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1. BORA Organic Products Bill [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...expression (such as advertising or labelling).2 9. The Bill contains various provisions of a regulatory nature that prima facie limit the right to freedom of expression, such as to: make and keep records, publish statements and provide information requested by the relevant chief executive, organic products officer or any other prescribed person in certain situations. They mostly apply to the operator or recognised entity. These provisions are necessary to ensure efficient and effective...

2. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 145 [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...concussion injury and a traumatic amputation of the right finger, for which he received cover. [3] On 22 April 2011, the applicant suffered a physical injury and post-traumatic stress disorder in a sexual assault. [4] On 16 January 2013, the applicant claimed for cover for the physical injury suffered in the assault. On 9 May 2013, the Corporation approved exploratory surgery. The Corporation subsequently granted cover for post-traumatic stress disorder. [5] On 14 November 20...

3. LCRO 369/2013 WS v AD (29 August 2017) [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...summarised the issues of complaint as being:20 (a) Mr AD provided inappropriate advice in relation to the purchase of Unit M. (b) Mr AD provided incorrect and conflicting advice in relation to [Company T]. (c) Mr AD failed to respond to IRD requests for information regarding Mr WS. 18 Standards Committee decision at [17]. 19 At [22]. 20 At [13]. 14 (d) Mr AD failed to advise Mr WS of the correct interest rate in relation to...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 153 Hayllar v The Goodtime Food Co Ltd [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...employer fails to provide proper and adequate training and education as specified by its policies, the policies remain valid and enforceable. Of lesser significance, but also a potentially important question of law, is whether, if an employee is requested to undergo a drugs test, the employer is required to disclose the basis for that request (including any evidence on which it is based) and provide the employee with an opportunity to comment before any such request is made. All...

5. Kelly v Tall Poppies Education Limited [2024] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...her child had been left unsupervised in a playground and she had to go looking for her child. Mrs Perry required the plaintiff to provide relevant records needed so that she could respond to the complaint. We consider Mrs Perry’s information requests were entirely reasonable in the circumstances. [34] On 28 July 2021 one of Tall Poppies’ regular Coordinator visits occurred. This entailed an onsite visit to the plaintiff’s home. The notes of this visit include reference to...

6. LCRO 182/2014 DL v SJ, GS and PQ [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...included the cash contribution that Mrs Y had made to the purchase of the rest home unit, and Mr PQ’s discussion with Mr Y in or about 2007 concerning that. Mr and Mrs SJ also expressed their frustration about Mrs B’s unwillingness to provide information about Mr Y’s estate. [22] Mr DL said that he would make some enquiries about Mr Y’s estate, and provide them with any information to which they might be entitled. [23] After the meeting and during November and early Decembe...

7. Te-Manutukutuku-Issue-79.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...expected that this issue of key national significance for Māori would be rep­ resented in claims brought to the Tribunal. On 23 November 2021, the Tribunal received an application from claim­ ants on behalf of the New Zealand Māori Council. They requested that an upcoming hearing within the health services and outcomes inquiry (Wai 2575) of claims concerning Māori with lived experience of disability be deferred in order to enable a priority inquiry into claims on the Crown’s...

8. McLenachan v ACC [2013] NZACA 11 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...decision was issued on 9 March 2011. This re-stated the 5 July 2000 decision under s 53(9) of the 1982 Act, because, it was said, the decision was made to defer the implementation of the reduced rate until 14 September 2000. That decision was not formally conveyed in writing and this prevented Mr McLenachan applying for a review. The decision made in this letter was to implement the rate of reduced compensation from 14 September 2000. The right of review was given under the 2001 Act....

9. [2016] NZEmpC 112 Radius Residential Care Ltd v The NZ Nurses Organisation Inc [pdf, 431 KB]

   ...IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN RADIUS RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED Plaintiff AND THE NEW ZEALAND NURSES ORGANISATION INC First Defendant AND E TU INC (FORMERLY THE SERVICE & FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA INC) Second Defendant AND THE 64 EMPLOYEES LISTED IN SCHEDULE A TO THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM Third Defendants Hearing: 10, 11 and 12 August 2016 (Heard at Au

10. Trustees Executors Ltd as trustee for the Simpson Family Trust v Wellington City Council [pdf, 42 KB]

    ...objections were without substantial merit. Harrison J agreed with the adjudicator’s assessment of the situation. [19] The basis of this claim lacked substantial merit. [20] I therefore find that I am empowered to consider costs. Cost of claims made [21] The claimant raised a number of claims that I did not have to decide. However, the respondents were obliged to prepare for those claims, present evidence and make submissions. [22] When the hearing commenced on...