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1. LCRO 35/2021 ZN v YM and XL (16 December 2021) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...for the complaints and criticisms that Ms ZN had made; and (b) Ms YM had expressed an interest in becoming a member of the [WK] board prior to her taking up an employment position with [VHG]; and 4 (c) Ms YM had joined the [WK] board in her private capacity; and (d) Ms YM was not [WK]’s lawyer, and did not and had never, provided legal advice to [WK]; and (e) Ms YM was an independent member of the [WK] board and participated in the board’s discussions in that capacity; a...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 40 Dumolo v Lakes District Health Board [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...you intended to use the DVD for training of Lakes DHB security staff in self defence and that you felt, therefore, that it was okay to remove organisational property for this purpose. The self defence training that you provide is for your own private business for which you are charging a fee. This is further aggravated by the fact that you confirmed using paid organisational work time to arrange your personal business. These actions are regarded as in breach of the Lakes Distr...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 280 Titirangi Protection Group Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...Trust. (e) Comprehensive biodiversity management targets and thresholds have been included in the ecological compensation conditions, along with a requirement that these be met for twenty-four consecutive years. Controls of pest species on both private and public land are included in the PMSBR. (f) A Further Biodiversity Works Plan is to be prepared where certain management thresholds have not been achieved to ensure the thresholds are met. (g) The conditions relating to the...

4. TE v OL [2024] NZDT 458 (28 May 2024) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...vehicle was in excellent condition, the statement was understood by the parties to have been made in the context of a private seller. The seller is not a mechanic and was offering his opinion not a mechanical warranty. The buyer carried out her own investigation and had the vehicle independent inspected. She did not rely on the seller’s opinion on the condition of the vehicle knowing the seller did not hold himself out as an expert. [27] The statements referred to are the seller’s opi...

5. O Ltd v U Ltd & Z Ltd [2023] NZDT 655 (5 December 2023) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...$29,164.18. 6. The hearing took place by phone on 21 November 2023. All parties attended the hearing. Mr C and Ms S represented O Ltd. Mr & Mrs N represented U Ltd. Mr V represented Z Ltd. Law 7. U Ltd are not motor vehicle dealers. This was a private sale of a commercial vehicle. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 8. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, and the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 do not apply. 9. The relevant law is the Cont...

6. 2023 NZPSPLA 017.pdf [pdf, 86 KB]

   [2023] NZPSPLA 017 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint by the Police against SIMON WILLIAMS under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) HEARD virtually on 18 April 2023 APPEARANCES Sgt J Moody for NZ Police S Williams with Counsel L Archer DECISION [1] In February 2023 Simon Williams was convicted of theft. As this is a disqualifying conviction, police say it raises questions about Mr Williams’ suitability to be a certificate holder....

7. 2022 NZPSPLA 047.pdf [pdf, 97 KB]

   NZPSPLA 047 IN THE MATTER OF Complaint by the Police against EWAN HUGH ROBERTSON under s 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 DECISION [1] Ewan Hugh Robertson holds a Certificate of Approval (COA) that is currently valid until 25 June 2026 in the classes of property guard, crowd controller and personal security guard. [2] Damian Black, Mr Robertson’s previous employer at Allied Security has laid a complaint against him o...

8. 2023 NZPSPLA 043.pdf [pdf, 88 KB]

   [2023] NZPSPLA 043 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint by THE POLICE against MB under ss 28, 62, 74, & 82 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 DECISION [1] The Police have filed a late objection against MB’s application for a Certificate of Approval (COA) which as MB had already been issued with a temporary COA, is being treated as a complaint. [2] The Police object to MB holding a COA as he has a significant criminal history and man...

9. 2025 NZPSPLA 061.pdf [pdf, 77 KB]

   [2025] NZPSPLA 061 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint by The Police under s74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against KW HEARD virtually on 19 June 2025 APPEARANCES Constable Tangney for Police DECISION 1. KW’s certificate of approval is cancelled. 2. Mr KW’s is to return his identification badge to the Authority immediately. 3. This decision is to be published however Mr KW identifying details are suppressed. REASONS:...

10. [2007] NZEmpC WC 25/07 AFFCO NZ Ltd v Nepia & Anor [pdf, 82 KB]

    ...first and second Defendants Judgment: 28 September 2007 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C M SHAW [1] In early 2006, AFFCO New Zealand Limited (AFFCO) became concerned at substantial stock losses from its freezers at the Wairoa plant. It engaged a private investigator who commenced a covert surveillance operation at the Wairoa plant and then interviewed all the staff. The investigator received information from informants (who did not wish to be named) that some of the staff, includin...