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  2. [2026] NZEmpC 25 Wei v Sunlight JMB Future Ltd [PDF, 191 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 25 Wei v Sunlight JMB Future Ltd (Judgment of KG Smith 12 February 2026) APPLICATION TO DISMISS PROCEEDINGS – delay of four years and seven months – delay is well beyond what could be regarded as acceptable – respondent did not address whether delay was excusable – applicant’s ability to defend the claim is compromised by the passage of time – prejudice arising from costs of having to continue to defend the claim – application granted
  12. [2026] NZEmpC 15 Isher Enterprises Ltd v Arushi [PDF, 197 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 15 Isher Enterprises Ltd v Arushi (Interlocutory Judgment (No 2) of Judge Beck, 2 February 2026) APPLICATION FOR SECURITY FOR COSTS – evidence of plaintiffs’ inability to pay if unsuccessful – plaintiffs failed to comply with Authority orders ­–   conduct of the plaintiffs and overall circumstances point toward granting security for costs – equity and good conscience justify stand-alone security for costs – application granted.
  13. [2026] NZEmpC 14 Thebe v Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand [PDF, 180 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 14 Thebe v Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand (Interlocutory Judgment (No 2) of Judge Beck, 2 February 2026) APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FURTHER EVIDENCE – proposed evidence was in the plaintiff’s possession for several years – explanation for failing to adduce evidence unsatisfactory – proposed evidence has limited relevance and probative value – no exceptional circumstances identified – probative value outweighed by prejudice caused to defendant – permitting evidence would be inconsistent with equity and good conscience – application declined
  14. [2026] NZEmpC 13 Wilson Parking NZ Ltd v Turner [PDF, 163 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 13 Wilson Parking NZ Ltd v Turner (Interlocutory (No 4) Judgment of Judge Doyle, 29 January 2026) APPLICATION FOR INTERIM NON-PUBLICATION - specific adverse consequences could reasonably be expected to occur if the law firm and the allegations against it are identified - publication may be a breach of lawyer complaint confidentiality - adverse consequences justify a departure from open justice - application granted - order will be re-evaluated as a preliminary issue during hearing.
  15. [2026] NZEmpC 12 CG v Calendar Girls NZ Ltd [PDF, 216 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 12  CG v Calendar Girls NZ Ltd (Interlocutory Judgment (No 3) of Chief Judge Christina Inglis, 29 January 2026) APPLICATION FOR ADJOURNMENT - application is strongly opposed - alternative arrangements can be made for counsel's personal circumstances given amount of time until the hearing - employer's disability and literacy issues can be mitigated - prejudice is likely to be suffered by plaintiffs if application granted - balance of convenience and interests of justice point away from granting application - application declined.
  18. [2026] NZEmpC 9 AX & BY v A Labour Inspector of the MBIE [PDF, 177 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 9 AX & BY v A Labour Inspector of the MBIE (judgment of Judge JC Holden, 22 January 2026) NON-PUBLICATION – withdrawn proceedings – no specific adverse consequences identified – Labour Inspector should be able to respond to Official Information Act requests – public interest in being able to explain why claims were discontinued – defamation claims available for inaccurate and unfair reporting – ends of justice do not require non-publication – applications dismissed
  21. [2026] NZEmpC 6 FMV v TZB (Interlocutory judgment of Judge JC Holden, 21 January 2026) [PDF, 178 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 6 FMV v TZB (Interlocutory judgment of Judge JC Holden, 21 January 2026) APPLICATION TO SET ASIDE WITNESS SUMMONS – summons calling witnesses that lack knowledge or used to promote a collateral process are oppressive – proposed witnesses have little to no direct knowledge of relevant matters – evidence sought cuts across Human Rights Review Tribunal decision about sufficiency of responses to Privacy Act requests – application granted.
  22. [2026] NZEmpC 5 South Pole IP Holding (NZ) Ltd v Thing (Interlocutory Judgment of Chief Judge Christina Inglis, 21 January 2026 [PDF, 182 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 5 South Pole IP Holding (NZ) Ltd v Thing (Interlocutory  Judgment of Chief Judge Christina Inglis, 21 January 2026) APPLICATION FOR STAY - insufficient basis for prejudice suffered if stay is not granted - significant delay in applying for stay weighs against granting application - application declined - APPLICATION FOR SECURITY FOR COSTS - jurisdiction of Court to order security for costs without granting a stay is unclear - purpose of order can be met by applying for enforcement of remedies in the District Court - application declined
  25. [2026] NZEmpC 2 E tū Inc v Rasier Operations BV (Interlocutory (No 4) Judgment of Chief Judge Inglis, 15 January 2026) [PDF, 208 KB]

    [2026] NZEmpC 2 E tū Inc v Rasier Operations BV (Interlocutory (No 4) Judgment of Chief Judge Inglis, 15 January 2026) APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO COURT DOCUMENTS - evidence may be relevant to issue in Australian proceedings - evidence was given in open court - principle of open justice favours granting access - privacy issues do not outweigh open justice in the circumstances - application granted.