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1. [2012] NZEmpC 137 Glenmavis Farm Partnership (2007) v Todd [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...response to a letter from solicitors setting out Mr Todd’s several concerns about the state of the employment relationship between the parties. These included his concern that there was no executed employment agreement. It addressed also his request for certainty and peace of mind about the land that he had purchased but which was the subject of a registered mortgage securing the loan. Dr Walker and Mr Budge took time to consider their position after receipt of the lawyer’s...

2. [2016] NZEmpC 48 Nelson v Katavich [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...Katavich said that in this way he was involved in setting up approximately 15 radio stations throughout New Zealand. As his business grew, he began to realise that there was a worldwide demand for his internet services and he began to receive requests from people in other countries such as the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom for advice on setting up radio stations. He described how it was necessary for him to carry out a great deal of research into what was involved because,...

3. GL Ltd v MD [2020] NZDT 1369 (14 October 2020) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...was made redundant from her part-time job. 2. The contract was on a contingency basis and the terms of engagement provided that, unless the case was completed and lost, a fee would be payable, either a percentage of amounts paid to MD by her former employer or a termination fee in specified circumstances (with amounts prescribed by the contract based on the type of work performed by GL Ltd prior to termination). 3. As MD’s former employer did not agree to voluntary mediation, BC...

4. [2016] NZEmpC 36 Western Bay of Plenty DHB v McInnes [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...that concerns have been raised about his interaction with certain park user groups over time. It is also apparent that concerns around a tendency to escalate situations of potential conflict has been an ongoing issue raised with Mr McInnes in performance reviews. Mr McInnes’ 2010 review recorded an acknowledgement that he understood and agreed to seek after-hours direction from the park manager if he was in doubt. The performance review for 2011 noted that Mr McInnes recognised a...

5. Family legal aid fees - consultation paper [pdf, 816 KB]

   ...approach 7 Provider rates and hearing activities 7 New policy 8 Case management levels 8 Amendments to grants 8 Amendment criteria 9 Non-lawyer costs and agents’ fees 9 Applications received before and after the July 2012 start date 9 New forms 9 Changes to existing policy 9 Reassignment policy 9 Consultation feedback 11 Questions 11 Proposed Family Fees Schedules: 12 4 Introduction he Ministry of Justice is introducing a new fee framework for fam...

6. Legal aid final family consultation paper - 10 February 2012 [pdf, 816 KB]

   ...approach 7 Provider rates and hearing activities 7 New policy 8 Case management levels 8 Amendments to grants 8 Amendment criteria 9 Non-lawyer costs and agents’ fees 9 Applications received before and after the July 2012 start date 9 New forms 9 Changes to existing policy 9 Reassignment policy 9 Consultation feedback 11 Questions 11 Proposed Family Fees Schedules: 12 4 Introduction he Ministry of Justice is introducing a new fee framework for fam...

7. [2017] NZEmpC 118 - Nathan v Broadspectrum (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...[6] Mr Nathan is seeking costs for the proceeding that led to the October judgment of $25,300 including GST. That is the amount of the costs actually incurred by him. In addition, disbursements amounting to $694.05 are sought. A further $1,000 is claimed for preparing the application for costs. 1 Nathan v Broadspectrum (New Zealand) Ltd [2016] NZEmpC 135, (2016) 10 NZELC 79-070. 2 Nathan v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Ltd [2015...

8. Williams v Cotter-Arlidge - Okaihau 3C2 (2019) 77 Tākitimu MB 51 (77 TKT 51) [pdf, 416 KB]

   ...Cotter-Arlidge, Mere Manning and Hana Cotter in person Judgment: 18 July 2019 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE L R HARVEY Introduction [1] Kevin Williams is an accountant trading as Kevin Williams & Associates. He seeks payment for accounting services he claims were rendered to the Okaihau 3C2 Ahu Whenua Trust. He also says that he was engaged for the work charged for but has not been paid and to that end he has applied for a review of the trust. [2] The trustees deny the claim....

9. Beach - Poike 11 (2006) 84 Tauranga MB 2 (84 T 2) [pdf, 523 KB]

   ...applications have been filed. The first, by Julie Beach, was filed on 11 January 2005 and seeks an order under section 18 (1 )(a)/93 declaring that she is the owner of the house property situated at 96 Waimapu Pa Road, Tauranga on part of Poike 11 Block formerly occupied by her step-father, Charles Walker. The second application filed on 12 January 2005 by Peter Waaka seeks an injunction against the descendants of Te Arani Pani Walker preventing them from occupying that house. Julie...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 1 Byrne v Coverstaff Recruitment Group Ltd [pdf, 198 KB]

    ...did not have any evidence of loss suffered as a result of his dismissal.6 The Authority also noted that if remedies had been awarded, substantial reductions would have been appropriate for contribution.7 [6] The Authority rejected Mr Byrne’s claims for pay withheld from his notice period and for a penalty as a result of $200 being deducted from his final pay. As with the remedies for unjustified dismissal, those claims were unsuccessful because he did not appear before the Autho...