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1. [2022] NZEmpC 94 BD v FG [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...has, however, previously been accepted that this step is not necessary where, for example, the matter is of such urgency or the failure to file has been adequately explained.3 I accept that an adequate explanation has been provided in this case. Matters are at a preliminary, investigative, stage and the applicant wishes to engage with the first respondent (who is very unwell) before filing proceedings. What is very clear is that there is a potential claim squarely within the juri...

2. OIA-101015.pdf [pdf, 56 KB]

   30 November 2022 Section (9) (2 ) (a) TenakoE' Dili1 Official Information Act request: Electoral Commission Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 contactus@justice.govt.nz I www.justice.govt.nz Our ref: OIA 101015 Thank you for your email of 1 November 2022, to the Office of the Prime Minister, requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information relating to the Electoral Commission. Specifically, yo...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 132 Burgess v Tutton Sienko and Hill Partnership [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...Partnership [2025] NZEmpC 106. [3] In the circumstances, I consider it is appropriate to recall the judgment and to reissue it correcting that error. Since compliance by the intended date is no longer possible, it is in the interests of justice to allow Mr Burgess further time. Paragraph [39] of the judgment is amended to allow him to pay or provide security for costs no later than 14 July 2025. [4] As amended the judgment is recalled and reissued. K G Smi...

4. Henaghan & Anor v CAC 20002 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 21 [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...regarded as that name suppression should apply automatically whenever an appeal to us is filed. Ms MacGibbon submits there is no justification for such a de facto rule and, apart from incentivising appeals, this is contrary to general principles of open justice which we apply. [21] Ms MacGibbon also submits that the present application is not analogous to one made in proceedings before liability has been established; e.g., interim name suppression in criminal proceedings before trial...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 96 Innovative Landscapes (2015) Ltd v Popkin [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...not entitled to a contribution to costs because he had not incurred any costs or been invoiced for any costs in relation to the proceeding.10 [9] Things have since moved on. The Supreme Court revisited the costs issue in McGuire v Secretary for Justice, reaffirming the primary rule (that a litigant in person is not entitled to costs), and reinstating the lawyer-litigant and employed lawyer exceptions. In delivering a separate judgment, France J observed:11 [93] In that respect,...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 170 New Zealand Technology Group Hawkes Bay Ltd v Flashoff [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...and Employment v Jeet Holdings Ltd [2019] NZEmpC 188 at [5]. c) that there is a real risk the property will be dissipated, or if relevant, will be moved out of the jurisdiction; and d) that the balance of convenience and interest of justice require the grant of interim relief. Urgency [32] This application has been considered urgently, and without notice, on the basis that to proceed on notice would cause undue delay or prejudice to NZTG because the longer the res...

7. BU v NPU [2023] NZDT 327 (30 June 2023) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...person was speaking loudly and very close to him while he was trying to activate the light. He says he was struggling to concentrate and asked him to be quiet firmly. 12. Whether or not EX had in fact spoke to the gentleman disrespectfully is not a matter for the Tribunal, in any award it could give. The CGA does not apply. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 5 Unwelcoming camp induction 13. BU says LN’s camp induction was unwelcoming as she screamed at the participants which...

8. 3-Strikes-Proactive-Release-OIA-Requests_Final_Part6.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...Sent: Monday, 22 April 2024 4:32 pm To: Klinger, Sophie Cc: Sanders, Oliver; ; Lynn, Robert; Smith, Harry Subject: RE: Fact check and stat request Thanks Sophie – super helpful as always! Ngā mihi Private Secretary – Courts & Associate Justice Office of Hon Nicole McKee Minister for Courts | Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) DDI: | M: Email: @parliament.govt.nz Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand Authorised by Hon Nicole Mc...

9. Privacy Bill - additional policy decisions [pdf, 304 KB]

   In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee PRIVACY BILL 2018 – APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL POLICY AMENDMENTS Proposal 1. I propose six additional amendments to the Privacy Bill (the Bill), that is currently before the Justice Committee. Executive summary 2. Submitters have suggested a range of reforms to the Bill to make it more effective and better aligned with comparator jurisdictions. I propose to progress six changes n...

10. Form 44 Application for contempt of enforcement proceedings [pdf, 496 KB]

    ...judgment debtor is a confidential address, you must select the court bailiff to serve the summons. KEY WORDS Below are explanations of some of the words we use in this application form. Confidential address request A request to the Ministry of Justice to check its records for an address for the judgment debtor. Court order Issued by a court or tribunal that requires a person or organisation to do, or stop doing, something. Enforcement Action authorised by a court to get th...