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1. [2016] NZEmpC 103 Lewis v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...determination that Labour Day in 2014 would have been an otherwise working day for members of the defendant’s pre-op cleaning crew is unsustainable. The Inspector’s challenge to the Authority’s determination is dismissed. [60] Costs are reserved. In the absence of agreement the defendant may file a memorandum within 20 workings days and the plaintiff may have a further 20 working days to respond. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed on 19 August 2016 at 2...

2. Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B (2018) 70 Takitimu MB 88 (70 TKT 88) [pdf, 500 KB]

   ...[57] Counsel for Mrs Kahukiwa-Smith is invited to file submissions on whether his client should serve out a period of ineligibility for reappointment to the trust within two months from the date of this judgment. [58] There will be no order as to costs. Pronounced at 1.15pm in Levin on Thursday this 19th day of July 2018 L R Harvey JUDGE

3. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 216 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...1982 accident. The Court notes, in particular, the evidence of a series of Orthopaedic Surgeons to the contrary. The decision of the Reviewer dated 24 February 2022 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [68] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law.

4. Paul - Motatau 1B3A (2010) 11 Taitokerau MB 212 (11 TTK 212) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...ability to provide for whangai. More significantly, it can only be dealt with by the Court if formal administration has been granted by the High Court4. Very often Māori successors do not seek formal administration of estates because of the cost involved and the need to engage lawyers and the land is left in the name of deceased owners. That is the case here. [24] Third, the 1993 Act’s restrictions on alienation do not apply to General land. Conversely, the Property (Relation...

5. [2021] NZACC 146 – Buis v ACC (28 September 2021) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...from 1 July 1992. [38] Accordingly, whilst there is a question of law, it is not a question of law which is capable of bona fide serious argument. Result [39] The application for leave to appeal is dismissed. [40] There is no issue as to costs. D Clark District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law Limited

6. Maruera v Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Trust (2018) 385 Aotea MB 7 (385 AOT 7) [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...proceedings involving Ngāti Maru generally, and the Rūnanga in particular, that derogates from my ability to deal with the present application fairly and impartially. Decision [42] The application is dismissed. [43] There will be no order as to costs. Pronounced at Whakatāne at 4.55pm on Thursday this 31st of May 2018. L R Harvey JUDGE

7. Pomare v Rangihaeata - Hongoeka 7 (2009) 16 Whanganui Appellate Court MB 88 (16 WGAP 88) [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...Court MB 99 appellants. The legal roadway has never been formed since it was granted in 1964, and no evidence was presented to the lower Court to indicate that there was any realistic prospect that it would be formed in the foreseeable future. The costs, the environmental concerns and the evidence from Porirua City Council all indicate that an attempt to form the legal roadway would face very great difficulties. In the meantime there is no reason why the owners of Hongoeka 7 would n...

8. H & Anor v CAC 20004 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 58 [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...and concern that I heard Your Honour make a judgement in Court, to which the panel agreed, about H purely on how she appeared that day, and how you thought you had been overly generous in allowing the interim name suppression. That day in Court cost H a lot. She was resolved not to seem weak in front of those malicious individuals who wish her harm, and so she built herself up and steeled herself for the hearing. H is on medication at the maximum dose and she is very fragile. Her out...

9. [2018] NZEmpC 98 Ovation NZ Ltd v The NZ Meat Workers and Related Trades Union [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...and serve a defence to counterclaim. Counsel should discuss directly the timing of this step, and advise the Court accordingly. I will resolve any issues if the parties are unable to reach agreement on this issue by the end of this week. [72] Costs are reserved. B A Corkill Judge Judgment signed at 5.00 pm on 20 August 2018

10. Pomare v Pomare - Utakura No 8 (2016) 140 Taitokerau MB 39 (140 TTK 39) [pdf, 230 KB]

    ...Ben and you were advised of the situation you each contributed to paying the arrears of the mortgage to the Home Mortgage Company. Those arrears amounted to $7,698.00. You reached an agreement with Fred which included you and Bill meeting the costs of the repair of his Nissan Skyline motorcar (copy of the invoice for repair attached) in exchange for him transferring 45% of the shares to you and Ben equally. Under the arrangement you and Ben would take over the Home Mortgage Compa...