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1. KQ & LT v SG [2023] NZDT 287 (13 June 2023) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...unwillingness to participate in the hearing process. 5. The Tribunal’s usual process of contact with a respondent also asks a respondent to provide details of any insurance cover they hold which may affect the claim. The Tribunal notes no information has been provided by SG. This is despite KQ and LT indicating there had been some initial discussion with SG’s insurer, but they say after initial contact there has been no further response or activity. 6. The Issues to be resolved...

2. ML Ltd & PQ v ST & NT [2024] NZDT 534 (1 October 2024) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...law of contract apply to this dispute. A contract is an agreement that the parties intend to be legally bound by. It involves an exchange of promises and becomes binding when the parties agree on clear and certain terms. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end. A contract can be in writing, oral or a mixture of both. Variations to agreements can be made in the same manner. Subsequent actions, of the parties, can show that parties confirm their intention to be bo...

3. DQ v OR & SN [2024] NZDT 879 (19 August 2024) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...the estate, and if so, how much? b. If so, is there any question of limitation that may prevent an order for payment of that debt now? Is DQ able to show that there is a debt owed to her by the estate, and if so, how much? 4. A loan is a form of contract. It does not need to be in writing to be enforceable. However, to create an enforceable agreement between the parties there must be a clear meeting of the minds, meaning that both parties intended that a legally binding relatio...

4. EMPC Practical guide to litigating in the Employment Court [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...the Court; the Court already has before it proceedings which are between the same parties and which involve the same, similar or related issues; in all the circumstances the case should be removed. 6 Section 178(3). The application must be in form 3. 7 See Practice Direction: Freezing and Search Orders, Chief Judge Colgan, April 2012. 8 H v A Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 92. 3 Consider alternatives – such as whether action in the District Court to enforce orders made in the Au...

5. PC v OR [2021] NZDT 1341 (8 April 2021) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...thought it would only be possible to install extensions on the back part of her hair. 12. OR said that once PC had arrived for the appointment they discussed whether or not keratin bonds would work on the shorter sides of PC’s hair. OR said she informed PC that her hair was a bit short, but that they could try them, although some might drop. She also said she told PC that if they did install extensions over the whole of PC’s head, it would take up to 4 hours. She said PC respond...

6. LL & TH v KT & OC [2025] NZDT 118 (18 February 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Court/Tribunal. 10. In this case LL and TH served a fencing notice on KT and OC on 1 July 2024. The notice set out that LL and TH wanted to build a fence as soon as possible and attached quotes for two different heights of fence. It included information required under section 10 of the Act. 11. KT and OC then served a letter which is dated 12 July and was received by LL and TH on 17 July. It says: Cross notice …. Take notice that we object to your ‘notice to fence’ dat...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 45 Performance Cleaners All Property Services Wellington Ltd v Chinan [pdf, 427 KB]

   ...[Performance Cleaners’] provision of information as follows: • The statement of problem also alleged Ms Chinan had characterised personal or fictitious expenses and had [Performance Cleaners] reimburse her the cost of those items. The Authority requested [Performance Cleaners] amend its statement of problem and quantify the claim. An amended statement of problem was furnished but the claim not quantified. Counsel then sought directions to have [Performance Cleaners] part...

8. Budget 2024 Full-List-of-Fee-Changes.pdf [pdf, 369 KB]

   ...to the court under any enactment $540 $702 3 Filing any other initiating document (as defined in regulation 4), unless a different filing fee is prescribed for that document elsewhere in the fees table $1,350 $1,755 4 Filing a statement of claim between defendants $110 $143 5 Filing an amended statement of claim $110 $143 6 Interlocutory application (a) without notice (b) on notice relating to a proceeding to which item 2, 3, 46 or 48 applies (c) with notice (a) $200...

9. Zhang v Victoria University of Wellington [2023] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...something which combined with others makes up the whole (whether actually separate from the rest or not)”,2 and there is no reason for “part” not to be given its ordinary meaning. It is consistent with that definition for rooms occupied by RAs to form one part of the catered hall and rooms occupied by students under the age of 20 to form another. Even if, as Mr Zhang submitted, physical segregation is required, it could be argued that requirement is met in this case by the walls of...

10. NI & QI v SB [2024] NZDT 60 (14 February 2024) [pdf, 157 KB]

    ...The Tribunal hears disputes between parties. Hearings are in front of Tribunal Referees who run the hearings. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement between themselves before or during the hearing, the Referee will make a decision on the information it has before it. 20. In the emails to the Tribunal, SB say he has left for [overseas city] where he is working in the mines. N Ltd says they were not told this – he had not mentioned this in his February emails to N Ltd. He did...