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1. Disputes-Tribunal-Advertisement-Whangarei.pdf [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...Tribunal Referee in Whangārei. The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court. It hears a range of civil claims up to a value of $30,000.00. Most of our disputes involve contract and consumer issues, but we also deal with other civil matters, such as car accidents, or claims in negligence causing damage to property. Referees are appointed as judicial officers by warrant from the Governor-General on the advice of the Associate Minister of Justice. The role is part-time, and gen...

2. Supplementary-Analysis-Report-Incitement-of-Hatred-Amending-the-Human-Rights-Act-1993-to-include-ground-of-religious-belief.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...any form. The right to freedom of expression is also affirmed in international treaties like the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Context and relevant Government decisions The Royal Commission and the Ministry of Justice reviews 11. Following the terror attacks on 15 March 2019 against Muslim communities in Christchurch, the then Minister of Justice asked the Ministry to review the incitement provisions in the HRA. The Ministry review found that the s...

3. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2025] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 566 KB]

   ...REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 10 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 2 December 2024. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [1.1] A statement of claim dated 2 December 2024. [1.2] A consent memorandum dated 2 December 2024. [1.3] An agreed summary of facts, a cop...

4. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim amended [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...this is in the interests of justice.” 2. The question in cases such as Mr Bain’s is, therefore, whether there are extraordinary circumstances, where it is in the interests of justice for the claim to be considered. Cabinet did not determine what matters would constitute “extraordinary circumstances”. Claims of extraordinary circumstances have to be considered on their merits on a case-by-case basis, as does the assessment of the interests of justice. 3. The following paragraphs...

5. Child protection policy [pdf, 275 KB]

   Ministry of Justice – Child Protection Policy Last Review Date: 27/01/2025 Next Review Date: 27/01/2028 Business Unit: Corporate Services Date: January 2025 Child Protection Policy Contents Introduction 3 Policy Summary 3 Scope 3 Statutory Responsibilities 3 Publication and Review 4 Policy Standards 4 Part 1: Our obligation as a funder 4 Part 2: Our obligations as an employer 6 Appendices 6 Appendix 1: Defini...

6. HI v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 8 (29 February 2024) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...decision 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...

7. FN & NH v K Ltd & O Ltd [2023] NZDT 466 (25 August 2023) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...decision 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...

8. OC v NQ [2023] NZDT 767 (20 December 2023) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...his evidence supports this. NQ says it was 4 cars because one of the cars mentioned on the [messaging application] exchanges was also on [social media application]. 9. OC’s van was not advertised on [social media application]. That does not matter for the purposes of determining if NQ was a motor vehicle trader. I note OC contacted NQ through [messaging application] asking if any vans were available. At the time the van was getting a service and other thing done. It is likely there...

9. DJ & QW v E Ltd [2024] NZDT 772 (5 December 2024) [pdf, 218 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. KI & XI v T Ltd [2024] NZDT 434 (1 May 2024) [pdf, 228 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...