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1. [2016] NZEmpC 34 Advance International Cleaning Systems NZ Limited v Hamilton [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...subsequent submissions, reference is made to the apparent issues which arose with regard to the delivery of the documents by the courier company which had been instructed to deliver the statement of claim to the Court, and that the interests of justice required an extension of time. [19] For Mr Hamilton, a notice of opposition was filed, followed by submissions which enlarged on the grounds of opposition. The essence of Mr Hamilton’s position is that Advance had until 16 Decemb...

2. Welcome Guide Information for court and tribunal interpreters v6 [docx, 1.7 MB]

   ...hearings Judge alone trial – a type of case that is only heard before a Judge, Community Magistrate or Justice of the Peace Judicial officer – individual who has the authority to hear cases in the District Court. Includes, Judges Community Magistrates, Justices of the Peace. Judiciary – judges and judicial officers who apply the law by hearing and deciding cases Jurisdiction – authority that a particular court has to deal with matters brought before it Jury trial – substantive hearin...

3. Welcome-Guide-Information-for-court-and-tribunal-interpreters-v5.docx [docx, 1.7 MB]

   ...hearings Judge alone trial – a type of case that is only heard before a Judge, Community Magistrate or Justice of the Peace Judicial officer – individual who has the authority to hear cases in the District Court. Includes, Judges Community Magistrates, Justices of the Peace. Judiciary – judges and judicial officers who apply the law by hearing and deciding cases Jurisdiction – authority that a particular court has to deal with matters brought before it Jury trial – substantive hearin...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 130 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...14 Other special and unusual circumstances will no doubt arise and each will fall to be considered on a case-by-case basis. The threshold test to be applied is whether the applicant can establish a real or substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice if the judgment is allowed to stand. 15 [14] The rehearing jurisdiction is not to be exercised for the purpose of re-agitating arguments already considered by the Court or providing a backdoor method by which unsuccessful litig...

5. DH v AF Ltd [2021] NZDT 1475 (22 January 2021) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...$27,252.00 through payments made to DG Ltd’s employees, in accordance with section 310 of the Companies Act 1993, or an equitable set-off. 3. The Disputes Tribunal may hear contractual disputes. However, it does not have jurisdiction to decide matters under the Companies Act 1993, or in equity. The principles of natural justice require that a respondent has reasonable opportunity to defend the claim against them. As AF Ltd’s defence relies on a statutory set-off under the Companie...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 100 YQO v MYN - (Interlocutory Judgment of Chief Judge Inglis, 12 June 2024) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Authority.6 [6] The Court has broad powers to make orders of non-publication. The judgments referred to by the Authority emphasise that such orders should only be made where the Court is satisfied, to a high standard, that the interests of justice require a departure from the usual principles of open justice. The Authority was prepared to infer potential damage to reputation in the event that the names of the parties were published, having regard to the nature of the allegati...

7. Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu Rogers [2024] Chief Judge's MB 144 (2024 CJ 144) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...facts of the case to the Court or the Registrar, cancel or amend the order or certificate of confirmation or make such other order or issue such certificate of confirmation as, in the opinion of the Chief Judge, is necessary in the interests of justice to remedy the mistake or omission. 2024 Chief Judge's MB 149 [10] In Ashwell – Rawinia or Lavinia Ashwell (nee Russell), the principles to be applied in determining applications made pursuant to s 45 were set out as follow...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 86 Humphreys v Humphreys [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...the appellate process in Fleming may be assisted by this Court’s judgment in this case, which raises essentially the same identity of the employer issue but appears to arise within a much more straightforward factual context. [9] Balancing all matters before me, I concluded that it was in the interests of justice for the hearing to proceed to be heard and declined the application accordingly, reserving costs. Christina Inglis Chief Judge Judgment signed at 4.40...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 193 Bowen v Bank of New Zealand [pdf, 143 KB]

   MELISSA BOWEN v BANK OF NEW ZEALAND [2022] NZEmpC 193 [25 October 2022] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2022] NZEmpC 193 EMPC 51/2022 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to adduce further evidence in support of the defendant’s application for non-publication orders BETWEE...

10. Justice of the Peace

    Find out the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs), their role and responsibilities, and the process for being appointed as a JP. In New Zealand, JPs are involved in an ever-increasing multitude of matters including both Ministerial and Judicial duties. Ministerial functions of a Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace have no inherent jurisdiction and may exercise only those powers given to them by legislation. Other duties of a Justice of the Peace include the: witnessing of documents t...

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