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1. [2020] NZEmpC 237 Gate Gourmet NZ Ltd and ors v Sandhu and Ors [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...employment legislation contains what is often referred to as a minimum code, which includes minimum standards in the Employment Relations Act 2000, the Holidays Act 2003, the Wages Protection Act 1983 and the MWA. [23] The COVID-19 pandemic, and response from the Government, upended employment in New Zealand. This meant that employers, employees, unions and other stakeholders in the employment framework, including government departments, were confronted with circumstances that ar...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 159 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...April 2019 ('2 April JWS'). It also explains how some supplementary evidence was provided, offering further recommended refinements to the approach in light of the 2 April JWS. Positions were further refined in closing submissions, and in response to a Minute issued by the court on 11 July 2019. [3] In view of these matters, Decision 2.2 accepted the consensus planning opinion that it was appropriate that there be Carve Out provisions added to Ch 3. In particular, the decis...

3. LCRO 104/2016 and LCRO 192/2016 LP v PR (27 June 2019) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...in his complaint were also the subject of High Court proceedings from which further complaints may yet emerge. 5 Mr LP says that Mr DJ was declared bankrupt around [Date]. 6 [27] Mr PR’s response (and that of Mrs YL) was to seek an extension to allow the High Court to conclude the matters Mr LP had raised in his complaint. [28] Mr LP added to his complaint on 2 October 2013, advancing his case from the perspective of his forme...

4. Xu v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 412) and Lim and Lynch [2018] NZREADT 63 [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...contradiction between the marketing material and what he says Mr Lim told him. [39] Ms Nie’s evidence as to what Mr Lim said in the telephone discussion must be given weight, as it is directly relevant to the transaction, was as to Mr Lim’s response to a direct question from her, and independent. However, we are not satisfied that it tips the balance of probabilities towards a finding that Mr Lim told Mr Xu that the property was brand new. [40] Mr Xu has not established that...

5. Motiti Rohe Moana Trust and Royal Forest Bird Protection Society Inc. Submissions - 27 November 2017 [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...to the MNE area need to be supplemented, and how that should be done. 12 11 Issues in dispute between ecologists are largely identified in the table prepared by Dr De Lucca; in order to narrow issues in dispute, the attached table represents a response from MRMT's ecologists. These submissions address: • Statutory framework • S30 RMA • NZCPS • S8 RMA • MV Rena consent memorandum • Witnesses • Relief STATUTORY FRAMEWORK 12 The relevant statutory framewo...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 215 Stewart v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...slaughtermen and others. [37] Two further items were introduced in evidence which Mr Stewart said are relevant to the issue of his status. These were notices prepared by AFFCO which were placed on a relevant staff noticeboard. One of those related to responsibilities Mr Stewart held as a member of the Imlay Emergency Evacuation Team for “2021/2022”. The document was issued in June 2021. It showed him as being a “Departmental Wardens” for the freezer department, on night...

7. Wirihana-Tawake v Kauika-Stevens - Rangitatau 1D5A1 Takirau Marae (2021) 434 Aotea MB 114 (434 AOT 114) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...Procedural history [11] The application was filed on 18 January 2021. A copy was provided to Mr Kauika- Stevens on 10 February 2021. Further submissions were filed by the applicant on 15, 18 and 19 February 2021. Mr Kauika-Stevens filed submissions in response on 8 March 2021. [12] The application was heard before me at Whanganui on 9 March 2021 where it was suggested that the parties might consider mediation as a step towards resolving the issues between them. Later that day,...

8. LCRO 173/2021 KC v TG (6 May 2022) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...rate, as a partner in [Law Firm A], was described in the terms of engagement as being between $360 and $450. In fact, Mr KC charged a rate of $440 an hour for Mr TG’s legal work. Next steps [15] On 28 February 2019, Mr KC provided a formal response to [Company B]’s disciplinary letter, essentially disputing that there were any disciplinary issues engaged by Mr TG’s conduct. Second employment issue [16] Also on 28 February 2019, [Company B] wrote a second disciplinary lett...

9. Ahu Whenua Trust Order Template [docx, 91 KB]

   ...possible. The trustees must keep minutes of all trustee meetings in accordance with the requirements of clause 13.4. Copies should be distributed to all trustees and any other persons that the trustees consider should receive them. The chairperson is responsible for ensuring that a record is made of all resolutions, including the votes for and against. When they are conducting trust business, the trustees will make all decisions that they are empowered to make on behalf of this trust by a major...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 188 Waitaki District Council [pdf, 279 KB]

    ...and rules [47] In relation to the ONF/L mapping, Ms Clark advises that extensive consultation was undertaken. In particular, WDC:33 (a) contacted landowners with property located within the proposed ONF/L areas in 2021, and considered their responses; (b) established a Rural Reference Group that met on four occasions in 2021 and 2022, and the amended draft ONF/L provisions were “… in response to their key concerns”; 32 Affidavit of Rachael Bason sworn 20 February 202...