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1. [2022] NZEmpC 71 GF v Comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...of action - unjustified disadvantage and dismissal. The prayer for relief includes a claim for lost wages and compensation for non-pecuniary losses. [3] The plaintiff was adjudicated bankrupt by the High Court on 22 February 2019. Section 101 of the Insolvency Act 2006 deals with the status of a bankrupt’s property on adjudication. It provides that all property belonging to the bankrupt vests in the Official Assignee; the powers that the bankrupt could have exercised in, over...

2. WHT Annual Report 2021 [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...management of claims. The COVID-19 lockdowns had no material effect on the Tribunal. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Establishment and Function of the Tribunal The Tribunal is based in Auckland. It was established in 2007 by section 101 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the Act). It is part of Government’s response to the ‘leaky homes crisis’ enabling claims by the owners of dwellinghouses (stand-alone homes, townhouses and apartments)...

3. WHT Annual Report 2022 [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...claims. The mediation of one claim had to be postponed, but it has now been held. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Establishment and Function of the Tribunal The Tribunal is based in Auckland. It was established in 2007 by section 101 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the Act). It is part of Government’s response to the ‘leaky homes crisis’ enabling claims by the owners of dwellinghouses (stand-alone homes, townhouses and apartments) to be...

4. 2023 Decisions of public interest

   ..."domestic" in nature not a relevant factor - work was in the nature of employment according to objective indicators - employment status is not inconsistent with community's religious freedom - workers were employees - application granted. [2023] NZEmpC 101 GF v Comptroller of Customs (Judgment of Chief Judge Christina Inglis, 30 June 2023) UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADAVANTAGE – TIKANGA – PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYER “GOOD EMPLOYER” OBLIGATIONS  – dismissal in...

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5. WHT Annual Report 2025 [pdf, 316 KB]

   ...challenging interlocutory applications and procedural orders. There were no new claims filed. The Tribunal is currently adjudicating its remaining 10 claims. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION The Tribunal was established in 2007 by section 101 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the Act). The Tribunal is now solely based in Auckland. The Tribunal was established as the then government’s response to the “leaky homes crisis”. It enabled clai...

6. CAC 20007 v Marshall [2013] NZREADT 101 [pdf, 145 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2013] NZREADT 101 READT 23/13 IN THE MATTER OF a charge laid under s.91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (per COMPLAINTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE (20007)) Prosecutor AND BRENDAN MARSHALL of Timaru (former real estate agent) Defendant MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Judge P F Barber - Chairperson Ms N Dangen - Member Ms C Sandelin - Member HEARD at TIMARU on...

7. Legal aid - limited approvals Operational Policy & application form draft [pdf, 888 KB]

   ...limited approval will expire at the end of the relevant period, or on the specific proceeding being finalised. The Secretary can cancel or modify a limited approval, or impose interim restrictions, in the same way as a full approval (see sections 101 – 103 of the Act). Reference: Sections 77(3)(c) and 101 - 103 Extension of limited approval A provider can apply for an extension of a limited approval by filling in a new Application for Limited Approval as a legal aid provider form....

8. People remanded on bail or at large and offending on bail or at large December 2019 [xlsx, 280 KB]

   ...pollution 3,676 3,376 3,127 2,877 2,515 2,252 2,428 2,355 2,202 2,055 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% Total 13: Public order offences 6,493 4,821 3,047 2,416 2,122 1,654 1,383 1,324 1,416 1,170 7% 6% 4% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% Total 14: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences 19,101 17,466 17,137 16,762 16,208 15,460 14,859 14,980 14,953 14,482 21% 21% 23% 24% 26% 26% 24% 24% 24% 24% Total 15: Offences against justice procedures, government security and government operations 10,834 11,127 10,451...

9. Protection order applications June 2023 [xlsx, 296 KB]

   ...include children 98 72 38 53 55 82 82 87 73 95 26% 35% 23% 33% 31% 48% 44% 37% 40% 46% Total 380 206 162 161 176 171 187 238 184 206 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Without notice Includes children 2,803 3,035 3,127 3,108 3,178 3,101 3,613 3,289 2,825 3,197 75% 77% 75% 74% 73% 72% 72% 69% 69% 70% Doesn't include children 923 932 1,041 1,066 1,173 1,186 1,410 1,456 1,268 1,339 25% 23% 25% 26% 27% 28% 28% 31% 31% 30% Total 3,726 3,967 4,168 4,174 4,351 4,287 5,023 4,...

10. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Hart [2012] NZLCDT 20 [pdf, 455 KB]

    ...request was met with what is referred to as a “final extension” until 10 October 2008. [31] When Mr Hart or his counsel failed to respond or provide the file by 10 October, counsel was notified on 6 November 2008 of a resolution pursuant to s 101(3)(d) and (e) LPA requiring production of the file. [32] The response to this, in a letter dated 18 November 2008, was the advice of Mr Hart’s counsel that Mr Hart had “... been working on a detailed response but I 8 h...