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1. [2019] NZEmpC 7 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...proceeding calling into question her representation of Dr Sawyer. [3] This application was served on the parties to this proceeding. The Vice- Chancellor, has taken no formal position in support of, or in opposition to, the application. He requested that, if access was granted, it would be subject to conditions: (a) that the notes of evidence be treated confidentially and be used only for Ms Ryder-Lewis’ defence of the claim brought against her in the High Court; and (b) th...

2. Taylor v Southern District Health Board (Extension of Time) [2018] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...delayed until after an inquest is held by the Coroner. The SDHB sought an extension of seven days to 5pm on 27 June 2018 to file its defence. [5] By email dated 20 June 2018 Mr Nevell advised the plaintiffs consented to the extension. [6] The request for extension having been referred to the Chairperson, the Secretary was directed to advise the parties that it was impractical for the request to be referred to a three member Panel of the Tribunal at short notice. They were further adv...

3. Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1 [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...parole eligibility. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 1 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 10 March 2017 Mr Taylor requested the Parole Board to provide him with an audio copy of the telephone conversation between him and his friend. This request was transferred to the Department of Corrections (Corrections). [3] Mr Taylor alleges that his request was not...

4. Guo v Culpan (Agent) [2017] NZHRRT 57 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...DATE OF MINUTE: 16 June 2017 MINUTE OF CHAIRPERSON REGARDING (1) PLAINTIFF’S REPRESENTATION BY AN AGENT (2) PLAINTIFF’S SEARCH ORDER APPLICATION1 Background [1] Ms Guo is a former patient of Dr Culpan. On 28 August 2015 she requested a copy of her medical file. It is alleged Dr Culpan did not respond to this request within the timeline permitted by s 40 of the Privacy Act 1993. A second allegation is that when the requested information was released, that release w...

5. [2022] NZACC 17 - Bellamy v ACC (27 January 2022) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...proceedings. … 8. Mr Bellamy claims that at the review he sought $4,047.56 (including GST) and costs, for the cost of Mrs Bellamy representing him. The Appellant’s Submissions [8] Mr Bellamy’s starting point is a completed ACC 5937 form namely an authority to act form dated 4 April 2013. In that form, signed by Mr Bellamy, it is recorded that his wife Maraea Bellamy is given authority to act on his behalf. The form also contains a “client representative declar...

6. KM v BE [2022] NZDT 25 (29 April 2022) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...any party unless a claim falls within the narrow exceptions specified. This claim does not fall within the stated exceptions. 22. KM’s claim is dismissed. Referee: Kaho Date: 29 April 2022 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a re...

7. DT v N Ltd [2023] NZDT 178 (3 May 2023) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...found the failure was not of a substantial character, DT is not entitled to reject the goods and not entitled to a refund. Therefore I have dismissed DT’s claim. Referee: JF Tunnicliffe Date: 3 May 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...

8. BN v O Ltd [2023] NZDT 633 (2 November 2023) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...law of contract apply to this dispute. A contract is an agreement that the parties intend to be legally bound by. It involves an exchange of promises and becomes binding when the parties agree on clear and certain terms. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end. 6. Contracts of carriage are covered by law under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017(‘the Act’). The carrier of goods is liable to the contracting party1. The contracting party is the sender o...

9. B Ltd v H Ltd [2022] NZDT 270 (20 December 2022) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...and Commercial Law Act 2017 provides that a party may cancel a contract if the other party breaches a term in the agreement. I have found that H Ltd has breached a term of the agreement. 8. However, the contract may only be cancelled if the performance of that term is essential to the cancelling party or significantly increases their burden. I accept the evidence PO that the time when the trailer would be made was agreed to at the outset of the contract and was impliedly an essential

10. Family-Court-Associates-expression-of-interest-form [pdf, 251 KB]

    1 Family Court Associates Appointments - as at 7 June 2023 Expression of Interest To be appointed to the Family Court as a Family Court Associate This form provides an opportunity to highlight your experience. A more extensive work and personal history should be contained in a curriculum vitae annexed to this Expression of Interest form. Personal Details Full name Postal address Telephone / mobile number Email Date of birth Preferred method of contact The following inform...