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1. Covid-19 Level 4 Alert protocol [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...electronically. Arrangements have been put in place for means by which decisions, determinations, minutes and other documents can be signed, sealed and issued during this period. Earlier this week I issued a BLANKET WAIVER suspending the requirement to file paper originals and copies in court, subject to same being done by parties after the limitations are lifted. Contact can be made with the Court by phone or email to the case, hearing, or mediation manager handling any file, o...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 41 Barnes v Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Inc [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...uncertain whether a hearing in person will be able to proceed safely. [3] The hearing involves not only the parties, but also two interveners, NZEI Te Riu Roa and the Secretary for Education. Written submissions from the interveners are due to be filed and served on 17 April 2020. Briefs of evidence for Ms Barnes were to have been filed and served a week ago, but this step has not yet been taken. [4] The Court must be guided by the overall interests of justice. In the circumsta...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 229 Mataura Milk Valley Ltd v Scott [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...order against Graham Scott.1 That application was made and heard urgently and without notice. The search order was confirmed and further orders, varying what had been granted, were made.2 [2] On 16 December 2021 the parties’ representatives filed a joint memorandum recording they have resolved the outstanding issues between them subject to the Court dealing with the orders made previously. 1 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd v Scott [2020] NZEmpC 112. 2 Mataura Valley Milk Ltd...

4. 2021-09-14 Minute - PC8 - re Hearing date [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...they should notify the court as soon as possible. AV support [5] In terms of AV support, Shipleys will not be assisting us this time as we will be using the court’s equipment for the hearing. This means that there will be no video or audio files uploaded to the website, however, there will still be a hearing transcript being transcribed contemporaneously. [6] I have directed a 24-hour turnaround for this transcript and updates for the transcript will be posted on the website da...

5. 2022 NZPSPLA 034.pdf [pdf, 91 KB]

   NZPSPLA 034 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint under s 74 of The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against BK DECISION [1] The Police have filed a complaint against BK pursuant to s53(3) of the Act as they consider he is no longer suitable to be a security worker because of his character, circumstances or background. The complaint is based on BK’s alleged recent inappropriate behaviour towards women. BK’s Certificate of Approval (COA) in the c

6. [2022] NZEnvC 004 Wolf 2008 Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 345 KB]

   ...Court, are sensible and give greater clarity. Outcome [4] The application is granted insofar as it is declared: (a) An application for extension of a lapse date under s125(1A)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991 ("the Act") must be filed prior to the lapse date. Failure to do so is fatal to any jurisdiction under the Act; (b) Where such an application is made, the processing of that application, any objections and appeals are matters that are dealt with in terms o...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 002 Newsome v Auckland Council [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...Mrs Newsome (Appellants), to immediately remove the building partly within the road reserve and partly within the front yard at 1/213 Lake Road, Belmont, Auckland. Appeal and application for stay [2] The appeal against the abatement notice was filed on 27 November 2023. The appeal was accompanied by an application for stay of the abatement notice. An affidavit in support of that application was filed by the appellants. [3] The Council consents to the application for stay but see...

8. 2024 NZLASDP 02 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...[3] These more recent convictions raise questions about whether Mr Stephens will comply with his obligations under the SHDP Act. While Mr Stephens asked for a hearing to be convened to address the police concerns, he neither attended the hearing nor filed a written response to the police objection or supporting references as requested. [4] With every objection filed by the Police the question for the Authority is whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a certificate.1...

9. Kaiarahi_flyer_long_version_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...your behalf Confidentiality All information that you share with the Kaiārahi will remain confidential. The Ministry of Justice will manage your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2021. For accountability purposes the Kaiārahi files may be viewed as part of the service audits. You are able to view your file in the Ministry of Justice office by appointment with the Kaiārahi. Complaints If you’re unhappy with any aspect of the service you’ve received f...

10. Bupa Aged Care v Bithell & Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 128 (25 July 2024) [pdf, 119 KB]

    ...required timeframe. 2 [2] At a telephone conference held on 23 July 2024, it was agreed by the parties (on the suggestion of Ms Becroft) that an application be made for the appeal to be allowed by consent. The Court directed that the parties file a joint memorandum for the present appeal to be allowed by consent. [3] On 24 July 2024, the parties filed a joint memorandum which stated: Notwithstanding the technical point as to whether or not a deemed review decision opera...