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1. Smethurst [2015] NZWHT Auckland 2 [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...owners to seek a review of MBIE’s decision that the claim does not meet the eligibility criteria. I further noted that any such application for review must be filed within 20 working days of receiving the relevant notice from MBIE. I accordingly requested Mr Smethurst to send me the following information:  A copy of the notice from the Department of Building and Housing or MBIE declining eligibility.  Copies of documents that he referred to that established that building...

2. Equal Pay Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...formally vetted for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). However, it is possible for the Attorney-General to bring the House’s attention to relevant matters under Standing Order 372(1), and you have requested that this Supplementary Order Paper be formally vetted. 3. Therefore, we have considered whether the Equal Pay Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper (‘the SOP’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bil...

3. LCRO 209/2016 YH v SM (27 November 2018) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...2016, [4]. 2 At [10]. 3 Issue 1: Did Mr SM give incorrect advice in relation to the issue of Court proceedings by Mrs YH and if so, did his conduct constitute either unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct? Issue 2: Did Mr SM by agreeing to a request from opposing counsel to put Mrs YH’s proceedings on hold allow Mr YH proceeding “to catch up” so that matters could be dealt with together, constitute conduct which is either unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct? [14] The Co...

4. IN v FQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 196 (15 November 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...rejection must be within a reasonable time and I am not satisfied that 20 months is reasonable. 4. For this reason the claim must be dismissed. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 15 November 2022 Page 2 of 2 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...

5. Steele v Salisbury School (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...declaration that there has been an interference with Mr Steele’s privacy. Formal orders [60] For the foregoing reasons the decision of the Tribunal is that: [60.1] A declaration of interference with privacy is denied. [60.2] No damages or other forms of remedy under ss 85 and 88 of the Act are to be awarded. [60.3] The proceedings brought by Mr Steele are dismissed. [2] While the Tribunal hoped that its decision would bring an end to these proceedings, costs were reserved. Ap...

6. BD v EG LCRO 374/2013 & 376/2013 (30 November 2015) [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...accepted that offer and this acceptance has been communicated via Mr FI after Mr FI has fully advised Mrs BD regarding the financial details of the sale including the various claims and payments necessary for the trust to be made and settled. As requested I hereby undertake as the Solicitor for the family trust regarding the sale, that on completion of settlement from the sale proceeds the sum of $50,000.00 should be held for the benefit of the trust to be formed on behalf of Mrs BD a...

7. [2022] NZACC 20 - Harris v ACC (21 February 2022) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...had been breached. [9] In relation to his appeal in respect of review number 6065089, Mr Harris relies on the following grounds: False documentation given to my lawyer saying I hadn’t received travel allowance from 1983 – 1992 – C62 forms state I was paid travel for this period. Also false information given that a review had been lodged and then withdrawn in June 2001. [10] Mr Harris filed the following written submissions in respect of review 6064087: In 2003 –...

8. 2024] NZEmpC 195 Smalley v Hamilton Hindin Greene Ltd [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...resolve the matter, and that by 30 June 2023, HHG was to disclose all relevant documentation held by it pertaining to the matters in dispute. [12] On 4 July 2023, HHG disclosed documents which it said it had gathered in response to the disclosure request. [13] An issue then arose between the parties as to the adequacy of the disclosure which had been provided. Mr Smalley said that because disclosure was inadequate, mediation should not proceed in the meantime. 2 Smalley v...

9. Matenga v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 140 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...date his disability/off work to 19.9.17, which I cannot easil [sic]. [14] On 24 March 2020, the Corporation advised Mr Matenga that a decision on cover for the kidney injury would need to be made by 23 July 2020, and that the Corporation had requested medical records to assist in its investigation of cover. [15] On 18 May 2020, Dr Anne-Marie Lonergan advised as follows: Kidney stones are not directly caused by trauma. The build-up of the substances that form kidney stones may be a...

10. Te Rununga o Ngati Hine - Determination of dispute between Te Rununga o Ngati Hine and Te Rununga a Iwi o Ngapuhi (2011) 28 Taitokerau MB 217 (28 TTK 217) [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...Pita Tipene, is the current trustee on TRAION representing the Takiwa of Ngati Hine. [27] Schedule 3 of the Deed sets out the ―Process to Withdraw‖ as required by s 20(2). It provides for a ―preliminary process of withdrawal‖ and a ―formal process of withdrawal‖. [28] TRONH has existed in one form or another since 1887. I am told that today it operates under ―tikanga‖ and is, at law, an unincorporated body. Nevertheless, it recognises that if Ngati Hine is succe...