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1. [2015] NZEmpC 89 Ngawharau v The Porirua Whanau Centre Trust [PDF, 251 KB]

   Ngawharau v The Porirua Whanau Centre Trust, judgment of A D Ford

2. [2015] NZEmpC 87 Merennage v Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd no 2 interlocutory [PDF, 79 KB]

   [2015] NZEmpC 87 Merennage v Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment (No 2) of Judge Christina Inglis, 11 June 2015) ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING – Court must be guided by need to do justice between the parties – granted.

3. [2015] NZEmpC 88 Merennage v Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd [PDF, 75 KB]

   [2015] NZEmpC 88 Merennage v Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 11 June 2015) NON-PUBLICATION ORDER – application for non-publication of name of complainant - interim order made.

4. [2015] NZEmpC 86 Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a the Italian Job Service Centre v James Denyer [PDF, 64 KB]

   [2015] NZEmpC 86 Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a The Italian Job Service Centre v Denyer (Consent Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 9 June 2015). STAY OF JUDGMENT – by consent, pending outcome of appeal.

5. [2015] NZEmpC 84 Robinson v Pacific Seals New Zealand Ltd [PDF, 197 KB]

   [2015] NZEmpC 84 Robinson v Pacific Seals New Zealand Ltd (Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 9 June 2015) APPLICATION FOR REHEARING – APPROACH TO NON DE NOVO CHALLENGES – rehearing principles considered – not granted – question of scope of Court’s enquiry in non de novo challenge – principles considered – need first to establish that Authority erred.

6. [2015] NZEmpC 85 Agus Riyanto & 43 others v Dong Nam Company Ltd interlocutory [PDF, 181 KB]

   Agus Riyanto & 43 others v Dong Nam Company Ltd interlocutory, judgment of Judge B A Corkill

7. [2015] NZEmpC 97 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [PDF, 268 KB]

   [2015] NZEmpC 97 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd - (Interlocutory Judgment (No 7) of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 24 June 2015) UNLESS ORDERS – court can issue ‘unless’ orders where repeated failure to comply with disclosure obligations – matter of fact and degree – declined and adjourned to future date if appropriate.

8. [2015] NZEmpC 82 Smith Crane and Construction Ltd v Hall [PDF, 226 KB]

   Smith Crane and Construction Ltd v Hall - judgment of Judge B A Corkill.

9. [2015] NZEmpC 81 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd costs [PDF, 88 KB]

   Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd costs, judgment of Judge B A Corkill

10. [2015] NZEmpC 79 Mega Wreckers Ltd v Taafuli [PDF, 64 KB]

    Mega Wreckers Ltd v Taafuli

11. [2015] NZEmpC 80 Maharaj v Recon Professional Services Ltd [PDF, 63 KB]

    Maharaj v Recon Professional Services Ltd

12. [2015] NZEmpC 78 New Zealand Nurses Organisation v Waikato District Health Board interlocutory [PDF, 76 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 78 Panettiere v Waikato District Health Board (Interlocutory Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 29 May 2015) APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CHALLENGE OUT OF TIME – cross-challenge mistakenly included in statement of defence – overall interests of justice – application successful.

13. [2015] NZEmpC 77 Adams t/a Untouchable hair & Skin v Brown [PDF, 281 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 77 Adams t/a Untouchable Hair & Skin v Brown (Judgment of Judge B A Corkill, 28 May 2015) UNJUUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE, UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – REMEDIES – disadvantage through bullying not established – principles for suspension considered – unjustifiable action by employer in suspension process – unjustified dismissal through flawed process – remuneration and compensation of $7,000

14. [2015] NZEmpC 76 Sealord Group Ltd v Pickering [PDF, 192 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 76 Sealord Group Ltd v Pickering (Judgment of Judge A D Ford, 27 May 2015) EMPLOYMENT STATUS – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - crew arrangements on fishing vessel – defendant was employee – procedural defects in dismissal – compensation for hurt and humiliation of $15,000, reduced for contribution.

15. [2015] NZEmpC 73 Dent v Waikato District Health Board interlocutory [PDF, 67 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 73 Dent v Waikato District Health Board (Interlocutory Judgment of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 26 May 2015) ORDER FOR STAY –by consent

16. [2015] NZEmpC 75 NZ Air Line Pilots’ Assn Inc. v Air NZ interlocutory [PDF, 119 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 75 New Zealand Airline Pilots’ Assn Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 26 May 2015) APPLICATION FOR STAY – ARRANGEMENTS PENDING OUTCOME AT COURT OF APPEAL – arrangements for back pay if appeal to Court of Appeal unsuccessful – stay granted

17. [2015] NZEmpC 72 Waikato District Health Board v Dent [PDF, 108 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 72 Waikato District Health Board v Dent (Judgment of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 26 May 2015) LEAVE TO FILE CROSS-CHALLENGE OUT OF TIME – application opposed - principles for granting leave considered – leave granted

18. [2015] NZEmpC 74 Hutiti v Te Reo Irirangi O Nga Raukawa Trust Board t/a Raukawa FM [PDF, 66 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 74 Hauiti v Te Reo Irirangi o Nga Raukawa Trust Board t/a Raukawa FM (Judgment of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 26 May 2015) CONFIDENTIAL TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

19. [2015] NZEmpC 71 Knapp v Locktite Aluminium Specialities Ltd [PDF, 174 KB]

    [2015 NZEmpC 71 Knapp v Locktite Aluminium Specialities Ltd (Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis. 20 May 2015) UNJUSTIFIABLE DISMISSAL – CONTRIBUTION – RELIEF –no challenge to unjustified dismissal – whether contribution can reduce remedy to nil – award reduced by 100%.

20. [2015] NZEmpC 70 Loadwell Trailers Ltd v Murcott [PDF, 65 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 70 Loadwell Trailers Ltd v Murcott (Consent judgment of Judge B A Corkill, 20 May 2015. CONSENT –Judicial Settlement Conference – compensation and payment arrangement agreed

21. [2015] NZEmpC 69 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd [PDF, 16 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 69 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 18 May 2015) STAY APPLICATION – declined.

22. [2015] NZEmpC 68 Kevin McDonald & Associates v Johnson [PDF, 71 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 68 Kevin McDonald & Associates v Johnson (Consent Judgment of Judge Christina Inglis, 15 May 2015) ORDERS BY CONSENT –    confidentiality of information – granted – further orders concerning non-publication declined – leave to bring matter before trial judge.

23. [2015] NZEmpC 66 Su v iGolf Limited [PDF, 117 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 66 Su v iGolf (Judgment of Judge M E Perkins, 15 May 2015) EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP – PENALTY -  salary and other amounts owed – penalty of $5000 ordered against employer company.

24. [2015] NZEmpC 65 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [PDF, 120 KB]

    [2015] NZEmpC 65 Nisha Alim v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment (No 6) of Chief Judge G L Colgan, 15 May 2015) CHALLENGE TO OBJECTION TO DISCLOSURE – upheld – documents specified.

25. [2015] NZEmpC 67 Agus Riyanto & 43 others v Dong Nam Co Ltd [PDF, 1.8 MB]

    Agus Riyanto & 43 others v Dong Nam Co Ltd