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1. [2012] NZEmpC 136 Tuapawa v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...to the Court to award costs is provided for in cl 19 of sch 3 to the Act. Clause 19 confers on the Court a broad discretion to make such orders and the overriding consideration in the exercise of that discretion must always be the interests of justice. The Court of Appeal reaffirmed in White 9 that while costs should generally follow the event, “where the parties have achieved mixed success, it is not necessarily easy to determine who won the case so as to be entitled...

2. ADA and ADB v ZXA and ZWZ [2013] NZDT 205 (10 July 2013) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...CM in an attempt to defend himself. [26] ZWZ was most unhappy that ADB had spoken about the fight on the radio. He said ADB made libellous comments on air. Whether or not it was necessary for ADB to detour via radio during her search for justice is not the point; because the Tribunal does not have the jurisdiction to hear defamation claims, there was nothing to be gained by discussing the matter. [27] While I have found ZXA liable, no one wins after such a horrifying inci...

3. Dowsett v Paul A Crosswell Ltd [pdf, 25 KB]

   ...to make a payment takes not steps to pay the amount ordered the claimant can take steps to enforce this determination in accordance with law. This can include making an application for enforcement through the Collections Unit of the Ministry of Justice for payment of the full amount for which the party has been found jointly liable to pay. In addition one respondent may be able to seek contribution from other respondents in accordance with the terms of the determination. There ar...

4. BORA Radiation Safety Bill [pdf, 313 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 omission...

5. BORA Border Processing (Arrivals and Departures) Levy Bill [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...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 omissions...

6. BORA Social Worker’s Registration (Mandatory Registration) Amendment Bill [pdf, 314 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 omission...

7. WA v XB LCRO 130/2012 (18 March 2015) [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...exceeded. [22] While I accept that Ms WA considers she should be entitled to compensation, awarding compensation would involve determining issues that are likely to be disputed, including causation, contribution, foreseeability and loss. Those matters are unsuited to determination through this process of review. [23] The only real question on review is whether there is good reason to interfere with any of the orders the Committee made, or to make further orders under s 156(1) of...

8. Notes from Crown Maori Relations Regional Hui at Nelson on 15 April 2018 [pdf, 399 KB]

   ...government on being able to access the right data (for free) and be able to use it. • Elderly abuse – One speaker noted a concern was raised about elderly abuse in homes by service providers. The government needed to investigate and rectify the matter. • Public sector CEs – Several speakers indicated that public sector Chief Executives need to be held accountable for delivering better results for Māori – they must own this kaupapa. • Institutional racism – Need...

9. Notes of Crown Maori Relations Hui Nelson 14 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...government on being able to access the right data (for free) and be able to use it. • Elderly abuse – One speaker noted a concern was raised about elderly abuse in homes by service providers. The government needed to investigate and rectify the matter. • Public sector CEs – Several speakers indicated that public sector Chief Executives need to be held accountable for delivering better results for Māori – they must own this kaupapa. Nelson Crown/Māori Relations h...

10. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Nelson on 14 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

    ...government on being able to access the right data (for free) and be able to use it. • Elderly abuse – One speaker noted a concern was raised about elderly abuse in homes by service providers. The government needed to investigate and rectify the matter. • Public sector CEs – Several speakers indicated that public sector Chief Executives need to be held accountable for delivering better results for Māori – they must own this kaupapa. Nelson Crown/Māori Relations h...