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1. Hill v PTW Holdings Ltd - 587-591 Great South Road (2023) 262 Taitokerau MB 140 (262 TTK 140) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...liquidator’s consent to the proceeding or the High Court makes orders making provision for those proceedings. [4] They confirm that the liquidators have not consented to these proceedings being brought and there have been no High Court orders permitting the proceedings to be taken in relation to the company’s property. [5] The applicants have then asked the Court to “separate” the application into five applications so that their applications relate not only to the land held...

2. Zhang v The First Org Ltd (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 11 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...how large that serving should be. For Mr Zhang to claim that the non- discrimination right is engaged by this question trivialises the right’s importance. [25] The claim’s overreach is demonstrated by the fact that, if successful, it would permit members of other groups such as Pacific people and Māori who are more likely to be on a lower income than the national average,11 or women who are more likely to be on a 10 Child Poverty Action Group v Attorney-General HC Wellington...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 216 Nicolson v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 611 KB]

   ...those identified areas. iii. The biodiversity enhancement plan must identify the location of any proposed structures to be erected within the Biodiversity Enhancement Area (noting that one plant nursery structure and up to three 10m2 structures are permitted under Rule 15.8.AP.Z.a). iv. The biodiversity enhancement plan must not include clearance of indigenous vegetation in the Biodiversity Enhancement Area, except that this standard does not apply to indigenous vegetation clearance...

4. Wainui v Wainui - Part 1 Deposited Plan 3413 (2024) 127 Tairawhiti MB 150 (127 TRW 150) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...sworn statement by Thelma supplied in support of the injunction application records that: (a) Thelma’s understanding is that the Whānau Home was vested in the Tipene and Sarah Wainui Whānau Trust; (b) In 2000 Thelma signed an agreement with permitting her, Thelma, to occupy the Whānau Home; and (c) Thelma’s copy of her agreement with the Tipene and Sarah Wainui Whānau Trust was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle. [17] While Thelma, and perhaps other beneficiaries of the Tipe...

5. Kokiri-Tamanui - Mangapoike 2A2 Sections 12, 46, 47 & 48 (Te Reinga Marae) (2024) 127 Tairāwhiti MB 1 (127 TRW 1) [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...received from Ms Mitai and Ms Mitai-Harris. They claimed the election process was “unfair and unjustified.” They claimed votes per person were not clarified at the start of the election (one vote per person). They claimed multiple voting was permitted after the fourth nominee had been selected and that voting online was not correctly counted. In addition, they alleged that one screen with votes was counted but a second screen was not. They could not understand why only eight t...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 163 LDJ v EZC Costs [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...[1] On 19 June 2024, the Court removed the applicant’s employment relationship problem to the Court.1 In its decision, the Court indicated that LDJ was entitled to costs on their application, noted that costs ought to be able to be agreed, and permitted them to apply for costs within 14 days of the judgment if necessary.2 [2] Unfortunately, the parties were unable to agree. LDJ applied for costs on 3 July 2024. 1 LDJ v EZC [2024] NZEmpC 109. 2 At [63]. [3] Couns...

7. Wai 3300, 2.6.019 Memorandum directions of Chief Judge Dr C L Fox commencing wānanga ā-rohe phase [pdf, 520 KB]

   ...Tribunal will not be hearing or testing evidence during the wānanga ā-rohe phase (Wai 3300, #4.1.5 at 37). The wānanga ā-rohe are distinct from a ngā kōrero tuku iho hearing process (Wai 3300, #4.1.5 at 75). 34. I also confirm that parties are permitted to present evidence to support their discussions and consideration of tikanga principles and/or constitutionality. 35. I further confirm that transcripts of the kōrero from the wānanga will be placed on the record of inquiry....

8. [2025] NZEmpC 1 Byrne v Coverstaff Recruitment Group Ltd [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...parties.13 [23] In making directions, the Court can direct that a de novo challenge be heard on a non-de novo basis and limit the extent of the issues to be heard on a challenge. Further, it can limit the scope and extent of the evidence to be permitted. It can also give an indication that the party’s behaviour will be addressed during any assessment by the Court of costs.14 Finally, directions can also be made requiring a party to strictly comply with timetabling orders.15 I...

9. Zhang v James Cook Hotel Ltd (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...limits or affects any authority or power of a court, including the authority of the High Court under its inherent jurisdiction, to punish any person for contempt of court in any circumstances to which this Act does not apply. … [43] Section 25 permits a judicial officer to use his or her powers under the sections referred to as often as necessary. However, those powers are predicated on s 10 of the Contempt of Court Act applying, which it does not in this case. [44] Section 26...

10. [2024] NZEmpC 236 Devine v Heart Kids NZ Ltd [pdf, 204 KB]

    ...policy. Consultation with staff followed and the policy came into effect on 23 September 2021. In it, Heart Kids encouraged staff to be vaccinated. The policy confirmed that staff would be supported to access vaccinations, including being permitted to have time away during work hours to be vaccinated. Additionally, the policy advised employees that there would be some roles where vaccination might become a condition for performing work. [13] On 12 October 2021, Dr Ruth...