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1. [2021] NZEmpC 29 Gestro v Relph [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...authored by Mr Relph in the period 2 to 5 March 2021. [13] Mr Relph said that the emails were sent in an attempt to negotiate the issues between the parties, as had been suggested by the Court. He said they are marked without prejudice and formed part of a settlement process. [14] Mr McKenzie-Bridle summarised the emails. In respect of each, he submitted: a) The first email is dated 2 March 2021. It was sent by Mr Relph to a third party; Mr McKenzie-Bridle was simply copied...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 200 Wilkins v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...Appellant SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Hearing: In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Decision: 3 December 2020 Date of Issue: 3 December 2020 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AS TO COSTS A: The application for costs is declined. Costs are to lie where they fall. REASONS Introduction [1] This proceeding concerns an appeal by Wilkins Farming Co Limited in relation to conditions of a water permit1 granted by the Southland Regi...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 81 Emmanuel v Waikato District Health Board [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...defendant, the Waikato District Health Board (Waikato DHB) on 11 August 2017. Mrs Emmanuel took a case to the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority). The Authority found that the dismissal was justifiable and dismissed Mrs Emmanuel’s claim.1 [2] Mrs Emmanuel challenges that determination and this judgment resolves her challenge. 1 Emmanuel v Waikato District Health Board [2018] NZERA Auckland 49. Mrs Emm...

4. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2015] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 407 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2015] NZLCDT 27 LCDT 025/12 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER Applicant AND BOON GUNN HONG Practitioner CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr G McKenzie Mr K Raureti Ms C Rowe Mr I Williams HEARING 15 June 2015 HELD AT Auckland DATE OF DECISION 19 August 2015 COUNSEL Mr P Col...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 200 Best Health Foods Ltd v Zhou [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...Best Health Foods challenged the determination in a limited way. The challenge did not dispute the whole determination but, instead, it initially placed in issue the findings or conclusions in paragraphs [29], [33], [35] and [36].2 The relief claimed by Best Health Foods was: (1) Assess the damages caused by the defendant; (2) Determine seriousness of the defendant’s negligence and damages caused by the defendant; (3) Determine which errors made by the defendant are not food i...

6. Brooks v CAC 20002 & Anor [2013] NZREADT 112 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...inadequate. 4 3.2 The purchasers for their part could have been more active in following up on any concerns that they had themselves. The complainants allege that the licensee advised them incorrectly that they had the right to contest an application to the Council by the owner in front if, in the future, the present owner or subsequent owner was to build and block the view. The Committee questions the wisdom of the complainants not having their solicitor at least list a con...

7. [2021] NZACC 139 - Van der Lee v ACC (17 September 2021) [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...appellant has cover for injuries to her right elbow in respect of two separate accidents. One accident occurred when she was pulling out plants in September 2018 and the other occurred when she hit her elbow on a car door in May 2019. [4] The claims for surgery and weekly compensation that arise in this appeal were lodged under the claim for the May 2019 car door accident. However, the Corporation considered both her accidents when issuing the decision and it is the gardening...

8. Brownlee v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Suspension of entitlements) [2025] NZACC 008 (14 January 2025) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...not consider the evidence supports a disc injury or radiculopathy injury, then the suspension decision is also correct. However, Mr Hinchcliff submits the suspension decision requires further scrutiny. Agreed facts [4] On 26 March 2023, a claim was filed for a lumbar sprain injury suffered on 23 March 2023, when according to the claim form, Mrs Brownlee was lifting heavy equipment and felt pain in her lower back. She was certified as unfit for work, initially for 4 days, but s...

9. Ekanayake v Registrar of Immigration Advisers [2015] NZIACDT 67 (28 May 2015) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...against the Registrar’s decision that a complaint lacked merit and she should not refer it to the Tribunal. [2] The complaint related to professional services delivered by a licensed immigration adviser (the adviser) for advancing a skilled migrant application. The adviser also provided job search services as Mr Ekanayake would have to secure employment to qualify as a skilled migrant. The Registrar considered that the services relating to seeking a position of employment were not pro...

10. [2009] NZEmpC AC 17/09 Lloydd v Diagnostic Medlab Services Ltd [pdf, 26 KB]

    ...Appearances: Mr Cook and Ms van der Wel, counsel for plaintiff Ms Meechan, counsel for defendant Judgment: 15 April 2009 REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B S TRAVIS [1] At the conclusion of a hearing on 8 April 2009, I granted Dr Lloydd’s application for special leave to remove the proceedings in the Employment Relations Authority to the Employment Court. These are my reasons. [2] The proceedings in the Authority were commenced by the respondent, Diagnostic Medlab Servic...