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1. Marshall v IDEA Services Ltd (HDC Act) [2020] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 434 KB]

   ...wanted their day in Court. 15. The costs involved for IDEA Services have been extensive – on a personal and professional level for staff and those engaged by IDEA Services; on a reputational level for individuals and the organisation; and from a resource perspective, in terms of the time and cost involved in responding to the Marshalls on an ongoing basis; seeking to engage with them; and to responding to these proceedings. [63] These submissions are compelling. However, for the foll...

2. [2016] NZEmpC 136 Xtreme Dining Ltd t/a Think Steel v Dewar [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...Events following the termination [54] Mr Dewar then laid a complaint of assault with the police regarding Mr Gard’s action in pushing him. Subsequently the police stated that the complaint was unlikely to be investigated having regard to resource issues. [55] Late on 3 February 2015, Mr Dewar emailed Mr Gard stating that he was very upset about the events of that day. He confirmed that he had never stolen anything from Mr Gard or from Think Steel. He strongly disagreed wit...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 40 B v Virgin Australia (NZ) Employment & Crewing Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...raised about the nature of the pill that the plaintiff had given her. [15] An employment investigation was commenced. Mr Lowe was responsible for undertaking the investigation and was assisted in this task by Mr Scott (the company’s Human Resources Manager). Ms Dons, a manager within the Crew area, interviewed those involved in the spa pool incident and provided written statements to Mr Lowe and Mr Scott. [16] Ms Dons did not give evidence but it is apparent that she too...

4. Young people & infringement fines: a qualitative study [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...of infringement notices issued. • The ability for young infringers to pay fees within 28 days is considered to be unrealistic, given the number and size of the fees being issued, and their relatively low earning capacity. • Due to their limited resources, and low priority given to fines, most drip feed and/or pay the minimum. There are few alternative options available to them to reduce or clear these fines. • The ‘Infringement System’ is not considered a deterrent to future infri...

5. Far North District Council - Okahu 3B2B2 (2015) 97 Taitokerau MB 234 (97 TTK 234) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...before granting occupation assess whether there is a sufficient degree of support amongst the beneficial owners for the licence or lease or occupation order at a general meeting of the beneficial owners; (h) The occupier must obtain any necessary resource consent and/or building consent prior to building and must build a dwelling on the occupation site within one year of the licence or lease or occupation order being granting failing which the licence or lease or occupation order...

6. Kelleway v Insar [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...the installation of stucco plaster and the problems associated with poor detailing/construction. The cost, number, and duration of inspections [280] In his opening statement, Mr Heaney submitted:- “The Council simply did not have the resources, and nor for that matter when people apply for building consents do they pay a sufficient fee to justify the type of inspection that might be expected from a clerk of works, or an architect engaged to undertake supervision, or at the...

7. CBA v LKJ Ltd [2014] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...asked directly by Dr A whether she had support, the plaintiff did not offer any information about support available to her but instead told Dr A that she did not think she needed any support, even if she had a child but stated she had the financial resources to pay for any help. As far as support during the treatment might be required, she stated that she expected the defendant to provide all the necessary support. This left Dr A with a clear impression that the plaintiff had no or no ad...

8. Improving jury trial timeliness - Te reo translation [pdf, 450 KB]

   ...Whenua • Takahi whakatikitanga (wehenga whenua, rohe moana, papa roto/awa, wai rānei, whakamahi whenua rānei) • Te tuku whakakino (ki roto i te taiao mai i te wāhi, ki te hau, te whenua, te wai rānei) • Te kore aro ki te pānui hara Resource Management Act 1991 • He tuku tauākī teka Trade In Endangered Species Act 1989 • He takahi whakatau whakapā-kore Victims Orders Against Violent Offenders Act 2014 WHIU MŌRAHI O TE TORU TAU TE MAUHERETANGA HARA TURE...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 143 Borsboom (Labour Inspector) v Preet PVT Ltd [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...(including online) provided to persons establishing businesses and/or employing others, that few people would now embark on the journey of establishing even a very small business employing few employees, without recourse to these freely-available resources. Although it might be argued that, for example, the intricacies of calculating holiday pay are difficult to grasp, the fact that employees are entitled to minimum holidays and to additional payments when work is undertaken on the...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 5 VMR v Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 519 KB]

    ...through its Minister, put policy and strategy before the interests of his employees, even before the Order was issued. Good faith was undermined so that the organisation did not listen to its employees, and there was an imbalance of power and resources. [109] Permanent reinstatement would be justified, because arguably the amended Order did not apply to the plaintiffs and/or there was a reasonable prospect that government responses would change. There were no operational impedime...