for leave but without including in that application a form of draft interlocutory application and supporting documents. [15] I accept that there may have been a misunderstanding by the plaintiff’s solicitors as a result of incomplete communications to them by the Registry. In these circ...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 152 Juahm Industries Company Limited v Isnanto interlocutory [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...made by counsel for the defendants, as summarised at para [12] above. Mr Dawson’s error as to the calculation of time limits was unfortunate, but it was inadvertent rather than deliberate. Moreover, the plaintiff was, by service of the notice requesting particulars, aware the claim would be defended. There was a further difficulty with regard to obtaining instructions from overseas clients, but I infer from Mr Dawson’s affidavit that these were received as a result of the co...

5. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - list of issues 5th report [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...a way of mitigating its discriminatory effects. Has a mechanism of consultation with indigenous peoples been established? 10. What concrete measures have been taken by the State party to protect immigrants, asylum- seekers and refugees from all forms of racial stereotyping and discrimination? Gender equality, violence against women and political rights (arts. 3, 7, 14 and 25) 11. Please indicate whether the State party has adopted targets to improve the representation of women...

6. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC rebuttal Christiaan Moss [pdf, 105 KB]

   31555485:629148 BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 ("Act") AND IN THE MATTER of a Notice of Motion under section 87G of the Act requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf (ENV-2013-AKL-000174) REBUTTAL STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIAAN MOSS (NAVIGATION – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS A...

7. ENVC paper New Horizons Environ Court AAMINZ 2015 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...the work of the Environment Court, to the point where they now resolve approximately 75% of the caseload. Mediation has been the principal for of ADR, but different styles have come to be employed, some of which could be said to resemble other forms of ADR entirely. ADR techniques are routinely employed across the board by the Commissioners, and also the Judges. It is necessary to start by describing the nature of the cases that come to the Environment Court to be resolved, whet...

8. [2015] NZSSAA 038, 28 May [pdf, 30 KB]

   ...Authority that it needed to know more about the appellant’s reasons for purchasing the vehicle at the time it was purchased, what public transport options might be available to him in his area and what sort of work he was seeking. The appellant was requested to attend a hearing at short notice in March 2014. He agreed by telephone to attend this hearing but did not attend. The matter was adjourned on that occasion. A further Notice of Hearing was sent to the appellant’s advocate f...

9. Moanaroa v Ruwhiu - The Kaiawhina Trust (2014) 91 Taitokerau MB 29 (91 TTK 29) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...There is no documentation to confirm how Mr Hettig has been appointed as a beneficiary of the Trust. [6] In any event, Ms Moanaroa confirms the contents of Mr Hettig’s affidavit and complains that the Trust has not provided her with full information about the financial affairs of the Trust. She believes the trustees have mismanaged the Trust’s property resulting in the default under the ANZ mortgage. [7] Mr Hettig has sworn a more detailed affidavit. He confirms that...

10. Tangitau v Hakaoro [2015] NZIACDT 27 (17 March 2015) [pdf, 85 KB]

    ...any submissions from the other parties. [20] Any application for an order for the payment of costs or expenses under section 51(1)(g) should be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis for the claim. [21] The Registrar is requested to report on the extent to which Mr Hakaoro has complied with previous orders the Tribunal has imposed in respect of sanctions, and the steps she has taken to enforce the orders. Timetable [22] The timetable for submissions will...