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1. [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...

2. [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...

3. 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...

4. [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...

5. Protocol-for-BDMRA-091221.pdf [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...a direction been made for service on another person when the applicant is an adult. An application must be filed in the proper office of the court, usually nearest to where the applicant resides.5 This is inconsistent with the requirement for appeals and applications under s15A(2), 17(2) and 18(5), and s85 of the Act which must be filed in Wellington.6 It may be that some applicants don’t want to file an application to change their gender in the court closest to them for privacy...

6. [2021] NZREADT 24 - Baker v Real Estate Agents Authority (18 May 2021) [pdf, 130 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2021] NZREADT 24 READT 022/2020 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under s 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN RODNEY and MICHELE BAKER Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 1901) First Respondent AND HAMISH DRUMM, MARK COFFEY and SAFARI REAL ESTATE (t/a TOMMY’S HUTT CENTRAL) Second Respondent On the papers Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews...

7. Mullane v Attorney-General (Request for Transcript) [2021] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...interests of justice for giving a direction that the transcript be provided. See Siemer v Heron [2011] NZSC 116 at [9]: [9] ... There are obvious resource implications if judges direct court registries to provide parties with transcripts of hearings of appeals and interlocutory matters generally on demand by litigants. For that reason, judges should always first satisfy themselves that there is good reason in the interests of justice for giving such directions. In this case, the Judge w...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 165 Bowen v Bank of New Zealand [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...should be significantly reduced. [14] In reply, BNZ points to the availability of legal aid and to the fact that Ms Bowen continues to incur costs, including making another application in the Authority for removal and applying for leave to appeal the Court’s judgment on the application for removal to the Court of Appeal. It strongly disputes that its use of the costs procedure is to prevent Ms Bowen from continuing with her proceedings. It says it is using the process as int...

9. 29 July 2025 Heritage Lifestyle Parks NZ Limited v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...SCHEDULE OF PROCEEDINGS Topic 26.5 - AS/SASM - mapping (12 Hoewaka Lane) - Proposed New Plymouth District Plan ENV-2023-326-000044 Heritage Lifestyle Parks NZ Limited v New Plymouth District Council Rowe v New Plymouth District Council Appeal By Submitter On Proposed Policy Statement Or Plan pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 Appeal By Submitter On Proposed Policy Statement Or Plan pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule of...

10. 2023 Decisions of public interest

    ...decision was not of public interest such that costs should lie where they fall – daily tariff awarded. [2023] NZEmpC 69 Halse v Employment Relations Authority (Judgment of Judge J C Holden, 2 May 2023) APPLICATION FOR STAY – application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal not yet filed – application declined – APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT JUDICIAL REVIEW – Employment Relations Authority was not required to file a statement of defence – Employment Court jurisdiction to judicially...

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