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1. Legal aid disbursement policy consultation [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...before incurring this expense to obtain a birth certificate in family (paternity) and some civil cases. Given the frequency and low value of this disbursement, we are proposing that birth certificates be pre-approved for family and other civil matters. Specialist Reports At present, specialist reports are pre-approved. In the Family Fixed Fee Review it was determined that due to their high value all specialist reports should require prior approval via an application for 8...

2. H Trustees Ltd v PT [2024] NZDT 512 (12 June 2024) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...RESPONDENT person or organisation originally claimed against PT Result of application for rehearing: Rehearing Refused The Order of 13 January 2021 stands. Reasons for decision: 1. I set out the procedural background of this matter, as it is relevant to my decision. a. This matter was originally filed in late 2019. A hearing occurred on 20 February 2020, before Referee Elliott. PT did not appear at the face-to-face hearing. Referee Elliott’s decision upheld...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 117 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...10 Rule 8(1). 11 Rule 4. (d) set out any conditions the person is prepared to meet if they were imposed. [15] Mayweathers’ application complies with r 11(2); what was sought, and why, is clearly described. [16] Rule 12 lists the matters to be considered. It reads: 12 Matters to be considered In determining a request for access under rule 11, the Judge must consider the nature of, and the reasons given for, the request and take into account each of the following m...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 161 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand v CultureSafe NZ Ltd (in liq) [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...September 2023 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT (NO 7) OF JUDGE B A CORKILL (Application for stay of proceedings) Introduction [1] Mr Halse has filed an application for stay of the balance of this proceeding, due “to a miscarriage of justice occurring should the proceedings continue prior to mistake in law issues being resolved in the Court of Appeal”. [2] This is a reference to judicial review proceedings filed by Mr Halse in the Court of Appeal on 15 May 2023....

5. MacGregor v Craig (Second Interim Non-Publication Order) [2015] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...[14.1] The normal rule should apply that the existence of the claim and the identities of the parties to it should be a matter of public record and not treated as confidential. [14.2] It is undesirable and inconsistent with the principle of open justice for Mr Craig to have to take a “neither confirm nor deny” position about the existence of the proceeding if faced with media or other inquiries about whether a claim has been filed and whether it will be defended. Disclosing the name...

6. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - PDF version [pdf, 824 KB]

   1 1 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely...

7. JC Panel Decision Jurisdiction Redacted [pdf, 436 KB]

   ...BACKGROUND CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE COMPLAINT HAVE BEEN LIFTED BUT WILL REMAIN IN FORCE UNTIL 22 JULY 2022. JUDICIAL CONDUCT PANEL JCP 1/2022 UNDER the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004 IN THE MATTER of an appointment of a Judicial Conduct Panel to inquire into matters concerning the conduct of former [Judge] Hearing: 5 April 2022 Panel: Thomas J (Chair), Judge L Hinton, J Caine Counsel: D R La Hood (Special Co...

8. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - Word version [docx, 3.1 MB]

   [bookmark: _GoBack] 2 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information. ISBN 978-0-...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 45 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...2023] ORDER FOR NON-PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED AT [79] OF THIS JUDGMENT IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2023] NZEmpC 45 EMPC 477/2021 IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to file amended pleadings AND IN THE MATTER OF applications for non-publication orders AND IN THE MATTER OF an application to exclude evidence BETWEEN SIOUXSIE WILES...

10. [2024] NZEmpC 147 MW v Spiga Ltd [pdf, 740 KB]

    ...problem [7] Two issues arise [11] Case law to date [13] The powers of the Authority and the Court Particular provisions relating to the Employment Relations Authority Particular provisions relating to the Employment Court [22] [26] [28] Open justice is fundamental [36] The broader context [47] The relevance of privacy interests [56] The role of tikanga [62] The effect of publication [69] The relevance of confidential information/commercial realities [79] The evidential standa...