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1. Parata v Lake - Ngarara West B3B (2004) 144 Aotea MB 105 (144 AOT 105) [pdf, 557 KB]

   ...general approach has been followed by New Zealand Courts, including the decision of the COUlt of Appeal in Klissers Farmhouse Bakeries Ltd v Harvey Bakeries Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 129 where a further consideration ,;vas underscored, natnely the overall justice of the case. That approach \;vas also emphasised in the decision TV3 l\TetYflork Ltd v Eveready NZ Ltd [1993] 3 NZLR 435. In a recent Couli of Appeal decision on interim injunctions, Roseneath Holdings Ltd v Grieve [2004] 2 NZLR 168, the...

2. [2020] NZREADT 39 - Silcock v Real Estate Agents Authority (2 September 2020) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...Committee. That may be so, but we also accept Ms Silcock’s submission that she was not aware that she could request it herself. In the light of the possible significance of the call log, we consider that it would be contrary to the interests of justice, and the consumer- protection purposes of the Act, to decline leave to submit the call log for that reason. 2020 NZREADT 39 - Silcock [26] We also note Ms Silcock’s submissions as to her unfamiliarity with the complaints proc...

3. Te Manutukutuku Issue 14 [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...be returned to the hapu for kaumatua and papakainga housing develop­ ment had been inadvertently left out of the settlement. The oversight is being sorted out directly with the Minister of Maori Affairs. Waitangi Tribunal Division Department of Justice Newsletter ISSN 0114-717X Number 14 March 1992 Busy Year Ahead for Crown Forestry Rental Trust The December 1991 issue of Te Manutukutuku reported a claim that had gone to hearing concerning the lack of distribution of Crown For...

4. Guidelines-for-use-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-in-Courts-and-Tribunals-for-lawyers.pdf [pdf, 503 KB]

   ...use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) (incl. chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bing Chat or Google Bard) in the Aotearoa New Zealand legal context is increasing. The judiciary has overall responsibility for the integrity of the administration of justice and court processes. It has developed these guidelines for the use of GenAI chatbots to assist lawyers who represent clients in court and tribunal proceedings. This guidance applies in relation to the courts and tribunals listed on page...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 151 Carr, Labour Inspector v Sharma [pdf, 204 KB]

   DARREN BRETT CARR, LABOUR INSPECTOR v VISHAAL KUMAR SHARMA NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 151 [17 November 2016] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 151 EMPC 138/2016 IN THE MATTER OF a charging document issued under Employment Relations Act 2000, s 235(1) BETWEEN DARREN BRETT CARR, LABOUR INSPECTOR Prosecutor AND VISHAAL KUMAR SHARMA Defendant Hearing: 14 September 2016 (Heard at Hamilton) Appearances: S...

6. Carter v Tulip Holdings Ltd [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...to her and her husband on the amount borrowed from them to effect the remedial work, however it was her uncontested evidence that an amount for interest will be reconciled later. [68] I am satisfied that in the circumstances of the claim, the justice of the matter will be served if I assess the amount of the owners claims for interest at the (agreed) rate of 7.5% in accordance with the dates for various payments made by the owners set out at Tabs 1 & 2 of their closing subm...

7. [2010] NZEmpC 4 Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees [pdf, 156 KB]

   LEWIS V HOWICK COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AK 19 January 2010 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2010] NZEMPC 4 ARC 82/08 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN RAYMOND CLENDON LEWIS Plaintiff AND HOWICK COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Defendant Hearing: 28, 29, 30 September and 1 October 2009 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: Brian Henry and Grace Church, Counsel for Plaintiff Richard Harrison, Counsel f

8. [2023] NZEnvC 048 Evans v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 944 KB]

   EVANS v MDC – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 48 IN THE MATTER of the Biosecurity Act 1993 AND of an application under s76 of the Act BETWEEN GEOFFREY IAN TUDOR EVANS (ENV-2020-CHC-105) Applicant AND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner S Myers Hearing: in Blenheim on 27 September 2022 Appearances: Q A M Davies and

9. [2013] NZEmpC 71 Gilbert v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Ltd [pdf, 362 KB]

   DEREK WAYNE GILBERT V TRANSFIELD SERVICES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED NZEmpC CHCH [2013] NZEmpC 71 [29 April 2013] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2013] NZEmpC 71 CRC 46/10 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN DEREK WAYNE GILBERT Plaintiff AND TRANSFIELD SERVICES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 26-28 September 2011 and 1-3 February 2012 (Heard at Christchurch) Appearances:...

10. LCRO 172/2015 and 173/2015 WL v XC and HF v XC (16 May 2019) [pdf, 269 KB]

    ...incompetence or misconduct. Courts have repeatedly emphasised that the pursuit of what may later be found to have been a hopeless case should not be treated as indicative of counsel incompetence. It is important for litigants to have access to justice; (g) Ms XC did not seek to attract media attention. The media reported, as it is entitled to do, submissions that had been made in open court; and (h) the issue of costs was “fully and finally” settled as between Ms XC and M p...