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1. LCRO 190/2020 JG v VK (23 March 2021) [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...been pointless dispute, she completed the application form and instructed her secretary to resend the application. This was dispatched with note that the form had been “duly signed”. [119] Regrettably, in what presents as a case of genuine human error, Ms VK’s secretary inadvertently resent the application in its original form. [120] This was unfortunate, but an administrative error in that nature of that which inevitably occurs from time to time in busy offices where a signi...

2. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...• breaches of contract • defamation • bankruptcy. Civil legal aid may also be available for proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: • Employment Relations Authority • Employment Court • Environment Court • Human Rights Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal • Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court • Refugee Status Appeal Authority • Social Security Appeal Authority • Taxation Review Tribunal • Tenancy Tribunal • Waitangi Tribunal....

3. [2017] NZEmpC 84 The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development v Tuilaepa [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...instructions to ensure that YPA was seen by the on-site nurse, that photographs of his injuries were taken, and that Ms Siau completed a formal security incident report. [18] Mr Tuilaepa attended a meeting with Ms Wiki and Ms Barbara Lautogo (a Ministry human resources consultant) on 2 September 2015. Mr David Moala, the Acting Team Leader Operations, attended this meeting as Mr Tuilaepa’s support person. Ms Wiki outlined her concerns about the events of the night before and p...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 96 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd Interlocutory judgment (No 23) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...relate to whether LSG Asia, or some other entity but not LSG NZ itself, “controlled the funding, directed and controlled these proceedings” on behalf of LSG NZ. [20] Thirdly, documents are sought that relate to whether Ms Park, Manager of Human Resources (HR) for LSG NZ, was authorised to make affidavits on its behalf. [21] Mr Hay’s application states that the application for further and better discovery should be determined after notices of opposition have been filed, but...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 207 Sustainable Otakiri Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 825 KB]

   ...Bel/-Booth Group Ltd v Attorney-General (1986) 1 PRNZ 457 (HC). 17 [61] An important point about access to justice in the context of security for costs was made by K6s J in Highgate on Broadway Ltd v Devine: 32 Access to justice is an essential human right. The cost of exercising that right is the payment of costs in the event of failure. The right of a successful defendant to costs in that event is arguably subordinate to the plaintiff's right to be heard. Strong social policy...

6. [2021] NZACC 23 - Muirhead v ACC (28 January 2021) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...[29] He was asked to provide comment on Dr Orr’s report and amongst other things, said: Firstly on the plausibility front, I am not convinced that Dr Orr’s levator scapulae insertion or trapezius insertion enthesopathies actually occur in human beings. Enthesopathies occur where tendons attach at the tips of long bones. The attachment are at sites of traction where there is either a bony pit or bony protuberance. Recognised enthesopathy sites are limited and generally rest...

7. Legal aid grants December 2020 [xlsx, 84 KB]

   ...This includes debt recovery, breaches of contract, defamation, and bankruptcy proceedings. It also includes proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: • Employment Relations Authority • Employment Court • Environment Court • Human Rights Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal • Māori Land Court • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Social Security Appeal Authority • Taxation Review Tribunal • Tenancy Tribunal • Waitangi Tribunal. Civil legal aid is not avai...

8. [2017] NZEmpC 51 E Tu Inc v New Zealand Transport Agency [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...NZTA’s witnesses [21] NZTA called two senior employees who had been involved in remuneration issues in respect of Union members over recent years. The first of these was Ms Katrina Leather, who has held the position of Employment Relations and Human Resources Policy Manager since February 2014, and previously held the position of Principal Advisor of HR Policy and Employment Relations from August 2012. She had not been involved in bargaining for the 2011/2013 CEA since i...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 121 Shaw v Bay Of Plenty District Health Board [pdf, 544 KB]

   ...issue had also been discussed recently, with the DHB stating it could not advise Ms Shaw what steps had been taken, for privacy reasons. • The letter went on to raise the dismissal grievance, in some detail. It also alleged breaches of the Human Rights Act 1993. [51] After referring to this letter, the Authority noted it had required Ms Shaw to file an affidavit setting out her evidence with regard to the asserted personal 10...

10. Legal aid grants June 2019 [xlsx, 98 KB]

    ...This includes debt recovery, breaches of contract, defamation, and bankruptcy proceedings. It also includes proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: • Employment Relations Authority • Employment Court • Environment Court • Human Rights Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal • Māori Land Court • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Social Security Appeal Authority • Taxation Review Tribunal • Tenancy Tribunal • Waitangi Tribunal. Civil legal aid is not avai...