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1. [2007] National Distribution Union Inc v General Distributors Ltd AK AC 7/07 [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...not to negotiate with non-union employees, and/or by misleading NDU about the nature of information to be provided to non-union employees during the so-called “opt-out” process [3] Because this is the first case about these matters under new legislation, the proceedings were removed by the Employment Relations Authority for hearing in this Court at the first instance. Because of the widespread importance of the issues, not only to the immediate parties but to employers, unions...

2. Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...coordination of commemorative activities; the management of the government’s relationship with veterans and their representative organisations; and the provision of ex-service plaques and headstones and maintenance of 183 service cemeteries. Key legislation are the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 and the Patriotic and Canteen Funds Act 1947. Structure Veterans’ Affairs is a unit within the New Zealand Defence Force and is part of the NZDF’s People Capability Portfolio. Veterans’...

3. Z v D LCRO 4 / 2008 (23 April 2009) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...5 matter may have been considered by a Complaints Committee or Disciplinary Tribunal however, the vast majority of costs revisions involved no issues of misconduct or discipline. [13] It should be recognised that what appears to be a legislative oversight has caused a perverse lacuna in the remedies available to clients. This is particularly anomalous in light of the fact clients who complained prior to 1 August 2008 were entitled to have the matter considered under s 145...

4. Effective Lawyering in the New Plan Making Paradigm [pdf, 588 KB]

   ...‘national significance’ tracks have been used a number of times, especially for infrastructure, the AUP and CRDP processes chart a new course into first instance ‘independent hearings panel’ processes for plan-making. [2] Each was under special legislation that bypassed normal RMA ‘two step’ processes. The AUP inquiry was for formulation of a regional policy statement, regional, regional coastal and district plans for the greater Auckland Region. It was under Part 4 of t...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 127 VMR v Aviation Security Service Division of Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...but legal questions can arise. Will any important questions of law be likely to arise other than incidentally when applying the section in this case? [48] Ms Grey submitted that the issue as to the scope of the applicants’ duties under the CAA legislation was an important point of law. As noted earlier, the issue is whether, as CAA asserts, ASOs must be responsible for all CAA duties, or whether it is permissible, either as a matter of law or practice, for different ASOs to be all...

6. Crimes-Act-2025_Redacted.pdf [pdf, 591 KB]

   ...established a Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime (MAG), which was tasked with providing high quality, independent advice and recommendations on combatting retail crime. One of its initial objectives was to provide advice on possible legislative changes to allow retail business owners to deal with shoplifters. 8 Another of the MAG’s initial objectives was to empower security guards to deal with retail offenders. I considered, but decided against, creating a new class...

7. Amending Trespass Law Retail Crime [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...baseline funding. However, I recognise that further analysis is required to understand the full implications and associated costs of the proposals. It is my expectation that any costs of the proposals will be met within agencies’ baseline funding. Legislative implications 40. The proposals in this paper will require changes to the Trespass Act to be progressed via a Trespass Amendment Bill. As the Bill does not have a slot on the Legislative Programme, I seek agreement to add the Bi...

8. Henare v Horowhenua District Council - Hokio A, Part Hokio A and Hokio Maori Township (2013) 310 Aotea MB 292 (310 AOT 292) [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...made over ultra vires actions and the alleged invalidity of the road taking. [8] At the conclusion of the last hearing the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 was in force and during the interlocutory conference Crown counsel made reference to that legislation. It has now been replaced with the Coastal Marine Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. The relevance of that legislation is also briefly considered. 2 253 Aotea MB 229 (253 AOT 229)...

9. 3-Strikes-Proactive-Release-OIA-Requests_Final_Part1.pdf [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...page 2. 38 Email Ministry of Justice Update on briefing_ Reinstating three strikes sentencing law.msg 20/02/2024 Released in full. See Pack 1 (linked above), page 2. 39 Email Minister McKee’s Office FW_ Submission of bids for the 2024 Legislation Programme - Vote Justice.msg 21/02/2024 Some information withheld under s9(2)(a) and some information withheld as it is out of scope. Withheld under s9(2)(h), or out of scope. 40 Email Ministry of Justice RE_ Update on thre...

10. Proposed model for establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission - Redacted [pdf, 282 KB]

    ...key considerations for establishing a CCRC matters before the end of the year, including advice on the estimated cost of establishing a CCRC. 3 10. You have indicated that you intend to have a CCRC operating in early 2019, with enabling legislation passed in 2018. In light of your discussion with officials about Budget 2018 initiatives, the Ministry has prepared a contingency bid for Budget 2018 to ensure funding is available to establish a CCRC within this timeframe. Further det...