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1. [2014] NZEmpC 118 Pyne Gould Corp Ltd v West [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...which precipitated the challenge sought documents in seven categories. The Court is now advised that only two of those categories are now at issue, namely: a) Category Three: PGC Board minutes approving the company’s 30 June 2011 Financial Statements and executive bonuses. b) Category Five: all emails between Mr West and Mr Michael Tinkler in relation to minutes for a Board meeting held on 16 September 2011 approving the 30 June 2011 Financial Statements. The emails include...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 50 Vulcan Steel Ltd v Manufacturing & Construction Workers Union [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...that there is considerable merit in both the company and its employees having a clear understanding of the nature and scope of any drug testing powers, and the way in which they may be exercised. Merits of proposed challenge [11] The Union claims that the proposed challenge lacks merit, including because the proposed statement of claim differs significantly from the statement of problem filed in the Authority. It does not, it is said, amount to a proper de novo challenge becaus...

3. AK Ltd v ZP [2014] NZDT 611 (11 August 2014) [pdf, 27 KB]

   ...that ZP, the respondent, is to pay AK Ltd, the applicant, the amount of $1,690.95 by 29 August 2014. Facts [1] AK Ltd (the applicant) is claiming “$2,268.80 (or for a greater or lesser amount as at the hearing date)”. At the hearing date (statement dated 28 July 2014 (“statement”)) the amount was $2,288.20. [2] ZP (the respondent) took out a loan from AK Ltd of $1,000.00. This was documented on AK Ltd’s document headed “[document title]”. For the purpose of this ord...

4. Cooper v Hamilton Pharmacy 2011 Ltd (Discovery) [2018] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...AND BETTER DISCOVERY1 [1] These proceedings were filed on 11 October 2016. The original defendants were Hamilton Pharmacy 2011 Ltd (Hamilton Pharmacy) and Mr Graham Burnett, one of the four directors of Hamilton Pharmacy. However, by amended statement of claim dated 2 March 2018 Mr Burnett has been removed. The claim against Hamilton Pharmacy remains substantively the same as it was in the original statement of claim. 1...

5. WHT - Guidelines for experts conference [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...3.3 The conference will be chaired by a Member of the Tribunal. The role of the experts’ conference chair does not include the making of orders or directions in the claim, or the giving of evidence as to the conference. Apart from the agreed statement, evidence of things said and done at the conference is confidential and not generally admissible in the hearing. 3.4 The duty of every expert witness is to assist the Tribunal impartially in relation to technical matters that lie w...

6. [2016] NZEmpC 32 Bhikoo v Stephen Marr Hair Design Newmarket Limited [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...followed an indication from Mr Bhikoo that in view of the disputes, he had decided to leave the business. An angry altercation between Mr Bhikoo and Mr Irvine occurred at the premises of the hair salon in Newmarket. The following day, Mr Bhikoo made statements to employees at the premises which Mr Irvine and Ms Vincent regarded as objectionable. Following a disciplinary investigation, Mr Bhikoo was dismissed from employment. He unsuccessfully brought a personal grievance claim i...

7. Ngatai - Tokata B8 Trustees (2015) 50 Tairawhiti MB 175 (50 TRW 175) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...those directions. Counsel were subsequently obtained. [7] On 19 August 2014, a telephone conference was held with counsel for the applicant (Mr Anthony Sinclair) and counsel for the respondent trustees (Mr Webb). A timetable, for the filing of any Statement of Claim or further particulars, a statement of defence and evidence for both parties, was agreed to. During the conference, Mr Sinclair advised that the applicant filed the current application before the Court on behalf of David...

8. [2016] NZEmpC 1 Kilpatrick v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...determination. Nevertheless in dealing with costs in these proceedings the Court may need to consider the issue of costs in the proceedings before the Authority. Pleadings [5] Ms Kilpatrick’s final pleadings are contained in an amended statement of claim filed on 19 December 2014 by her then legal counsel. She had earlier filed a statement of claim while self-represented. This document contained causes of action clearly outside the jurisdiction of this Court to consider....

9. EO v UL LTD 2016 NZDT 979 (17 November 2016) [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...digger bucket had not been stolen and was in the possession of UL Ltd’s employee on the morning of the incident is based on the evidence presented by EO and a witness, Constable C, from the NZ Police. [8] Constable C provided a detailed written statement about his attendance at the incident on the motorway on 11 January and his subsequent enquiries about the matter. The statement was presented by EO at the first hearing session. In it, Constable C wrote: a) That the police rem...

10. Court process

    ...you can’t afford a lawyer you may be able to get legal aid. You can also choose to represent yourself. Find out more about legal aid Find out more about representing yourself in the civil court Back to top Overview of process Most cases start when a statement of claim is filed. Once the court has processed the statement of claim you have to serve it on the defendant, who has a set amount of time (usually 25 working days) to defend the claim. If they defend it, by filing a statement of defence...

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