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1. ZT v I Ltd [2025] NZDT 42 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...the hotel rooms, but I do not think that fact is sufficient to render him liable for any acts done by his in-laws, if such were done, that might have caused damage to I Ltd. I was given no evidence to indicate that ZT had agreed in any way to take responsibility for all the guests for whom he booked rooms, or that I Ltd had spelled out such potential liability to him. [10] Thus, ZT has proved that I Ltd was not entitled to deduct the sum of $200.00 from him as it did, and his claim is a...

2. National Action Plan Against Racism

   ...has committed to developing a national action plan against racism that reflects the history, challenges, and aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand.The aim of the action plan is to progressively eliminate racism in all forms. The Minister of Justice is responsible for this important work. The National Iwi Chairs Forum - a collective of Iwi leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand - are partnering with the Government in the creation of the plan.Eliminating racism will take time and determination. The plan...

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3. [2025] NZEmpC 162 Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa Inc v NZ Post Ltd [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Ltd v Crest Commercial Cleaning Ltd [2024] NZEmpC 21. Analysis [18] In this case, NZ Post has the benefit of the presumption in r 15.23 unless, in the interests of justice, it is displaced. [19] I am not persuaded that the union’s responses are sufficient to displace the presumption. First, what is in issue is an award of costs as a contribution to the expenses incurred by NZ Post. From Mr Mitchell’s submissions it is clear that Mr Wood was contributing funding to...

4. EI v CL & KB [2025] NZDT 238 (4 June 2025) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...occurred. 4. The issues to be resolved are: a. Did KB, as bailee, fail to look after the car with reasonable care and skill?; and b. Was CL negligent in crashing the car? c. If so, what remedy is appropriate? d. If both KB and CL are responsible for the damage to the car, in what proportions are they liable? Did KB, as bailee, fail to look after the car with reasonable care and skill? 5. When KB borrowed EI’s car, he became a bailee, and in law, this placed on hi...

5. Fahey & Anor v CAC301 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 69 [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...by this Registry on 18 May 2015, the complainants appealed the said CAC decisions although it may be they only sought to appeal against penalty on the basis of them claiming some form of compensation against the licensees. [3] In any event, in response to our case manager seeking to arrange a directions hearing for a timetable towards fixture, the complainants advised by telephone on 24 July 2015 that they “did not wish to go down the path of READT” and would pursue the licensees i...

6. [2015] NZEmpC 56 Dream High Ltd v Ji [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...[4] On 18 February 2015, I issued an unless order informing Mr Lee that unless the proceedings were served on the defendant before 20 March 2015 then his challenge would be struck out. That order was duly served on Mr Lee but there has been no response. [5] In the circumstances, the proceeding is struck out. As the defendant has never been served, no order is made as to costs. A D Ford Judge Judgment signed at 2.00 pm on 5 May 2015

7. Wai 1040 2017 Inquiry timetable [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...counsel 18 September 2017 Week 26 hearing timetable (final) Crown 11 October 2017 Wai 1040: Updated Inquiry Timetable Issue/event Who New Dates Week 26 - Crown closings – Waitaha Events Centre, Copthorne Waitangi Resort 16-20 Oct 2017 Written responses to Crown generic closings Counsel/claimants 1 December 2017 Written responses to Crown specific closings Counsel/claimants 15 December 2017

8. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey [pdf, 431 KB]

   As part of the government’s response to COVID-19, the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with other government Justice Sector agencies would like to find out how people are getting on at this time with a short 10 minute survey. You might have come to this website because you have been invited to take part in the COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey and want to find out more about it. The COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey collects information about how New Zealanders are getting on, and...

9. The Gambling (Reinstating COVID-19 Modification) Amendment Bill [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...Gambling Act 2003 was previously amended on 16 May 2020 to modify the definition of remote interactive gambling for a specified period to enable particular specified class 3 operators to conduct their lotteries remotely. Amendments in the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Act 2021 were intended to extend the specified period, to expand the definition to include any class 3 lottery, and to simplify the provision. However, the section of the Gambling Act as amended in May...

10. OIA-97016.pdf [pdf, 213 KB]

    ...Information Act 1982 request: Nelson District Court Thank you for your follow up email of 23 June 2022, in which you requested further information about the Nelson District Court under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Your new questions and my responses are below. On 4 July 2022 you were informed the Ministry of Justice partially transferred questions A, B and part of C, to the Department of Conservation as they are best placed to respond to these questions. I have responde...