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1. [2023] NZEmpC 175 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...in the suggestion that the proceedings may be in some way an abuse of the Court’s processes for the purposes of r 15.1(1)(d) of the High Court Rules. However, the right to access justice is an important human right.16 Therefore, the Court of Appeal has 15 Attorney-General v Prince [1998] 1 NZLR 262 (CA) at 267; and Couch v Attorney-General [2008] NZSC 45, [2008] 3 NZLR 725 at [33]; see also Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [2023] NZEmpC 78 at [13]. 16 Faloon v The Plann...

2. Re Dunstan (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2023] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...with the agency concerned; or (b) there is an alternative dispute resolution process available to resolve the complaint because of the agency’s membership of a particular profession or industry; or (c) there is an adequate remedy or right of appeal, other than the right to petition the House of Representatives or to make a complaint to an Ombudsman, that it would be reasonable for the complainant to pursue; or (d) the complaint relates to a matter in respect of which a code of prac...

3. Expression of Interest High Court Judge 2022 form [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...turn consult, on a confidential basis, Presidents of relevant District Law Societies and/or respected and trustworthy practitioners. I consent to my name being passed to the Chief Justice, Chief High Court Judge or the President of the Court of Appeal and others deemed appropriate by them, or by the Attorney-General or Solicitor-General as part of the consultation process. I understand that my Expression of Interest form, my curriculum vitae, and any other material supplied and held...

4. Equal Pay Amendment Bill [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...c. prevents a person from commencing proceedings in the Authority or the court to the extent that those proceedings concern a review clause ( or a term or condition of an employment agreement based on such a clause); d. requires any challenges or appeals underway relating to a decision of the Authority or court on a review clause to be decided under the amended pay equity framework. 22. I have considered whether these provisions engage the right to judicial review and the right to bring...

5. Expression-of-Interest-High-Court-Judge-2025 [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...turn consult, on a confidential basis, Presidents of relevant District Law Societies and/or respected and trustworthy practitioners. I consent to my name being passed to the Chief Justice, Chief High Court Judge or the President of the Court of Appeal and others deemed appropriate by them, or by the Attorney-General or Solicitor-General as part of the consultation process. I understand that my Expression of Interest form, my curriculum vitae, and any other material supplied and held...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 128 Isher Enterprises Ltd v Arushi [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...the merits of a challenge at an interlocutory stage, particularly where a de novo challenge has been filed.13 That observation is true of the present challenge which has not yet been heard. 13 Although dealing with an application to bring an appeal out of time, the Supreme Court made helpful observations about the necessarily superficial nature of any consideration of the merits of cases at an interlocutory stage in Almond v Read [2017] NZSC 80, [2017] 1 NZLR 801 at [39]....

7. Edwards v Taui - Lot 3 DP South Auckland 19992 (2025) 344 Waiariki MB 9 (344 WAR 9) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...the Court is satisfied that one of the grounds in s 240(1)(b) has been met, the Court must then consider whether removal is desirable for the proper execution 1 Henderson v Brooking – Wharekahika A47 [2023] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023) Appeal 17 at [28]. 344 Waiariki MB 13 of the trust. This involves an exercise of discretion and the kaupapa of the Act, as set out in the Preamble and ss 2 and 17, must be taken into account. (e) Despite the amendments to s 240 in...

8. Expression-of-Interest-High-Court-Judge-Sept-2025 [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...turn consult, on a confidential basis, Presidents of relevant District Law Societies and/or respected and trustworthy practitioners. I consent to my name being passed to the Chief Justice, Chief High Court Judge or the President of the Court of Appeal and others deemed appropriate by them, or by the Attorney-General or Solicitor-General as part of the consultation process. I understand that my Expression of Interest form, my curriculum vitae, and any other material supplied and held...

9. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...and forward that revenue to the RUC collector. This is intended to encourage competition by separating customer service functions from regulatory duties. 9. Although infringement offences do not result in a criminal conviction,4 the Court of Appeal in Henderson v Director of Land Transport New Zealand held that the rights in ss 24 and 25 of the Bill of Rights Act apply to minor offences dealt with under the infringement notice regime.5 10. Heavy motor vehicle operators are part...

10. Employment Court

    ...disputes.  Most cases are first dealt with in the Employment Relations Authority.  For information on the Employment Relations Authority, and how to bring a claim in the Authority see here. The Employment Court mainly deals with challenges (appeals) to determinations of the Employment Relations Authority.  It also deals with other claims, including disputes involving strikes and lockouts and applications for judicial review. If you want to know more about your employment rights o...

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