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1. [2021] NZEmpC 73 Sfizio Ltd v Freeborn [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...third parties with the name of the plaintiff company. Ms Freeborn succeeded in her claims. [3] On 11 January 2019, Sfizio Ltd (Sfizio) brought a challenge to the Authority’s determination.1 Ms Freeborn, at that stage unrepresented, filed a statement of defence on 15 March 2019. Then, she briefed counsel. [4] On 8 May 2019, I granted leave for the defendant to file an amended statement of defence, and an application to join parties. These documents were filed on 21 May 201...

2. Sufi v Department of Labour [2012] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...circumstances outlined in the Minute issued on 7 November 2011, the plaintiff did not in fact participate in the teleconference. In his absence the following directions were made: Directions [6] The following directions are made: [6.1] Written statements of the evidence to be called at the hearing by [the plaintiff] are to be filed and served by 5pm on Friday 9 December 2011. In the alternative it is possible for him to rely instead on the letters and documents already filed by him....

3. Lim v Gu-Chang [2014] NZIACDT 77 (29 August 2014) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...justify issuing a visa under discretion (section 35A of the Immigration Act 1987, or section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009 as it was when the request was lodged). [31] The letter to Immigration New Zealand setting out the grounds identified some claims of previous mishandling of the complainant’s affairs by former advisers. However, the letter did not set out information that either substantiated or proved that claim. The letter said the complainant had a desire to study in New Zealan...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 104 Gapuzan v Pratt & Whitney Air NZ Services t/a Christchurch Engine Centre [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...challenge is set down for hearing on 14-16 July 2014. Any stay will require the fixture to be vacated. [2] In its application, the defendant seeks: a) An order that the proceedings be stayed until the Official Assignee evaluates the merits of the claim and confirms whether or not the manner in which it is likely to be advanced is correct. b) In the event that the remedies sought under s 123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 1 (the Act) are determined by th...

5. SG v H Ltd [2020] NZDT 1327 (29 October 2020) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...has filed a claim seeking repayment of this sum. 3. H Limited defends the claim primarily on the basis that Mr G signed a confirmation at the time he resigned as a director that the company does not owe him any money, and that he has no other claims against the company. 4. The issues to be resolved are: (a) Was the advance to the company of $7,025.29 a loan? (b) If so, does the resignation letter preclude any claim for repayment of the advance? Was the advance to the comp...

6. Wai 1040 Northland inquiry index [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...WAI 1040 COMBINED RECORD OF INQUIRY FOR TE PAPARAHI O TE RAKI PART I: RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Document dates are: • Date of signature for documents generated by the Tribunal • Date received for documents filed with the Tribunal 1. STATEMENTS 1. 1 STATEMENTS OF CLAIM 1.1 Wai no: 24, 1.1 Date of SOC: 03 Sep 85 Date received: 13 Sep 85 Claimant: Tiata Witehira, K Witehira (deceased), T Tohu (deceased) Representing: Ngaitawake Concerning: Rates on Maori Land Status: Conso...

7. [2007] NZEmpC AC 59/07 Paki v Panel Holdings Ltd [pdf, 18 KB]

   ...she had breached her employment agreement as found by the Authority. Ms Paki claimed compensation including $7,430.64 for holiday pay and sick leave, and $8,315.24 for lost wages. At the conclusion of what can only be described as a minimalist statement of claim, Ms Paki elected “a full hearing of the entire matter (a hearing de novo)”. [5] In response to a request from the defendant’s solicitors that it not be required to file a statement of defence, I considered that the...

8. Deliu v New Zealand Law Society [2012] NZHRRT 1 [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) in Deliu v New Zealand Law Society (High Court Auckland, CIV-2010-404-6182) challenging (inter alia) the determinations made by the NSC on 12 November 2010. At the request of the Tribunal a copy of the Third Amended Statement of Claim (14 December 2011) was made available. That document alleges at para [31] that both determinations made on 12 November 2010 are unlawful in that they: (A) were a form of selective prosecution or discrimination; (K) breached...

9. Bridson v Griffin [pdf, 29 KB]

   Claim No: 981 Under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 In the matter of An adjudication claim Between Dawn Bridson Claimant And Ken Barry Griffin First respondent And Greg Moffat Second respondent And Tony Fisken trading as Fisken Design Third respondent And Bay Building Certifiers Limited (in Liquidation) Fourth respondent And Tauranga District Council (Struck Out) Fifth respondent Determ...

10. [2015] NZEmpC 166 Able Owl XL Ltd v Gladden [pdf, 195 KB]

    ...compensation. The second determination made an award of costs against Able Owl. [2] Able Owl elected to challenge the whole of both determinations in this Court and a hearing de novo was sought. The pleadings are contained in an amended statement of claim dated 17 September 2014 and a statement of defence to that 1 Gladden v Able Owl XL Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland 329 (substantive); Gladden v Able Owl XL Ltd [2014] NZERA Auckland...