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1. Feng v Young [2016] NZIACDT 34 (29 June 2016) [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...associate (who is also his wife) Ms Zhang, were licensed immigration advisers. They operated their practice through a company named Ancheng International Group Limited. [2.2.2] The complainant, who was in China, engaged Ms Zhang and Mr Young to obtain a job offer and a work visa for New Zealand. [2.2.3] Mr Young and Ms Zhang led the complainant to believe he had employment in New Zealand as a chef and that his annual income would be $31,200. He paid approximately $24,000 for their serv...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 66 (11 July 2016) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...income. (b) Overpayments of Accommodation Supplement which arose because on 17 June 2003, the appellant advised that he had moved in February 2003 and that he did not have accommodation costs at his new address due to the fact he was doing odd jobs in return for accommodation. In respect of the period 30 June 2003 to 10 August 2003 the Accommodation Supplement debt arose as a result of abatement of his entitlement from income. (c) Overpayments of Sickness Benefit in the period...

3. Notes of Crown Maori Relations focus group Aotea and Porirua College 14 May 2018 [pdf, 426 KB]

   ...standard of learning and teaching is high. “Want to see Pacific islanders breaking out of the mindset of being illiterate and playing rugby. The new mindset is that they can go to university, they can do well and succeed in life in high paying jobs”. Focus group: Aotea & Porirua College students leaders Crown/Maori Relations hui (14 May 2018) Page 3 of 3 ● Our vision is to see a New Zealand where being part of a multicultural society is part of the New Zealand way....

4. [2021] NZEmpC 61 Best Health Foods Ltd v Berea [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...would be difficult to recover this if the challenge ultimately succeeds. 2 At [46]. 3 At [54]. 4 At [62]−[65]. [7] For her part, Ms Berea opposes the application for stay. She points out that BHFL does not know what sort of job she currently has and is only making assumptions about her ability to repay. Legal framework [8] The application is essentially one for stay of execution. The applicable principles are well known. The Court has a broad discretion...

5. [2019] NZSSAA 26 (20 March 2019) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...should be entitled to pro rata NZS payment. [12] The appellant also referred to various attempts he had made to find work in New Zealand which had not been successful. He said that he is a New Zealander and believed that after working two jobs during the 1970s and 1980s he should be entitled to NZS. The case for the Ministry [13] The Ministry refers to its record of the appellant’s presence in New Zealand from age 50 and submits that his short stays in New Zealand between...

6. [2019] NZEmpC 25 TUV v Chief Executive of the New Zealand Defence Force [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...legal costs involved in pursuing litigation in this jurisdiction. Nor is it uncommon for employment litigation to be advanced for non- financial reasons. That is because there will often be broader interests engaged, including in relation to job security, reputation and self-worth. [12] Finally, the Courts have a range of options available in cases involving financial capacity, including orders for security for costs. I do not regard it as appropriate, in the circumstances of t...

7. LL v BT [2022] NZDT (24 March 2022) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...evidence from her bank statements of that transfer. She also provided text messages and a letter from DT, a friend of hers, who was present when the money was loaned. She wrote that BT promised to repay in full as soon as she sold her vehicle or got a job. 6. In the text communications, BT agreed that LL had lent her $1,400.00 that she had to repay, but considered she had provided her with “green pain relief” that she estimated was worth $800.00. LL disputed that she was requir...

8. KB & PB v VI Ltd & OQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 144 (16 August 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...VI Ltd choose not to accept that quote. 6. I accept the statement given by OQ Ltd, and find that OQ Ltd has no responsibility for the leak. Therefore, the claim against OQ Ltd is dismissed. As VI Ltd is the company that contracted to do the job, it is responsible for the bathroom work. Was the work carried out with reasonable care and skill? 7. The Building Act 2004 implies warranties into residential building contracts for the benefit of the homeowner. There is a warrantee t...

9. HF v IU Ltd [2021] NZDT 1566 (28 July 2021) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2021] NZDT 1566 APPLICANT HF RESPONDENT IU Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. HF was used to work as a [job] for DD. Whilst employed by DD, HF was entitled to be reimbursed for expenses for his [continuing education], up to the sum of $16,000.00. This could be used to cover the cost of conferences and travel. In early 2020 HF booked flights to a c...

10. Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution .pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...it is understandable why the mediator is required to play this reporting role. In private mediations, some mediators have a practise of not preparing the settlement agreements for the parties or being very careful when they are tasked with this job. The simple point is that settlement agreements arising from mediations can be legally binding documents and if there is a dispute about the validity of the agreement, then it may turn on who actually recorded the agreement and whether...