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1. [2021] NZEmpC 55 MacLeod and Others v Wellington City Transport Ltd and CityLine (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Alsco NZ, (2008) 8 NZELC 99,249, [2007] ERNZ 713 at [27]. [41] In summary, it is arguable that the demands made by the employer are ones which it cannot lawfully make, having regard to the carefully framed provisions which Parliament has seen fit to include in the Act. Having initiated for two SECAs, it is arguable that the MECA the companies have offered do not relate to the bargaining the Tramways Union initiated, so the...

2. General Standards Committee 2 v Baker and Yoon [2019] NZLCDT 1 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...invariably, no matter how strong the mitigation advanced for the solicitor, ordered that he be struck off the Roll of Solicitors. [27] We remind ourselves of the Tribunal’s duty to have regard to the purposes of the legislation, including the protection of the public and the maintenance of public confidence in the provision of legal services. [28] One of the core obligations of a lawyer is to safely and honestly hold and manage, through the trust account, any funds on behalf of his...

3. Burns v Argon Construction Ltd [pdf, 42 KB]

   ...level and the exterior surface, and the inadequate connection of various beams in the cladding are items that in Mr Alexander’s opinion could have been noticed in 1997. [53] Mr Alexander expresses the opinion that the absence of damp protection between the timber and the concrete could potentially have been identified. However Mr Alexander’s evidence is that these additional defects do not change the overall scheme of the remedial work that was required. It is his e...

4. Murray v Parker - Paihia 3B9B Residue [2018] Chief Judges MB 707 (2018 CJ 707) [pdf, 346 KB]

   ...whenua for many years and that should continue. It is a privilege to be in such a position 12 28 Kaitaia MB 24 (28 KT 24). 2018 Chief Judge’s MB 720 and it carries great responsibility to care for this taonga for all the whānau. Mr Murray’s evidence was that he took that role seriously. [38] Thus, having regard to the preamble, ss 2 and 17, I think it is necessary in the interests to cancel the order complained of. D...

5. Finlay - Wairau Block XII part Sections B and C (2019) 61 Te Waipounamu MB 23 (61 TWP 23) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...not objections as such to the establishment of an ahu whenua trust, but rather matters that should be taken into consideration by trustees in their decisions concerning use and management of the land. Such history requires trustees to exercise care and caution in their dealings with the occupier of the land to ensure an outcome for the benefit of all owners. [44] Most of the owners and interested parties involved in this application acknowledge that the block should be managed for t...

6. NZCVS Cycle3 A5 June 2021 v1.0 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...attribute the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording “New Zealand Ministry of Justice” in your attribution, not the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. 3 About this booklet This booklet provides insights and analysis of the New Zealand Crime an...

7. NZCVS-Cycle-4-Core-Report-Section-8-Distribution-of-crime-fin.pdf [pdf, 539 KB]

   ...the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording “New Zealand Ministry of Justice” in your attribution. Do not use the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. If you have any feedback or questions about NZCVS results, please email us on nzcvs@justice....

8. Amendments-to-Court-Rules-2024-and-Coroners-Regulations_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. No. Document Comments 1 Amendments to Court Rules 2024 Released in part. and Coroners Regulations Cabinet paper Some information has been withheld in accordance with section 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect Office of the Minister of Justice confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers 25 July 2024 and officials. ~ Amendments to Court Rules 2024 Released in full. and Coroners Regulations Cabinet Minute -EG-24-MIN-0148 Cabinet Of...

9. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Ms W [2023] NZLCDT 35 (17 August 2023) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...need to mark the conduct in order to meet public expectations of denunciation, and to send a firm message to the profession. Beyond the order restricting her from practising on her own account unless permitted, we see no need for other orders to protect the public. Orders [38] We make the following orders: 1. The practitioner is suspended from practice for a period of two months commencing on 1 October 2023 (ss 242(1)(e) and 244). 2. The practitioner shall not practice on her o...

10. FS v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-related gradual-process injury) [2024] NZACC 135 (15 August 2024) [pdf, 185 KB]

    ...requires her to maintain a high level of concentration. We will see how she does over the coming year once she starts work. [5] In 2016, the appellant was dismissed from her job and she started experiencing episodes of anxiety. She was under the care of her GP and received counselling. In 2017, her brother died. Her GP diagnosed PTSD and adjustment disorder and prescribed Sertraline and Triazolom (later changed to Quetiapine). She was cleared to return to work in 2018. [6]...