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1. Director of Proceedings v Smith (Application for Final Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 695 KB]

   ...was a registered midwife employed by the Taranaki District Health Board (Taranaki DHB) as a hospital midwife at Taranaki Base Hospital. These proceedings arise out of a complaint by the aggrieved person (Ms Cerise Lawn) and her husband about the care provided by Mrs Smith and Ms Lawn’s Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) obstetrician during the labour and birth of their baby Ariana Lawn on 24 January 2012. [3] Liability having been admitted and damages agreed, Mrs Smith has applied for a perm...

2. [2022] NZIACDT 4 - ZI v Wan Sanctions (3 March 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...[12] It was found by the Tribunal that Mr Wan had: (1) Failed to inform and explain to the complainant Immigration NZ’s decision to reject the exemption made for the trip to China on 9 June 2019. He had neither been diligent nor exercised due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. (2) Failed to lodge a separate variation application for the complainant’s first trip to China. His conduct was not diligent and nor did he exercise due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. SUBMISS...

3. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...emotionally harmful to children than the actual breakup of the relationship.11 The effects on children of prolonged family disputes include: fear of an uncertain future; uncertainty about where they will live and go to school; loss of continuity of healthcare provider; loss of social connection with peers and established friendships; shame and/or embarrassment about their family situation resulting in social isolation and withdrawal; and increased risk to mental health and wellbeing...

4. National guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design in New Zealand - Part 1 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...and sightlines: See and be seen Layout: Clear and logical orientation Activity mix: Eyes on the street Sense of ownership: Showing a space is cared for Quality environments: Well-designed, managed and maintained environments Physical protection: Using active security measures References Glossary Bibliography Photo credits 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 16 20 23 26 29 32 35 36 39 40 Contents 2 Acknowledgements On behalf of the Ministry of Justice, I...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...the employment agreement to be offered to seasonal employees employed under this scheme. The plaintiffs’ claims [8] The plaintiffs claim that the defendant made deductions from their wages that were unlawful because they breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 or Minimum Wage Act 1983. [9] The first claim is that the defendant unlawfully deducted certain expenses from the plaintiffs’ wages in breach of the Wages Protection Act. The deductions were itemised in a schedule...

6. Guidelines on common core documents [pdf, 528 KB]

   GE.09-42829 (E) 230609 UNITED NATIONS HRI International Human Rights Instruments Distr. GENERAL HRI/GEN/2/Rev.6 3 June 2009 Original: ENGLISH COMPILATION OF GUIDELINES ON THE FORM AND CONTENT OF REPORTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES TO THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TREATIES Report of the Secretary-General In its resolutions 52/118 and 53/138, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to compile in a single volume the guidelines

7. HR v OW and CT LCRO 79/2014 (18 May 2015) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...11 Section 12(c). 10 The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 [47] The purposes of the Act are set out at s 3 which says: (1) The purposes of this Act are– (a) to maintain public confidence in the provision of legal services… (b) to protect the consumers of legal services… (c) to recognise the status of the legal profession… [48] The fundamental obligations of lawyers are set out in s 4 of the Act, which states: Every lawyer who provides regulated services must, in...

8. Appendix 2 Draft Annex to 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...to guide decision making for a five-year period. The Interim Tokelau National Strategic Plan 2020-2021 focussed on good governance, human development, infrastructure development, sustainability and climate change. It also included a commitment to protect the unique local language and culture. 7. Tokelau continues to consider what further steps it might take in light of the obligations accepted by New Zealand on its behalf under the Convention. 8. Tokelau’s Constitution includes these...

9. LCRO 143/2017 AC v BT (19 February 2019) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...“acted appropriately and fully discharged their professional obligations”. (2) Relationship property matter [30] The Committee’s conclusion on this issue was that Ms BT “never sought or purported to act for both Mr CN and Ms AC”. (a) Protect and promote clients’ interests — r 6 [31] Because the firm “was already acting” for Ms AC and Mr CN on the sale of the property, the Committee considered that “as a matter of best practice, Ms BT ought to have declined to...

10. [2021] NZEmpC 124 National Union of Public Employees Inc v Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children [pdf, 117 KB]

    ...[6] The last matter is the issue of non-publication. As I have just indicated the Court has power to order non-publication. In an affidavit of Janice Gemmell supporting NUPE’s application one young person was named who is the subject of a care and protection order made under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. It is also possible that other young people who are also the subjects of care and protection orders might be able to be identified from the application and/or supporting affidav...