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1. International comparisons of recorded violent crime rates for 2000 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...RATES FOR 2000 Tanya Segessenmann Research & Evaluation Unit Ministry of Justice 11 June 2002 Introduction This paper compares the rate of recorded violent crime in New Zealand to rates of violent crime for a range of other western countries. Information regarding the rate of violent crime in New Zealand is presented in a format that enables comparison with other western countries’ data. Erratum Table 5 has been amended to correct three errors. The homicide rate per 100,000 populati...

2. Zhang v CAC20005 & Anor [2015] NZREADT 39 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...$634,500 even if that misleading statement is induced in any way by a transposing of figures. Discussion [78] We emphasise that in this appeal we have had no participation whatsoever from the complainant but she seems to have given evidence in various forms to the Committee in the usual way. [79] We consider that the Committee has issued a clear and just decision. For all that has been so thoroughly covered before us, the licensee made a misleading statement which we accept to be in...

3. Abyaneh v Auckland City Council [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...subsequently changed as only one house was built. [3] Mr Said Haroun Ali who was an architect who had previously designed a house for him at 72 Grand Drive, Remuera, in July 1997. On the recommendation of Mr Said Haroun Ali, Mr Abyaneh requested Paradise Builders Ltd (PBL) to quote for the cost of the building. Subsequently a “labour-only” price contract to build the property was entered into between Mr Abyaneh and PBL. Mr Asad Ali, the second respondent, was a direc...

4. Reihana - Estate of Ngapipi Rewiti Panapa [2017] Chief Judge's MB 238 (2017 CJ 238) [pdf, 505 KB]

   ...date, since the date of the order complained of. 26. On 29 July 2015, an email was received from Arohanui Hawke, Advisory Trustee of the Te Karaka No 1 Ahu Whenua Trust who advised that the trust secretary, Alec Hawke is compiling the information requested and will forward in due course. Reference to areas of difficulty 27. When shares have been sold in good faith, they are not deemed as being unlawful and therefore cannot be affected by any amendment made by the Chief Judge. T...

5. Firmin v ACC [2013] NZACA 15 [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...the purpose of fixing his RE amount, ACC was correct to apply s 52(2)(d) of the Accident Compensation Act 1982 to exclude Mr Firmin’s Location Allowance for Singapore (the Singapore allowance) of $26.06 per day because this was tax-free, his Uniform Upkeep Allowance and Dry Cleaning Allowance (the clothing allowances) of $339.45 per year because they were included 2 in his gross pay, and the value of his Rations and Quarters charge (RQC)1 , and because he did not receive...

6. Logan v Logan - Patangata 2F Section 2B (2022) 95 Takitimu MB 52 (95 TKT 52) [pdf, 341 KB]

   ...farm gate. The farm was advertised in the rural section of the local newspapers, Hawkes Bay Today and Farming Today. The farm also appeared in the real estate agent’s catalogue. As a result of this marketing process, Sandra Logan received 14 requests for tender. On the close of the tender period, she received three tenders. She says that many of the persons who made requests for tender did not submit an actual tender because the farm includes Māori freehold land. One of the r...

7. Pio v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 142 [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...pain in the left hand, except for that finger. The pain was described as a throbbing dull ache that woke him at night. An orthopaedic referral was arranged. [30] On 3 January 2019, Mr Jeffrey Holman, orthopaedic surgeon, reviewed Mr Pio and requested that nerve conduction studies be carried out. On 20 March 2019, the neurology department at Wellington Hospital wrote that it was unable to accept Accident Compensation referrals due to waiting pressure for nerve conduction studies....

8. Proactive-release-Review-of-the-Operation-and-Performance-of-the-Public-Defence-Service-2021.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   Cover Note 22 June 2023 The following statement can be attributed to Public Defence Service Director, Peter Hutchinson: In April 2021 Michael Heron KC was asked to complete a review of the operation and performance of the PDS. The review was requested as part of good governance practice, rather than because of any specific issue identified with the PDS. Overall Mr Heron’s report concluded that “the organisation provides a very valuable service to clients and stakehold

9. [2014] NZEmpC 74 NZ Aluminimum Smelters Ltd v Weller Ors [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...offer similarly structured individual employment contracts to all shift workers. The large majority of staff accepted that offer and the contracts came into effect in September 1991. [8] Those initial employment contracts were all in the same form, referred to in the proceeding as “Version 1”. Employees received a salary, paid monthly. In each case, this was supplemented by a shift allowance, the amount of which varied according to the particular roster governing the pattern...

10. [2022] NZIACDT 27 - ZK v Li (8 November 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...NZ’s letter, Mr Li had stated that the complainant’s income comprised a retainer, as well as commission, bonus, incentive and public holiday wages. He had referred to New Zealand legislation and contended that bonuses and commissions were both forms of salaries or wages. Furthermore, Mr Li had contended that commissions were a regular form of “variable-pay” remuneration and therefore a component of base salary. [39] However, Immigration NZ considered that, in accordance...