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1. Otago Standards Committee v Klinkert [2014] NZLCDT 60 [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...high standard may, of course, take different forms and be of varying degrees. The most serious involves proven dishonesty, whether or not leading to criminal proceedings and criminal penalties. In such cases the tribunal has almost invariably, no matter how strong the mitigation advanced for the solicitor, ordered that he be struck off the Roll of Solicitors. And at [492]: “…the reputation of the solicitors’ profession as one in which every member, of whatever standing, may be t...

2. LCRO 161/2015 QT v LM and TP (27 September 2018) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) decision in which the Committee decided further action was not necessary in relation to conduct on the part of Ms LM and Ms TP (the lawyers). Background [2] The lawyers acted for Mr QT in an employment matter. Mr QT terminated the retainer with the lawyers and instructed a new lawyer. On changing lawyers, Mr QT requested a copy of his full file from the lawyers. [3] The lawyers copied what they had and left those materials for Mr QT’s ne...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 71 Straayer v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 228 KB]

   ADRIAANUS WILFRED STRAAYER v EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AUTHORITY [2023] NZEmpC 71 [3 May 2023] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZEmpC 71 EMPC 73/2022 IN THE MATTER OF an application for a judicial review AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN ADRIAANUS WILFRED STRAAYER Plaintiff AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AUTHORITY First Defendant AND WORKSAFE NEW...

4. [2009] NZEmpC CC 13/09 Port Otago Ltd v Maritime Union of NZ [pdf, 21 KB]

   ...counter-productive, not only for the company but also for the employees and the union, not to mention the local community and commercial organisations that rely on imports and exports through the port. [11] I deal finally with overall justice. I do not say that the effect of a significant number of potential redundancies of watersiders is to be overlooked or minimised. But if, as the plaintiff says, it is faced with the prospect of less work because of factors beyond its...

5. Legal aid for protection orders [pdf, 552 KB]

   ...domestic violence or mental health issues. If you are financially eligible, your application for legal aid for a protection order will be accepted. If part of your case is about relationship property or maintenance, or if it’s not a Family Court matter, the Commissioner will look at your chances of winning that part of your case before deciding whether to grant legal aid. How do I find a lawyer? Not all lawyers do legal aid – always check before deciding if you want them to help...

6. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Kaitaia 7 April 2018 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...the key points raised by participants and are not minutes of the hui. The headings used in this note correlate with the information contained in the pamphlet Te Ara Whakamua ā tātou – Crown/Māori relations (which can be found at https://www.justice.govt.nz/maori-land-treaty/crown-maori-relations/initial-proposals-from- government/). Main issues and opportunities raised • The Crown/Māori Relationship - There should be opportunities for hapū engagement (not just iwi level)....

7. Palmer v Harrison - Harataunga West 2B2B2B2 (2021) 227 Waikato Maniapoto MB 276 (227 WMN 276) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...injunction; and 1 Klissers Farmhouse Bakeries Ltd v Harvey Bakeries Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 129. See also Lomax v Apatu – Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2013) 22 Takitimu MB 82 (22 TKT 282). 227 Waikato Maniapoto MB 278 (c) the overall justice of the case favours the grant of an injunction. He take whakahirahira ki te whakawā? Is there a serious question to be tried? [5] Ms Palmer confirmed at the hearing that she has not filed a substantive proceeding herself. Inst...

8. 2010 Decisions of public interest

   ...relevant and discoverable documents; defendant’s correspondence to Privacy Commissioner privileged by statute; plaintiff’s husband not permitted to actively act as her advocate by leading evidence, cross-examining or making submissions. Secretary for Justice v Dodd [2010] NZEmpC 84 [Chief Judge Colgan, 2 July 2010] -Unsuccessful challenge to finding that defendant unjustifiably dismissed. Defendant’s reinstatement confirmed. SFWU v Rendezvous Hotels (NZ) Ltd [2010] NZEMPC 78 [Ch...

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9. Court and Tribunal hours – December 2024 and January 2025

   ...all locations open by Monday 20 January 2025. Confirmed dates for each location are below. If you have any questions, call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787). Our Contact Centre closes at 5pm on 24 December 2024 and re-opens at 8am on 3 January 2025. If your matter is urgent and cannot wait to be dealt with when we re-open, please call 0800 253 425.  National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December and reopen at 8am on Monday 6 January 2025. Courts and...

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10. Hastie and Dredge TRI 2023-100-001 Procedural Order 6 [pdf, 232 KB]

    ...renovations made and the settlement agreement between the claimants and the fifth respondent mean there was a clear and unequivocal break in the chain of causation. [38] For these reasons, the first and respondents submit that it is unlikely justice can be done despite the delay. Submissions opposing removal [39] The claimants accept that the delay in bringing this proceeding has been inordinate. However, the claimants submit that the delay is excusable due to the events referr...