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1. MacNaughtan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Application for Leave) [2024] NZACC 33 [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...162(1) OF THE ACT BETWEEN MACNAUGHTAN, JOHN Applicant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Submissions: K Mansfield, KC, for the Applicant L Hawes-Gandar and F Becroft for the Corporation Hearing: On the papers Judgment: 19 February 2024 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER Introduction [1] This is an application for leave to appeal against a judgment of His Honour McGuire DCJ, delivered on 3 October 2023.1 At issue in the appeal was a dec...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 224 Medina Trading Ltd T/A Hotel Debrett v Hunter [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...Authority BETWEEN MEDINA TRADING LIMITED T/A HOTEL DEBRETT Plaintiff AND SCARLET HUNTER Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: R Towner, counsel for plaintiff S Mitchell KC, counsel for defendant Judgment: 7 December 2023 PRELIMINARY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE KATHRYN BECK [1] This decision resolves a dispute between the parties as to the proper nature and scope of the challenge which is being pursued and, in particular, con...

3. National Standards Committee v Orlov [2013] NZLCDT 45 [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...investigation into a medical condition of Mr Orlov’s client, which he rejected, along with other arguments, particularly rights based arguments that had no foundation. 2 High Court Auckland CIV 2005-404-424, judgments dated 14 November 2005 and 24 November 2005, at 1/178-1/109. 10 The appeal was dismissed (1/187). The Judge put Mr Orlov on notice that he may be exposed to costs. This judgment was upheld on appeal. Mr Orlo...

4. Kingi - Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whanau Trust (2016) 358 Aotea MB 87 (358 AOT 87) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...A20160003453 A20160003598 UNDER Section 244 and 151 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whānau Trust and Te Koutu L Section No. 34 Block AND WALTER WILLIAM KINGI Applicant Judgment: 26 September 2016 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P J SAVAGE 358 Aotea MB 88 Introduction [1] This is an application brought on behalf of the trustees of a whānau trust. One of the assets of...

5. Auckland District Law Society v Dorbu [2009] NZLCDT 6 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...Court making findings of fact and delivering decisions on those facts and the applicable law, could be seen as acting extra judicially. [14] To the contrary Mr D argues that His Honour is a complainant in the disciplinary proceedings, that his judgment forms a significant part of the evidence to be presented by the Society and therefore he ought to be available for cross- examination on his findings of fact and application of the law. Alternatively Mr D submits that if that were n...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 92 Senate Investment Trust through Crown Lease Trustees Ltd v Cooper [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...SENATE INVESTMENT TRUST THROUGH CROWN LEASE TRUSTEES LIMITED Plaintiff AND MATTHEW COOPER Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: T Manktelow, counsel for plaintiff R Morgan, advocate for defendant Judgment: 25 June 2021 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE KATHRYN BECK [1] Senate Investment Trust through Crown Lease Trustees Ltd (Senate) was unsuccessful in its challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (the...

7. [2017] NZEmpC 118 - Nathan v Broadspectrum (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...Hearing: On the papers filed on 25 November 2016, 23 December 2016, 9 August 2017, 17 August 2017, 21 August 2017, 1 September 2017, 14 September 2017 Appearances: T Cleary, counsel for plaintiff R Upton, counsel for defendant Judgment: 29 September 2017 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE K SMITH [1] Jason Nathan has applied for costs having succeeded in his claim for reinstatement to his former position.1 He is also seeking costs for subsequent succ...

8. [2020] NZEnvC 174 Hamilton City Council v Global Metal Solutions Limited.pdf [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KITAMAKIMAKAURAU IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC f 1-'t of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for enforcement orders pursuant toss 314 and 316 of the Act HAMIL TON CITY COUNCIL (ENV-2019-AK-000319) Applicant GLOBAL METAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED First Respondent CRAIG VERNON TUHORO Second Respondent Court: Environment Judge M Harland Environme

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   From 3 June 2025 the Employment Court will start publishing its judgments from 24 hours after the delivery date, or the next business day, unless otherwise directed by a judge.  Decisions of public interest may be published earlier, as directed by a judge. Acting Judge Appointed to the Employment Court Helen Doyle has been appointed as a part-time Acting Judge of the Employment Court of New Zealand ǀ Te Kōti Take Mahi o Aotearoa. Judge Doyle will be based in Christchurch but will sit, as...

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10. Peters v Eruera - Kaikoura No.4 (2011) 40 Waiariki MB 206 (40 WAR 206) [pdf, 131 KB]

    ...ERUERA Respondent Hearing: 3 March 2011, 27 Waiariki MB 23-34 (Heard at Te Kaha) 29 March 2011, 29 Waiariki MB 131-185 (Heard at Opotiki) Appearances: JC Handley, counsel for the applicants M Insley, counsel for the respondent Judgment: 27 September 2011 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JUDGE CL FOX Solicitors McKechnie, Quirke and Lewis, PO Box 242, Rotorua 3040, DX JP30036 Attention: James Colin Handley Email: colin@mql.co.nz...