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1. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...amounted to $339.63 for three plaintiffs over five years excluding food costs. That amount was described as miniscule. [34] Category 2, about deductions for work gear and wet weather gear, was said to amount to just over $800. The defendant’s response was that the amount was modest and the claim weak. Where the claim relates to duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, it was criticised as being beyond the jurisdiction of this Court. [35] Category 3, where the cl...

2. LCRO 32/2022 QP v ZH (28 March 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...encourage other practitioners to comply with the trust account requirements and to demonstrate fidelity to the public. … [59] The Court of Appeal has also emphasised the strict approach taken by the courts when addressing the obligations and responsibilities of lawyers when dealing with client funds. The Court’s judgment was referred to in a decision of this Office, BA v SC,18 16 The copy provided by [Law firm K] is not signed by Mr QP or Ms WO. 17 ASC 2 v Mason [2020] NZLCDT...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 188 Edwards v Laybuy Holdings Ltd [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...Salary”. He sought what he said were three outstanding salary payments due on 20 January 2021, 22 February 2021 and 22 March 2021. [34] By letter dated 20 April 2021, the chief people officer at Laybuy rejected that claim, with the response concluding “There has been no employment relationship entered into between yourself and Laybuy Holdings Ltd and therefore we have no obligation to make any payment to you, and we consider this matter closed”. [35] Mr Edwards e...

4. Tana v Mahanga - Pukahakaha East 5B (2024) 270 Taitokerau MB 272 (270 TTK 272) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...270 Taitokerau MB 273 Hei tīmatanga kōrero Introduction [1] Two applications were filed by Hone Tana regarding the Pukahakaha East 5B Trust (the Trust). In the first application Mr Tana sought a judicial conference and directions in response to concerns he had regarding the Trust.1 The second application was filed seeking a review of the Trust.2 With the filing of the second application, the first was effectively withdrawn and subsequently dismissed.3 By way of reserve...

5. Phillips v Scott - Ōuri 1A3 [2024] Māori Appellate Court MB 84 (2024 APPEAL 84) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...to the Court to resolve disputes, protect beneficial owners and ensure fairness in dealings, all of which are central to this case. [21] Ms Grey also contended that the appellant took prompt and bona fide action seeking judicial scrutiny in response to a rushed trustee decision making process with limited beneficiary input. Respondents' Submissions [22] In response, Ms Hughes countered that the appeal must be confined to the Notice of Appeal. She noted all the Appellant...

6. MOJ0584_joint_SEP23.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...Order dissolving a marriage or civil union. This pack provides general information only and is not meant to provide legal advice. If you have a legal issue, you should contact a lawyer for advice. A lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities, and explain how the law applies to your case. Court staff can provide you with information about court forms and processes, but they cannot give you legal advice. There is also a glossary of common terms used on the inside b...

7. [2023] NZEmpC 195 PIC Insurance Brokers Ltd v Pepper [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...clients of PIC; in particular, she attended a client meeting with a former client of PIC, which subsequently transferred its business to Oceania (Nautica Shipping and Logistics Ltd). (d) At least 23 of PIC’s clients for which Ms Pepper was responsible subsequently transferred to Oceania. (e) Mr Cooper transferred contacts of PIC’s clients to his personal phone and, while on garden leave, was contacted by a former client. That client subsequently cancelled its policies with...

8. Tao v Body Corporate 198693 [2023] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...Waitakere District Court [2019] NZHC 1304; and Tao v Strata Title Administration Ltd [2021] NZSC 23. 3 [10] Finally, Ms Tao alleges that the actions described at [8] above constitute indirect discrimination in breach of HRA, s 65. [11] The responses of the defendants, denying these allegations are described subsequently. FAILURE TO RECORD NOMINATIONS AND VOTES Issues relating to nominations and votes [12] The issues, derived from the allegations in Ms Tao’s statement of clai...

9. Dunn v Accident Compensation Corporation (Strike out) [2024] NZHRRT 41 [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...differently to others in the same or similar circumstances, as a result of exercising his ‘protected rights’. [23] Explaining his claim of victimisation, on the fourth page of his claim Mr Dunn says: ACC’s “Client Legislative Rights and Responsibilities” Policy’s purpose is to ensure the Client (or Claimants) legislation rights and legal entitlements are in general, protected and adhered to. Specifically, Section 15.0 “Guidelines to Human Rights Issues” states “Al...

10. OIA Adoption Law Reform [pdf, 17 MB]

    ...proposals. Work on adoption law reform is currently paused, in order to progress key Government priorities in the Justice portfolio. The Ministry is continuing to brief Justice Ministers on opportunities to progress this work, where appropriate. In response to parts 1 and 2 of your request, please find attached to this letter the relevant internal documents and communications regarding the adoption law reform work from 1 April 2023 until the date of your request. Where some comm...