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1. National Standards Committee 2 v Tingey [2023] NZLCDT 22 (17 May 2023) [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Sections 3(1)(a) and (b) of the LCA are pertinent to this question. To what extent is it appropriate to invoke a professional disciplinary response in a case like the present, for the purposes of maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services, or to protect the consumers of legal services? [9] There is a difference between upholding professional standards which prevent the exploitation of those who are not in a position to protect themselves because of a power i...

2. Martin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 35 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...of the thumb. [25] Mr Chou had a further consultation with Ms Martin and reported on 13 January 2022 – I reviewed her MRI scan with Linda. There is evidence of ulnocarpal impaction with a degree of TFCC injury. She is keen to have this addressed despite the fact that the steroid injection did not provide her with any relief and I have again explained to her that in a case where the injection does not help, it is difficult to guarantee any good results from the surgical proce...

3. Housing New Zealand Coporation 224 [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...SOUTH EPSOM PLANNING GROUP INCORPORATED First Appellant THREE KINGS UNITED GROUP INCORPORATED Second Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BECOME AN INTERESTED PARTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 274 OF THE RMA BY HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION 7 October 2016 ELLIS GOULD LAWYERS AUCKLAND REF: Dr C E Kirman 1 A K Devine AO-004386-248-265-V1 Level 17 Vero Centre 48 Shortland Street, Auckland Tel: 0930721721 Fax: 09 358 5215 PO Box 1509 DX CP22003 AU...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 135 Singh v Dhaliwal [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...sequester the property of the person in default.7 [9] Due to default on the part of both defendants, an application for sanctions has now been made under s 140(6) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act). [10] There were difficulties in service, but these were resolved in the Court’s interlocutory judgment of 18 May 2022.8 I am satisfied that service of the proceeding has been effected on both defendants. They have elected to take no steps. [11] On the basis of evidence f...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 213 Carr v Hamilton Civil Plant Ltd (Oral judgment of Judge Beck, 18 September 2025) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...take into account any remedial steps taken, the defendant’s track record, the respective circumstances of the employer and employee, the appropriateness of a deterrent and proportionality.3 Sanctions are appropriate [9] The first issue to address is whether a sanction should be imposed at all. [10] Mr Ogilvie submits that a sanction is appropriate in the circumstances and considers a proportionate quantum to be $18,0000. Turning to the factors referred to in Peter Reynol...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 4 Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 401 KB]

   THE CHIEF OF NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE v JULIETTE DARNLEY [2022] NZEmpC 4 [30 March 2022] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZEmpC 4 EMPC 359/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN THE CHIEF OF NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE Plaintiff AND JULIETTE DARNLEY Defendant Hearing: 29–30 April and...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 25 - EM v Ma (25 October 2024) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...these being grounds for complaint under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (Act). BACKGROUND [3] Tzu-Tong Jane Ma was at the relevant time a self-employed licensed immigration adviser, who traded under her own name or Colab Ltd or New Zealand Immigration Concepts. She was based in Auckland. Her licence was suspended by the Tribunal effective 2 April 2024, for the reasons given in the notice. Her business address is now Colab in Taoyuan, China.1 [4] The complainan...

8. Unnikrishnan v Goldsmith [2017] NZIACDT 22 (29 September 2017) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...Goldsmith breached her professional obligations. [2] The grounds on which the complaint was upheld against Ms Goldsmith were: [2.1] Ms Goldsmith gave incorrect advice regarding what is required for a person to apply for a student visa to study in a New Zealand educational facility. Essentially, she said enrolment was necessary, whereas an offer of a place and a payment of fees is sufficient. Ms Goldsmith gave advice that it was effectively impossible to deal with the polytechnic...

9. Housing New Zealand Corporation 221 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...Plan") HOWICK RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED First Appellant WALTER MOFFATT Second Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BECOME AN INTERESTED PARTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 274 OF THE RMA BY HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION 7 October 2016 ELLIS GOULD LAWYERS AUCKLAND REF: Dr C E Kirman 1 A K Devine AD-004386-248-261-V1 Level 17 Vero Centre 48 Shortland Street, Auckland Tel: 09 30721721 Fax: 09 358 5215 PO Box 1509 DX CP2...

10. Housing New Zealand Corporation 245 [pdf, 179 KB]

    ...MACKINTOSH AND ROBINSON FAMILY TRUST, NATHAN SMITH AND JANEEN TUNNICLIFF AND BENJAMIN AND MELANIE REECE Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BECOME AN INTERESTED PARTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 274 OF THE RMA BY HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION 7 October 2016 ELLIS GOULD LAWYERS AUCKLAND REF: Dr C E Kirman 1 A K Devine Level 17 Vero Centre 48 Shortland Street, Auckland Tel: 09 30721721 Fax: 09 358 5215 PO Box 1509 DX CP22003 AUCKLAND TO: The Reg...