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1. [2015] NZEmpC 103 Whanau Tahi Ltd v Dasari [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...within that period. He now seeks leave to file his opposition out of time. [9] Poetic justice would have both parties succeed or both parties fail but poetic justice cannot determine the matter, especially where counsel for both have accepted responsibility for compromising their clients’ positions. [10] The reason for the filing of Whanau Tahi’s challenge going out of time was Mr Ryan’s advice to his client that it had 28 days, which ran from the issuing of the written versi...

2. Khan v Singh [2011] NZWHT Auckland 60 [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...claimed general damages of $25,000, and interest but at hearing withdrew their claim for stigma damages of $26,000. This concession was appropriate as they had no evidence to support this claim. [4] Neither Mr Singh nor Mr Sneddon filed any response or evidence nor did they attend the hearing on 14 October 2011. I am satisfied that they were served notice of the hearing and have determined the claims against them on the basis of the available evidence.1 THE CLAIMS...

3. Liufau v Lelatu [2014] NZIACDT 43 (31 March 2014) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...requested that the Adviser provide a copy of a written agreement for the provision of immigration services to the Complainant, he has not done so. [6.2.2] There was no written agreement between the Complainant and the Adviser. 3 Responses to the Statement of Complaint The Complainant’s response [7] The Complainant filed a statement of reply, and supported the contents of the Statement of Complaint. The Adviser’s response [8] The Adviser did not file a stateme...

4. Tai Rakena v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...when he was in prison. His claim concerns a number of requests made by him to Corrections for personal information and submitted through the prisoner complaints system. Mr Tai Rakena complained to the Privacy Commissioner about the Department’s response to his requests and the Privacy Commissioner commenced an investigation into whether there had been a breach of Principle 6 of the information privacy principles. The Privacy Commissioner discontinued the investigation because Mr Tai...

5. 23 September 2014 Legal Aid News [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...of attendance for non-violence programmes. The Provider and Community Services team in the Legal and Operational Services Group is responsible for contracts with service providers, and ensuring they operate according to the Code of Practice. Responsibility for referring people to domestic violence programmes and managing their attendance rests with the Family Court Coordinators. They will work closely with the Victim Advisors in the criminal courts to support victims to access safety...

6. BORA Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...and disclosure is likely to prejudice the conduct or outcome of that inquiry; New Zealand Law Commission The Public’s Right to Know: Review of the Official Information Legislation (NZLC R125, June 2012), recommendation 24 at p 130. The Government response indicated it would keep this recommendation under review and consider whether to progress it as competing priorities allow; Government response to Law Commission report “The public’s right to know: review of the official information...

7. Duncan Webb "Engagement Letters" (December 2008) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...aspects of client service”. The section then proceeds to set out the four key areas in which information must be provided: fees, insurance, fidelity fund coverage and complaints mechanisms. Rule 3.4 of the Rules of Conduct and Client Care is the response to this statutory prescription and the words of the rule track the words of the Act closely. However it should also be noted that there are a number of other obligations of disclosure imposed by the r 3.5 which go beyond the minimum r...

8. BH v YH Ltd [2015] NZDT 757 (24 April 2015) [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...fault. YH Limited repaired the bike by replacing the whole console to ensure a lasting repair. The bike is ready to return to BH. YH Limited claims that under the warranty terms and conditions agreed to by BH before he purchased the bike, BH is responsible for the cost of returning the bike to YH Limited for repair and the cost of having it returned after repair. [3] In his claim to the Tribunal, BH sought a refund of the $1247 purchase price, $90 to courier the bike back to YH L...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 51 Goleman Wellington Cleaning Ltd v Nicolle [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...difficulties. Mr Fuimaono’s affidavit went no further. Whatever was said, it is not apparent if it was intended to be about Mr Nicolle’s personal finances or those of his new business. [7] Mr Sanders, counsel for Mr Nicolle, filed a memorandum in response to this application. That memorandum was unhelpful, making only two comments. First, Mr Nicolle did not consent to or oppose Goleman’s application. Second, Mr Sanders 2...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 204 East Harbour Environmental Association Incorporated v Hutt City Council [pdf, 408 KB]

    ...submission period has ended. (g) The Environment Court will then use this information to determine the process that will follow, including in respect of representation at proceedings under s 274 of the RMA. (h) Once the summary of submissions and responses has been filed a pre­ hearing conference will be convened, if required, to address any issues that may arise and make any directions necessary or desirable for consideration of the submissions. At that stage the Court will also...