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1. HG v HN Ltd [2019] NZDT 1471 (28 August 2019) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...is to pay HG the sum of $137.61 on or before 18 September 2019. Reasons: 1. HN Ltd is contracted by IO to provide services including lawnmowing and weed eating for a number of its properties. HG is a resident at one such property. HG brings a claim against HN Ltd for the sum of $643.11 for damage to his car, items in his garden, and the filing fee. 2. The issues to be determined are as follows: a. Is HN Ltd responsible for the damage to HG’s property? b. If so, are the costs c...

2. V Nair v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 31 (17 March 2014) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...was paid at least as much as she stipulated, failed to lodge the application when she should have, then failed to meet her obligations when her licence was cancelled. The complaint [6] The material allegations in the complaint were set out in the Statement of Complaint. The key elements being: [6.1] The complainant engaged the adviser to assist with seeking a work visa. They entered into an agreement dated 14 March 2011. [6.2] The adviser completed this work successfully, in that I...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 135 Board of Trustees of Southland Boys High School v Jackson [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...before the substantive hearing the protection of confidentiality and privacy interests and the orderly and fair administration of justice may require that access to documents be limited.4 [6] I infer that the request for access is limited to the statement of claim, which sets out the grounds for the plaintiff’s challenge. While I do not understand there to be any objection to providing access to that document, the Court must nevertheless undertake a balancing exercise of all the...

4. Holden & Anor as Trustees of the Estate of Bruce Morris v Hanns [2010] NZWHT Wellington 23 [pdf, 432 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2008-101-000109 [2010] NZWHT WELLINGTON 23 BETWEEN ALISTER HOLDEN AND MURRAY BRIDGE AS TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BRUCE MORRIS Claimants AND PETER HANNS TRADING AS HANNS BUILDERS & JOINERS First Respondent AND ROGER WALKER ARCHITECTS LTD Second Respondent AND WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Third Respondent AND DION BARETA (Removed) Fourth Respondent AND K ROAD NO 1 LIMITED Fifth Respondent AND STOANZ LIMITED (Remo

5. [2022] NZEmpC 139 Zhang v Panda Restaurant Ltd [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...JUDGMENT OF JUDGE K G SMITH [1] Jian Zhang has applied for a freezing order relating to the proceeds of sale of his former employer, Panda Restaurant Ltd, or its assets. [2] The basis for the application is that Mr Zhang has lodged a claim in the Employment Relations Authority alleging that he was required to pay a premium to secure employment with Panda Restaurant and, subsequently, was short-paid wages and holiday pay entitlements. [3] The proceeding in the A...

6. Te Awe Awe v Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4 (2016) 354 Aotea MB 213 (354 AOT 213) [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...her failing to attend and even so, if such a prolonged absence exceeding 12 months was reasonable. Ms Te Awe Awe-Bevan argues that she was not notified of all meetings and, that she tendered apologies for her absence where possible. She also claims that she formally requested a one 11 (2015) 99 Taitokerau MB 174 (99 TTK 174) 12 Ibid at [35] 13 Ibid 354 Aotea MB 219 year leave of absence to which the trustees did n...

7. Nisha v South Auckland Muslim Association Incorporated [2024] NZHRRT 68 [pdf, 631 KB]

   ...Khan for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 17-19 June 2024 DATE OF DECISION: 16 December 2024 2 convention centre at the same site. The administration of SAMA is undertaken by its executive committee (the SAMA executive). [2] Ms Nisha filed a claim in this Tribunal against SAMA in March 2021 alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. However, that claim was subsequently resolved by way of a settlement. A deed of settlement (Settlement Deed) was signed by Ms Nisha and SAMA on 8 Decemb...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 151 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...principally Turuki’s application for costs. [6] Specifically, Mr Halse submits that of 21 occasions where I had issued rulings, 17 of those went against him. He also points to instances in previous judgments where he says I have made adverse public statements about him. The application he made in the case that was dealt with by Chief Judge Inglis was on the same basis. There is no basis for recusal [7] The guiding principle is that a judge should recuse themselves if, in the...

9. Proactive-release-Legal-Services-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...to maintain the effective conduct of Meeting date: 31 January 2024 public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions by or between or to Ministers of the Crown and employees of any public service agency. 5. Department Disclosure Statement Released in full. Cabinet Paper Appendix The departmental disclosure statement Office of the Minister of Justice attached to the paper is publicly available at Meeting date: 31 January 2024 http:// disclosure. legislation. govt. nz/...

10. [2018] NZEmpC 159 X v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 365 KB]

    ...of those fees. [15] The plaintiff acknowledged a settlement offer was made, but disputed the appropriateness of an uplift, because he maintained he was justified in rejecting the offer when it did not address the remedy he sought, which was reinstatement.4 [16] In Bluestar Print Group (NZ) Ltd v Mitchell the Court of Appeal emphasised that a steely approach is required to Calderbank offers.5 They should not be put aside lightly when costs are being considered. In New Zealand Sch...