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1. Sawyer v Victoria University of Wellington (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...for security for costs. [18] On 22 November 2022 the Tribunal directed that Dr Sawyer’s submissions, as to why her claim should not be struck out, should be filed by 23 December 2022. Dr Sawyer did not file any submissions. [19] On 10 May 2023 the Tribunal directed: [19.1] VUW to file further legal submissions in support of its application to strike- out Dr Sawyer’s claim by 9 June 2023, and [19.2] Dr Sawyer to file any legal submissions in opposition to VUW’s strike-out...

2. [2025] NZEmpC 186 Menzies v Corrigan [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...against him via Ms Stewart’s application which was served on him and in the 21 May 2025 minute which determined that there was no necessity for a separate application for joinder. 30 Cayman Spectrum (NZ) Co v Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd [2023] NZHC 754 at [10]. [53] As explained above, an order for joinder will only be made if an award of costs is also to be made against the non-party.31 [54] Accordingly, whether Mr Anderson is joined will depend on whether the Cou...

3. Ottley v ACC (Late filing of an appeal to the District Court) [2024] NZACC 64 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...[Late filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] The appeal in the above matter was lodged by Ms Ottley on 8 January 2024. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 7 December 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decisions of 1 September 2022 revoking cover for Ms Ottley’s concussion and suspending her entitlement to weekly compensation. [2] On 22 March 2024, Judge...

4. Theunissen v ACC (Late filing of an appeal to the District Court) [2024] NZACC 66 [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...Reviewer dated 19 February 2024. The Reviewer: (a) quashed the Corporation’s decision of 1 July 2020 declining to approve cover for a treatment injury; 2 (b) dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision of 4 October 2023 revoking deemed cover for a treatment injury and declining cover for a treatment injury; (c) dismissed by consent an application for review of the Corporation’s decision of 28 June 2023 declining to accept Ms Botha’s applicatio...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 137 Auckland Council v Sharma [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...land holding the qualification of Certified Environmental Practitioner in Contaminated Soil (CEnvP-CS); (b) be in general accordance with the remedial works proposed in sections 10 and 11 of the Tetra Tech Coffey report dated 8 6 February 2023 “Lot 2, 12 Judge Richardson Drive, Opaheke, Papakura Geotechnical Investigation Report” (reference AKLGE305315) as appended to Tetra Tech Coffey’s 20 July 2023 memorandum to Fraser Thomas, except with the written approval of Auck...

6. Cue v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2024] NZACC 126 (24 July 2024) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...by Mr Cue on 24 June 2024, but the Authority to Act was filed on 26 June 2024. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 27 May 2024. The Reviewer dismissed applications for review of the Corporation’s decisions of: (a) 24 August 2023 to revoke deemed cover and decline cover for Mr Cue’s left-sided supraspinatus tear; (b) 16 August 2023 to decline the entitlement to weekly compensation. 2 [2] On 26 June 2024, Judge Spiller issued an Initial Minute which direct...

7. HF Ltd v Q Ltd [2024 NZDT 229 (12 March 2024) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...this once the kitchen panels were provided. 16. As per the terms of an agreement between the parties, the Applicant had to make a payment in the amount of $7,763.89 in two tranches: $2,295.07 being the first tranche to be paid on 31st January 2023 and $5,468.82 being the second tranche to be paid in two equal instalments o 15th February and 28th February 2023. I note that the second tranche relates to the kitchen panels provided which are the subject of this claim. 17. The...

8. MS & NS v JT [2024] NZDT 238 (26 March 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 238 APPLICANT MS and NS RESPONDENT JT The Tribunal orders: 1. NS is added as an addition applicant. 2. JT is to pay MS and NS $7,500.00 by 9 April 2024. Reasons: 1. In September 2023, Mr and Mrs S bought a RTV from Mr T. They say it is not of acceptable quality and want a refund of the $7,500.00 they paid. 2. Both parties attended the hearing. Background 3. Mr T owns [Company] at Whitianga. When Mr and Mrs S took...

9. BD & SO v LM Ltd & LL [2024] NZDT 242 (21 March 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...BD and SO met with LL’s father, MN, who runs the bar. They say a trial period was discussed and MN told them that a $10,000.00 deposit would be needed for a trial period. That amount was paid to LL’s bank account on the evening of 8 December 2023. 4. Earlier that day, a written contract had been sent to BD and SO and they immediately noticed that a price of $25,000.00+GST was recorded in the contract. They rang MN and apparently agreed verbally that the price would be $20,000.00...

10. TM v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 142 (11 April 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

    ...The Tribunal orders: The claim by TM against B Ltd is dismissed. Reasons 1. TM purchased a unit in [suburb] in 2016. At that time, TM also entered into an agreement with B Ltd for house insurance. Following inquiries by B Ltd, during 2023, B Ltd cancelled the insurance because TM’s unit is a “stacked” unit and should be insured as part of the whole building not as an individual building. TM now brings a claim against B Ltd for a refund of his premium payments over the y...