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1. [2015] NZEmpC 220 Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Austing costs [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...1 Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Austing [2015] NZEmpC 164. [2] In his submissions, Mr McBride, counsel for the plaintiff, appropriately referred to the plea made by the Court of Appeal in 2001 for counsel practising in the employment field to “reflect on the consequences of conducting litigation without proper focus on the issues and without tight control on the escalation of costs.” 2 Hopefully in this regard,

2. Kamhara v CAC10046 & Jhagroo [2012] NZREADT 9 [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...Complaints Assessment Committee a complete copy of its file on the investigation of Mr Kamhara’s complaint against Mr Jhagroo in 2007. The Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 113 of the Real Estate Agents Act and advises that any party may appeal this decision to the High Court under s 116 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. DATED at AUCKLAND this 29 day of March 2012 ______________________________ ______________________________ Ms J Robson...

3. CAC20005 v McGowan [2015] NZREADT 18 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...case which ends as follows: “McGowan, who is now employed by Property Brokers Rangiora, said it was “a regrettable incident”. “It never is one sided”, there’s always two sides to the story,” he said. He was not sure if he would appeal the decision. “It’s a fairly minor incident; these things always seem to get blown out of all proportion. I don’t know how well you know the REAA (Real Estate Agents Authority), but it’s a bit of an ass of the law and authority...

4. BORA Taxation (Kiwisaver and Company Tax Rate Amendments) Bill [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...KiwiSaver scheme was established to encourage in individuals a long-term savings habit and asset accumulation with the aim of increasing individuals’ well being and financial independence, particularly in retirement. New section KJ2 contributes to the appeal of the KiwiSaver scheme with the promise of tax credits to members of KiwiSaver. 11. The purpose of the age distinction is to avoid creating an incentive for those aged 16 or 17 to leave educational training and enter the workforce...

5. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Attorney-General (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...12 May 2006 that this provision had application to the circumstances of the charges faced by the aggrieved person, he being the appellant in that case after being refused name suppression in the District Court. In allowing the aggrieved person’s appeal Harrison J stated: [8] I am in no doubt that publication of X’s name will inevitably lead to the complainant’s identification. She has lived with her mother and X for most of her life. Together they have formed one family unit. T...

6. Dawson v Young - Maungaturoto D1B (2018) 174 Taitokerau MB 89 (174 TTK 89) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...grant an injunction. I adopt that approach. 1 176 Taitokerau MB 27 (176 TTK 27). 2 Taueki v Horowhenua Sailing Club – Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Block [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 60 (2014 APPEAL 60). 174 Taitokerau MB 91 Did Scott receive notice of the application? [6] When this application was filed I directed the trustees to serve a copy of the application and supporting material on Scott. I also directed the Regis...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 6 Performance Cleaners All Property Services Wellington Ltd v Chinan [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...practical effect, Mr Lawlor submitted, is that whilst no express comparison to reg 74B exists in the High Court Rules, the Christmas period is not counted when calculating the time for filing. I note that this is also the effect of the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005.9 [11] I respectfully agree with the conclusions reached by Judge Ford in the Air Line Pilots’ judgment, both for the reasons he gave, and in the interests of consistency with the position in other courts as just...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 065 Auckland Council v Waiwera Heights Country Club Limited [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...accept the balance of the Environmental Restoration Plan, and if not setting out recommendations for resolution. D: The proceedings in relation to 32 Weranui Road against the Second to Fourth Respondents have been subject to separate decisions and appealed. This application will be established under a separate number to avoid confusion. No further orders are sought against the Second to Fourth Respondents in relation to 18 Weranui Road, Waiwera. REASONS Introduction [2] On 28...

9. Waive court fees organisation form July 2018 [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...waiver, but their financial circumstances have changed or they’re changing the reason why they are applying for a waiver. Step 1 Give us the court case details Please tick the court that this application is for. Supreme Court Court of Appeal High Court District Court Family Court Location Confirm the action the organisation intends to take (or has already taken) File a new proceeding File a document in proceedings Name of case Document t...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 161 Tranzurban Hutt Valley Ltd v NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Employees Union Wellington Inc [pdf, 205 KB]

    ...cases involving an individual employee and ones in the nature of a generalised dispute applicable to a workforce generally. [7] I prefer to approach the issue of costs in this case in accordance with the general approach endorsed by the Court of Appeal in cases such as Binnie, and to have regard to factors such as the benefit both parties will obtain from the proceedings and the nature of the claim, in assessing the extent to which the starting point of 66 percent of the actual an...