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1. IPT 2019-20 Annual Report [pdf, 477 KB]

   ...established under section 217 of the Immigration Act 2009 (the Act). Section 224A of the Act requires the Chair of the Tribunal to provide an annual report to the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Immigration and the Minister for Courts on the performance of the Tribunal’s functions under the Act in the preceding financial year. The report must include details of the number and nature of the determinations made by the Tribunal in the period to which the report relates.

2. Proactive release - Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...wellbeing in care of children matters Date of issue: 21 July 2020 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it. No...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 82 Barry v C I Builders Ltd [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...determination stage), holiday pay, invoicing and withholding tax. Where the evidence diverges is the extent to which Mr Barry suggested that he wanted such an arrangement. Mr Ireland said that Mr Barry had made it clear he was familiar with this form of arrangement and that he appreciated the flexibility that would come with it. Mr Barry said that he simply accepted what he was offered. [14] I accept that both understood that Mr Barry would be labelled an independent contractor....

4. LCRO 104/2018 CJ v MV (28 February 2020) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...determination will contribute to costs on review. [111] Mr MV did not challenge the committee’s determination but is left with an unsatisfactory conduct finding on his professional record and a $500 fine. [112] The application for review, and request for a hearing, were made by Mr CJ, as is his right. The review hearing was convened at his request. Mr ZZ submits Mr MV should be ordered to pay Mr CJ’s costs on review. [113] In my view this review could have been determined...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 208 ABC v DEF [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...the parties to participate in mediation and attempt in good faith to reach a resolution of their differences, by close of business on 30 September 2021. It was confirmed again that the investigation would be suspended in the meantime. At the request of ABC, the email was issued as a notice of direction, on 3 September 2021. [6] ABC then brought a de novo challenge to the notice of direction dated 3 September 2021, seeking urgency. She also sought a stay of the direction from the...

6. [2019] NZCAA 13 (5 August 2019) [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...appeal or submit a joint memorandum setting out an order they agree reflects the terms of this decision (it would not be a consent order beyond agreement that it implements the computational implications of this decision). [71] The parties are requested to take further steps or give an indication of progress within two months. Dated at Wellington 5 August 2019. G D Pearson Customs Appeal Authority

7. [2021] NZEmpC 137 Coetzee v Oamaru Meats Ltd [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...from Mr Thorp’s statement that he had not been promoted to the maintenance manager’s position. The company was invited to address this grievance by providing reasons for that decision and to attend mediation. A response by 30 August 2019 was requested. [13] Mr Thorp did not wait to respond. On 27 August he reiterated the points made previously, noting that the company was going through the consultation process about the proposed restructuring. Mr Coetzee was informed that...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 119 Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society Inc v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...other words, conflict between Rule C.8.4.1 and the NES-F will need to be addressed by the Council under section 44A of the Act at a later stage. This reasoning also applies to the disputed change to C.8.2.1 discussed earlier. [30] The parties requested that the Court approve the agreed amendments, rather than wait for the Council to amend the Proposed Plan to remove conflict and duplication under s 44A of the Act. Consideration [31] Rule C.8.4.1 is about vegetation clearance on...

9. ORC - Felicity Boyd - Evidence in Reply - 11 March 2022 [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...in planning documents: I note that advice note 25.3.3 in QLDC’s Chapter 25 cross-references ORC planning documents that may also be relevant to earthworks activities. While not in PC8 itself, the ‘important notes’ part of the application form for a resource consent for earthworks from ORC highlights that the activity may also require resource consent from the city or district council. (d) Local authority liaison on earthworks management and monitoring: Ms Heather’s evide...

10. NZCVS topical report Cycle 1 (2018) - Important findings [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...as among New Zealand Europeans. Fig. 8.1.: Number of adults who experienced family violence, by relation with offender7 Combined with psychological violence, the above number doubles to 160,000 victims. Almost 25,000 adults suffer from both forms of family violence. Fig. 8.2: Number of adult victims of psychological violence by offence type. Many important types of family violence are outside the scope of the NZCVS – for example, violence against children and violence agains...