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1. [2022] NZEmpC 64 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...had to be conducted via remote technology. The Trust applied for, and was granted, leave to attend the hearing via Virtual Meeting Room. As the Court of Appeal made clear in Greymouth Petroleum Holdings:18 When a court is engaged in hearing a dispute its workings, including documents referred to or relied on, should be open to full scrutiny by all members of the public, unless there are particular and strong reasons to the contrary. The public should be able to follow and understa...

2. UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...through international coopera- tion, for the enjoyment of the rights contained in this Declaration. Article 40 Indigenous peoples have the right to access to and prompt decision through just and fair procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with States or other parties, as well as to effective remedies for all infringements of their individual and collective rights. Such a decision shall give due consideration to the customs, traditions, rules and legal systems of the indig...

3. Varela v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 85 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...[19] Given the apparent policy behind the legislation, it is difficult to see any sensible basis for allowing the adviser’s ability to pay to have an effect on the order. It would not be a relevant consideration if the client sought recovery in the Disputes Tribunal or the Courts. [20] It follows that the orders for compensation are on the merits, the adviser’s ability to pay is irrelevant. The same applies to orders to refund fees paid by clients. Financial penalty [21] The financ...

4. Vikashwarjeet and Devi v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 82 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...bankruptcy. Compensation [20] The orders for compensation do not have a penal component. They are effectively a statutory jurisdiction to allow complainants to recover loss and compensation for harm. The losses may well be recoverable in other civil recovery proceedings. The policy appears to be an expedient means of giving relief for civil breach of contract or other duties, and conferring jurisdiction on this Tribunal to address the issue, when seized of the relevant facts. [21] Giv...

5. Naidu v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 83 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...4 Compensation [19] The orders for compensation do not have a penal component. They are effectively a statutory jurisdiction to allow complainants to recover loss and compensation for harm. The losses may well be recoverable in other civil recovery proceedings. The policy appears to be an expedient means of giving relief for civil breach of contract or other duties, and conferring jurisdiction on this Tribunal to address the issue, when seized of the relevant facts. [20] Giv...

6. Khan v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 84 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...4 Compensation [18] The orders for compensation do not have a penal component. They are effectively a statutory jurisdiction to allow complainants to recover loss and compensation for harm. The losses may well be recoverable in other civil recovery proceedings. The policy appears to be an expedient means of giving relief for civil breach of contract or other duties, and conferring jurisdiction on this Tribunal to address the issue, when seized of the relevant facts. [19] Giv...

7. Chand v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 80 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...[19] Given the apparent policy behind the legislation, it is difficult to see any sensible basis for allowing Ms Devi’s ability to pay to have an effect on the order. It would not be a relevant consideration if the client sought recovery in the Disputes Tribunal or the Courts. [20] It follows that the orders for compensation are on the merits, and Ms Devi’s ability to pay is irrelevant. The same applies to orders to refund fees paid by clients. Financial penalty [21] The financial...

8. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   Directory of Official Information Listings A-C About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz

9. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   Directory of Official Information Listings A-C About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz

10. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    Directory of Official Information Listings A-C About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz