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1. [2018] NZEmpC 120 RPW v H and C [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...that both sets of proceedings be heard together. [9] In order to assist the defendants, a registry officer of the Court sent a statement of defence template form to the first defendant. The first defendant was also advised of the free advice service run by the Auckland Community Law Centre for the assistance of litigants in employment matters. [10] The defendants failed to file statements of defence as directed. The first defendant filed an undated document on 14 September 201...

2. [2018] NZEmpC 140 ITE v ALA [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...[The plaintiff] agrees and acknowledges that, if he breaches clauses 11 and/or 12 of this agreement, he will be liable for any of [the defendant’s] costs and/or disbursements (including expert fees and/or solicitor/client costs) incurred in addressing, responding to or dealing with the breach. [12] Subsequently, consideration was given to the making of compliance orders. In this Court, Chief Judge Inglis made such orders in these terms on 15 April 2016:4 The plaintiff is ordere...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 106 Burgess v Tutton Sienko and Hill Partnership [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...had been able to rebuild his assets or that he has a “significant income on an ongoing basis”. The litigation history was said to show that Mr Burgess’ inability to pay costs is an ongoing problem. [18] Ms Keir also made submissions to address any concerns the Court might have about security for costs stifling Mr Burgess’ challenge. She did so by referring to the conundrum facing Courts discussed by the Supreme Court in Reekie v The Attorney- General.11 That case was p...

4. [2024] NZREADT 23 – CAC 2106 v Hu (29 July 2024) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...The purchaser replied (at 7:12 am): OK [24] In a discussion Mr Hu had with the purchaser, the latter agreed to allow his offer of $25.2 million to be presented again. [25] Mr Hu sent a text to the purchaser later that day (at 8:37 pm): Good news, the homeowner still hasn’t signed a contract with another buyer, they made an appointment with us on Friday to talk about your offer. [26] Mr Hu sent a text to the purchaser on 8 October 2020 (at 2:11 pm): [The purchaser], your $25,2...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 157 Allied Investments Ltd v Jones [pdf, 282 KB]

   ALLIED INVESTMENTS LIMITED v PETER JONES [2025] NZEmpC 157 [28 July 2025] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2025] NZEmpC 157 EMPC 438/2024 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN ALLIED INVESTMENTS LIMITED Plaintiff AND PETER JONES Defendant Hearing: 16 - 18 June 2025 (Heard at Wellington) Appea...

6. Khan v New Zealand Law Society [2014] NZLCDT 18 [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...evidenced a reference from Mr Shankar, for whom he proposes to work as an employed barrister. He also advised the Tribunal that he would have daily meetings with Mr Shankar to discuss cases and if necessary receive guidance. [40] In submissions in addressing the concern that Dr Khan might not be sufficiently up to date with the current New Zealand law, his counsel pointed out that he was in no worse position than any new graduate in “learning on the job”. With respect to that s...

7. DJ v Dua [2019] NZIACDT 6 (14 February 2019) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...managed. BACKGROUND [3] Mr John Vikrant Dua is a licensed immigration adviser who is based in New Zealand. He is, or was, a director of Welsh Immigration & Studies (NZ) Ltd. He is now a director of Micro Immigration & Employment Law Services Ltd. [4] Ms DJ holds a Diploma of Business Management (level 6) from a New Zealand institution. She was working as the assistant manager and Asian cook and then manager of a fish and chips shop in New Zealand. [5] Ms DJ sought M...

8. Paerau - Te Komiti 1B2B2 Ahu Whenua Trust (2015) 95 Taitokerau MB 280 (95 TTK 280) [pdf, 189 KB]

   95 Taitokerau MB 280 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAITOKERAU DISTRICT A20150001344 UNDER Section 19, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Te Komiti 1B2B2 Ahu Whenua Trust BETWEEN MARTHA PAERAU LEONARD KIDWELL Applicants Hearing: 30 January 2015 (Heard at Whangarei) Judgment: 30 January 2015 ORAL JUDGMENT OF JUDGE M P ARMSTRONG 95 Taitokerau MB 281 In...

9. [2018] NZEmpC 89 Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...in his affidavit that no relevant individual within the company or its holding company, or colleagues at the Sime Darby Group Head Office in Malaysia, has been contacted by any of the regulatory authorities to which Mr Lorigan refers, namely the New Zealand Police, the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Markets Authority, the Malaysian Securities Commission and the Australian Securities Commission; none of these authorities have taken any step to action Mr Lorigan’s complaints....

10. [2023] NZREADT 2 - Wilson and Wilson v Registrar of the REAA (26 January 2023) [pdf, 222 KB]

    BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2023] NZREADT 2 Reference No: READT 016/2022 IN THE MATTER OF An application for review under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN GINA WILSON and CRAIG WILSON Applicants AND THE REGISTRAR OF THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY Respondent Hearing on the papers Tribunal: D J Plunkett (Chair) G J Denley (Member) P N O’Connor (Member) Representation: The app