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1. Somlu v Prakash [2014] NZIACDT 106 (02 October 2014) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...Two complaints [8] This complaint is one of two. In relation to another, unrelated complaint, the Tribunal cancelled Mr Prakash’s licence and issued an order prohibiting him from applying for a licence for a period. Neither of the two present matters is serious enough to justify the Tribunal exercising the power under section 51 of the Act to impose a further period during which Mr Prakash cannot apply for a licence. [9] Each of the two current complaints involved an independent cou...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 070 Cossens v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 935 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 70 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under section 120 of the Act and a notice of motion seeking an early commencement order under section 116 of the Act JOHN COSSENS (ENV-2017-CHC-79) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson Hearing: In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Dec...

3. BORA Courts (Remote Participation) Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...Assistant Crown Counsel, has also assisted in the preparation of this advice. Yours sincerely Jane Foster Associate Crown Counsel Footnotes: 1. See Connelly v R [1998] 3 NZLR 763. 2. See, for example, Jones v R [2003] 1 AC 1, [8] “a matter of capital importance” and J Robertson (ed) & ors Adams on Criminal Law (Thomson: Looseleaf to 2009) ¶10.19.02(1) “... a fundamental right which was well reflected in law before the enactment of the Bill of Rights”. 3. Acc...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 36 The Free Range Egg & Poultry Co. Ltd v Miller [pdf, 80 KB]

   THE FREE RANGE EGG & POULTRY CO. LIMITED v ROXANE MILLER NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2017] NZEmpC 36 [31 March 2017 ] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2017] NZEmpC 36 EMPC 28/2017 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for stay of proceedings BETWEEN THE FREE RANGE EGG & POULTRY CO. LIMITED Plaintiff AND ROXANE MILLER Defendant Hearing: By...

5. March 2017 Legal Aid News [pdf, 228 KB]

   justice.govt.nz LEGAL AID NEWS March 2017 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. IN THIS ISSUE … Update on changes to the administration of legal aid Revised delegation of work policy New manager for Legal Aid Services Family and civil legal aid assignments Legal Aid flowchards Processing of duty lawyer and police detentio...

6. [2020] NZREADT 44 - Barfoot v Real Estate Agents Authority (18 September 2020) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...foregoing reasons, the appellant sought the recall of our decision so that we could give consideration to setting aside the order which the Committee made. His contention was that he should not have to submit again to training with regard to the same matters that were covered in 2015. [7] We understand that there is no dispute that the appellant did in fact undertake some further training in 2015. However, we also understand that the Authority does not make any concession that the...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 75 Talent Propeller Ltd v UXK [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...6 Almond v Read, above n 4. [8] The interests of the company need to be weighed against UXK’s interests. I accept that the ongoing uncertainty is likely to be stressful and difficult for UXK and that there is an interest in bringing matters to a conclusion. [9] There are factors weighing both in favour of and against the grant of leave. Ultimately I must be guided by the overall interests of justice. Having regard to the length of the delay, the context in which it h...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 84 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...is supplemented by reg 68(1) of the Employment Court Regulations 2000 which provides that, in exercising the discretion, regard may be had to conduct tending to increase or contain costs. [5] The discretion must be exercised in the interests of justice and in accordance with established principles. Since 1 January 2016 the Court has used a guideline scale to assist in exercising the discretion conferred on it. The guideline recognises that, in fixing costs, the principles relating...

9. Interviewing clients [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...plain English. 4. Consider whether you need an interpreter or communication assistance, or whether you need to use simpler language to ensure your client understands what’s happening. 5. Keep the client informed of the progress of the matter, including advising the client of the stages through which a matter progresses and the opportunity a stage might provide to resolve matters. https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service-providers/service-providers/interpreti...

10. [2021] NZEmpC 108 Vulcan Steel Ltd v Manufacturing & Construction Workers Union [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...Court understands it, there is no opposition to this course of action. [19] I am satisfied that the necessary threshold is, in the circumstances, cleared. The proceeding is suitable for remote participation by AVL. It is in the interests of justice that such a facility be used since it will ensure the fixture can proceed at the scheduled time. The Court is advised that appropriate technology can be accessed by the proposed witnesses. There is no apparent prospect of prejudice....