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1. [2022] NZEmpC 222 Gumbeze v The Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...Bigson Gumbeze was employed as a registered social worker by the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children until he was dismissed on 15 December 2017. [2] In the Employment Relations Authority Mr Gumbeze’s personal grievance claim was unsuccessful.1 1 Gumbeze v Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children [2022] NZERA 232 (Member Cheyne). [3] The Authority’s determination was dated 2 June 2022. The time available to Mr Gumbeze...

2. Tukutau v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 59 (30 April 2014) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...1). [22] I am satisfied the standard of the work was far short of the minimum level of competence. The type of work was routine, not complex. I have reviewed the submission drafted by the adviser. It provides strong evidence of incompetence. The application was unimpressive in form, as it did not provide a reasoned argument supporting the exercise of the statutory discretion. It was wholly deficient in substance for the reasons Immigration New Zealand identified. The adviser has not prov...

3. [2018] NZEmpC 34 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...what I regard as his limited knowledge, I am satisfied that there has been compliance with my judgment of 15 February 2017. [7] I am also satisfied that there is no need to order that Tanja Schlitter should file and serve an affidavit as requested in the application. The issue of documents which may have been held by her has been appropriately dealt with in Ms Park’s affirmation. [8] The application dated 8 August 2017 for enforcement of the judgment of 15 February 2017...

4. CQ v LM [2023] NZDT 703 (16 December 2023) [pdf, 231 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2023] NZDT 703 APPLICANT CQ RESPONDENT LM The Tribunal orders: LM is to pay CQ the sum of $421.43 by no later than 19 January 2024. Reasons: 1. In April 2023, CQ rented a sleepout from LM following cyclone damage to his [Suburb] home. The sleepout had one open room with bathroom, laundry and kitchen facilities in the main house. Kitchen and lau...

5. [2014] NZEmpC 1 Howard v Carter Holt Harvey Packaging Ltd [pdf, 28 KB]

   ...applicant pursued a personal grievance alleging unjustifiable dismissal but, in its determination dated 5 September 2013,1 [3] The applicant decided to challenge the Authority’s determination. To do so as of right, he had to file a statement of claim in the Court within 28 days after the the Employment Relations Authority found that the dismissal was justifiable. 1 [2013] NZERA Christchurch 186. date of the determination...

6. Wilton TRI-2021-100-002 Procedural Order 7 [pdf, 225 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2021-100-002 BETWEEN HELEN BERNADETTE O’SULLIVAN, FIONA CHERIE WHITE & ANDREW RODGER WILTON as trustees of the WILTON FAMILY TRUST Claimants AND DEANE FLUIT BUILDER LTD First Respondent AND TAB DESIGN LTD (Removed) Second Respondent AND TILING SOLUTIONS WANAKA LTD Third Respondent AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Fourth Respondent AND VALSPAR PAINT (NZ) LTD Fifth Respondent AND WILTON JOUBERT

7. ACP v ZXP Ltd and ZXO Ltd [2013] NZDT 129 (13 June 2013) [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...AND ZXO Ltd SECOND RESPONDENT Date of Order: 13 June 2013 Referee: Referee Cadogan ORDER OF THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL The Tribunal hereby orders that the case is struck out for lack of jurisdiction as the claim falls outside the limitation period imposed by the Building Act 2004. Facts [1] This matter involves problems caused by dampness in the ceiling of the home of ACP and NP, who have been represented today by ACP’s father, DY....

8. [2021] NZEnvC 186 Wallace v Waikato District Council [pdf, 193 KB]

   Wallace v Waikato District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2021] NZEnvC 186 IN THE MATTER OF an application for declarations under section 310(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN G WALLACE (ENV-2021-AKL-000134) Appellant AND WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Alternate Environment Judge Newhook, sitting alone pursuant to s 279 of the Act Hearing: On the pape...

9. WHT - glossary [pdf, 685 KB]

   ...also incorporates mediation. Alternative solution: A design solution that differs totally or partially from the solutions given in the compliance documents, yet complies with the Building Code. Applicant: A person or legal entity that files an application. A respondent can be an applicant in relation to a procedural application or an application for strike-out, etc. Application: A claim form completed in anticipation of an assessment of a dwelling-house where the applicant has s...

10. NX v B Association Ltd & JE [2023] NZDT 433 (15 August 2023) [pdf, 192 KB]

    CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 433 APPLICANT NX RESPONDENT B Association Ltd SECOND RESPONDENT JE The Tribunal orders: NX’s claims against B Association Ltd and JE are dismissed. REASONS Brief Details of Claims 1. On 16 October 2022, NX purchased a [vehicle] for $10,500 from JE, in a private sale. Prior to purchase, NX a...