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1. CH v Q Ltd [2021] NZDT 1617 (9 August 2021) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...be fully repainted. I therefore discount the amount claimed by $2,500.00 for ceilings and window and door frames, which brings the cost down to $9,050.32. I would also have discounted part of the amount claimed to avoid betterment because the paint- job is over three years old, however, I note that CH has not claimed GST on the amount of G Ltd’s quote, presumably due to an oversight (this GST amount being $1,732.55) and I am satisfied that this balances any betterment. Accordingly, I awar...

2. LCRO 215/2020 YY v RN (27 September 2021) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...beneath his signature, is reference to Mr RN. Mr RN is described in his capacity as an associate. [48] The inference that Ms YY could fairly take from this was that: (a) Mr TW had referred her to Mr FN; and (b) Mr FN was happy to take on the job; and (c) any queries should be directed to him; and (d) Mr RN was an associate of Mr FN’s firm. [49] Ms YY’s understanding as to who would be responsible to the work that was being done would have been reinforced by the letter of en...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 145 Robertson v IDEA Services Ltd [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...conduct. Specifically to: 1. Ensure your work is ethical and open to scrutiny. 2. Look after your own and others safety. 3. Strive to meet the expectations of your position and equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to do your job. 4. Avoid any activities, work or non-work related that may harm the reputation of IHC. 5. Assaulting a person with an intellectual disability. [74] The fifth point was a conclusion arising from the investigation. Having summarise...

4. National Standards Committee 1 v Palmer [2023] NZLCDT 13 (28 April 2023) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...in these circumstances, having regard to the factors outlined. We also had the benefit of a victim impact statement from Ms X. In it, Ms X described the degree of anguish and self-doubt which the stream of emails caused her. It was her first job and she was not clear about the expectations of socialising with senior lawyers outside work hours. She stated: I was worried that avoiding socialising with him would have negative consequences for me. Over time I became increasingly u...

5. National Standards Committee 2 v Mr Q [2023] NZLCDT 14 (2 May 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...that in Palmer. At least in terms of Mr Q’s immediate actions, we do not agree with those assessments. [20] In Gardner-Hopkins, there were more victims. They were younger than the victims in this case. They were eager to obtain permanent jobs: they were at a greater structural employment disadvantage than the victims in the present case who had permanent positions. Apart from one Gardner-Hopkins victim, the behaviour there can broadly be described as sexual groping done in a...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 052 Lakeside Developments 2017 Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...opportunities for employment and economic growth, it clarifies and guides future development. This will streamline the delivery of the development and assist with bringing new direct and indirect investment to the area, as well as create new jobs during the construction phase. (c) There is no uncertain nor insufficient information associated with the policy. Decision about the most appropriate option [11] The proposed inclusion of policy PREC31-P1 is considered to be the most...

7. [2024] NZEmpC 74 Hu v Passion Fresh Ltd [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...question the hours Passion Fresh recorded her working and, therefore, the wage paid. The second was a claim that one of Passion Fresh’s managers allocated work to her, and other Chinese workers, in a discriminatory way because they were given hard jobs while Indian workers were given easier ones. The third subject touched on in this email was about alleged shortcomings in health and safety, and health and safety related instructions, given by the same manager. The fourth subjec...

8. [2024] NZLCDT 45 Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal (24 December 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...expected of him or her when acting professionally. It has been described as conduct which: … involves moral obloquy. It is conduct unconnected to being a lawyer which nevertheless by its nature, despite being unrelated to the practitioner’s job, is so inconsistent with the standards required of membership of the profession that it requires a conclusion that the practitioner is no longer a fit and proper person to practice law. [36] A discussion of the current state of the law b...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 93 CG v Calendar Girls NZ Ltd [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...plaintiff is part of a church community and refers to concerns if there is publication in that respect. The first plaintiff refers to difficulties experienced in procuring housing because of the requirements in tenancy applications to disclose their job. Tenancy applications have been declined because of the work they undertake. They state that they have only been able to obtain current housing because part-time work in a different industry was declared as the income source. [1...

10. Reti v Smith - Part Lot 7 Deposited Plan 3351 and Part Lot 8 Deposited Plan 3351 - Petane Marae (2024) 112 Tākitimu MB 261-277 (112 TKT 261) [pdf, 308 KB]

    ...Just how motivated the trustees were can be seen in the amount of time and effort they expended, all in the name of Petane Marae and its community. The uncontested evidence before the court is that responding to Cyclone Gabrielle became a full-time job for the trustees. They each confirmed that they each spent at least 30-40 hours per week, in their capacity as trustees of Petane Marae, responding to Cyclone Gabrielle. This intensive mahi started almost immediately after Cyclone Ga...