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1. Apostolakis v Attorney-General No. 1 (Strike-Out Application) [2017] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...the Domestic Violence Act or otherwise. [5.1.3] The claim attempts to inappropriately use the Tribunal as a forum to dispute matters which have resulted from Family Court orders under the Domestic Violence Act and in relation to Mrs Apostolakis’ former home. [5.2] The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to consider the claim because: [5.2.1] Mrs Apostolakis has not submitted to the Human Rights Commission a complaint relating to these specific claims of discrimination resulting from the Do...

2. Rangahaua Whanui National Overview volume 3 [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...gives the total amount of land privately acquired through the court between 1865 and 1908 at 9 percent. The actual figure must be seen as slightly higher than this, since this is the most difficult figure to estimate and is the area left when all other forms of alienation, and remaining Maori land at 1908, are sub- tracted from the total area of the block. There is good reason to believe that there is some duplication in areas included for other instruments of alienation, inflating their totals...

3. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 10th-11th reports [pdf, 44 KB]

   UNITEDUNITED CERNATIONSNATIONS International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination Distr. GENERAL CERD/C/SR.1107 11 August 1995 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION Forty-seventh session SUMMARY RECORD OF THE 1107th MEETING Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Friday, 4 August 1995, at 10 a.m. Chairman : Mr. AHMADU later: Mr. GARVALOV CONTENTS CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS, COMMENTS AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY STATES...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 194 Tuala v Linfox Logistics (N.Z.) Ltd [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...[envisaged] by the Court of Appeal. [53] The reality of the situation, however, as was the case with Ms MacDonald, is that if security for costs is ordered, Mr Tuala's challenge will go no further. Indeed, Linfox's application specifically requests the inclusion of a provision in any security for costs order striking out the proceeding if the security ordered is not given by a specified date. In McLachlan the Court of Appeal made it clear that an order having that effect...

5. The Waitangi Tribunal Strategic Direction in 2020 [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...reorganised the unit’s teams with a focus on core staff capabilities, a diversified skill set, and technical leadership. We have improved our ability to match resources to emerging needs, thereby delivering effective support to both established and new forms of inquiry, in particular the issues prioritised for rapid action. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to support the Tribunal’s updated strategic goals focusing on completion of the final district inquiries and the develop- ment...

6. KH v ED [2018] NZDT 1434 (20 September 2018) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...where a young tree is cut down to near ground level. KH trees were, about 6 metres and cut down to between 1.2 and 1.4 metres. The BD Ltd report says at paragraph 15: As a result of cutting into established wood tissue, epicormics shoots will form at the topping points. Eventually these shoots will develop and create a canopy. This is the mode to create a hedge, however this would be detrimental in creating an amenity tree.... [emphasis added] CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 5 o...

7. Taylor v Corrections (No. 2) [2018] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...the Offender Notes, the PC.01 forms and the record of calls to the prison inspectorate’s 0800 complaints line were necessary to respond to the wide-ranging and unparticularised assertions made by Mr Taylor in his brief of evidence. Mr Taylor had claimed: [22.1] He had asked D Block staff “at least twice” to pass on requests for information as to what was happening with his request. [22.2] He had made it clear to D Block staff he “still required the recording”. He also “ma...

8. Bamber v Official Assignee - Lot 39 DPS 3455 [2022] Chief Judge's MB 664 (2022 CJ 664) [pdf, 359 KB]

   ...Official Assignee claimed that holding a hearing would further prejudice the creditors of the bankrupt estates by increasing the costs of the Official Assignee, which will come out of the estates. If a hearing was to be held, the Official Assignee requested that a security for costs of $8,500 be posted by the Trustees. [5] The Trustees’ response to the Registrar’s report supported the recommendation for hearings. They asked for provisions to be made for submissions to be filed...

9. Departmental Disclosure Statement: Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...to access the formal court record relating to a civil proceeding. The parties to a proceeding and their lawyers may search, inspect or copy any part of the court file, under the supervision of the Registrar. Any other person may provide a written request to the court to access court documents. It is up to the tribunal to determine whether to grant a request for access. 3.5.1. Was the Privacy Commissioner consulted about these provisions? NO The Bill’s provisions on the storag...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 209 Osborne v Callaghan Innovation [pdf, 239 KB]

    ...of claim calls on the Court to consider exercising its inherent powers. Conclusion [47] The Court does not have jurisdiction to consider the second, fourth and fifth causes of action inclusive and they are struck off. [48] The Registrar is requested to arrange a telephone directions conference with the parties to deal with the remaining issues. [49] Costs are reserved. If they cannot be agreed memorandum may be filed. K G Smith Judge Judgment...