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1. [2014] NZEmpC 123 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...thinks reasonable. [25] The usual position adopted by this Court in costs, once it is accepted that they should follow the event, is to make an award of two thirds of reasonable and actual costs incurred. That is confirmed by the three Court of Appeal authorities earlier mentioned. 8 The principles applying have more recently been confirmed in Belsham v Ports of Auckland Ltd. 9 [26] I have already indicated that I am not prepared to accept the plaintiff’s submissions in resp...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 216 Roy v Tamaki College Board of Trustees no 3 interlocutory [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...adverse reporting of Mr Roy’s allegations. [20] The defendant cannot and does not oppose publication of information relating to Mr Roy’s case once the Court has made a decision which will itself become a public document. Subject to rights of appeal, the judgment will be the last word in deciding what happened leading up to Mr Roy’s resignation and the consequences in law of that. The defendant submits, in effect, that the Court’s conclusions in a judgment will be from a...

3. Manuirirangi v Parininihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation - Waiokura Te Kauae blocks, Section 27-29, 33,34, 40-44 and Section 111 Block VII Waimate Survey District and Lot 1 Deposited Plan 5603 (2013) 312 Aotea MB 104 (312 AOT 104) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...this Court. That would cut across the legal rights of the current owner of the land in manner beyond the contemplation of the relevant provisions of the legislation. Doubtless the granting of the application would also provoke judicial review or appeal proceedings on the grounds that the Court would have acted outside of its jurisdiction and without the consent of the owner of the land. It is difficult to see how either possibility might assist the applicant. [25] The only other...

4. Goher v Hammadieh [2016] NZIACDT 1 (14 January 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...but provided no information regarding the nature of his complaint. It is not evident what material complaint he could have made. [9.2] He said he had not received “the rights of natural justice”, and was engaging a lawyer to represent him to appeal the Tribunal’s decision. In addition he claimed that: [9.2.1] He had not been negligent, and provided some information from his file. [9.2.2] He had not increased fees beyond his agreement. [9.2.3] He had taken reasonable steps to del...

5. Reeves v Gardiner - Waikawa Village Sections 15A, 15B and 15C (2011) 8 Te Waipounamu MB 194 (8 TWP 194) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...this Court does not have jurisdiction to award costs to lay persons for costs incurred by themselves in relation to this proceeding. [12] In Hapeta - Whakapoungakau 3B1B Trust 3 the Maori Appellate Court referred to a decision of the Court of Appeal in Official Assignee v Registrar of the High Court at Christchurch 4 which reaffirmed the general rule of practice that a lay litigant should not be paid for their time and trouble unless there were exceptional circumstances that jus...

6. CAC10073 v Philip Kenny Real Estate Ltd [2013] NZREADT 19 [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...serious and comprises a breach of the Act but, in this particular case, can be regarded as at the lower end of the scale due to the factors set out above. [41] Pursuant to s.113 of the Act, we record that any person affected by this decision may appeal against it to the High Court by virtue of s.116 of the Act. ______________________________ Judge P F Barber Chairperson ______________________________ Mr G Denley Member ______________________________ Ms...

7. MacMillan v NZ Parole Board [2013] NZHRRT 3 [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...offender to make submissions to the Board. (7) The Board must give a written copy of every order or determination to the offender who is the subject of the order or determination, along with information about how the offender may exercise any review or appeal rights that he or she has in relation to the order or determination. (8) Any person who publishes information provided under this section in a form that identifies, or enables the identification of, a victim (as defined in section 4 o...

8. Steele v Salisbury School (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...The submissions by Mr Steele [6] In his memorandum dated 30 October 2012 Mr Steele, in part, invites the Tribunal to revisit the facts. This we are unable to do. He also raises irrelevant matters relating to the School’s insurer and to his appeal to the High Court against the Tribunal’s decision. 4 Doing the best we can it would appear that the submissions relevant to the costs issue are: [6.1] At the commencement of the proceedings Mr Steele would have settled for a $3...

9. CAC20002 v Daji [2015] NZREADT 14 [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...sentencing indication, but we fine the defendant $2000, to be paid to the Registrar of the Authority at Wellington within 20 working days of this decision. [32] Pursuant to s.113 of the Act, we record that any person affected by this decision may appeal against it to the High Court by virtue of s.116 of the Act. ______________________________ Judge P F Barber Chairperson ______________________________ Mr G Denley Member ______________________________ M...

10. [2013] NZEmpC 245 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd [pdf, 83 KB]

    ...destruction or non-alteration as she fears. The defendant’s preparedness to agree to a stay on that condition has been consistently held out to the plaintiff but rejected by her. [22] Although the law on stays of execution of remedies pending appeals has from time to time set out a number of tests to be applied, the overall consideration is where the interests of justice lie until the Court can finally determine the proceeding. [23] I am satisfied that the interests of justice in...