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1. [2021] NZEmpC 159 Guan v JAY.CO Ltd [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...which occurred over the several weeks of Mr Guan’s employment before reaching a conclusion as to whether the evidence he proposes to tender is in fact reliable. If issues 2 Attached to Mr Guan’s reply were two videos. They were not in a form which could be usefully viewed. I have therefore not considered this material. are to be raised as to whether the images are genuine, it may be necessary for forensic evidence to be provided on this topic. [15] Accordingly...

2. Public Finance (Prohibition on Providing Public Funds to Gangs) Amendment Bill [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 17 – Freedom of association 6. Section 17 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom of association. The right to freely associate is directed towards the right to form or participate in an organisation, to act collectively, rather than simply to associate as 1 “Gang” has the meaning given in the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013, which lists the names of known gangs with...

3. LA Children's Workers exemption appeals Fee Schedule updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...activity. # This includes any callover, directions or Judicial conferences. 3 July 2015 Children’s Workers exemption appeals – Granting notes Legal aid for proceedings under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014 is for applicants whose request for an exemption for a Specified Offence (under Schedule 2) has been denied or revoked. Invoicing Reporting to Legal Aid Services and invoicing in line with fees under the applicable schedule are tasks deemed to be included in every...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 159 McKenzie v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...collectively referred to as ‘Nikau’. [2] Ms Julie Mathers has filed a s 274 notice and an accompanying application for waiver, both dated 17 July 2022. Both the s 274 notice and the waiver application were prepared by writing a name on the relevant forms, noting the position of Executor.4 The joint memorandum dated 9 August 2022 records the parties’ understanding that Ms Mathers is the Executor of the estate that owns the land on which certain piles are located. Ms Mathers...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 3 Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust v McClymont [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...challenge to that determination. On the basis of the determination, it seemed that the Trust may not have participated in the Authority’s investigation of the matter in a manner that was designed to resolve the issues involved.2 The Court therefore requested a good faith report from the Authority pursuant to s 181(1) of the Employment Relations Act 2000. [4] The Authority’s good faith report recorded that: (a) the Trust had failed to lodge a statement in reply when it was du...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 235 Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council v Paranui Organics [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...para (c) to coincide with the date of installation of the first leachate storage tank but other than that decline to make the amendment sought. [7] Further to those matters I refer to the comments I made to counsel that on the basis of the information presently before me, use of the windrow system for composting larger volumes of material than those allowed for as permitted uses under the Regional Plan is not allowed by the Respondents' resource consent which was made on the...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 220 Shah Enterprise NZ Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...in the table have been calculated based on less time than Category 2B allows.7 It also is unclear why 1.5 days is sought for the preparation of written submissions; this was not an originating application; the only interlocutory matter was the request for evidence to be given via AVL, which is covered in line 8 of the Labour Inspector’s calculation. These matters largely cancel each other out, however, so I use the table as provided by the Labour Inspector, with just the arithme...

8. 2022 NZPSPLA 053.pdf [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...last until Mr Leolahi’s current COA expires on 25 July 2023. If any of these conditions are breached police can apply to immediately suspend Mr Leolahi’s COA. [13] A copy of this order is to be sent to Mr Leolahi’s registered nurse and he is requested to notify the Licensing Authority or Constable Tangney if Mr Leolahi ceases his engagement with Mental Health services or they are aware of any other breaches of condition d) above. A copy of the decision will also be sent to Mr Leo...

9. CJARS Guide to Filing a Claim [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...only where insurance cover is lacking or insufficient, or in areas where an existing scheme doesn’t provide payment. The scheme can, however, at the discretion of the assessor, compensate for losses not covered or only partially covered by other forms of compensation. What makes a valid claim? Losses must be due to criminal victimisation resulting directly from the claimant providing assistance to the criminal justice system or as a result of the claimant’s relationship with the...

10. NZCVS Cycle 4 2020-21 FAQs Controlling behaviours and help-seeking for family violence [pdf, 153 KB]

    ...by their partner, ex-partner or other family/whānau member in the previous 12 months. How harmful is controlling behaviour? Eighteen percent of the respondents, an estimated 700,000 adults, reported experiencing harm as a consequence of some form of controlling behaviour by a partner, ex-partner or other family/whānau member in the previous 12 months. The most common type of harm reported was ‘being made to feel ashamed or bad’, which was experienced by 11% of respondents....