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1. Notes of Crown Maori Relations focus group with Maori Language and Education experts 19 March 2018 [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...(19 March 2018) Page 4 of 4 • The potential for Crown/Māori Relations: Te Mātāwai has recommended that the new Crown/Māori Relations Minister be included as a member of Te Rūnanga Reo, noting that as representatives of iwi-Māori on matters concerning te reo Māori revitalisation, Te Mātāwai has an ongoing relationship and partnership with the Crown (Ministers, agencies, entities). • Co-construction of Crown/Māori Relations priorities (as opposed to the initial draft...

2. BORA Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney- General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissio...

3. BORA Energy Safety Review Bill [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney- General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissio...

4. Ngakoti v Department of Conservation - Ngaiotonga A3 [2019] Maori Appellate Court MB 213 (2019 APPEAL 213) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...an appeal right, that should not necessarily entitle the Court to look closely at the merits of the proposed appeal. In those circumstances, an extension of time should generally be granted.3 (c) The ultimate question is what the interests of justice require, requiring an assessment of the particular circumstances of the case. Factors to consider include the length of delay and the reasons for it, the conduct of the parties (particularly the applicant), any hardship to the respond...

5. Equal Pay Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...unless they choose to opt out under proposed new s 13FH. This prima facie limits the right to freedom of association, as employees must take proactive steps if they do not wish to be included in a union’s pay equity claim. This also has access to justice implications as, absent exceptional circumstances, employees who do not opt out of a union claim become bound by any resulting pay equity settlement and lose their right to bring an individual claim. 10. A provision found to limit a...

6. SN v K Ltd [2022] NZDT 117 (15 August 2022) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

7. QL v GT Ltd [2022] NZDT 129 (9 September 2022) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

8. OX v QT Ltd [2021] NZDT 1671 (16 August 2021) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

9. E v U Ltd [2021] NZDT 1689 (22 December 2021) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

10. GT Ltd v SX & TX & EN Ltd [2022] NZDT 49 (27 January 2022) [pdf, 122 KB]

    ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...