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1. [2012] NZEmpC 80 Premier Events Group and Anor v Beattie and Ors [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...Lord, counsel for BA Partners Limited (in liquidation and receivership) John Eichelbaum, counsel for Malcolm James Beattie, Anthony Joseph Regan and Patricia Panapa Judgment: 15 May 2012 ORAL INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT NO 5 OF CHIEF JUDGE G L COLGAN [1] After all three parties (and, in that respect, I combine the individual parties together as one) have closed their cases and at the start of Mr Lloyd’s submissions for Premier Events Group Limited (PEGL), Mr Eiche...

2. EMPC Guidelines for scale of costs [pdf, 290 KB]

   Employment Court – Practice Direction – Costs – Guideline Scale PRACTICE DIRECTION - COSTS – GUIDELINE SCALE For the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 the Judges have adopted a scale of costs that will guide them in making costs orders pursuant to cl 19 of sch 3 to the Employment Relations Act 2000. This has followed a consultative process involving employment law practitioners and various organisations. A Judge will determine the appropriate categoris...

3. [2014] NZEmpC 135 James Denyer v Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a The Italian Job Service Centre [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...AS THE ITALIAN JOB SERVICE CENTRE Defendant Hearing: 24 July 2014 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: SM Carr, counsel for plaintiff No appearance for defendant Judgment: 24 July 2014 ORAL JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE G L COLGAN [1] This is an application for a fine to be imposed on the defendant for its failure to comply with a compliance order made by the Employment Relations Authority under s 137 of the Employment Relations Act 2000. [2] There h...

4. Mihaka v Wihapi - Paengaroa North B No 10A (1993) 8 Waiariki Appellate MB 150A (8 AP 150A) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...will be a charge against the trust funds. HaVing said thiS the Appellate Court is mindful of the view that it has generally followed a most conservative position in the award of costs. In the earlier case referred to affecting Lake Horowhenua, the Judge made the observation that after a careful appraisal of High Court deciSIOns he had found that even lump sum awards made by the High Court were conservative and would not reimburse a successful litigant for his actual costs. •...

5. Tawera - Waitangi A1A2 and Waiaranga A2C (2001) 60 Ruatōria 135 (60 RUA 135) [pdf, 291 KB]

   Place: Present: Date: Wellington J.V. Williams, Chief Judge Marie Parker, Clerk of the Court 19 April 2001 Application: A 19990009472 Subject: Section: Chief Judge Waitangi A 1 A2 & Waiaranga A2C 238/93 Minute Book: 60 RUA 135 This is an application under section 239 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 for the appointment of trustees to replace existing trustees. This application was heard before this Court on 15 February 2000. I apologise for the delay in production...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 36 Martin v Solar Bright Ltd (in liq) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...(IN LIQUIDATION) Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: G Slevin, counsel for Mr Spackman Mr Martin in person N Taefi, counsel assisting the Court Judgment: 25 March 2021 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE K G SMITH (Application for access to court documents) [1] Murray Spackman has applied for access to court documents in this proceeding in which Mr Martin has applied for a rehearing. The application is very broad because he as...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 191 Trustees of the Dark Horse Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...-2018-AKL-000355) THE ST MARY'S BAY ASSN INC. & HERNE BAY RESIDENTS ASSN INC. (ENV -2018-AKL-000357) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent AUCKLAND COUNCIL (HEAL THY WATERS) Applicant JEANETTE HENRY Section 27 4 Party Environment Judge DA Kirkpatrick sitting alone under s 279(4) of the Act 22 November 2019 22 November 2019 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT STRIKING OUT A PARTY A The Court strikes out Jeanette Henry as a party to these appeals and dismiss...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 111 AJH v Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...AJH Applicant AND FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: Applicant in person M McFadden, counsel for respondent Judgment: 21 July 2021 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE J C HOLDEN (Application for non-publication order) [1] The applicant (AJH) worked for the respondent, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd (Fonterra), for a relatively short period before they were dismissed. [2] AJH brought proceedi...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 168 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...counsel for first defendant P Skelton KC, SG Wilson, J Hurren, C Pearce and H Rossie, counsel for second defendants R Kirkness, counsel to assist the Court Judgment: 12 September 2022 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT (NO 17) OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS (Appointment of Court expert) [1] This judgment relates to a proposal to appoint a Court expert in respect of these proceedings. The proposal was set out in a minute dated 6 September 2022. As was observed, i...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 046 Braeburn Property Limited v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 138 KB]

    ...Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s325 of the Act BETWEEN BRAEBURN PROPERTY LIMITED AND SPECIALISED CONTAINER SERVICES (CHRISTCHURCH) LIMITED (ENV-2024-CHC-13) Appellants AND CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge K G Reid Hearing: In chambers, on the papers Last case event: 8 March 2024 Date of Decision: 19 March 2024 Date of Issue: 19 March 2024 _______________________________________________________________ DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT...