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1. [2023] NZEmpC 191 Appleton v Tasman Cargo Airlines Pty Ltd [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...asked where there was any regulation or reference or requirement in Tasman Cargo’s PPM or FCOM. Captain Whiteside responded: There is no regulation that says you must have a torch to conduct a preflight inspection. This does not provide a defence of your actions however. The requirement for you to be able to visually inspect the aircraft during your pre- flight is implied through the use of the word inspect or inspection. If at night you need to be able to ensure sufficient...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 173 Pact Group v Robinson [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...its 14 See, for example, Otumarama Private Hospital Ltd v Bell, [1995] 2 ERNZ 491 (EmpC) at 495: “It has often been held and is a matter of common sense anyway that if there has been an element of permission in the past there must be a clear statement of any modification or withdrawal of that permission before any employee is disadvantaged by the strict application of pre-existing rules or policies that have not been insisted upon before.” See too Wellington Abattoir Employees’...

3. Proactive-release: Firearms-Registry-Review [pdf, 7.3 MB]

   Hon Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice Proactive release - Phase 3 of the Firearms Reform Programme - Review of the Firearms Registry Date of issue: 7 May 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been not

4. Evaluation of Victim Support’s Homicide Caseworker Support Service [pdf, 790 KB]

   Evaluation of Victim Support’s Full-time Homicide Caseworker Support Service 9 November 2015 Alison Chetwin Dr Sue Carswell Dr Trish Young Integrity Professionals 2 Acknowledgements The evaluation team wish to thank the family members who generously shared their experiences for this evaluation. We also thank the other participants and Victim Support staff who assisted with access to information for the

5. 2021-07-07 ORC - Closing Submissions [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...COURT: Introduction 1 These closing submissions are made on behalf of the Otago Regional Council, and are structured as follows: (a) Is an interim planning framework required? (b) How should the superior planning instruments (National Policy Statements) be reconciled? (c) The extent to which Plan Change 7 (PC7) gives effect to (and is required to give effect to) the NPSFM 2020 (NPSFM); (d) Is the National Policy Statement for Urban Development 2020 (NPSUD) relevant? (e) Wh...

6. Environment Court annual review 2015 [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   Environment Court of New Zealand Annual Review Calendar Year 2015 By Members of the Court Environment Court of New Zealand Annual Review 2015 2 PUBLISHED MAY 2016 CONCERNING CALENDAR YEAR 2015 In this review Calendar year 2015: an overview by Principal Environment Judge ........................................ 4 Profile of the Court ........................................................................................................

7. Koso v Chief Executive Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment [2014] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 133 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 39 Reference No. HRRT 043/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN JUNE KOSO PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION, AND EMPLOYMENT DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Mr MJM Keefe JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr R Small for Plaintiff Mr S Cohen-Ronen for Defendant Ms K Evans for Privacy Commissioner

8. [2018] NZEmpC 123 Roach v Nazareth Care Charitable Trust Board [pdf, 567 KB]

   ...three-month period. Allowing for contingencies the amount to award is 12 months’ remuneration. [81] The next claim is for compensation under s 123(1)(c)(i) for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings. While the relief claimed in the statement of claim was not specified Mr Goldstein sought $30,000 in his submissions. The abrupt dismissal impacted severely on Mr Roach. He was escorted from the premises in a manner that was deeply upsetting and not explained by simp...

9. LCRO 181/2019 SL v GB (29 January 2021) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...In Ms SL’s submission, a lawyer should obtain the client’s prior instructions, or “at least discuss” the matter before informing the opposing party, as Mr GB did on 4 May 2016, the dispute “is not worth litigating”. Ms SL says that statement by Mr GB suggested “doubt” to the vendors about the strength of her position. She disagrees such an approach is “a common litigation tactic”. (3) Cease acting [41] In Ms SL’s view Mr GB’s conduct informing the opposi...

10. Cutforth v Witana - Kohewhata 27C2A (2023) 259 Taitokerau MB 111 (259 TTK 111) [pdf, 364 KB]

    ...Together these blocks are over 2,000 hectares in size and are held for the benefit of over 4,600 beneficial owners. The trust also operates significant commercial ventures in farming, forestry, honey and rental properties. The trust’s financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2022 show total assets valued at over $18m.33 [79] In these circumstances, it is clear that if any trustee commits a wrongful act while carrying out his or her duties, the potential liability could...