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1. Randle v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for cover) [2024] NZACC 131 [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...Dunedin/Ōtepoti Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented J Cole for the Respondent Judgment: 31 July 2024 ___________________________________________________________________________ RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE D L HENARE [Claim for cover ss 20,25,26 Accident Compensation Act 2001] ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] The appellant, William Randle (also called Stan Randle) retired school teacher, claims cover for a l...

2. National Standards Committee v Denham [2017] NZLCDT 10 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...meet with Anna Marie (sic) on Thursday.” [15] Apparently the mediation did not proceed, because on 30 October the third Whaleoil blog appeared referring to steps taken by the Kristin School Board to reassure parents. The blog ended with the statement “Remember, It’s Not OK”. This statement parrots the slogan of a stopping domestic violence public information campaign. Ms Denham obviously read this as a tongue in cheek reference because she said in a text in response that...

3. [2023] NZREADT 17 - UM v REAA (26 July 2023) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...2020 (at 9:14 pm), the purchaser expressed shock on seeing the schedule. Furthermore, she had asked for it before the auction, but he did not give it to her. [23] On 11 September 2020, Mr Gow sent the purchaser copies of the owner’s bank statements showing the payment by the tenant of the rent and outgoings. The Tribunal notes that there are two sets of overlapping bank statements in the Authority’s bundle produced to the Tribunal covering the period from 21 June 2019 until...

4. [2007] NZEmpC WC 32A/07 Port of Napier Ltd v Maritime Union of NZ Inc [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...respect of the training exercise that was to take place immediately but also as from 1 January when they were concerned that experienced SCSL stevedores would no longer be working on the waterfront. [10] On about 22 November MUNZ issued a press statement about its concern at these developments and at least hinted at a campaign of “industrial action” to counter PONL’s strategy. Later, the port company came to believe that MUNZ might mount a picket at the entrances to the port...

5. [2009] NZEmpC AC 3/09 Clark v Board of Trustees of Dargaville High School [pdf, 17 KB]

   ...during school term time to suit the convenience of the defendant but not of himself. [13] I move now to directions to a hearing of Mr Clark’s grievances. Literally in the last few days the plaintiff has filed (and I assume served) an amended statement of claim to which the defendant has not yet had an opportunity to plead. It is at least possible that the defendant may contend that some of Mr Clark’s new purported causes of action are not justiciable by this Court....

6. [2012] NZEmpC 202 Cruickshank v CE of Unitec Institute of Technology [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...copy of a letter recently received that afternoon from the ITO’s solicitors claiming that his letters to employers and apprentices contained several serious factual errors and were defamatory of the ITO. The solicitors’ letter specified four statements which were claimed to be false or misleading and threatened legal action against Unitec unless immediate action was taken. The solicitors’ letter was dated 16 July 2009 and had been sent to Unitec’s Chief Executive, Dr Ede,...

7. LCRO 111/2024 MS v PC (24 March 2025) [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...process was one of three such matters during his period of employment. [6] The company described the respondent’s initial involvement as follows: Shortly after [the respondent] commenced employment with [the company], [the company] received a statement of problems from a former employee, [the brother], who is [the applicant’s] brother, [the company] engaged [a law firm] to communicate with [the applicant] to sort the matter out. When the communication between [the law firm] and...

8. [2011] NZEmpC 101 Arkompat v Thai Chilli Co Ltd t/a Thai Chilli [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...days from the Authority‟s determination) has expired. The Authority‟s determination 1 was issued on 24 February 2011. The 28-day period expired after Thursday 24 March 2011. This application, together with supporting evidence and a draft statement of claim, were filed on 6 May 2011 and served on the respondent soon thereafter. The delay in applying was almost six weeks. [2] The applicant‟s reasons for lateness include that he was unable, within the 28- day period, to pa...

9. Unnikrishnan v Goldsmith [2016] NZIACDT 29 (2 June 2016) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...REPRESENTATION: Registrar: Karena England, Lawyer, MBIE, Auckland Complainant: In person Adviser: Mr S Laurent, lawyer, Auckland. Date Issued: 2 June 2016 2 DECISION Introduction [1] The allegations in the Registrar’s statement of complaint include four grounds, two of which Ms Goldsmith admits. The alleged grounds of complaint Ms Goldsmith disputes are that: [1.1] Ms Goldsmith gave incorrect advice regarding what is required for a person to ap...

10. [2015] NZEmpC 58 Hoff v The Wood Lifecare (2007) Limited Industries [pdf, 177 KB]

    ...total of a little over $6,000 in respect of lost wages and compensation for hurt and humiliation. [3] Mrs Hoff then challenged the whole of the Authority's determination in this Court seeking a full rehearing of the entire matter. In her statement of claim dated 10 April 2013 she accepted the Authority's finding that her dismissal was procedurally unjustified, although claimed it was both substantively and procedurally unjustified. She sought orders for significant relie...