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1. Zhang v Apple Sales New Zealand (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 199 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM1 [1] Mr Zhang claims that Apple Sales New Zealand (Apple Sales) discriminated against him by treating him less favourably in connection with the provision of goods and services, by reason of his race and ethnic or national origins.2 Mr Zhang also alleges that 1 This decision is to be cited as Zhang v Apple Sales New Zealand (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 9. 2 Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA), ss 21(1)(f), (g), and 44(1)(b)....

2. EN & MN v II [2023] NZDT 582 (23 November 2023) [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...the lamps cannot be used for purpose which they have been purchased. Therefore, EN and MN are able to reject the lamps, and seek a refund. 6. I order that EN and MN will be refunded the cost of the lamps. They have also sought an award of the application costs, unfortunately, I am barred from awarding costs by section 43 Disputes Tribunals Act 1988. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 Referee: C D Boys Date: 23 November 2023 Page 3 of 3 ,...

3. Otago Standards Committee v Mawhinney [2012] NZLCDT 19 [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...decision directly to Mr Mawhinney. Background [3] The charge arose out of Mr Mawhinney’s conduct regarding a former client of his who had made a complaint about Mr Mawhinney’s continuing failure to supply her files to her, despite repeated requests that he do so. [4] That complaint had been made in November 2010, and as a consequence an enquiry had been made of Mr Mawhinney at that time by the Complaints and Standards Officer as to when the requested files would be m...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 52 A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment v Samra Holdings Ltd T/A Te Puna Liquor Centre [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...TE PUNA LIQUOR CENTRE [2021] NZEmpC 52 [22 April 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2021] NZEmpC 52 EMPC 87/2020 EMPC 365/2020 IN THE MATTER OF an application for the exercise of powers under sections 142B, 142E, 142J, 142M, 142W and 142X of the Employment Relations Act 2000 AND IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MA...

5. Singh v Golian [2019] NZIACDT 9 (19 February 2019) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...due care, diligence and professionalism. BACKGROUND [3] The complaint against Mr Golian, a licensed immigration adviser, arose out of his representation of Mr Manjeet Singh, the complainant. He was approached by Mr Singh in August 2012. An application for a work visa by Mr Singh had already been declined by Immigration New Zealand, so he was in New Zealand unlawfully and could not apply for a further visa without leaving. The only other option was to apply to the Minister of Im...

6. EQ & LN v SU & BU [2024] NZDT 361 (14 March 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 6 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 361 APPLICANT EQ APPLICANT LN RESPONDENT SECOND RESPONDENT SU BU The Tribunal orders: SU and BU are to pay EQ and LN the sum of $5,018.76 on or before 4 April 2024. Reasons: 1. EQ and LN own a property that adjoins on two sides with a property owned by SU and BU. The properties were divided by hedging do

7. [2016] NZEmpC 76 Harlow v Western Property Management Ltd [pdf, 79 KB]

   DEBRA HARLOW v WESTERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 76 [17 June 2016] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 76 EMPC 121/2016 IN THE MATTER OF an application for freezing and ancillary orders under the Employment Relations Act 2000 BETWEEN DEBRA HARLOW Applicant AND WESTERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD (IN LIQUIDATION) First Respondent AND TONY TEAGUE Second Respondent AND WEST MANA...

8. SD v IE & DE [2021] NZDT 1588 (5 August 2021) [pdf, 262 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2021] NZDT 1588 APPLICANT SD RESPONDENT IE and DE The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. The parties signed a sale and purchase agreement dated 10 Match 2020 in which SD agreed to sell the farm property situated at [Address] to IE & DE. The settlement date was 29 May 2020 and the agreement was condition...

9. Walters v Walters - Te Kohanga Lots 1 & 3 - 27 [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1357 (2024 CJ 1357) [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA FOX Judgment of Chief Judge C L Fox 2024 Taitokerau MB 1358 Hei tīmatanga kōrero Introduction [1] Katelyn Walters (‘the applicant’) filed this application pursuant to s 45 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The applicant seeks to amend vesting orders made at 24 Kaitaia MB 60 on 28 October 2005 and 24 Kaitaia MB 167-168 on 26 May 2006 whereby her grandfather Pita Muru Waata (‘the d...

10. Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2023] NZACC 187 [pdf, 382 KB]

    IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 187 ACR 233/21 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN JULIE BRUNTON Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 8 May 2023 Heard at: Auckland Appearances: J Brunton, appellant in person (by AVL, audio only as video unavailable) I Hunt for respondent Judgment: 17 Novem