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1. Gay and Lesbian Clergy Anti-Discrimination Society Inc v Bishop of Auckland (Non-Party Access by TVNZ to Tribunal File) [2013] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...the application and there being no proper grounds for declining the application, it is granted. There are, however, two concerns. The first arises from the fact that the Secretariat is based in Wellington at the Tribunals Unit of the Ministry of Justice. That is where the Tribunal file is kept. In preparation for the hearing it will be sent to the Auckland District Court for it to be available to the Tribunal both prior to and during the hearing itself. Given the close proximity of th...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 50 Stevens v Hapag Lloyd interlocutory [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...defend the company’s challenge out of time was filed. [6] The Court’s discretion to grant leave to defend in these circumstances must be exercised judicially and in accordance with principle. The overriding consideration is the interests of justice but, in assessing where that lies, relevant factors will include the extent of the delay, the reasons for the delay, whether the delay is adequately explained, any prejudice resulting from granting or refusing leave and whether the...

3. LCDT Lay Members position description [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...of others when working in a team environment. • Have the ability to write clearly and summarise factual situations coherently. Personal qualities • Have the ability to exercise extreme discretion in respect of sensitive or confidential matters. • Be able to think independently and maintain high ethical standards. • Be able to act fairly and impartially.

4. [2022] NZEmpC 172 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...with access to the requested documentation; and providing an accurate record of events, together with an opportunity for discussion and commentary with leavers, those who remain at Gloriavale and supporters of the Trust, is consistent with open justice. [4] I dealt with a similar application advanced by the Trust prior to the commencement of the hearing. I declined the request for reasons set out in a judgment dated 25 August 2022.1 I am not satisfied that there has been any mat...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 46 MW v Spiga Ltd [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...(the Act) to order that “…the name of any party … not be published,” subject to such conditions as the court thinks fit”. While the discretion is broad, it must be exercised consistently with applicable principles. The principle of open justice is a principle of fundamental importance. It forms the starting point for determining whether the circumstances of a particular case justify an order for non-publication.2 A party applying for such an order must establish that so...

6. 2025 Justice Sector Projections Report [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   Justice Sector Projections 2025 - 2035 Contents Executive summary ............................................................................................................... 1 1. Overview of assumptions – System pressures are growing............................................ 3 1.1. Court inflow: An increase of 3% in category 3 and 4 court inflow is expected .......... 4 1.2. Remand rate: The long-term increase is likely to continue .......................

7. [2020] NZEmpC 222 Flashoff v New Zealand Technology Group Hawkes Bay Ltd [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...NEW ZEALAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HAWKES BAY LIMITED [2020] NZEmpC 222 [9 December 2020] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2020] NZEmpC 222 EMPC 319/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN HAIG DAVID CHARLES FLASHOFF First Plaintiff AND DONALD PETER PRICE Second Plaintiff AND RAYMOND REGINALD TAYLOR Third Plain...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 007 (24 February 2016) [pdf, 40 KB]

   [2016] NZSSAA 007 Reference Nos. SSA 108/15, SSA 109/15 & SSA 110/15 IN THE MATTER of the Social Security Act 1964 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal by XXXX AND XXXX XXXX of Palmerston North against a decision of a Benefits Review Committee BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL AUTHORITY Ms M Wallace − Chairperson Mr K Williams − Member Lady Tureiti Moxon − Member DECISION [1] Mr and Mrs XXXX wish to lodge an appeal against a decision of...

9. Vertongen v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 413) & Dunlop [2018] NZREADT 26 [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...____________________________________________________________________ DECISION OF THE TRIBUNAL ____________________________________________________________________ [1] Mr Vertongen has filed an affidavit sworn 31 May 2018. In that affidavit he elaborates on the various matters that he raised in his own defence when the complaint was being considered by the investigator for the Authority. It would appear that in accordance with the usual approach that the Committees take, the...

10. [2019] NZEmpC 19 Waste Management New Zealand Ltd v Jones [pdf, 321 KB]

    ...WASTE MANAGEMENT NEW ZEALAND LIMITED v BRIDGET JONES [2019] NZEmpC 19 [28 February 2019] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2019] NZEmpC 19 EMPC 436/2018 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application to extend time to file a statement of defence BETWEEN WASTE MANAGEMENT NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Pl...