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1. Doria v Diamond Laser Medispa Taupo Limited & Ors [2025] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...months when she found out she was pregnant with her first child. Fifteen days after finding out she was pregnant, and seven weeks into her pregnancy, Ms Doria was told to commence her primary carer leave early, effective immediately. [2] Ms Doria claims this was discrimination on the basis of her sex (pregnancy) and in the alternative, disability.2 The defendants maintain they were entitled to put her on early leave under the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (PLEPA...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 189 Bridesdale Farm Developments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...BFDL's relief concerns provisions to be evaluated for whether they are the most appropriate for achieving the relevant objectives. 14 prov1s1ons of pt 2, the territorial authority's functions (under s31, Rlv1A) and national policy statements (s74(1) Rl\tlA).20 However, it is unnecessary to report any further findings on those matters for the following reasons: 20 21 22 23 (a) guided by the Higher Courts,21 we treat the relevant objectives and policies as already...

3. Manchester Securities Limited v Auckland Council [2016] NZWHT Auckland 1 [pdf, 341 KB]

   THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI 2014-100-000024 [2016] NZWHT AUCKLAND 1 BETWEEN MANCHESTER SECURITIES LIMITED Claimant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL First Respondent Hearing: 7, 8 and 24 September 2015 Closing submissions: 24 September 2015 Further written submissions: 2 February 1016 Appearances: Mr Ho for the claimants Ms Parker, Ms Harpur and Ms Mitchell for the first Respondent Decision: 1 March 2016 _________________________________

4. Hill v Accident Compensation Corporation (suspension of entitlements) [2022] NZACC 239 [pdf, 456 KB]

   ...covered injuries have resolved and are no longer the reason for your incapacity… [3] This decision was upheld at review. Agreed facts [4] Mr Hill, previously employed as a truck driver, has cover for three separate accidents (separate claims), each leading to symptoms in his neck, lumbar spine and shoulders. In 2016, three claims were lodged for Mr Hill as follows: • Accident on 26/04/2016, for left shoulder and upper arm sprain, neck sprain; • Accident on 10/05/201...

5. LCRO 87/2018 QZ v FZB (20 December 2019) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...trustee”. He said although the issues discussed at the 26 May 2017 meeting at FZB’s offices attended by Mr QZ and RP included RP’s interest as a beneficiary of the trust, her term as a trustee was not discussed.17 (3) Undertaking [23] Mr GN claimed that Mr QZ’s 15 May 2017 undertaking to Mr AL that “all fees incurred by [Mr QZ] and [Mr VT] relate solely to the administration of the [t]rust” was “false and misleading”. This was particularly so in respect of Mr VT&#...

6. [2007] NZEmpC AC 12/07 CE of Unitec Institute of Technology v Henderson [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...determinative of personal grievance cases. [4] The Employment Relations Authority, from whose determination this is a challenge, found that Ms Henderson had been dismissed unjustifiably but that she was not entitled in law to the salary increase claimed (although it urged Unitec to consider paying arrears so calculated to her as part of a negotiated settlement of remedies). Apart from declaring dismissal to have been unjustified, the Authority reserved remedies noting that ther...

7. [2009] NZEmpC WC 17/09 Idea Services Ltd v Dickson [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...“work”. Given the conclusion that Mr Udovenko was paid by the day, that is not necessarily so. The Court of Appeal did not deal with this issue on appeal. Again we do not find this series of cases particularly helpful. They contain no clear statement of principle which would assist us and the facts were significantly different to those in this case. [54] Mr Quigg also relied on NZ Fire Brigades Officers and NZ Fire Brigades Employees Application For Award (1965) BA 1496 w...

8. Gemmell v Gemmell - Mohaka A4 Trust [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 114 (2015 APPEAL 114) [pdf, 456 KB]

   ...October 2010 awarded costs of $5,847.53 against Bessie in favour of the Mohaka A4 Trust. 13 The District Court proceedings [14] In 2007 the trustees of the Tauwhareroa Trust, Arthur and Neti, issued proceedings in the District Court against Sam claiming judgment, interests and costs in relation to a loan the trust had granted Sam in 2003. The fact of the loan was not disputed by Sam. However, Sam argued that he had a counter-claim against the Tauwhareroa Trust by way of a set-...

9. Greenslade v Commissioner of Police (Human Rights Act) [2021] NZHRRT 53 [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...entry to Police College. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Greenslade v Commissioner of Police (Human Rights Act) [2021] NZHRRT 53.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 53 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Mr Greenslade claims that: [2.1] He was qualified to be admitted to Police College, but he was declined entry by reason of his dyslexia (which is a disability) and because of an assumption by the Police that he had difficulty with processing and recordin...

10. [2022] NZIACDT 27 - ZK v Li (8 November 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...to be a retainer of “$30,000” per annum, being $14.42 per hour. It was acknowledged that she might also be paid commission based on sales or targets, but this was excluded. [33] According to Immigration NZ’s letter, the expression had claimed an annual salary of $55,000, being $26.44 per hour. Given that the complainant’s annual retainer 6 Ursacorp’s file notes at 330 of the Registrar’s bundle. 7 Ursacorp’s file notes at 332 of the Registrar’s bundle. 6...