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1. AAP v ZZM [2012] NZDT 38 (15 November 2012) [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...regarding a contract for work done in Australia, invoiced and paid for in Australian dollars deposited into an Australian bank account. However, the Act and the Rules entitle any person to commence proceedings by lodging a claim in the prescribed form in the Tribunal nearest by the most practicable route to where the applicant resides. In the present circumstances, I do not think it could be said that the [Tribunal in which the claim was lodged] was not the appropriate Tribunal. Ev...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 189 Carver v Metallic Sweeping (1998) Ltd [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2022] NZEmpC 189 EMPC 228/2021 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application to strike-out or stay the proceeding and security for costs AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave BETWEEN PAUL ERIC CARVER Plaintiff AND METALLIC SWEEPING (1998) LIMITED Defendant H...

3. Johnston Property Holdings Limited [2014] NZWHT Auckland 5 [pdf, 106 KB]

   1 [2014] NZWHT AUCKLAND 5 UNDER the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 IN THE MATTER of a reconsideration of the Chief Executive’s decision under section 49 CLAIM NO. 7221: JOHNSTON PROPERTY HOLDINGS LIMITED – 2/235 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011 ELIGIBILITY DECISION OF THE CHAIR OF THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL [1] Johnston Property Holdings Limited (JPH) is the owner of Unit 2/235 Ponsonby Road, Auckland. On 20...

4. ZA v UU Ltd [2024] NZDT 392 (12 June 2024) [pdf, 131 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 392 APPLICANT ZA RESPONDENT UU Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. UU Ltd will make a goodwill payment of $2,000.00 to ZA by 30 June 2024. Reasons Has ZA lost his right to a refund for the cabin? 1. ZA purchased a 3.7 x 3m cabin from UU Ltd in 2021 for $9,107.00. It was constructed by a contractor....

5. Sufi v Department of Labour [2012] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...In this document the plaintiff is recorded 4 as having complained that on 2 June 2010 at approximately 8.30am, in an interview room and in the presence of another prison officer, Mr Bond allegedly said that two of the plaintiff’s refugee claims had been declined. In the complaint form the plaintiff requests that Mr Bond confirm what he had said. In a separate part of the form the following is recorded (presumably by Mr Bond): [The plaintiff] requested that he be able to contac...

6. [2012] NZEmpC 32 2012 French v ACC [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...COMPENSATION CORPORATION NZEmpC WN [2012] NZEmpC 32 [27 February 2012] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2012] NZEmpC 32 WRC 41/11 IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to extend time to file statement of claim BETWEEN MALCOLM FRENCH Plaintiff AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Defendant Hearing: (on the papers) Appearances: Ms Barbara Buckett, cou...

7. CEIT Chair's practice notes [pdf, 261 KB]

   Working to resolve earthquake claims? Let’s get it settled Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Practice Notes 2 Introduction The Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal (“Tribunal”) has been set up following the Government’s endorsement in August 2018 of a package of initiatives designed to speed up the process of resolving residential insurance claims, and help homeowners move forward with their lives. The purpose of the Tribunal is to provide a pathway to resolutio...

8. [2013] NZEmpC 121 Thunderbird One Ltd v Harrington [pdf, 52 KB]

   ...Authority). [2] The Authority has given two determinations involving the parties. In the first 1 , the Authority concluded that the applicant was the respondent’s employer, rather than another company against which she had originally made her claim, Picture Vehicles Limited. In its second determination 2 , the Authority sustained the respondent’s several personal grievances and awarded her remedies as a result but declined to impose a penalty she sought. [3] The applicant wa...

9. HX v MT & OM [2024] NZDT 613 (26 August 2024) [pdf, 94 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 613 APPLICANT HX RESPONDENT MT SECOND RESPONDENT OM The Tribunal orders: 1. The claim against OM is dismissed. 2. MT is to pay HX the sum of $215.00 by no later than 20 September 2024. Reasons: 3. HX moved into a flat rented by MT and stayed from January 2024 until May 2024. OM was also a tenant in the same...

10. Starting a proceeding in the District Court

    This section outlines how you can start the following types of proceeding in a District Court. On this page: General civil proceeding – recovering money or settling a dispute Originating application Civil appeal – asking a District Court to reconsider a Judge’s decision Restraining Orders Interlocutory application – applying for directions or orders secondary to the main claim Judgments by default – asking the court for judgment if the defendant fails to respond within time Sealing an...

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