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1. LCRO 209/2016 YH v SM (27 November 2018) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...request from opposing counsel to put Mrs YH’s proceedings on hold allow Mr YH proceeding “to catch up” so that matters could be dealt with together, constitute conduct which is either unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct? [14] The Committee addressed the first issue:3 The Committee is satisfied that Mrs YH had been put in a position by Mr YH whereby she had to contest his claim and that the advice that she received from Mr SM improved her bargaining position to effect a final set...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 152 Performance Cleaners v Chinan [pdf, 546 KB]

   ...extensive argument is required. e) The Court should be particularly slow to strike out a claim in any developing area of the law, especially where a duty of care is alleged. 5 As confirmed in New Zealand Fire Service Commission v New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union Inc [2005] ERNZ 1053 (CA) at [13]. 6 Attorney-General v Prince [1998] 1 NZLR 262 (CA). (Endorsed by the Supreme Court in cases such as Couch v Attorney-Genera...

3. Waikato River Authority.pdf [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...10. WRA agrees to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution of the proceedings. WRA by its solicitors and authorised agents Buddle Findlay: Signature: P T Beverley / C E Bulow Date: 29 September 2020 Address for Service: Buddle Findlay Level 17, Aon Centre 1 Willis Street Wellington 6011 Service may also be effected by: (a) posting it to the solicitor at PO Box 2694, Wellington; or (b) leaving it for the solic...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 108 Chevelle Motors Ltd v Cranswick [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...was not acceptable, as briefs were required. Mr Johnstone, who apparently presently resides in Australia, was informed of that fact. [8] On 12 July 2017, the Court registry received a notice of change of representation for the plaintiff. A new address for service was also given for the plaintiff. The document, however, was incomplete, and the attempt to give notice of representation in that form simply did not conform to the Court Rules and was unacceptable. [9] On 12 Jul...

5. Kapiarumala v New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (Strike-Out Application) [2018 NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 206 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 18 Reference No. HRRT 040/2017 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN ALEX KAPIARUMALA PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE FIRST DEFENDANT AND MICHAEL GIELEN SECOND DEFENDANT AND SEXUAL ABUSE PROTOCOL COMMITTEE THIRD DEFENDANT AND BISHOP STEPHEN LOWE FOURTH DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Memb...

6. BORA Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill [pdf, 616 KB]

   ...under th is Act by applying to the tribuna l . (2) The application must set out-- (a) the date of the appl ication; and (b) a description of the claim and the parties involved; and (c) the remedy (see section 43) sought; and (d) the names and addresses of the parties involved; and (e) if avai lable, the addresses that the parties have specified for the service of notices. (3) The appl ication m ust- (a) be i n writing; and (b) be i n the form (if any) approved by the tribuna...

7. IAA v UKFE [2012] NZIACDT 30 (28 June 2012) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...compliance in dealing with client funds can only be achieved by depositing all (or virtually all) funds received from clients into the client account, and disbursing them from there when authorised, and documented. [39] He reviewed the Guidelines and addressed clause 21 which contains the direction: “If you both receive payments from your clients in advance and for services already supplied you should transfer to your client account only those funds which are to be held in advance....

8. [2025] NZACC 070 - Lawrence v Accident Compensation Corporation (6 May 2025) [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...(d) A decision dated 12 January 2024 declining funding for a pain management programme. The Corporation stated that: ACC has received a Pain Management Triage report requesting ACC to support funding for a Pain Management Program under Community Services Level 2. This was received on the 12 January 2024 directly from TBI when requested via email. ACC has carefully assessed all the information available and finds that we’re unable to accept this request because ACC currently on...

9. [2020] NZIACDT 21 - Immigration New Zealand (Carley) v Penty (18 May 2020) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...Reference No: IACDT 001/19 IN THE MATTER of a referral under s 48 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 BY THE REGISTRAR OF IMMIGRATION ADVISERS Registrar BETWEEN IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND (MICHAEL CARLEY) Complainant AND CAITLIN MAREE PENTY Adviser SUBJECT TO SUPPRESSION ORDER DECISION Dated 18 May 2020 REPRESENTATION: Registrar: Self-represented Complainan

10. [2011] NZEmpC 21 Maddern v Worldxchange Communications Ltd [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...novo hearing and the challenge proceeded on that basis. Mr Maddern elected to represent himself and I record that he did so in a respectful and competent manner. The plaintiff’s employment [3] WorldxChange was described to the Court as a New Zealand owned telecommunications company providing low-cost internet and phone services. At the relevant time, it had between 60 and 70 employees. Mr Maddern commenced employment with WorldxChange in November 2005 as a technical respons...