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1. EB v U Ltd [2023] NZDT 77 (21 February 2023) [pdf, 203 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 77 APPLICANT EB RESPONDENT U Ltd The Tribunal orders: This order replaces the order determining this matter issued on 3 August 2022. Claim: EB’s claim for a declaration of non-liability is dismissed. Counterclaim: EB is to pay U Ltd $2,205.70 within 14 days. Reasons [1] EB engaged U Ltd, represented by TU (director) and...

2. L Ltd v K Ltd [2024] NZDT 710 (22 August 2024) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...compensation would put L Ltd in a better position than it was immediately prior to the accident, by providing it with a new asset to replace an old one. This might preclude recovery of the extra amount by L Ltd. However, whether it applies or not would be a matter of negotiation or a matter CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 for a court or tribunal to determine if agreement could not be reached. I also note that the result would likely depend on the impact of other appropriate fa...

3. SZ v DE & J Ltd [2025] NZDT 201 (07 May 2025) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...to have their claim heard, and I note that due to difficulties in identifying and then notifying DE about this claim, there has already been a considerable delay in this claim for compensation proceeding; g. having regard to all these matters, it is proper for the Tribunal to continue with hearing of this claim. 4. The Issues to be resolved are: a. Did damage occur due to a failure to take reasonable care by DE? b. If so, are SZ and J Ltd entitled to $6,187.06 as...

4. Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime - Final Report on Shoplifting [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...directly to offenders (like a speeding ticket), with the revenue raised through infringements to be used to compensate victims; and • updating the value thresholds in the existing theft offence, to ensure fewer arbitrary outcomes that are a barrier to justice being pursued. 2. Currently, only a very small proportion of shoplifting cases ever result in criminal sanction. Shoplifting is significantly underreported. When it is reported, most cases are either not investigated or do not...

5. Proactive-release - Jury Amendment Rules 2020 [pdf, 872 KB]

   © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Aupito William Sio Associate Minister of Justice Proactive release – Jury Amendment Rules 2020 Date of issue: 31 July 2020 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, t...

6. Behavioural Science in the Justice Sector

   Behavioural scientists based in the Justice Sector Directorate seek to understand people better so we can make our justice system work for them. The behavioural science experts, sometimes referred to as Behavioural Science Aotearoa (BSA), use evidence and research methods from social sciences to ensure policies and processes reflect the way people behave and make decisions. The team creates more accessible and culturally aware systems to improve outcomes for everyone who uses justice services in...

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7. [2010] NZEmpC 76 Trans Otway Ltd v Hall [pdf, 38 KB]

   TRANS OTWAY LTD V HALL CHCH 16 June 2010 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2010] NZEMPC76 CRC 3/10 IN THE MATTER OF an application to extend time within which to commence proceedings AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for a stay of proceedings BETWEEN TRANS OTWAY LIMITED Applicant AND JOHN CHARLES HALL Respondent Hearing: on the papers - affidavits filed 22 January, 19 April, 4 May and 12 May 2010; submssions filed 21 May and 26 May 2010 Appea...

8. Sionepulu v Downer and Police (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 76 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 22 Reference No. HRRT 036/2011 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN JENNIFER MAPA SIONEPULU PLAINTIFF AND DOWNER NZ LTD FIRST DEFENDANT AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SECOND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr R Musuku, Member Mr B Neeson, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr J Butler, husband of Plaintiff Ms CF Parkhill and M...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 184 Labour Inspector v Samra Holdings Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...case; (b) the respondent has assets within the jurisdiction; (c) there is a real risk that, unless restrained, the respondents will transfer or otherwise dissipate or dispose of their assets; and (d) the balance of convenience and interest of justice require the grant of interim relief. [15] I turn now to consider those requirements. 1 See for example Borsboom v Preet PVT Ltd [2016] NZEmpC 168 at [25]; and A Labour Inspector of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Emplo...

10. Harrison - Succession to Mere Ngamai [2025] Chief Judge's MB 1334 (2025 CJ 1334) [pdf, 773 KB]

    ...MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE WAIARIKI In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waiariki District AP-20230000022755 A20190007809 CJ 2019/27 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Succession to Mere Ngamai NA By JOHN (JACK) HARRISON Te kaitono Applicant Nohoanga: Hearing 19 June 2024, 2024 Chief Judge’s MB 851-861 (Heard at Rotorua via Zoom) Whakataunga: Judgment date...