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1. Handy v New Zealand Fire Service Commission (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 351 KB]

   ...Zealand Fire Service Commission (NZFSC) by Jarvis-Montrel Handy in March 2016. Mr Handy’s claim concerns two complaints against NZFSC. The first is of racial harassment and the second is of discrimination based on sexual orientation. By application dated 24 November 2016, NZFSC applied for an order that the racial harassment limb of the proceedings be struck out. The basis of the strike-out application 1 [This decisio...

2. Taylor v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 42 [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...(IPP) 6 and an interference with Mr Taylor’s privacy. Corrections maintains that the letter was lawfully withheld. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 42.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 42 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 BACKGROUND [2] Mr Taylor and Mr Hunter initially filed this claim together, on 13 February 2015. A statement of...

3. Youngman v Waikato District Health Board (Strike-Out Application) [2017] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...Co-Chairperson Ms LJ Alaeinia, Member Mr MJM Keefe JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms OJ Morgan for plaintiff Mr PM White for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 17 November 2017 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL DISMISSING APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT CLAIM1 INTRODUCTION [1] These proceedings for a breach of information privacy principle 6 were filed by Kelvyn Youngman on 2 November 2015. By application filed on 15 December 2015, the Waikato District H...

4. Gwizo v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Dr JAG Fountain, Member Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr M Gwizo in person Ms HM Carrad for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the Papers DATE OF DECISION: 15 April 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 [1] Mr Gwizo filed this claim in December 2016. He alleges the use of an occupational personality questionnaire by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to assess applicants for the role of immigration officer...

5. Judge v Care Park New Zealand Ltd (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 14 [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr P Judge in person Mr J Horner for first defendant Mr S Hood for second defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 12 April 2018 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL DISMISSING APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT CLAIM AGAINST FIRST DEFENDANT AND STRIKING OUT CLAIM AGAINST SECOND DEFENDANT1 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Judge v Care Park New Zealand Ltd (St...

6. Williams v Police (Strike-Out Application No. 2) [2020] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...Waikeria Prison) Mr M McKillop for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 29 June 2020 DATE OF DECISION: 15 July 2020 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT STATEMENT OF CLAIM1 INTRODUCTION [1] Eleven years ago Mr Williams’ then partner made application to the Family Court for a protection order. There had been a history of domestic violence between them requiring Police assistance. In furtherance of that application the partner’s Waihi-based lawyer on 20 August 2009 made re...

7. Rabson v Solicitor-General (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...order that the author of the email be named and that the Solicitor-General disclose the basis for the comments made in that email. Mr Rabson also seeks a written apology. 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Rabson v Solicitor-General (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 37] 1 [3] The Solicitor-General has, in turn, applied to strike out Mr Rabson's claim on the grounds that it discloses no reasonably arguable cause of action and is an abuse of process. [4] Following case ma...

8. Kern v Chief Executive Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...email dated 6 August 2014 the Secretary wrote to him drawing attention to the passing of the deadline and enquiring whether he intended filing an amended statement of claim. That email has not been replied to by Mr Kern. The filing of the strike-out application [10] On 14 August 2014 MSD applied to have the proceedings struck out or dismissed on the grounds that: [10.1] Mr Kern had failed to comply with the direction that an amended statement of claim be filed. 4 [10.2] The c...

9. Baker v High Court (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 56 [pdf, 543 KB]

   ...McKenna and Ms RM McMenamin for first and second defendants Mr MJ McKillop and Ms CPC Wrightson for third and fourth defendants DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 14 December 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL GRANTING STRIKE-OUT APPLICATION FILED BY THIRD AND FOURTH DEFENDANTS1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Baker v High Court (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 56. Note publication restrictions. Those restrictions require this decision to be anonym...

10. Brown v Otago Polytechnic and Progressive Enterprises (Recusal Application) [2014] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 82 KB]

    ...[1.1] HRRT003/2013: Brown v Otago Polytechnic (filed 21 February 2013). [1.2] HRRT004/2013: Brown v Progressive Enterprises Ltd (filed 19 March 2013). [2] In both proceedings he faces a strike out application. It had been intended that those applications be heard at Dunedin on 12 and 13 December 2013 but when Mr Brown sought the recusal of the Chairperson it became inevitable that the recusal issue would have to be determined first. The projected dates of 12 and 13 December 2013 were...