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1. [2015] NZEmpC 216 Roy v Tamaki College Board of Trustees no 3 interlocutory [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...adamantly and the resolution of which will be an essential part of the Court’s decision. The factual basis of a number of allegations made by the plaintiff following the first part of the hearing, concerning both the evidence given by witnesses and statements made by the Court, have been the subject of subsequent consideration and have been established in cross- examination of Mr Roy to be false. That means that the Court must examine very carefully and critically the other very...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 8 Nelson v Katavich [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...agreed that disclosure could only be finalised after amended pleadings had been filed. I set a timetable for that to be done and directed that all parties were to respond to the requests for disclosure within 5 working days after service of the statement of defence to the amended statement of claim. 1 [2013] NZERA Christchurch 35. [8] In the course of that conference, I was informed that there were parallel proceedings betwe...

3. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 1 June 2015 [pdf, 621 KB]

   ...claims, the claimants, the main issues, and any other preliminary matters. 2. ‘Research’: The Tribunal, the Crown and claimants undertake research to explore the issues raised by the claims. 3. ‘Interlocutories’: Claimants refine their statements of claim and assist the Tribunal in identifying the issues that need to be heard. 4. ‘Hearings’: The Tribunal hears the evidence of claimants, the Crown, and researchers. 5. ‘Report writing’: The Tribunal produces...

4. Hearn v Parklane Investments Limited [pdf, 45 KB]

   ...contest those findings at the hearing.1 1 The High Court rules give guidance as to the use of the outcome of an experts’ meeting, particularly Rule 9.45 which states:- 9.45 Status of joint witness statement by expert witnesses (1) A joint witness statement prepared by expert witnesses under rule 9.44— (a) must be circulated by the parties to the proceeding by whom the expert witnesses have been engaged to every other party who ha...

5. [2012] NZEmpC 6 De Bruin v Canterbury District Health Board [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...November 2011. [3] With the support of his union, Mr de Bruin resolved to challenge that determination. Mr Andrew McKenzie, a Christchurch barrister, had represented Mr de Bruin before the Authority and was further instructed to prepare and file a statement of claim. [4] Section 179(2) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 provides that every challenge must be commenced within 28 days after the date of the determination in question. In this case, the last day of that 28 day perio...

6. [2012] NZEmpC 14 Kim v Thermosash Commercial Ltd [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...(Heard at Auckland) Counsel: Plaintiff in person J Douglas, counsel for defendant Judgment: 7 February 2012 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS [1] Mr Kim has applied for an extension of time for filing an amended statement of claim. An amended statement of claim was to have been filed by 11 January 2012 in compliance with the timetabling orders contained in my previous judgment of 14 December 2011. 1 [2] Mr Kim’s application is advanced on two...

7. [2007] NZEmpC WC 32A/07 Port of Napier Ltd v Maritime Union of NZ Inc [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...Act 2000. The plaintiff is required to establish an arguable case that the crane drivers do not have reasonable grounds for believing that their refusal, if they strike, is justified on the grounds of safety or health. Because this statutory defence to what might otherwise be unlawful strike action is an absolute defence, the Court must always examine the evidence for and against it, both critically and realistically. That is because, as in this case, an employer may assert that...

8. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

   Statement of Intent 2011 – 2014 E.64 SOI (2011) 1 Table of Contents Introduction from the Minister of Justice 1 Introduction from the Chief Executive 2 Who we are 3 Our responsibilities 4 Our sector outcomes 4 What we will do 5 Our performance framework 6 Making communities safer 8 Maintaining the integrity and improving the 9 responsiveness of the justice system Maintaining the civil and democratic rights of New Zealanders 11 How we work 13 Fewer, faster, fit for purp...

9. 2017 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...and risk management 32 OUR PERFORMANCE Statement of responsibility 35 Independent Auditor’s report 36 Audit & Risk Committee report 38 Reporting against appropriations 40 Statement of Intent measures 60 Capability measures 67 OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Departmental statements 71 Non-departmental statements and schedules 95 Appropriation statements 111 MINISTERS’ REPORTS ON NON‑DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Minister of Justice – Vote Justice 121 Minister for Courts – Vote...

10. CCRC Chief Commissioner location and Establishment Advisory Group [pdf, 126 KB]

    ...18-month term, effective from 1 February 2020, and will play a critical role in the establishment of the CCRC. “Mr Carruthers brings a significant amount of mana and credibility to the role, having practised as a senior barrister in both defence and prosecution roles,” Andrew Little says. “I am also pleased to announce that the CCRC will be based in Hamilton. As with CCRCs in England and Scotland, it is important the NZCCRC is independent from the big bureaucratic and...