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1. LCRO 158/2019 RL v BN, TG and VK (1 April 2021) [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...to sell her business to a [City 2] based firm, [Company 2] Ltd (“Co 2”). As a condition of sale, Ms RL was to remain working in the business for a period of time. A remuneration package was negotiated. In 2015, [Co 2] issued summary judgment proceedings against Ms RL, seeking recovery of monies paid to Ms RL in the sum of approximately $165,000. The summary judgment proceedings were successfully defended. The matter was timetabled for progression to a full hearing. A...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 56 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand v Public Service Association, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...Judge Christina Inglis Judge K Smith Judge B Corkill 14 and 15 November 2022 (Heard at Wellington) Appearances: S Hornsby-Geluk and M Vant, counsel for the plaintiff P Cranney and C Mayston, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 5 April 2023 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B A CORKILL FOR THE FULL COURT Introduction [1] This judgment considers the interface between the current provisions of the Equal Pay Act 1972 (EP Act) relating to pay equity settlem...

3. LCRO 122/2020 G & P LN v Todd Whitcombe and RC findings & publication decisions (4 May 2021 & 22 June 2021) [pdf, 397 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2021] NZLCRO 60 Ref: LCRO 122/2020 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN G & P LN Applicant AND TODD WHITCOMBE and RC Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this Decision have been anonymised e

4. [2018] NZEnvC 250 Granger & Ors v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...B Land Protection Society Inc v Hastings District Council. 34 (40) The applicant submits the decision under appeal is deserving of the highest respect given that it is made by a very experienced Commissioner whose decision "is grounded on judgement and experience". While the Commissioner is undoubtedly experienced, in one critical respect he does not give reasons for the exercise of his judgement as he is required to do pursuant to s 113(4). Beyond the bare recital of chapte...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 192 Lim v Meadow Mushrooms Ltd [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...SOTHY (DAVID) LIM Plaintiff AND MEADOW MUSHROOMS LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 19 October 2015 (heard at Christchurch) Appearances: G Bennett, advocate for the plaintiff T Mackenzie, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 4 November 2015 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B A CORKILL Introduction [1] Mr Lim has brought a non de novo challenge in respect of one of the remedies he was awarded by the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority), in...

6. Ellison v Jones - Estate of Daniel Ellison [2021] Chief Judge's MB 150 (2021 CJ 150) [pdf, 366 KB]

   ...of Estate of Daniel Ellison I WAENGA I A Between PUKEPUKE TANGIORA ELLISON Te kaitono Applicant ME And SHELLY NGAWAI JONES Te kaiurupare Respondent Nohoanga: Hearing On the papers Whakataunga: Judgment date 18 March 2021 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA ISAAC Judgment of Chief Judge W W Isaac Copies to: L Watson, 342 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112 leo@leowatson.co.nz 2...

7. LCRO 112/2024 BA obo DO and YW v NC (30 May 2025) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...DO and Mr YW (the complainants) were Plaintiffs in proceedings before the High Court. The dispute (a complicated one on its facts) concerned a dispute engaging the Plaintiffs and [Society A] and [Society A Charitable Trust Board]. 2 [3] A judgment of [Justice A] issued from the [City] High Court on 8 December 2023, addressed issues relating to the control of society bank accounts and management of some premises. [4] Unhappy with [Justice A’s] judgment, Mr DO and Mr YW (Soci...

8. MLC - 150 years of the Māori Land Court [pdf, 11 MB]

   He Pou Herenga Tangata He Pou Herenga Whenua He Pou Whare Kōrero 150 years of the Māori Land Court He Pou Herenga Tangata He Pou Herenga Whenua He Pou Whare Kōrero 150 years of the Māori Land Court Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture W justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court T +64 4 914 3102 E mlcnationaloffice@justice.govt.nz Ministry of Justice | Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | SX11203 | Wellington | New Zealand

9. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   1 Ministry of Justice May 2023 V.1 Interpreter Services Quality Framework 2 Foreword I thank interpreters for their work in our courts and tribunals and for their passion in ensuring everyone has access to justice. As you are all aware, people who are involved in court proceedings need to understand what is happening, and be able to understand and respond to questions they are asked. You play a fundamental role in our justice system, making sure

10. [2020] NZREADT 42 - Stone v The Real Estate Agents Authority (14 September 2020) [pdf, 356 KB]

    ...Contrary to the observation made by the Tribunal, this involved in assessment of the credibility and reliability of the evidence, albeit only for the purpose of assessing whether there is a prima facie case. (emphasis added) [17] In the part of the judgment, where it summarised its conclusions2, the Court said (in part): (a) The threshold test for a decision to lay misconduct charges is threefold: (i) there must be sufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of proving...