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1. MK v S Ltd [2023] NZDT 293 (1 August 2023) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...safely pack up and arrange for the return all the curtains purchased from S Ltd to them, with shipping of the boxes with the curtains to be paid for by S Ltd. Referee: C Price Date: 01 August 2023 Page 5 of 5 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...

2. T Ltd v EO [2024] NZDT 814 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...dated 27 and 29 June 2024 affirmed the contract. 10. EO disputes that he had engaged T Ltd. He says that his initial communication was exploratory in nature and that T Ltd were never properly authorised to act on his behalf. 11. A contract is formed when there is an agreement between the parties, or where there is a meeting of the minds between them. Often this relies on an offer, and acceptance of that offer. There must also be certainty about the terms that have been agreed to.

3. Paterson v Whangarei District Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 18 [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...Council to satisfy itself that the drainage and waterproofing associated with the retaining wall would be code compliant, and there is nothing on the Council file to show that the Council could satisfy itself of compliance. The Council could have requested a producer statement, or certificates, but it appears not to have done so. [72] The inadequate drainage gave rise to damage from internal leaks and to likely future damage. The Tribunal has concluded that the Council breac...

4. [2025] NZEmpC 112  A Labour Inspector v Dao (No6) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...legal fees. (d) The respondents may require the release of further funds and/or payments to be made from currently frozen bank accounts. Accordingly, the Labour Inspector will provide advice on the process to be followed for making such requests and will then facilitate appropriate requests promptly. [27] A review hearing will be held, if necessary, at 10 am on Wednesday 9 July 2025. The following timetable applies for that hearing: (a) The applicant is to file a memor...

5. Jones v Accident Compensation Corporation (Backdated Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 117 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...medical information. The Corporation sought further information from Mr Jones but did not receive any. [14] On 20 November 2017, the Corporation wrote to Mr Jones declining his application for weekly compensation. The Corporation noted that, if the requested information was provided, then the Corporation might be able to reassess backdated weekly compensation. [15] On 1 December 2017, Dr Hefford wrote to the Corporation providing medical information regarding Mr Jones’ treatmen...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 83 Kaikorai Service Centre Ltd v First Union Inc [pdf, 904 KB]

   ...application under s 50J of the Act, which occurred on 22 September 2016. [9] Finally, the objection challenged disclosure of communication to or from Foodstuffs as not relevant. The challenges to the objections [10] By the time the parties requested this dispute be resolved on the papers the outstanding issues had narrowed, so they did not involve any argument about documents being subject to legal professional privilege or communication to or from Foodstuffs. The remaining iss...

7. Family Legal Advice Service Operational Policy v1.9 September 2023 [pdf, 927 KB]

   ...Operational Policy for providing early legal advice for disputes under the Care of Children Act 2004 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully ex...

8. Family Legal Advice Service Operational Policy v2.0 October 2023 [pdf, 586 KB]

   ...Policy for providing early legal advice for disputes under the Care of Children Act 2004 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes...

9. BE v YV [2014] NZDT 558 (22 May 2014) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...trusting YV as a friend. [6] However, I am not persuaded on the evidence that the loans were made to YV or that YV was personally liable under the loan agreement. The moneys were paid directly into ABC’s bank account and to ABC’s suppliers. In requesting that the loans be made, YV appears to have been acting on behalf of ABC in his role as director. [7] I accept that BE was at least in part motivated by his friendship with YV when he made the loans. As an employee of ABC, BE ma...

10. Guidelines for Settlement Conferences [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...a proposed settlement offer. Preparing for a settlement conference It is useful to prepare a short position paper which sets out the issues in dispute and how you think the issues can be resolved. An example is available from the case manager on request. Any evidence you want to rely on in the settlement conference should be shared with the other party(s) well before the conference. Being transparent is an important part of negotiating. If you are seeking a cash settlement it is importa...