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1. [2020] NZEmpC 207 Eastern Bays Hospice Trust T/A Dove Hospice v Raggett [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...BURNS, NICHOLAS SWAN, HELENA NATHAN AND MICHELLE HOOD [2020] NZEmpC 207 [25 November 2020] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2020] NZEmpC 207 EMPC 193/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relationships Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to file amended pleadings BETWEEN EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE TRUST T/A DOVE HOSPICE Plaintiff...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 7 Adventure Playground Rotorua Ltd v Isaac [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ROTORUA LIMITED v SHAUN ISAAC [2020] NZEmpC 7 [18 February 2020] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2020] NZEmpC 7 EMPC 238/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ROTORUA LIMITED Plaintiff AND SHAUN ISAAC Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearanc...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 96 Nisha v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd Interlocutory judgment (No 23) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...those documents. On 19 June 2017, and on 14 July 2017, the pre-hearing timetabling orders were adjusted to take account of these difficulties. [12] At no time in the telephone directions conferences which were convened to manage pre-hearing matters was an indication given that Mr Hay proposed to file further applications. [13] Five days after the last of those telephone directions conferences, Mr Hay filed his applications for further and better discovery, and for joinder, supp...

4. Options for resolving remaining Canterbury earthquakes insurance disputes [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...make in accordance with principles of law, including awarding general damages for relevant mental distress. It is required to manage cases to ensure they are speedy, flexible and cost-effective. It must encourage parties to work together on agreed matters, and try to use expert conferences to avoid duplication of evidence. It has a flexible procedure and investigative powers. Legislative timeframes are set for respondents and for the WHT’s determination, but these can be extended by...

5. Options for resolving remaining Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance disputes [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...make in accordance with principles of law, including awarding general damages for relevant mental distress. It is required to manage cases to ensure they are speedy, flexible and cost-effective. It must encourage parties to work together on agreed matters, and try to use expert conferences to avoid duplication of evidence. It has a flexible procedure and investigative powers. Legislative timeframes are set for respondents and for the WHT’s determination, but these can be extended by...

6. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim supplementary [pdf, 1.5 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...

7. LCRO 77/2020 MP v RJ (30 July 2020) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...determined, pursuant to s 138(2) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) that no further action on the complaint was necessary or appropriate. [14] In reaching that decision the Committee concluded that: (a) The issues raised by Mr MP were matters that were properly addressed by the presiding judge, not by the Lawyers Complaints Service; and (b) Should the presiding judge issue a ruling that made adverse comment about Mr RJ, Mr MP would be able to lodge a new complaint...

8. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Harder [2022] NZLCDT 29 (23 August 2022) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...into the inappropriateness of his conduct. [52] Dr Harrison also referred to the prompt and fulsome contrition demonstrated by his client and also to the steps taken by him to address his own conduct. We do not consider those are relevant matters at this stage but rather matters relevant for the penalty stage of the hearing. [53] I have some sympathy with the submission that the assessment of fitness requires a fuller look at context and other operative factors where the cond...

9. Lawyer-for-Child-practice-note-updated-July-2024.pdf [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...1.1 The terms of this practice note have been settled in consultation with the Ministry of Justice (Ministry) and the Family Law Section (FLS) of the New Zealand Law Society (Law Society). 2 CONTENTS 2.1 The practice note covers the following matters: (a) Legislative provisions for the separate representation of children (b) Process for appointment in any specific case (c) Review procedures under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 - Children's and Young People's Well-being...

10. Fourth-Universal-Periodic-Review-documents_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 805 KB]

    © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice Proactive release of documents relating to New Zealand’s fourth Universal Periodic Review Date of issue: 29 April 2024 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 4. No. Document Comments 1 Universal Periodic Review: Draft national report for approval Cabinet Paper Office of the Minister of Fore...