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1. [2014] NZEmpC 40 Dumolo v Lakes District Health Board [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...Instead, the Court’s role is to assess on an objective basis whether the actions of the employer fell within a range of the standards for justification established by the statutory provisions. The Court is required to assess, objectively and carefully, both the conduct of the employee and the employer and then the employer’s response to that conduct. Often as part of the assessment a preliminary inquiry will need to be made as to whether the employer’s finding as to miscondu...

2. ZA v YB LCRO 135/2014 (31 August 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...entirety of the allegations Mr YB made are without merit. Nor is there anything objectionable to the terms in which complaint was made. The complaint and further correspondence set matters out from the perspective opposite Mr ZA’s. [68] Having carefully reviewed all of the information available on review, my view is that by his conduct Mr YB did not contravene his obligation to treat other lawyers with respect and courtesy as rule 10.1 requires. [69] In all the circumstances furth...

3. NZCVS 2018 Topline report [pdf, 746 KB]

   ...and nature of crime that goes reported or unreported to Police? • Who experiences crime? After completion of a wider in-depth analysis, key findings from this report will be integrated into the final main report. Disclaimer 1. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the u...

4. [2021] NZREADT 54 – Complaints Assessment Committee 2106 v Mathers (6 December 2021) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...simpler, speedier, cheaper and more accessible justice than the ordinary courts. It found that the imposition of adverse costs orders should not undermine the important advantages of tribunals over courts. Furthermore, because of the consumer protection focus of the Act, access to the Tribunal should not be unduly deterred. There was a need for a flexible approach. [24] In Kooiman, the Tribunal found that the unsuccessful appellant had participated in good faith and had not delay...

5. AML/CFT Statutory Review - summary of submissions [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   Review of the AML/CFT Act Summary of submissions Ministry of Justice March 2022 Important notice The opinions contained in this document are those of the Ministry of Justice and do not reflect official government policy. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice from a qualified professional person before undertaking any action in reliance on the contents of this publication. The contents of this discussion document must not be constr

6. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 3 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...through environmental design (CPTED) has contributed to the success of location-focused burglary reduction initiatives. Changes to environmental and building design, for example by improving street lighting or fencing, reduce the opportunities to offend. Careful housing design has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of recorded crime on both new build and refurbished housing estates in the UK. • The effectiveness of community policing approaches to reducing crime is less certa...

7. Hutt Valley Justice Sector innovation project phase 2 final report: Delivering better public services at the frontline [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   JUSTICE SECTOR Hutt Valley Justice Sector Innovation Project (Phase Two): Final Report Delivering Better Public Services at the frontline Document ID (delete if not required) 2013 © Crown Copyright ISBN xxx-x-xxx-xxxxx-x (print) ISBN xxx-x-xxx-xxxxx-x (online) Published by the Ministry of Justice Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and

8. Collective impact toolbox [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...idea? How can you influence them? What are their concerns? What features of your idea will appeal? How will risk be minimised? People feel loss more acutely than gain, even for the same objective amount. Show people how their interests will still be protected if things go wrong. Who are the other stakeholders? Who would the idea affect? What would they say to decision makers? Do any of them have close links to influential decision makers? Can you adapt your idea to cover their concerns?...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 153 Savage v Wai Shing Ltd [pdf, 545 KB]

   ...This would include cutting and clearing unwanted plants down to ground level, then applying a weed killer. The second aspect of the job was to use a knapsack sprayer to spray smaller unwanted plant species. Mr Savage was directed to wear protective clothing. It was stated that there was no requirement for him to attend the company’s office or come onto company property outside of normal working hours. [38] There is a dispute between the parties as to how long he woul...

10. [2020] NZEmpC 222 Flashoff v New Zealand Technology Group Hawkes Bay Ltd [pdf, 311 KB]

    HAIG DAVID CHARLES FLASHOFF v NEW ZEALAND TECHNOLOGY GROUP HAWKES BAY LIMITED [2020] NZEmpC 222 [9 December 2020] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2020] NZEmpC 222 EMPC 319/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN HAIG DAVID CHARLES FLASHOFF First Plaintiff AND DONALD PETER PRICE Second Plaintiff AND RAYMON