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1. [2021] NZACC 1 - Sharma v ACC (5 January 2021) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...was a reference to her first presentation in February 2010 with heart failure, but no reference to events leading up to March 2015, when she reported improvement in her symptoms of breathlessness and ankle swelling. [18] On 10 October 2017, a claim for cover was lodged with the Corporation for cardiac syndrome and ulcerative colitis caused as a result of treatment. The Corporation investigated the claim. [19] On 11 December 2017, Dr Chris Nunn, a cardiologist, reported that th...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 120 McLeod v National Hearing Care (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...events leading up to this litigation can be summarised reasonably neutrally in these terms. Ms Susan McLeod held a certificate in hearing therapy and had been employed by Audiology Hawke’s Bay as an audiometrist since April 2007. In her draft statement of claim it is alleged that her audiology career spanned 20 years. Her role was to assess a client’s hearing and hearing needs and then under the supervision of Ms Lisa Thompson, a fully qualified audiologist, she would partici...

3. 2017 NZSSAA 064 (9 November 2017) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...were matters for the Privacy Commissioner and the Human Rights Commission. 5 The Appellant’s Position [15] As noted, the Appellant’s argument is largely responsive to the Chief Executive’s position. [16] The Chief Executive claims that unless the Appellant’s wife signs the form the Chief Executive has devised, there is no discretion, and he cannot pay the Appellant New Zealand Superannuation. The Appellant says the form is not proper or reasonable. He says:...

4. Kong v Li [2015] NZIACDT 33 (23 March 2015) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...which the main tasks involve all or any combination of the following: (a) the recording, organising, storing, or retrieving of information: (b) computing or data entry: 5 (c) recording information on any form, application, request, or claim on behalf and under the direction of another person [26] The definition refers to administrative tasks, such as keeping records, maintaining financial accounts and the like. [27] The definition deals specifically with the role an...

5. Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Maori Reservation (2024) 487 Aotea MB 53 [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...Reservation Trust) has applied to remove all trustees of the Reservation Trust under s 240 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act) (Removal Application).2 [2] Ms Puohotaua alleges that the trustees have failed to act in several respects and claims that there is no confidence in the current trustees as evidenced by a ‘vote of no confidence’ at an online hui held on 10 March 2023 (Special Beneficiary Hui). [3] The sole issue for determination is whether the current Reservation...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 012 Mt Wellington Highway Ltd & Jaafar Holdings Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 879 KB]

   ...the objectors stated that they sought costs against the Council and proposed a timetable for the filing of memoranda. Directions were made accordingly by the Court. As it has turned out, the Council's memorandum in response included its own claim for costs against the objectors. [19] Jaafar seeks recovery in full of the costs incurred by it between 20 December 2012 and 21 December 2016 amounting to $689,491.38 inclusive of GST. This sum is comprised of legal costs totalling $...

7. CJ & KJ v DW [2023] NZDT 347 (2 August 2023) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...$23,000.00 in December 2022 in a private sale. The written advertisement for the boat on [auction website] stated that the outboard motor had done 420 hours. 2. CJ and KJ took the boat for a sea trial, but did not have it inspected, relying on the statement given at the time by NI (DW’s friend who was involved in the sale process and represented him at the hearing today) that it had last been serviced in April 2022. 3. CJ and KJ kitted out the boat ready for their family to sp...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 150 Courage and Pilgrim v The Attorney General [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...wages and other entitlements. As an aside, the Labour Inspector does not appear to have pursued similar action on behalf of any other individual who worked, or is currently working, within the Community. [4] In parallel to the Labour Inspector’s claim against the Overseeing Shepherd is a claim by the applicants themselves. They are seeking various remedies against the Overseeing Shepherd in respect of their time while working as employees at the Community. [5] Also running in...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 76 Harlow v Western Property Management Ltd [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...order against all three respondents. Costs will lie where they fall. [15] If Ms Harlow wishes to continue her actions for penalties both in the proceedings filed in this Court and the proceedings now removed from the Authority, then an amended statement of claim consolidating all actions is to be filed within 14 days. The second respondent (Tony Teague) and third respondent (West Management Ltd) will have 14 days from service of the amended statement of claim to file st...

10. Wynyard v Waata - Manawakore C1 and Manawakore D (Pa Te Aroha Marae) (2019) 205 Taitokerau MB 207 (205 TTK 207) [pdf, 221 KB]

    ...Waata; Erana Carter; Erica Shaw; Ian MacDonald; Isabel Jull; Jack Tipene; Rawinia Harrison; Sophie Harris and Te Aroha Law.3 [6] The applications for inquiry and removal of trustees were received by this Court on 20 December 2018. A detailed statement setting out the issues was provided in support, along with various minutes, correspondence and financial statements. A copy of the application was sent to the respondent trustees by way of email on 26 December 2018. [7] On 15 Febru...