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1. [2018] NZSSAA 54 (19 October 2018) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...information. That witness was Ms Donnelly, who is an experienced chartered accountant. She reviewed the material provided by the appellant, and said that in her view the information provided was unsatisfactory as: [5.1] There was a set of financial statements, and there were features in them that raised concerns. For example, some expenses seemed unusually high. [5.2] She had sought information that is conventionally required in an investigation or audit, including consecutive ban...

2. Re Jones (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2021] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...JOHN JONES AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Mr MJ Jones in person The intended defendant was not heard DATE OF DECISION: 14 April 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL THAT INTENDED STATEMENT OF CLAIM NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR FILING1 BACKGROUND [1] On Friday 12 March 2021 Mr Jones presented for filing in the office of the Tribunal a statement of claim under the Privacy Act 2020, s 98. [2] At Step 3, p 5 of the documen...

3. Greenslade v Commissioner of Police (Extension of Time) [2018] NZHRRT 11 [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...Member REPRESENTATION: Mr G Greenslade in person Mr P Gunn and Mr A Lawson for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 5 April 2018 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL GRANTING DEFENDANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING STATEMENT OF REPLY1 [1] Regulation 15(1) of the Human Rights Review Tribunal Regulations 2002 provides that a defendant who intends to defend proceedings must, within 30 days after the day on which the notice of proceedings is served on...

4. Statement of defence template [doc, 27 KB]

   ...(Note: If more than one plaintiff list them separately as 2nd plaintiff, 3rd plaintiff etc) And [full name, place of residence, occupation] Defendant (Note: if more than one defendant list them separately as 2nd defendant, 3rd defendant etc) Statement of Defence Filed by: [Defendant’s name and address for service] The Defendant Says: (Note: if more than one defendant specify which defendant – for example, 1st defendant, 2nd defendant) [Here respond separately to everything claimed...

5. LC & SC v TB [2025] NZDT 83 (5 March 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2025] NZDT 83 APPLICANT LC APPLICANT SC RESPONDENT TB The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Background 1. LC and SC bought a [vehicle] from TB in a private sale. The price was $4,300.00. 2. LC and SC bought the car for their granddaughter. They took it to her on the day that they bought it from TB, 2 December 2024. 3. The...

6. SC v QS [2022] NZDT 68 (3 May 2022) [pdf, 485 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 6 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2022] NZDT 68 APPLICANT SC RESPONDENT QS The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. SC saw a car advertised for sale on Trade Me. The owner of the vehicle was DC. DC was moving overseas and so her friend, QS, completed the transaction for her. QS owns Q Automotive, and the car was located near the workshop...

7. Tai Rakena v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...management teleconference. In the course of that conference a case management timetable was agreed to and set. Details are to be found in the Minute issued on that date. [5] On 19 May 2017 Mr Tai Rakena filed a document described as “Comprehensive Statement of Claim, s 66 of the Act” which was accompanied by 12 pages of documents. This statement was treated as his statement of evidence and exhibits in support of his claim. [6] On 3 November 2017 Corrections filed a statement of...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 41 Renaissance Assets Management Ltd v Ge [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...essentially repeating its case in the Authority, and denying obtaining a premium from Mr Ge. In its challenge to the second determination the company pleaded that, because it did not seek a premium, a penalty should not have been imposed. The statements of claim in each challenge are largely repetitive, containing common pleadings, except in relation to the relief sought by them. [8] Mr Ge has applied to strike out both proceedings and has supported his application with an affidav...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 135 Nathan v Broadspectrum [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...Investigation Report was criticised as using incorrect information, drawing wrong conclusions and containing errors. The outcome of the final meeting between Mr Nathan and Mr Proffitt was challenged as predetermined and remedies were sought including reinstatement. [15] Broadspectrum responded on 28 February 2014 saying that what was in issue was the procedure followed by Mr Nathan in planning and carrying out the repair work. It declined to grant the remedies claimed. [16]...

10. [2021] NZEmpC 177 Allison v Ceres New Zealand LLC [pdf, 267 KB]

    ...with Ceres’ financial performance. [7] PBEL’s letter was referring to an allegation of dysfunctional management caused by two factions in the company that did not communicate with each other. Later, this allegation expanded to include a claim that Mr Allison was being removed because he and Mr Gowda did not get along. PBEL’s letter ended with a statement that if Mr Allison’s position was disestablished he would have grounds to raise a personal grievance. [8...