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1. BORA Maraeroa A and B Blocks Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...Maraeroa A and B blocks various items of cultural and commercial redress, including the vesting of property and right of first refusal over the purchase of certain protected land. It provides claimants with rights in respect of culturally significant matters, including statutory acknowledgements; overlay classifications with associated protection principles and rights of consultation; geographic name changes; entitlement to certain Crown forestry rental proceeds; and rights of access to pr...

2. Deputy LCRO application pack PDF [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...New Zealand or overseas, nor are there any unresolved complaints against me. • I have not been made bankrupt, entered into a composition with my creditors, or been disqualified as a director. • I am financially secure. • I know of no other matter which might affect my credibility in office. • I consent to my name being passed to the New Zealand Law Society as part of the consultation process and I authorise the New Zealand Law Society to provide any information it may conside...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 216 Hatcher v Burgess Crowley Civil Ltd [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Crowley also opposes costs being awarded to the plaintiff in regard to the scope of the challenge, disputing that its opposition was frivolous. [8] The Employment Court has a discretion as to costs which must be exercised in the interests of justice and in accordance with established principles. The Court is assisted by its Guideline Scale, which is intended to support the policy objective that costs are predictable, expeditious and consistent.4

4. [2020] NZEmpC 76 BR & SL Porter Ltd v Higgs [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...2000 (the Act).1 The plaintiff seeks orders staying execution of the remedies awarded against it. [2] The principles applying to applications for a stay of execution are well established. The Court has a broad discretion, in the interests of justice, which must 1 Higgs v BR & SL Porter Ltd [2019] NZERA 655 (Member Campbell). be exercised judicially and in accordance with principle. In exercising its discretion the Co...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 79 Ngawaka v Global Security Solutions Ltd [pdf, 163 KB]

   RIO NGAWAKA v GLOBAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED [2022] NZEmpC 79 [11 May 2022] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2022] NZEmpC 79 EMPC 343/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN RIO NGAWAKA Plaintiff AND GLOBAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED Defendant H...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 40 Straayer v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...Straayer’s supporting affidavit of 14 November 2022, he refers to steps which he says will be taken by a third party to file an application in the Court of Appeal. He says the application will be seeking remedies for an alleged miscarriage of justice suffered by the practice of the Authority choosing to abide the decision of the Court. Mr Straayer also says he will be providing evidence in that particular case. However, no copy of the proceeding to which he refers has been placed...

7. [2024] NZEmpC 167 Watkins v Highmark Homes Ltd Costs [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...when the security was not paid.2 Ms Watkins discontinued her substantive claim on 21 August 2024. [2] The Court has a broad discretion as to costs.3 The discretion must be exercised on a principled basis and in accordance with the interests of justice. The primary 1 The application for costs was filed on 12 August 2024. 2 Watkins v Highmark Homes Ltd [2024] NZEmpC 105. 3 Employment Relations Act 2000, sch 3 cl 19; and Employment Court Regulations 2000, reg 68. pri...

8. LCDT-form-F-appln-employ-susp-or-struck-off-pract-form-July-25 [pdf, 475 KB]

   ...and print clearly IN CAPITALS. • Answer every question on the form unless the instructions tell you otherwise. Payment information The fee for this application is $431. To confirm how you pay the application fee, please visit the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/lawyers-and- conveyancers/lc-disciplinary-tribunal/forms-and-fee/ If you need further assistance, then please contact the Tribunal on: Ph: 64 9 914 4299 Fax: 64 9 914 5263 Email:...

9. About the Review Officer

   ...it by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 may promote the resolution of complaints or issues, by negotiation, conciliation, or mediation provides advice to the New Zealand Law Society, the New Zealand Society of Conveyancers and the Minister of Justice on any relevant issues identified while carrying out a review. What the Legal Complaints Review Officer can help with The Review Officer can:                &...

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10. Alternative Dispute Resolution: General Civil Cases [pdf, 675 KB]

    ...they practise most frequently. In the agriculture/farming sector, especially around share-milking in the dairy industry, ADR appears to be an industry practice. This is also the case with the building industry. In the latter, as well in employment matters, arbitration has been a prominent form of ADR. Similarly arbitration has a long history in property and contractual disputes because of the frequent inclusion of arbitration clauses in contracts. Family disputes, particularly around es...