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1. [2017] EmpC 41 Cronin-Lampe and anor v BOT of Melville High School [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...investigation meeting conducted by the Authority. The claims were dismissed in 1 Cronin-Lampe v Board of Trustees of Melville High School [2013] NZERA Auckland 249. their entirety. A statement of claim commencing the challenge was dated and filed 10 July 2013. It was accompanied by the determination, the subject of the challenge. The plaintiffs have since lodged an amended statement of claim with the Court in respect o...

2. Guo v Culpan (Strike-Out) [2018] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...principle 6 in respect of the information released and that no information had been withheld. In her claim, Ms Guo sought a number of remedies including an order that Dr Culpan be ordered to provide her with a full copy of her medical file. [4] The statement of claim filed on 6 May 2016 specified that the relevant provisions of the Privacy Act on which Ms Guo relied were principle 6 and section 40. Accordingly, the proceedings were conducted on this basis. [5] Ms Guo filed four amen...

3. BU v BH [2020] NZDT 1400 (20 November 2020) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...then asked if it had any issues, and BH replied that she had driven it back from Dunedin and hadn’t had any problems with it. BU knew, because BH had told her, that BH had only had the car a relatively short time. 7. BU accepted that both these statements were true on the face of it. I also accepted that they were true statements. They were not answers that were as broad as the questions had been, but they were not untrue, nor do I find they were misleading in any way. BU had the...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 206 Gapuzan v Pratt & Whitney Air New Zealand Services t/a Christchurch Engine Centre [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...OF JUDGE B A CORKILL Introduction [1] This judgment decides two applications. The first is made by the defendant. The orders it seeks are: (a) That the remedies sought by the plaintiff in paras 55(a), (c) and (d) of his fourth amended statement of claim be dismissed on the basis that these remedies vested in the Official Assignee under s 101 of the Insolvency Act 2006 (IA), and that upon the plaintiff’s bankruptcy the Official Assignee determined that there was no merit...

5. Gwizo v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Mediation failed to take place and the complaint was not resolved. [5] On 8 December 2016 Mr Gwizo filed these proceedings under the HRA naming the Governor-General and the Deputy Chief Executive of Immigration New Zealand as the defendants. The statement of claim alleges the use of the occupational personality questionnaire to screen applicants for the role of immigration officer was discriminatory on the prohibited grounds of colour, race, ethnicity or national origins and disability....

6. [2024] NZEmpC 174 A Ifraz Investments Ltd v Jamal [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...representative who had acted for the defendant, Mohazam Jamal, when the proceedings were before the Authority. However, the representative did not have authority to accept service in these proceedings and on 21 August 2023, the Court directed that the statement of claim be served personally on the defendant. 1 Jamal v A Ifraz Investments Ltd [2023] NZERA 317 (Member Arthur). [3] The Court registry has followed up with the plaintiff multiple times to ascertain whether t...

7. Willing v New Zealand Police (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 482 KB]

   ...Member Ms ST Scott QSM, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr BA Willing in person Mr MJ McKillop for the defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the Papers DATE OF DECISION: 28 May 2020 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT PART OF STATEMENT OF CLAIM1 [1] Benjamin Willing unsuccessfully applied to become a Police recruit in 2011. He sought a review of the recruitment decision and made an information privacy request at the same time. The New Zealand Police (the Police) were late...

8. QQ v IK & YM [2023] NZDT 357 (22 June 2023) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 357 APPLICANT QQ FIRST RESPONDENT IK SECOND RESPONDENT YM The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. On 1 December 2022, QQ bought a 2013 [car] from IK. He says IK misrepresented the vehicle and he claims compensation of $4,999.00. 2. On 8 March, the Tribunal added IK’s wife YM to the claim and ordered a f...

9. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 1 June 2015 [pdf, 621 KB]

   ...claims, the claimants, the main issues, and any other preliminary matters. 2. ‘Research’: The Tribunal, the Crown and claimants undertake research to explore the issues raised by the claims. 3. ‘Interlocutories’: Claimants refine their statements of claim and assist the Tribunal in identifying the issues that need to be heard. 4. ‘Hearings’: The Tribunal hears the evidence of claimants, the Crown, and researchers. 5. ‘Report writing’: The Tribunal produces...

10. Refugee practice standards [pdf, 212 KB]

    for Legal Aid Providers 10 April 2025 7 Responsibilities to clients 1 Providers acting for refugee and protection status claimants must be: 1.1 Aware of and comply with relevant practice notes, including the Refugee Status Unit Practice Note (Refugee and protection status determination) and the Immigration and Protection Tribunal Practice Note 2: Refugee and Protection. 1.2 Informed regarding vulnerabilities affecting refugee claimants, including