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1. 230508-Proactive-release-Family-Court-Family-Court-Associates-Legisla.._FINAL.pdf [pdf, 589 KB]

   ...decisions made at I N C O N F I D E N C E 2 I N C O N F I D E N C E the early stages of proceedings and interlocutory applications.1 Some judicial decisions will remain with judges because of their substantive impact on people, impact on human rights or complexity. Modelling indicates that introducing the Family Court Associate role will free up 25% of Family Court judge time. 8 The Bill amends several family law related statutes to enable the Family Court Associate to under...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 177 Otago Regional Council v Armishaw [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...costs against Blair Edward Armishaw seeking costs relating to the interim and final orders it obtained against him. Background [2] The application for interim enforcement orders was lodged with the court on 6 May 2022 to address the discharge of human sewage from his property situated at 1010 Weston-Ngapara Road, Elderslie (‘the Site’). The application was granted on the same day,1 although the orders were not complied with. [3] The Council filed a further application pursuan...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 95 VMR v Aviation Security Service Division of Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...fall? [22] Ms Grey, counsel for the AVOs, submitted that it was in the interests of justice to conclude that all costs lie where they fall in each proceeding. This was because: (a) the circumstances were novel and involved important legal and human rights issues, including the relationship between subordinate legislation 6 Tomo v Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 2, [2015] ERNZ 196 at [5]. 7 “Employment Court of New Zealand Practice Directions” <www.empl...

4. Lawson v Intended Defendant (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2023] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...as Miss Lawson’s claim was lodged after the six month time period prescribed by the Privacy Act 2020 (PA). 1 [This decision is to be cited as Lawson v Intended Defendant (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2023] NZHRRT 20] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 20 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Miss Lawson’s claim can only be accepted if the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson, on an application made by Miss Lawson, is satisfied that exceptional...

5. Lochead-MacMillan v Nimble Financial Services Group Limited [2024] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...Lochead-MacMillan subsequently made an information privacy request to NFSG to access his personal information that it held. 1This decision is to be cited as Lochead-MacMillan v Nimble Financial Services Group Limited [2024] NZHRRT 25. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 25 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 023/2021 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN JAMES RICHARD HENRY LOCHEAD-MACMILLAN PLAINTIFF AND NIMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES GRO...

6. NZBORA-Advice-NZ-EU-FTA-Legislation-Bill-For-Publication.pdf [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...these objectives and is in due proportion to the importance of the objectives. Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 10. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act). 11. Two factors must be met for discrimination to be identified under section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act:4 a. there is a differential treatment or effect as between persons or groups in an...

7. NE v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2025] NZACC 20 (31 January 2025) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...protectors. 16. 1 x bed and mattress protector. 17. 6 x sheets. 18. 2 x duvets. 19. 2 x duvet covers. 20. Therapeutic art supplies. 21. Therapeutic dancing supplies. 22. Therapeutic singing supplies. 23. Robo vacuum cleaner. 24. Human hair extensions and when no longer possible, human hair wigs. 25. Facial Botox and filler for appearance. 26. UV light treatment on skin under dermatologist. [7] On 24 February 2022, the appellant applied for a review of the Corp...

8. Public-Place-Amendment-Paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 571 KB]

   ...gang members also faced. The Waitangi Tribunal has acknowledged the connection between State care and gangs, and many gang members have been victims of family harm and abuse in care. Normalisation of violence in gangs is a result of this trauma. Human Rights 22 The Attorney-General found the display ban in the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill, although finely balanced, is an unjustified limit of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). Specifically, the Attorney-General concl...

9. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2025] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 501 KB]

   ...Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 26 February 2025. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2025] NZHRRT 19. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 19 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 012/2025 UNDER THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND HEALTH NEW ZEALAND ...

10. Judicial papers and speeches

    Discrimination in Employment - understanding the jurisdictional fork in the road. A speech by Chief Judge Christina Inglis at the New Zealand Law Society. Human Rights in Employment - Avenues for Redress seminar 20 October 2025 A Yellow Brick Road? Paving the way for lay litigants in the Employment Court A speech by Chief Judge Christina Inglis at the Ethel Benjamin Scholarship event 31 October 2025 THEN AND NOW Marking 25 years of the Employment Relations Act what's changed and what might the n...

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