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1. [2017] NZEmpC 166 Sawyer v VC of Victoria University [pdf, 425 KB]

   ...In an earlier proceeding the Authority had determined that the record of settlement was final and binding on the parties pursuant to s 149 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act).4 [4] On 21 February 2017, the Vice-Chancellor lodged a statement of problem in the Authority seeking a compliance order and penalties.5 That proceeding was based on alleged breaches of the record of settlement. [5] The compliance order was ostensibly consented to by Dr Sawyer because of an emai...

2. Pue - Ngāti Maru Wharanui Pukehou Trust (2006) 166 Aotea MB 290 (166 AOT 290) [pdf, 669 KB]

   ...Matuku and Mr Pue were to sign the trust cheques and in the absence of the latter Mr Matuku was free to use one of the other three signatories whose positions are not subject to election. The trustees were directed to provide to the hui current statements of financial position and performance for the beneficiaries' consideration. Beneficiaries meeting: 10 December 2005 [12] The meeting was held as directed at Te Upoko 0 te Whenua Marae in Tarata Road at 11 :OOam. Shona Howe f...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 192 Johnson v Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force [pdf, 394 KB]

   ...informed by NZDF that an inquiry would be undertaken because the sending of the email amounted to an apparent security breach, he said his email account must have been spoofed or hacked because he was not the sender. Subsequently, he presented statements from himself and an IT specialist to support his response. Ultimately NZDF concluded it was very likely he had sent the email, but it would not pursue a disciplinary process. [3] Mr Johnson raised a disadvantage grievance...

4. [2023] NZIACDT 4 – TC v MacLeod (7 February 2023) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...advised on 4 November 2019 that the financial evidence allowed Immigration NZ to consider this. Mr MacLeod then worked with the complainant, who in turn worked with his accountant, to present additional financial reports (special purpose financial statements) showing profitability within 12 months. [27] On 8 November 2019, the officer confirmed he was still looking at the figure of $379,000. [28] Also on 8 November 2019, the complainant employed a second New Zealander. [29]...

5. Larnark v Kirby LCRO 44 / 2010 (1 October 2010) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...claim on behalf of the Applicants. At all relevant times, Mr Caerphilly remained the instructing solicitor. [2] Proceedings were issued by the Practitioner on behalf of the Applicants on 1 May 2008. Subsequently, it was decided that an amended Statement of Claim was required and this was prepared and filed on 10 November 2008. In addition, the Practitioner formed the view at a later date, that the proceedings should be transferred to the High 2 Court due to the fact that...

6. [2025] NZEmpC185 Lanigan v Fonterra Brands (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...force from 1 March 2023 until 28 February 2024. Mr Lanigan and the other first plaintiffs were, at all relevant times, employees of Fonterra covered by that collective agreement. [5] The allegations made by the plaintiffs in the fourth amended statement of claim can be summarised for present purposes as pleadings to the effect that: (a) there was no express or implied term in the collective agreement5 or in any individual terms and conditions of employment requiring the first pla...

7. [2009] NZEmpC AC 12/09 Service and Food Workers Union Inc & Anor v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...against Spotless in ARC 39/07. These were the original claims to prohibit by injunction the purported lockouts of union members in mid-2007. There are now fresh and refined pleadings that identify the issues except to the extent that Spotless’s statement of defence to the amended statement of claim dated 11 March 2009 failed to plead, or at least plead sufficiently, its affirmative defence that the lockouts were justified statutorily by reason of hospital patient health. As I n...

8. [2006] NZEmpC WC 21/06 Greening v About Demolition & Contracting (2003) Ltd [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...by the Employment Relations Authority following the dismissal of her personal grievance. The challenge has been dealt with on the papers. The parties’ representatives filed written submissions. [2] Both parties were unsuccessful in their claims to the Authority. The company had initiated the proceedings, claiming that Ms Greening was in breach of her employment contract by acting in breach of her obligations of trust and honesty. It alleged that she had made a double paym...

9. CD & ors v CU Ltd [2024] NZDT 508 (23 June 2024) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 508 APPLICANT CD C/- LC Family Trust APPLICANT LD C/- LC Family Trust APPLICANT QG C/- LC Family Trust RESPONDENT CU Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. LD, CD and QC are the trustees (the trustees) of the LC Family Trust and own as trustees the property at [address] (the property). They have a Property Management Authority agreement (the agreement) dated...

10. Watson v Employers Mutual Ltd (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 131 KB]

    ...McKenzie for plaintiff Ms P Muir and Ms R Judge for defendants DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 15 October 2020 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL REGARDING COSTS1 [1] In a decision dated 23 March 2020 Ms Watson’s claim was struck out, as it was not within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. Costs were reserved. See Watson v Employers Mutual Limited (Strike-out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 10. [2] Employers Mutual Limited (EML) has now applied for costs...