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1. [2013] NZEmpC 39 Rittson-Thomas t/a Totara Hills Farm v Davidson [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...of the notice of his dismissal and his commencement in new employment, I have concluded that Mr Davidson took reasonable steps to mitigate his loss by securing employment. At that time of the year it was not unreasonable that this replacement job did not start for about a month. Mr Davidson did mitigate his losses by staying privately with family until he began his new job. [13] There were allegations by the plaintiff that Mr Davidson and/or his partner had damaged the cottage...

2. Transcript of speeches KG Smith [doc, 91 KB]

   ...Bench this afternoon. When Chief Judge Colgan informed me of my appointment I described the moment to him as surreal. That feeling has still not completely gone away, even with today’s ceremony. I am sure that by Monday morning the reality of the job will have sunk in. I am excited by my new role, but somewhat daunted by the obligations that go with it. Pondering those obligations has caused me to reflect on my career and my decision to become a lawyer. I don’t recollect a time, even...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 104 Criffel Deer Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...subdivision and development shall be undertaken/carried out in accordance with the plans: (a) Revised scheme plan labelled Scheme Plan, Lots 1- 3 being a subdivision of CFR's OTl6A/90, 512966, and 512967, prepa red by Patterson Pitts Partners (Job No. W3589,drawn by KMB, Sheet 200, revision B, dated 25 September 2017) attached as Appendix 1; (b) Landscape scheme plan labelled Figure 6A, Proposed Building Platforms Lots 1- 2, Plan Reference 221.LP01 prepared by Anne Steven Landscap...

4. [2023] NZIACDT 4 – TC v MacLeod (7 February 2023) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...stated to be $379,950. In his reply of 1 September 2016, Mr MacLeod said 3 to Immigration NZ that the vendor allowed the business to run down after it was purchased by the complainant. He had spent three years building it up and had created a job for an apprentice. [8] Immigration NZ declined the residence visa on 29 September 2016. It was not satisfied the business was trading profitably, or had the potential to do so by meeting the annual turnover forecasts in the BP wit...

5. Ferguson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-related gradual process injury) [2024] NZACC 167 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...actual truck driving; he would only really drive locally, get timber, ratchet it up tight then drive maybe 10 miles before undoing it, unloading, then repeat; he did approximately four to five loads a day; he used both arms and hands to do his job. 4 When asked about the sorts of movements of the fingers/hands wrists were required to complete the work tasks, Mr Ferguson responded: “More of a straight pull, as the ratchet gets tighter the straps come round the timber and tryin...

6. EMPC Swearing in Judge Inglis [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...several occasions recently I have chanced to speak with people who are or were formerly members of your staff. Spontaneously and unanimously, they have all told me how fortunate we are to have you as one of us. Good employment relations are what this job is all about and I am greatly heartened that you bring your own experience of these to your new position. On a rare occasion such as this, I cannot and will not resist drawing on the experience of history. I will speak briefly t...

7. H v J [2016] NZIACDT 19 (04 April 2016) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...[4] Accordingly, the Tribunal dismissed the complaint. The complaint [5] The Registrar’s Statement of Complaint put forward the following background as the basis for the complaint: [5.1] In February 2012, the complainant received a graduate job search visa. In October of that year, she engaged Mr J to gain a visa so she could remain in New Zealand indefinitely. [5.2] Mr J told the complainant he had a job offer. The complainant paid $12,000 in cash to Mr J. On 18 October 2012, Imm...

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

   ...residence application. Mr Hakaoro did not enter a written agreement or set out his fees and disbursements in advance. [5.2] To apply successfully the complainant needed an offer of employment, and her brother-in-law paid Mr Hakaoro $4,000 to obtain a job offer. At the time, the complainant was not aware of that payment. [5.3] On 4 January 2012, Mr Hakaoro submitted a residence application, with a job offer supporting the application. Immigration New Zealand made inquiries, and the party...

9. 2017 NZSSAA 013 (7 April 2017) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...Pezaro - Deputy Chair C Joe - Member XXXX - Appellant N.Jauna - for Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development 2 DECISION Background [1] Mr XXXX appeals a decision of the Chief Executive to cancel his Jobseeker Support and transfer him to a non-beneficiary Accommodation Supplement. The Benefits Review Committee upheld this decision on 14 June 2016. [2] In October 2015 Mr XXXX contacted Work and Income to apply for Jobseeker Sup...

10. [2016] NZSSAA 079 (22 August 2016) [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...The issue in this case is whether the appellant could have been paid non- recoverable assistance. 2 Background [3] The appellant is a trained social worker and counsellor. Between July 2014 and 10 August 2015, she was in receipt of Jobseeker Support. [4] On 10 August 2015, she commenced full-time employment. Her last benefit payment of $273.88 was made on 11 August 2015. [5] Prior to her benefit ceasing on 6 August 2015, the appellant sought financial assistance to a...