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1. [2014] NZEmpC 83 Wilson v Wilson [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...not otherwise change. [26] From April 2007, Mr M Wilson was presented regularly with payslips which had the name Bruce Wilson Painting & Decorating Limited printed on it. An accountant produced these payslips for the company. Their format contrasted with the handwritten “wage receipts” previously provided on behalf of Mr B Wilson which had clearly indicated that he personally was the employer. [27] Although it is clear that BWPDL paid wages from 1 April 2005 to

2. Ringwood v Auckland Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 44 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Wiemann. This revealed deteriorated timber, damp and brittle plaster, wet and mouldy fibre cement and an absence of building paper. [24] Another significant defect identified by Messrs Wiemann, Paykel and Gill was absent or incorrectly formed control joints in the plaster. They considered that the amount of cracking in the plaster layer on the house was beyond what would normally be expected and was excessive for a building of its age. The three experts considered that...

3. Taueki v Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust - Horowhenua 11 Lake Block [2016] Māori Appellate Court MB 184 (2016 APPEAL 184) [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...substantive appeal, these arguments were raised before the lower Court. Mr Taueki also addressed these issues when presenting submissions in support of his application for an adjournment. As such, while Mr Taueki left the Courtroom once we declined his request for an adjournment, we nevertheless have a broad understanding of his argument on appeal. 27 [68] These grounds of appeal are addressed in turn.

4. Maori Land Court - Lot 300, Parish of Waioeka [2010] 2010 Maori Appellate Court MB 12 (2010 APPEAL 12) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...records of the Māori Land Court indicate that the matter was called before the Lower Court on 10 May 2007 and 4 July 2007. [14] On 4 July 2007, Judge Fox explained the background of the application to a number of persons present at Court. She informed them that the block was part of lands previously confiscated and had been returned to Māori ownership by way of a Crown grant and not a Māori Land Court title. She acknowledged that the block had been administered by the Māori La...

5. Robinson Family Trust v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 8 [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...[2] During the planning, consent and building phases the land was owned by the fourth respondent, Xin Liu and his brother-in law, the fifth respondent, Kam Chan. The development of the three townhouses was controlled by Ms Li Tang, the former wife of Mr Liu and the sister-in law of Kam Chan. The three townhouses were built by Phillip Ing and his building company, Phillip Ing Building Limited. [3] Colin Holmes, the eighth respondent was engaged by Ms Tang to prepare con

6. [2016] NZEmpC 74 Tairawhiti District Health Board v NZ Nurses Organisation Inc [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...registered nurse or midwife can progress in employment with a new DHB employer, but also and indirectly, questions of recruitment and retention of staff by and between DHBs. [5] It is open to any particular DHB, which engages an employee who was formerly employed by another DHB, to acknowledge and adopt the employee’s complete previous service and to apply the full salary of the employee with the previous DHB. However, this case concerns the entitlements in law of the relevant...

7. AD & Anor v ZU LCRO 60/2013 (3 March 2014) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...unwarranted. [5] In early December 2011 Mr ZU’s firm served proceedings on the ADs seeking to recover the unpaid fees. [6] On 15 December 2011 the ADs laid their complaint to the Law Society setting out a number of complaints about Mr ZU’s performance, seeking an order reducing his fees, and compensation for the costs of securing a variation to the Deed. Standards Committee Decision [7] Both parties declined the Committee’s offer to resolve the complaint by negotiati...

8. E97 Paul Kennedy - Coastal Environment - RE – Applicant [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...further review and reporting. Section 6 3095 Wynyard Edge Alliance | Inner Viaduct Harbour Environmental Management Plan Rev C | September 2018 Page | 1 Introduction This Inner Viaduct Harbour Environmental Management Plan (“IVHEMP”) forms part of a comprehensive suite of environmental controls within the Construction Environmental Management Plan (“CEMP”) for the America’s Cup Infrastructure Project (“the Project”). The Project is being delivered by the Wy...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 66 Smartlift Systems Ltd v Armstrong [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...should be advised so it could be arranged. [43] I am satisfied Mr Armstrong received this letter. At this stage, however, he had not been told his role would be considered for redundancy by way of a particular selection process, and so did not request a further consultation meeting. [44] The position concerning Mr Haika is, however, less straightforward. That is because he was focused on obtaining a copy of his individual employment agreement (IEA), rather than the letter. An IE...

10. LCRO 50/2017 TG v JT and TAP LIMITED (26 January 2018) [pdf, 292 KB]

    ...request explanations from a Standards Committee in relation to the Committee’s inquiry or investigation: s 204 of the Act. However, at the time the Committee was notified about Mr TG’s application for review, a LCRO had not made inquiry of or requested any explanation from it. 6 [29] I now deal with the parties’ written and oral submissions. Mr NP’s submissions [30] Mr NP identified the issue as being “whether the Standards Committee had any jurisdiction in law to d...