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1. 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...

2. [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...

3. Legal aid fee schedule for CMM [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...required to be in the courtroom. Waiting time is payable in half hour blocks, rounded up to the nearest half hour. If more one hour’s waiting time is claimed per activity (eg, waiting time for trial or waiting time for sentencing), the following information is required: A summary of both the waiting time and hearing time on the day of appearance – date and times. If waiting time exceeds one hour for an appearance or appearances on a particular day, an explanation of the circu...

4. SL v QU [2023] NZDT 677 (16 December 2023) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...by QU, without any reference to any company. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 Did QU misrepresent the car? 6. The common law of contact and the Contractual and Commercial Law Act 2017 (CCLA). A contract is a binding commitment formed by an offer made by one party and a subsequent acceptance by the other party. There is a well-known principle of contract law, which applies to private sales of “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware.” This implies that the buyer...

5. MX & YR v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 465 (16 August 2023) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...second container meant that a cubic metre rate of $150.00 +GST would be charged. They protested the rate but confirmed the loading and it was only at that point that D Ltd booked the freight (the timing is evidenced by their ferry freight booking form provided). MX and YR paid the invoice of $2550.00 (which had been reduced to $150 incl.GST) for the second container and it was delivered to them on 14 April 2023, having shipped on 12 April 2023 (there was a delay from 4 April 2023 to 12 Ap...

6. LC & SC v TB [2025] NZDT 83 (5 March 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...The consumer protection provided by legislation such as the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003, the Fair Trading Act 1986, and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply. 9. In a private sale, the seller does not have any legal duty to provide information about the goods, and there are no implied guarantees of quality or fitness for purpose. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 10. The only arguable legal basis for the claim is misrepresentation. 11. A misrepresentation is...

7. [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...

8. [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,...

9. 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...

10. 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...