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1. BN & MN v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 64 (20 September 2013) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...and has no foreseeable prospect of improving his situation. That should be taken into account in relation to the financial penalty, compensation, and costs. [12] Through their counsel, the complainants questioned the genuineness of Mr Hakaoro’s claims as to his financial circumstances, suggesting he may well have hidden funds. Discussion Licence [13] The findings against Mr Hakaoro are evident in the decision upholding the complaint. If he held a licence, or was entitled to apply...

2. Williamson v Tangilanu [2012] NZIACDT 13 (28 March 2012) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...from the Authority and Mr Williamson. Whether or not they make submissions, Ms Tangilanu may provide submissions on penalty. [25] Should Ms Tangilanu have a submission regarding inability to pay a penalty, that submission is to be supported by a statement of assets and liabilities, and particulars of income and outgoings. [26] The timetable for submissions will be as follows: [26.1] The Authority and Mr Williamson are to make any submissions within 10 working days of the issue of...

3. AX v ZA LCRO 113 / 2010 (18 February 2011) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...made, and the nature of the relationship with a dealer in the [overseas]. 2 [5] Prior to this, the Applicant had visited New Zealand in May 2005, when he had been introduced by YZ to the Respondent. The Applicant alleges that as a result of statements made at that meeting, he had formed the view that the Respondent was to provide oversight for the operation and represent the mutual interests of the two partners. [6] That view was reinforced by subsequent correspondence dated...

4. Lamberth - Heru Te Kaumaiwa Manning Whānau Trust [2014] Chief Judge's MB 365 (2014 CJ 365) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...application to vest her Maori land interests in the Huirapa \Vhanau Trust. The application records that it was the applicant's wish that her land titles were to be vested within the bust as she had no issue. The application further records a statement from Huirapa Manning that he held power of attorney for Heru Manning and that he was her trustee. The application also records that Heru Manning is 80 years old in good health but dislikes travelling great distances ... [17] The...

5. Zhong Wei Zhou v Complaints Assessment Committee 412 & Shu (Sue) Zhou [2017] NZREADT 49 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...89 and 95. He could not, practicably, have carried out that investigation from China by email or telephone. The itinerary provided by the appellant states that the cost of his travel to New Zealand was CNY 7877. [34] However, the airfares claimed for the appellant’s wife and son cannot be said to be for the purposes set out in s 93(1)(f), and an order cannot be made for them to be reimbursed. [35] We are also satisfied that an order should be made for reimbursement of lega...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 153 Rauland NZ Limited v Delvo [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...has a strong prima facie case on an accrued cause of action against the respondent. The respondent, Conrad Delvo, is a former employee of Rauland NZ. In accordance with the Court’s Practice Direction,2 Rauland NZ has filed a proposed form of statement of problem which it will file in the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority) after execution of the orders that have been made. Its causes of action in those proceedings in the Authority are based on an allegation that the...

7. Insley v Insley - Awanui Haparapara No 4B (2019) 211 Waiāriki MB 68 (211 WAR 68) [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...Michael Insley has acted in a conflict of interest. [3] It was also said that the respondents had submitted their resignations with the effect that the prosecution of an application for removal was now unnecessary. [4] The respondents deny the claims. They say that they had not received notice of the meeting to elect new trustees and that there had been confusion as to the convening of the hui. This led, it was said, to a poor turnout of owners. [5] Prior to the hearing before m...

8. Proactive release - Commencement of Courts and Tribunals Legislation [pdf, 925 KB]

   ...Impact analysis 20. Treasury determined that Regulatory Impact Analysis was required for the new monetary threshold for the Disputes Tribunal that the Tribunals Act Commencement Order will bring into effect [CAB Min (13) 43/13]. A Regulatory Impact Statement was considered by Cabinet in 2013. 21. Regulatory Impact Analysis was not required for the other legislative amendments that are being brought into effect because they have no or only minor impacts on businesses, individuals or not-for-...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 118 Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd [pdf, 421 KB]

   ...costs orders were made in error having regard to the evidence he says he holds, which he set out in detail. [17] Mr Lorigan said his views as to illegality were supported by a range of domestic and international statutes. He concluded his statement by stating he believed there should be a judicial review or that the case be taken to the International Court of Justice. [18] On 12 August 2019, Mr Lorigan filed a notice of opposition to Infinity’s application, stating th...

10. [2021] NZACC 97 – Worthington v ACC (6 July 2021) [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...causation. To succeed on appeal, Ms Worthington must prove, on the balance of probabilities, a sufficient causal link between the covered injury and the pathology in her right hip requiring surgery. Agreed Facts [4] The parties agree the following statement of facts in the case. [5] On 30 August 2015, Ms Worthington tripped and fell whilst disembarking an airplane. [6] On 2 September 2015, Ms Worthington was granted cover by the Corporation for a right hip contusion relating t...