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1. MW v EF Ltd [2019] NZDT 1304 (4 December 2019) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 5 of 6 company that has been pulled together from other sources into one document. Whilst that information is generic, it was sought. In addition, a task list was also created. A [redacted] partnership exploration was also produced, as requested. MW also attended a meeting with [redacted] as requested. 17. It is not possible to place a commercial value on this information. None of the documents went far enough, and MW never had sufficient access to...

2. [2022] NZACC 94 - Black v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...weeks. [6] The file notes a handwritten record of a call to the ACC case officer on 7 February 1997 from the appellant’s father. The note reads: Father rang for Jeremy. He is off work and queried for weekly compensation. They completed forms at the hospital with case manager. I advised I would request the file and send an ARC/3 to Jeremy’s employer. Jeremy has another ARC/18 and they will post this in. IP (injured person?) is residing in Rolleston. Employer Canterbury Car...

3. Lohr v Accident Compensation Corporation [2016] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...could invoice ACC as both a chiropractor and an acupuncturist under two identities for the same consultation or treatment. [3] To find out what was being alleged against him and to limit the damage to his practice, Dr Lohr made a large number of requests to ACC for information under both the Privacy Act 1993 and the Official Information Act 1982. He hoped that once he found out what was behind the investigation he would be able to correct what he believed to be the misinformation held...

4. IR v ST LCRO 203 / 2010 (9 March 2012) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...formal advice as to the strategy to be adopted renders Mr SF’s conduct unsatisfactory. Mr IR had demonstrated his ability by his earlier efforts on his own behalf. In addition, the die was cast to a large extent, when Mr SF was presented with a request to represent Mr IR at the second Family Court hearing for which a date had already been scheduled. [79] The criticism of the Court of Appeal was that Mr IR had not pursued his application for leave to Appeal to the Court of Appeal...

5. [2013] NZEmpC 174 Udovenko v Offshore Marine Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...Authority that does not, of itself, amount to an abuse of process in terms of pursuing such a claim on a de novo challenge in this Court. The offer of payment for the six month's work was a matter before the Authority and can be pursued in a re-formulated claim in the Court. [10] In Bourne v Real Journeys Limited 3 Judge Couch referred to an earlier judgment of the full Court and held that the Court could hear and decide matters which were not actually determined by the Author...

6. CL v HG [2024] NZDT 118 (7 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...together. 6. For an agreement to be enforceable there needs to be an intention to create a legally binding relationship. Partners, friends and colleagues make social arrangements, but it is unlikely they can be legally enforced unless the parties perform some act that demonstrates an intention that they will be bound by their promises. 7. When friends fail to keep their promises, the other person may suffer a financial consequence but it may be that they cannot be compensated fo...

7. IB v TT [2024] NZDT 588 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...took place on 23 May 2021. Around four months later, the buyer noticed a leak in the lower-level garage during heavy rain through a hole in the concrete wall. She consulted plumbers but they could not provide a satisfactory solution. Eventually she formed the view that some wooden planks on the floor of the garage must have been installed to channel water out of the garage. She investigated further, and came to the conclusion that the seller had installed the planks and knew about the leak...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - District 13 Part 1 Northern South Island [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   ...the Tainui iwi Ngai Tara-pounamu, and possibly by remnants of Waitaha, and even a few Ngati Kuia. Tasman Bay had several small communities of Ngai Tara, and possibly remnants of an early WaitahaJRapuwai occupation. Golden Bay and the West Coast formed the takiwa of Ngati Wairangi, a tribe which had migrated there from the Whanganui district. This pattern of occupation was altered significantly in the sixteenth century by more intensive Ngai Tara settlement, and by the arrival of two...

9. Dotcom v Crown Law Office [2018] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...Defendant 3 INDEX INTRODUCTION [1] Short summary of facts [1] The evidence [6] The defendants [11] The Crown [13] The burden of proof [14] “No proper basis for that decision” [18] BACKGROUND TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS [24] THE TERMS OF THE INFORMATION PRIVACY REQUESTS AND THE TERMS OF THE REFUSAL BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO DISCLOSE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION [38] The July 2015 requests [38] The 5 August 2015 refusal of the requests [40] Transf...

10. Wati v Corrections [2018] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 330 KB]

    ...[1] On 12 June 2014, Allan Wati was transferred to Christchurch Men’s Prison where he was held on remand while facing criminal charges. On the same day, Detective Constable Lindsay Tilbury sent an email to the Intelligence Unit at the Prison, requesting that he be provided with copies of letters sent from prison by Mr Wati. One letter was provided to him, but Detective Constable Tilbury was told that a production order would be required before Corrections could provide the Police wit