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1. KG v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 705 (19 December 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...residence. When the furniture was delivered, she later found that her China cabinet was damaged, with the internal mirror broken and a scratch on the door and the feet of the cabinet was damaged, in one part wood had come off. She claims that D Ltd were responsible for the damage when moving her furniture and claims the cost of repairs for $1,237.00. 2. The issues to determine are as follows: a) Is D Ltd is liable for the damage to the cabinet? b) If so, is KG entitled to all or any of...

2. Steenson v Ōtakanini Tōpū Incorporation - Ōtakanini Tōpū Incorporation (2025) 285 Taitokerau MB 197 (285 TTK 197) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...The Issue [8] The primary issue for the Court to consider is whether it has jurisdiction to address any of the concerns raised in the application. Te Huarahi The Process [9] Upon receipt of the application by Ms Steenson the Court invited a response from the Incorporation. Counsel on behalf of the Incorporation filed memoranda in response to the application.3 [10] Independent counsel for Ms Hill also filed a memorandum in response.4 3 Memorandum of Chapman Tripp dated 2...

3. 2025 NZPSPLA 037.pdf [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...Confirmation that he commenced a 10-week Non-Violence program at Tuu Oho Mai Services on 24 September 2024. [b] A letter from Tuu Oho Mai Services stating that he had demonstrated a desire to change and improve his behaviour, and that he had taken responsibility for his actions. [c] A letter from his current (non-security) employer stating that he is dedicated and trustworthy and demonstrates professionalism and reliability. [d] A letter from his partner saying that he is a good...

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 045 pdf [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...penalty and any other relevant factors relating to Mr Kumar and SEAL’s competency, experience, and character. [6] Mr Kumar submits that he and his family have paid a high price for the false allegations made against him. He also says he is a responsible citizen who has always performed his duties to the country and the people around him very well. He has worked in security for 10 years and never once made a mistake until now and any mistake he has made has not been intentional....

5. Overlap-between-victim-and-offender-in-NZ-Factsheet.pdf [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...victims and offenders fall within the VOO group, and what are the demographic characteristics of this group? 2. How does VOO influence people’s actions and experiences as a victim or as an offender? 3. How can the Justice Sector be more responsive to VOO to prevent future violence? The research was funded by the Ministry of Justice through a 2023-2024 contestable research fund. This factsheet summarises the research. It is not intended to represent government policy...

6. Overlap-between-victim-and-offender-in-NZ-Factsheet-final.pdf [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...victims and offenders fall within the VOO group, and what are the demographic characteristics of this group? 2. How does VOO influence people’s actions and experiences as a victim or as an offender? 3. How can the Justice Sector be more responsive to VOO to prevent future violence? The research was funded by the Ministry of Justice through a 2023-2024 contestable research fund. This factsheet summarises the research. It is not intended to represent government policy...

7. LD v BK [2025] NZDT 257 (15 July 2025) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...such statements and his insurer, J Ltd, stated that their checks show LD had been on a full NZ drivers licence for 3 years (BK says she has since been told by the police that LD held a full licence at the time). She contends that LD is partially responsible for the collision due to braking suddenly and in a situation where it was safe for him to proceed. 4. However, as I stated at the hearing today, even if LD had braked suddenly, which he denies and which there is no independent evid...

8. Auckland Standards Committee v Hollins [2014] NZLCDT 66 [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...investigation and Tribunal processes. She has taken the advice of the Law Society inspector in a number of ways and accepts that she ought not to practice on her own account in the near future. Ms Hollins has instructed counsel and acted in a responsible manner. [b] There are no elements of dishonesty or personal gain other than in the context of a close family friend advancing her funds on an agreed basis between them. [c] Furthermore, she has no previous disciplinary histor...

9. 3.5 The Police and Department of Corrections

   Defendants who attend court and are held in the court custodial cells are the responsibility of either the Police or Department of Corrections.  Defendants who are being held in custody are transported to the court by the Police or Department of Corrections. Once defendants are in the court cells, they remain the responsibility of either of these agencies for the period of time they are in court. This includes when defendants are moved from the court cells into the courtroom or to another part...

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10. [2007] NZEmpC AC 12/07 CE of Unitec Institute of Technology v Henderson [pdf, 105 KB]

    ...Mrs Nummy. [12] Mr Birchmore, as Head of School, was answerable to Unitec’s “Vice- President, Community”, Yvonne Hawke. Ms Hawke’s responsibilities included conducting staff disciplinary investigations at University. She was, in turn, responsible to the Registrar of Unitec, Rebecca Ewert. Others who dealt with these matters at Unitec included the conciliator, Glenda Grant, and Bev Cullen who was both the co-ordinator of Unitec’s Harassment Policy and acting hu...