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1. XQ v T Ltd [2022] NZDT 85 (8 February 2022) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...in the rarest of circumstances, as set out in the section. I do not consider any of these exceptions apply in this case, and therefore I am unable to award XQ costs. Referee: M Wilson Date: 8 February 2022 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a re...

2. Alves v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2023 NZACC 197] [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...Reviewer dismissed an application for review on the basis of lack of jurisdiction, in relation to the Corporation’s email of 16 January 2023. Background [2] On 22 February 2019, Mr Alves saw his GP, Dr Sonia Sparrow, who lodged an ACC claim form for an injury to his right elbow/forearm. Cover was subsequently accepted by the Corporation. 2 [3] On 17 September 2019, Mr Alves hurt his right shoulder moving a heavy desk at home. On 9 December 2019, the Corporation accepted...

3. Ngāti Pāoa Whānau Trust v Hauraki Māori Trust Board (1995) 96A Hauraki MB 155 (96A H 155) [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...of their presentation was that it should represent the interests of all Marutuahu tribes. They further suggested that this society and not the Trust Board should represent Marutuahu claimants on Waitangi Tribunal claims. The society has only been formed recently and we had no evidence as to its operation or its acceptance by the Marutuahu tribes. While we take into account the submissions that have been made we must rule out this society as a contender to be appointed as a representative...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 166 Able Owl XL Ltd v Gladden [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...generate more business. This in turn, appeared to me to be inconsistent with Mr Oulton’s assertions that Mr Gladden was not in some form of supervisory role over the other salespersons. [11] Mr Gladden stated that on 9 May 2013 Mr Oulton informed sales office staff that they were to discontinue talking to clients about consulting and development work. No explanation was given and staff were directed to transfer the calls to Mr Oulton immediately they were received. This was s...

5. Waitangi Tribunal - remaining historical claims update [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...standing panel process, a district inquiry in the North-eastern Bay of Plenty remains an option that the Tribunal will consider if it has the support of most claimant groups in the district. 7. I note the Tribunal has recently received three formal requests to convene a North- Eastern Bay of Plenty district inquiry. The first request, filed on behalf of the Wai 1092, 1421, 1758 and 1787 claimants, was received on 3 May 2016. The second request, filed on behalf of Wai 87, was received on 6...

6. WHT - glossary [pdf, 685 KB]

   ...Weathertight Homes Resolution Service adjudicators or the Weathertight Homes Tribunal. Directions: A procedural order made in the adjudication of a claim. Discovery: Mainly a legal term used to describe the process of going through, identifying and requesting copies of information held by another party that are relevant to a particular claim so as to avoid the situation of trial by ambush. District Land Register (DLR): An officer appointed to administer the Land Transfer Act 1952...

7. Guo v Culpan (Strike-Out) [2018] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...BACKGROUND [2] In November 2009, Ms Guo attended an appointment with Dr Culpan that had been arranged by her employer, Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC). Ms Guo attended a further appointment with Dr Culpan in January 2010. On 31 August 2015, Ms Guo requested Dr Culpan to provide her with her medical file. The file was provided to her on 29 September 2015. 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Guo v Culpan (Strike-Out) [2018] NZHRRT 25]...

8. OIA-Compensation for wrongful conviction and detention - rates [pdf, 429 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T: 04 918 8800 | E: contactus@justice.govt.nz W: www.justice.govt.nz 6 November 2024 Dear OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUEST: COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND DETENTION – RATES Thank you for your email of 15 October 2024 requesting information concerning the determination of the monetary compensation rates in the Compensation Guidelines for Wrongful Conviction and Detention (2023). Your...

9. OIA-Defamation and privacy claims [pdf, 283 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 22 October 2024 Ref: OIA 116395 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Defamation and privacy claims Thank you for your email of 27 August 2024 requesting information relating to defamation and privacy claims under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: • A list of all claims brought in the...

10. BORA Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill [pdf, 616 KB]

    ...Explanatory note General policy statement Departmental disclosure statement The Mi n istry of Justice is requ i red to prepare a d isclosure statement to assist with the scrutiny of this Bill. The d isclosure statement provides access to information about the policy development of the Bill and identifies any significant or unusual legislative features of the Bill. A copy of the statement can be found at [PPU to insert URL and l ink] (if it has been provided for publication)....