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1. [2019] NZEmpC 190 Maddigan v Director-General of Conservation [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...required to drive for work purposes. He accepted that he had signed the Safe Driving policy in 2009/2010 and had been advised that his manager should be alerted if he received any vehicle infringements. [8] Notes were taken at the meeting by the human resources manager. A copy was provided to Mr Maddigan following the meeting and he made a number of suggested changes to them. It is apparent that no issue was taken in respect of the suggested changes at the time or subsequently....

2. [2018] NZEmpC 113 Richora Group Ltd v Cheng [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...reference to timeframe alone. Accordingly, I do not think it appropriate to automatically adopt a sliding scale of award having regard to length of employment. A more informed and case-specific approach is required. Relevance of awards in the Human Rights Review Tribunal? [60] Reference was made in the defendant’s submissions to the very recent determination of the Human Rights Review Tribunal in Dotcom v Crown Law Office.17 In that case the Tribunal awarded Mr Dotcom...

3. Proactive-Release-Coroners-Amendment-Bill-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...review of the Act and the coronial system is progressed, the Ministry intends to engage with a broad range of interested parties (including Māori and other ethnic and faith communities) on these matters, as well as the coronial system overall. Human Rights 52 The proposals in this paper have no specific human rights implications. Consultation 53 The following agencies were consulted on this paper: Department of Corrections; Ministry for Ethnic Communities; Ministry for Pacific Peop...

4. 2022-02-11 Statement of Evidence of Kerstin Strauss dated 11 February 2022 [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...Land Disturbing Activities in the Auckland Region 2016; (d) Any adverse effects on water quality, including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; (e) Any adverse effect on any natural or human use value, and on use of the coastal marine area for contact recreation and seafood gathering; and 11 (f) Measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on Kai Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses. 38 I not...

5. [2023] NZEnvC 116 Norrish v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...notes49 the pme plantations within the 300 m to 420 m contour strip means landcover has been modified, and even allowing for the presence of transmission lines and ancillaiy buildings, there is a significant relative dominance of natural rather than human made landscape elements. Ottr evaluation [96] We consider the pine plantation is a human made landscape element. Mr McKinlay was unable to assist us with the actual areas of plantation land cover compared to indigenous vegetation...

6. Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Rule 5 in respect of a change to her address in HNZ’s records she said had been made without her authorisation or consent. She also 1 [This decision is to be cited as Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 37] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 37 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 alleged a breach of Rule 6 in respect of a request she made on 5 February 2020 for certain of her personal information. The claim attached a Privacy Commission...

7. Proactive-release-Foreign-Interference-Bill_FINAL..pdf [pdf, 594 KB]

   ...there will be strong public interest in the proposals when they are made public. Discussions are likely to centre on trade-offs between protecting New Zealand interests and communities, the use of coercive state powers and potential impacts on human rights, including freedom of expression and association. 41 Without clear fact-based information explaining the need, scope and purpose of the proposals, alternative narratives may emerge that are false, conflicting or confusing – inc...

8. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...Social Development (MSD) regarding her entitlement to certain benefits. In the course of that investigation MSD sent letters to various third 1 This decision is to be cited as Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 63 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 063/2017 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN PETER JOSEPH THOMAS PLAINTIFF AND MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEFENDANT AT PALM...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 212 Kavallaris v Inframax Construction Ltd [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...the law by deliberately misleading and disadvantaging an employee of Inframax to conceal evidence of misconduct and putting the Inframax board at risk. Ms Greenwood alleged that she had provided clear evidence that Ms Gribben and Inframax’s human resources contractor had committed serious misconduct and stated: I can only presume the appropriate response was delayed to ensure you did not raise any concerns with Waitomo District Council, prior to any decision being made on the...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 242 Tertiary Education Union v Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology T/A Unitec [pdf, 381 KB]

    ...the union collective agreement.4 It set out the salary and refers to a job description. It then states: Should you accept this offer and should the conditions set out above be met, please would you sign and return one copy of the letter to the Human Resources Department within 7 working days. If any of your personal details have changed, could you please let them know at this time. I have also enclosed details about the Unitec Superannuation and Insurance Plans. For further info...