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Appeal against decision of Motorcycling New Zealand dismissed
An appeal against the decision of Motorcycling New Zealand not to reduce the net point calculation, brought on the basis that natural justice was denied, has been dismissed by the Tribunal.
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Biggles Racing Team v Motorcycling New Zealand
Overview: The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against the two decisions of the Respondent’s Appeal Panel which had dismissed infringement notices issued to motorcyclists of other teams.
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Sloan Frost v Motorcycling New Zealand
Overview: Amended race results and unfair appeals process – motorcycle competitor (F) appealed against decisions by MNZ Judiciary Committee amended results of two races during the 2016/17 NZ Superbike Championship – F therefore lost his NZ Superbike title for 2016/17 – amended results were themselves subject to successful appeal to MNZ Judiciary Committee by Tony and…
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Sloan Frost v Motorcycling New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – F appealed against decisions of the Motorcycling New Zealand Judiciary Committee in relation to appeals brought by Tony and Mitchell Rees – the outcome of the appeals brought by Tony and Mitchell Rees changed the corrected results of Rounds Three and Four of the New Zealand Superbike Championship resulting…
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Scott Columb v Motorcycling New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO, Jurisdiction, Non-selection for NZ team, Selection/nomination appeals, Selection/nomination criteria: whether material on which could reasonably be based, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implementedOverview: Appeal against decision of NSO – non-selection – C appealed against decision of Motorcycling New Zealand not to select him for the NZ team to compete at 2016 Motocross of Nations Event – no right of appeal in MNZ rules but MNZ able to refer matters to Tribunal for determination under its Constitution – MNZ…
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Tim Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc
Overview: Costs – costs order sought by respondent – costs sought in accordance with High Court costs rules – Tribunal does not operate under those rules – appellant partly successful in appeal as to penalty but unsuccessful on other grounds – appellant represented by father who was not a lawyer – respondent claimed conduct of father…
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Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 09/08)
Overview: Costs – costs order sought by respondent after appeal struck out for being out of time – costs sought in accordance with High Court costs rules – Tribunal does not operate under those rules – not appropriate case to award costs – costs application dismissed.
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Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 19/07)
Appeal against decision of NSO, Application for rehearing, Disciplinary appeals, Natural justice, New evidenceOverview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation – stewardship and relationship with membership – Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) suspended appellant’s membership and also terminated his status as a steward as the result of disciplinary proceedings – in 11 April 2008 decision, Sports Tribunal upheld findings against appellant but reduced suspension imposed and expressly reserved jurisdiction…
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Tim Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation – after incident on racing track, steward purported to disqualify appellant motorcyclist who kept racing – MNZ Board found appellant rode dangerously close to steward, ignored his directions and rode dangerously in pits – MNZ Board imposed 2 years’ full suspension and further one year’s partial suspension of…
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Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 09/08)
Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation – jurisdiction – whether appeal filed in time and Tribunal could hear appeal – appeals to Tribunal against a decision of an NSO have to be filed within the time period set out in the NSO’s rules or if those rules don’t specify time period, then within the…
