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1. [2010] NZEmpC 133 Mercer v Maori Television Service [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...not satisfied that this was made sufficiently clear to Mr Mercer at the meeting, although I find it was the view of both Ms Arago-Kemp and Mr Shazell before the meeting even began. [21] There was an issue between the parties as to Mr Mercer’s responses, in particular to the allegation that Ms Arago-Kemp had seen him arrive at 9.15am that morning. It was Mr Mercer’s evidence that he had not been late that morning so he claimed that he had denied the allegation and said that he...

2. 2017 NZSSAA 062 (20 October 2017) [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...note that when interviewing C, James Reid asked if he had rented the garage ‘while Ms XXXX and Mr Z were living at that address’. Clearly leading questions are not appropriate in an investigative interview and the weight which can be given to responses to such questions is generally limited. [35] In oral evidence C said that he was never there during work hours; he was there either on the weekend or after work. Mr C said that he would have been there between six and nine t...

3. LCRO 53/2020 YJ v GK (22 April 2021) [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...resignation of EGG as a trustee. Another example was when Mr GK 8 carried out due diligence on a property that ABCD expressed an interest in to purchase, when he knew that the company did not have sufficient funding to do so. Mr GK’s response [38] Mr GK responded comprehensively to all of Mr YJ’s complaints. His response included: (a) No conflict of interests arose; (b) Mr YJ was asserting that Mr GK needed to disclose every development opportunity that he became...

4. LCRO 75/2016 XN and WN v VO (25 February 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...18 Section 12(a) — conduct that does not meet “the standard of competence and diligence that a member of the public is entitled to expect of a reasonably competent lawyer”. See Duncan Webb, Kathryn Dalziel and Kerry Cook, Ethics, Professional Responsibility and the Lawyer (3rd ed, LexisNexis, Wellington, 2016) at [4.3.2]. 19 Webb, Dalziel and Cook at [4.3.2]. 20 The footnote to the rule explains that the words “misleading or deceptive” are “identical to those used in the Fair...

5. [2020] NZIACDT 49 - HQT v Singh (19 November 2020) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...only contact from Mr Singh had been on 7 May 2019. An employee had contacted him on 11 April, but he was not given the option of meeting Mr Singh, only of meeting Kevin. He was not sure who his consultant was. When he sent documents, he got no response or guidance, something he had been assured he would get when he signed the contract. He had had to request checklists (of outstanding documents) to make sure 8 the documents sent were acceptable, since he received no response w...

6. Adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand: Summary document - Large print [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...13 Page 6 Who is involved in adoption? Adoption is often described as a "triangle" of relationships between the:  child who is placed for adoption  birth parents who the child is born to and who have the legal rights and responsibilities toward the child at birth  adoptive parents who get the legal rights and responsibilities toward the child once the adoption is made. This triangle reflects the current law. It doesn't acknowledge the child'...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 171 Alkazaz v Deloitte (No. 3) Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...to comment on her actions. They accept that the comments were made by Mr Enderby and Mr Wong. They say, however, that the comments are not derogatory because they are true and even if they were derogatory, DeloitteAsparona cannot be held to be responsible for them because the individuals were not aware of the terms of the Record of Settlement and were not employed by DeloitteAsparona. [92] Two issues arise: (a) Were there any comments or behaviour that would amount to a breach o...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 135 Timu v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...notice to the Consent Holder that the HOLD POINT matter(s) have been accepted as suitable. iv. ‘Consent Holder’ may also refer to the nominated Principal Contractor where those functions and duties have been delegated. However, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring these conditions are complied with will continue to be with the Consent Holder. - - Decision B: Subdivision Consent Conditions General Conditions 1. That the development must be undertaken/carri...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 110 Evans v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 463 KB]

   ...at C and [19]. 6 different parts of the Stronvar Retirement Area. [18] The third measure relates to the costs incurred in managing pest conifers within the Stronvar Retirement Area, the essence of which is that the applicant should not be responsible for costs associated with eradication or containment of pest conifers within the Stronvar Retirement Area. This is described as a backstop. It is sought because: (a) the applicant is not responsible for the pest conifers present...

10. [2024] NZEmpC 226 Glenfield College BOT & Ors v Anderson [pdf, 272 KB]

    ...hours of work by up to 20 hours per week in light of his belief that there was not enough work for two full- time staff. He went on to say that he wanted to meet with Mrs Anderson (and any relevant support person) on 13 August 2020 to discuss her response to his proposal. He emphasised that he was prepared to listen to what she had to say with an open mind, including any alternatives she might propose to a reduction in her hours. A final meeting would then occur the next day, on 1...