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1. Smith v ACC [2014] NZACA 3 [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...extensive experience and the fact that he holds an Honours degree in Law and will be admitted to the bar this year. I accept that this more than adequately justifies Mr Forster’s charge out rate, but unfortunately, in the absence of any objective information at all concerning the attendances and disbursements that make up the costs claimed on review and the inescapable impression that costs may not have been charged as yet for these three reviews and may indeed not be charged at all,...

2. Hemana - Rotopounamu 1B3A2C (2019) 77 Tākitimu MB 220 (77 TKT 220) [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...to the trust, given its existing relationship with some of the trustees. The trust set up a limited liability partnership as a commercial vehicle to complete and manage the papakainga project. To progress the loan, credit application and check forms were required from each of the trustees as a first step prior to any application being made. Ms Nathan sought these on 27 January 2018, 6 Puna - Rotopounamu 1B3A2C (2018) 70 Tāk...

3. Ross and Ellis v Te Moni - Otumoko B4 (2010) 2 Waikato Maniapoto MB 243 (2 WMN 243) [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...consent to build a temporary house on the block. The defendants used their savings to build a house on the block and have lived there since 1996. [5] In evidence Mr Ellis said that he sent a letter to the defendants on or about 16 August 2005 requesting that they quit the block and remove their house. He said that since then he had on two or three occasions orally asked the defendants to remove their house. He also mentioned that he had written some additional letters to the defe...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 61 Pacific Flight Catering Ltd v Service and Food Workers Union [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...on the same terms and conditions (including as to continuity of employment), the Union sought copies of these records erroneously from PFCL. It did so by writing to the company repeatedly over the months of February, March, April and May 2011 requesting this information on behalf of 12 of its members covering a period of 12 months before their transfer. PFCL declined to provide such records, saying that it was not the employer of the Union members. [10] The Union then applied to...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 32 Bhikoo v Stephen Marr Hair Design Newmarket Limited [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...were bound to refer any dispute in respect of the clause to arbitration. Following termination of Mr Bhikoo’s employment, he did not act in breach of the non-competition clause either in his capacity as a director/shareholder of SMHD or as a former employee. [7] There was disputed evidence in the Court hearing that Mr Bhikoo was supplied with an intended written agreement prior to commencement of employment. However, during the course of the hearing of the challenge, SMHD wa...

6. Gardiner v Corringe - Tauwhao Te Ngare Block (2008) 93 Tauranga MB 63 (93 T 63) [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...debt." [37] There are however other deftnitions of "demand", see for example in Jowitts Dictionary of English Law and the Encyclopaedic Australian Legal Dictionary which would seem to indicate that a "demand" signiftes a request or assertion of a legal right, addressed to a person to do or refrain from doing something or give something after request has been luade. Adopting those deftnitions the type of proceedings contemplated in this application fall outsi...

7. LCRO 175/2022 OP v VN (10 October 2023) [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...engage in further discussions with Mr OP as all issues of importance for the impending trial had been addressed. [15] Mr VN represented Mr OP until 5 June 2018, when Mr OP instructed new counsel, Mr LW. [16] Through his accountant, Mr OP then requested a refund of the $3,000 he had paid to Mr VN. Mr VN responded by informing Mr OP that he had unpaid invoices for his fees. [17] On 5 July 2018, Mr VN rendered an invoice to Mr OP dated 21 June 2018 for fees of $7,250 plus GST, a...

8. Hourly-rates.pdf [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...should retain sufficient documentary evidence and records to be able to support each claim in the event of an examination and/or audit under the Legal Services Act 2011. As part of the Ministry’s assurance programs, evidence and records may be requested for the purpose of ensuring the work completed was actual and reasonable and the provider has fulfilled their legislative, contractual and professional obligations. Further information Further information on providers hourly rat...

9. Watson v Employers Mutual Limited (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...DATE OF DECISION: 23 March 2020 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 [1] Ms Watson was employed by the Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) as a nurse. In May 2012, while Ms Watson was still an employee, the CCDHB requested medical information about Ms Watson from Catalyst NZ Ltd (Catalyst). At that time Catalyst was managing ACC claims on behalf of the CCDHB, as part of the ACC Accredited Employers Programme. Ms Watson did not agree to Catalyst releasin...

10. Waitangi Tribunal Report on the Aotearoa Institute claim concerning Te Wānanga o Aotearoa [pdf, 748 KB]

    ...The wānanga was founded by a group of �isionary members of Ngāti Maniapoto, led by  Rongo Wetere, in an effort to impro�e the skills of their people . From small beginnings in  Te Awamutu in 1983, it was granted formal status as a TEI in 1993 . After lodging a Waitangi  Tribunal claim for  resources  from the Crown  in  1997  2  and reaching a deed of  settleme...