[2017] EmpC 92 P v A [pdf, 111 KB]
...right to an extension of time which would defeat the purpose of the rules which is to provide a time table for the conduct of litigation. [12] I also have regard to the general principle summarised by Richmond J in Avery v No 2 Public Service Appeal Board [1973] 2 NZLR 86 at 91: When once an appellant allows the time for appealing to go by then his position suffers a radical change. Whereas previously he was in a position to appeal as of right, he now becomes an applicant for a...