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1. Gill v Singh [2016] NZIACDT 36 (30 June 2016) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...funds being remitted to New Zealand. Then the parties present that employment to Immigration New Zealand as genuine in order to gain visas fraudulently. In such cases, there is potential tax evasion, immigration fraud, breach of employment laws, and human trafficking issues. [31] Given the criminal nature of activities of this kind, and the fact that activities occur outside New Zealand, proof is often difficult. Was I to be deciding this complaint treating the complainant as having an o...

2. Chand and Kumari v Prakash [2012] NZIACDT 85 (3 December 2012) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...the conclusions that it did”. [4.3] The issue relating to withholding the passport was in isolation, and in contrast with his usual conduct. [4.4] Mr Prakash was under heavy work pressure at the time, and the issue was an isolated example of human frailty. [5] Mr Laurent addressed the issue of potential loss of licence. The Tribunal had signalled the allegations were sufficiently serious for that to be in issue. [6] Mr Prakash had a lengthy history in providing immigration servic...

3. Safer Sooner: Strengthening New Zealand’s Family Violence Laws [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...3 times more likely to commit suicide. Family violence has a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities. The effects of violence build up and can have a profound impact over time and across generations. In addition to the human and social cost, family violence has a significant economic cost, particularly on our healthcare system. The need to improve how we respond to family violence was a key theme in the submissions we received on the discussion document S...

4. Brooks v Taekwondo Union of New Zealand Inc [2017] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 333 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2017] NZHRRT 20 Reference No. HRRT 078/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ANDREW BROOKS PLAINTIFF AND TAEKWONDO UNION OF NEW ZEALAND INC DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms ST Scott, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms T Coleman, agent for plaintiff Mr R Gordon for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 6 and 7 March 2017 DATE...

5. [2017] NZEmpC 99 The NZ King Salmon Co Ltd v Slotemaker [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...alternative positions [15] By late November Mr Slotemaker knew he faced dismissal because his position was to cease to exist and he had not been appointed to a replacement position created by the restructuring. On 2 December 2015 King Salmon’s Human Resources Adviser, Fiona Thomas, sent Mr Slotemaker three draft employment agreements so he could consider alternative positions within the company. Two were for Team Leaders and one was for the Aquaculture Technician vacancy Mr S...

6. The Proprietors of Maraeroa C v NZ Forest Products Ltd (2007) 121 Waikato MB 258 (121 W 258) [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   ...extension of the public policy exclusion. They suggest, for example, that the role of the Securities Commission in dealing with takeover issues and conflicts cannot be ousted by an arbitration provision, and similarly the enforcement role of the Human Rights Commission. Unfortunately, neither example assists in considering whether the jurisdiction of the Maori Land Court can be ousted by an arbitration provision and so I must consider the nature of the Court's functions. [57] I...

7. Practice Note: Family Court specialist report writers [pdf, 908 KB]

   ...of: (i) the need and ability to refer to/make use of specialist cultural advice for families of different cultures; (ii) the significance of cultural prohibitions, customs and language of other cultural groups; and (iii) alternative child and human development perspectives. 13.3 Evidence of competency will be demonstrated by relevant academic and formal training, participation in relevant workshops, seminars and conferences, and by maintaining knowledge with current trends in resear...

8. Summary of submissions: New Zealand accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...between countries, so a preservation order request may be submitted for evidence of a crime which is not an offence in New Zealand. MEGA’s view was that actioning foreign preservation orders for acts that are not crimes in New Zealand may impact on human rights if the request is used for political purposes. Safeguards – who makes the order & how What was proposed Two elements of the proposed data preservation scheme dealt with who can issue the order, and how it is is...

9. [2019] NZEnvC 109 Ngati Pukenga ki Pakikaikutu v Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 6.8 MB]

   ...with the application; • Condition 7: in addition to any protocols agreed to between the authority holder and Waitangi marae, a set of conditions regarding access for Ngatiwai to undertake tikanga maori protocols, steps to take if koiwi tangata (human remains) are encountered, informing Ngatiwai if any possible taonga or maori artefacts are identified, and providing Ngatiwai with a copy of any reports. The appeal [6] Mr Parata lodged an appeal in the name of Ngati Pukenga Ki Paki...

10. INZ (Gilray) v Singh [2019] NZIACDT 53 (29 July 2019) [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...never provided false or misleading information to Immigration New Zealand. Eagle Migration had been contacted by the employer which was accredited with Immigration New Zealand. The law stated that the employer was his “main client”. The human resources manager at the employer had signed the client agreement in line with the Code. [13] Mr Singh explained that pursuant to the instructions received from the client employer, Eagle Migration emailed the employment agreement, the...