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1. [2014] NZEmpC 117 Hutchison v Nelson City Council re-issued [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...10 Allen v C3 Ltd [2012] NZEmpC 124, [2012] ERNZ 478; this decision however related to s 103A of the Employment Relations Act 2000 in its previous form. f) Although Ms Hutchison was unaware of the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 (the PDA) at the relevant time, her disclosures to the Police qualified for protection under that Act. g) Section 78 of the Coroners Act 2006 operated to protect Ms Hutchison’s disclosure to the Police. T...

2. LA - Provider manual - Part 1 [pdf, 523 KB]

   ...applicant and the areas of law for which they are applying − original or certified copy of Certificate of Standing - this must be valid when the complete application is received by the Ministry − information about service delivery systems − Client Care letter and/or standard letter of engagement − information about work experience history − signed declaration • information about the applicant’s competence and experience in the areas of law for which they are applying �...

3. Manuel v Waitakere City Council [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...1. Terry McKeown – Roofing Consultant quoted this job. Refer copy of his quotation enclosed. 2. Terry McKeown, as an Independent Contractor organised work schedules in conjunction with the builder. 3. Further the quotation mentions Roof Edge protection, a product that our company did not have available. One would assume that Terry McKeown would have organised this. 4. Dave Singer, who was at that time employed by Spouting & Steel Roofing World Ltd, happened to be the supervi...

4. Tamplin v Boizard [2021] NZHRRT 42 [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...actions at the time. Whether this belief was objectively reasonable is the next matter to determine. [39] Counsel for Mr Tamplin submitted that this subjective belief was not objectively reasonable as Dr Boizard should have been aware that under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (the PPPR Act) every person is presumed to be competent to manage their own affairs and to understand decisions in respect of their personal care and welfare until the contrary is shown....

5. KB v JR LCRO 191/2012 (14 May 2014) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...I can do no more than to endorse the decision of the LCRO and the court. [35] Ms JR comments that she does not consider proper attention has been paid to the facts and the instructions given to her by Mrs CG. In reaching this decision I have carefully reviewed all of the material provided to the Standards Committee and this Office. I have not seen any statement by Ms JR that she was aware at the time of making Mrs CG’s will that the property was owned as tenants in common, or th...

6. GD & WL v RA LCRO 290/2013 (19 August 2014) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...should be taken after the client is informed by the lawyer of the nature of the decisions to be made and the consequences of them. Clearly, that rule is not applicable in the present circumstances. [57] However, a lawyer does have a general duty to protect and promote a client’s interests:12 In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and these rules, protect and promote the interests of the client to the exclusion of the interests of third parties. This...

7. De Malmanche & Ors as Trustees of the Lynette De Malmanche Trust v Auckland Council (successor to the Auckland City Council) [2010] NZWHT Auckland 38 [pdf, 392 KB]

   .................................................................................................17 Control jointing: three vertical control joints missing on east and north and south of garage, and sheet joint cracking on north, east and west elevations .....................................17 Three pergola posts were unprotected at the top ..................................................................20 WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL SCOPE? .............................................

8. BORA Major Events Management Bill [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...we considered potential issues of inconsistency with the right to freedom of expression (s 14), the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure (s 21), the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty (s 25(c)) and the right to protection against double jeopardy (s 26(2)). What the Bill does 3. Under the Bill appropriate events may be declared to be major events for the purposes of the Act. Representations that suggest persons, brands, goods, or services have an as...

9. Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 997 KB]

   ...Parliament. Functions and responsibilities NZ Post has been a critical part of New Zealand’s landscape for over 180 years. Our 6,500 people connect customers, consumers and businesses across New Zealand and around the world ‘delivering what people care about’. We process and deliver items – parcels, packages and letters. We also provide logistics services for businesses, including many who are engaged in eCommerce here and internationally. NZ Post’s strong delivery and lo...

10. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Portia Law [pdf, 443 KB]

    ...access to legal advice such as rights and responsibilities and the s5 principles relating to children’s welfare and best interests. This also acts as a ‘triaging point’ from which further services can be accessed e.g. a recommendation to obtain a protection order. The gap in service provision arises from the restrictions under s7A of the Care of Children Act and the requirement in the Legal Services Act 2011 (“LSA”) for there to be jurisdiction to act under s7A before legal ai...