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   ...rules. We also hold several documents related to our decision-making process, including: Official Information Act Policy Ministry of Justice Proactive Release Policy Recruitment Policy Procurement Policy Contractors and Consultants Policy Code of Conduct Protected Disclosure Policy Acceptable Use of Technology Policy HR Delegations Policy Disciplinary Process Policy Security screening exemption for lawyers Information management policies - Data and Information Policy (May 2020).  Informat...

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2. 2021-02-12 Willowridge Affidavit Alison Devlin Exhibit A [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...kaitiaki representative of the discovery and ensure site access to enable appropriate cultural procedures and tikanga to be undertaken, as long as all statutory requirements under legislation are met (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, Protected Objects Act 1975). d) If human remains (koiwi tangata) are uncovered the Consent Holder must advise the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Regional Archaeologist, NZ Police, the Consent Authority and the appropriate iwi groups or kaiti...

3. AJ v BJ LCRO 258 / 2011 (18 July 2013) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...The Practitioner’s major concern in pursuing the review was to have removed what he perceived to be a mark on his reputation. [49] Professional reputation is a highly valued asset and lawyers (indeed all professionals) work hard to create and protect their professional reputation. Credibility should not be quickly challenged where a reasonable explanation has been proffered in respect of a matter. Such was the case here, with the Assessor’s Report providing ample support for...

4. LCRO 58/2018 QD v FZ (12 October 2018) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...interpreted by the Judge accordingly. [42] It is accepted that Mr QD has rights under NZBORA and that the truth is a legitimate defence to defamation. Those are not arguments for this jurisdiction. [43] Except for the fact that Mr QD wanted to protect his own interests, it is not clear why any curiosity on the part of the media might be relevant to his conduct. If Mr QD had filed a memorandum promptly on his retainer being terminated, the end of his retainer would already have...

5. LCRO 165/2019 RG v TQ (19 May 2021) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...resolve the difficulties. It had become critical at this juncture, that Ms TQ be independently advised. [76] It would be difficult to envisage how a genuine and good faith-based complaint inquiry could proceed. Ms TQ’s position needed to be protected. It was imperative that she obtain independent advice. [77] Mr RG says that he had expectation that when Ms TQ instructed new counsel that she would continue to engage with ABC to address her complaint and that is what he says in...

6. [2022] NZREADT 25 — Salt & Kellar v Real Estate Agents Authority (18 November 2022) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...the ASP. In fairness, the Side Agreement should have been disclosed because of its impact on the Property’s net return. As a result the Appellants were in breach of rr 6.2 and 6.4 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). (b) By withholding information in relation to the reduction in OPEX payments by way of the Side Agreement, the advertised return of $60,000 net per annum could not be achieved. If the Side Agreement had been...

7. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 5 (Part 1) [pdf, 28 MB]

   ...development of our relationship with tangata whenua in the Otago Conservancy. As our körero has grown over the years, it has become increasingly obvious that Käi Tahu ki Otago natural resources philosophy and our own are moving closer together - the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and heritage for today and for future generations. It is through cultural management tools such as the KTKO NRMP 2005 that DoC and iwi can achieve better understanding and, in doing so, form...

8. Proactive-release-OIA-review-Aug22.pdf [pdf, 30 MB]

   Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Justice Proactive release – Briefing: Official Information Act 1982 – report back on targeted engagement and next steps Released: 7 December 2021 Initially released: 22 August 2020 The following documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Justice. The initial release of this information in March 2020 included the Briefing and Attachment to the Briefing (documents 1& 2). The subsequent release in December 2021 included the Submis

9. The sex industry in New Zealand: a literature review [pdf, 470 KB]

   The Sex Industry in New Zealand: A Literature Review Jan Jordan This literature review was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. The report has been prepared by the author and the views expressed in it are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Ministry of Justice. March 2005 2 First pub

10. 3-Strikes-Proactive-Release-OIA-Requests_Final_Part6.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...consulted on this policy? Will the public get to have a say with a Select Committee process for example? We made it clear in the election campaign that we would be bringing back three strikes. There has been a thorough policy process where we have carefully considered the design of the new scheme. We have also considered the submissions made on the repeal bill and issues raised in the Select Committee process in designing our new scheme. The public will be able to submit on the Bill wh...