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1. [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...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. [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...

5. [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....

6. [2018] NZEmpC 42 P v A [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...or not at all cited in the judgment, which is inconsistent to the guidelines of the Honourable Supreme Court. (please refer paragraphs 69-71 of EMPC 170/2017 for cited case by ERA earlier). 6 There has been a gross and serious miscarriage of justice by allowing the judgment to be published without due diligence. Matter of fact for me the experience has been worse than ERA, even though names are anonymised. 7 involved an improper admission of evidence via apparently an affidavi...

7. X v Secretary for Justice [2023] NZRA 002 (26 April 2023) [pdf, 242 KB]

   REVIEW AUTHORITY NEW ZEALAND [2023] NZRA 002 Applicant: X Respondent: Secretary for Justice Date of Decision: 26 April 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ DECISION ___________________________________________________________________ Application for Approval as a Provider of Criminal Legal Aid Services [1] On 5 November 2022, the Applicant applied to the Secretary for Justice (“the Secretary”) for approval to pr...

8. 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...

9. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-20.pdf [pdf, 26 MB]

   ...across 52 parts. These parts can be found by searching Official Information Act responses | New Zealand Ministry of Justice. Note: The Electoral Amendment Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill were originally progressed as one bill, the Electoral Matters Bill. Document Comments Electoral Amendment Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill correspondence Emails and their attachments Ministry of Justice, the Minister’s office, and other consulted agencies 6 December 2023 – 18 July...

10. Amendments to Court Rules 2025 [pdf, 522 KB]

    © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice Proactive release – Amendments to Court Rules 2025 Date of issue: 27 August 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. No. Document Comments 1 Amendments to Court Rules 2025 Cabinet paper Office of the Minister of Justice Released in full. 2 Amendments to...