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1. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2022 [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...offending by children and young people is dealt with outside the court system, only the most serious offending goes to court Children and young people in the youth justice system are most often dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in cour...

2. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...redundant? [28] Mr Johnston and Fletcher Construction signed an employment agreement in November 2000. The agreement intended to state the duties and responsibilities of the job but the schedule, that would have contained them, was left blank. Throughout Mr Johnston’s employment his duties and responsibilities were not recorded, except on one occasion when he made a list of them when completing a performance review. [29] The rest of the agreement was clear. He was entitled to o...

3. Appendix 2 Draft Annex to 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...environmental, spiritual and economic importance to iwi and hapū. Kōhanga reo: development and language revitalisation initiative grounded in Māori cultural principles and ideals. It facilitates the growth and development of mokopuna (children) through the transmission of Māori language, knowledge and culture Kuia: A female elder Kura: Primary school Kaupapa: topic, policy, matter for discussion, plan, purpose, programme, theme, issue, or initiative. Mana: Prestige and status...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 82 Tan v Morningstar Institute of Education Ltd t/a Morningstar Preschool [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...a decision could be made. Given their close working relationship it was agreed that the most dignified way to explain this situation to her was for the directors and Mr Tan to meet with her and outline the process. They had never before been through a redundancy situation. [10] They put together a two page document headed “Background” to assist in explaining the process and the proposed timeline. The background document states that management felt that the fairest way to a...

5. Making Aotearoa Safer and more Inclusive Summary of engagement [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...government agencies undertook on the Royal Commission of Inquiry's recommendations to improve social cohesion. Social cohesion is about enabling everyone to belong, participate and have confidence in public institutions. We completed 30 hui throughout Aotearoa, including hui with Māori, Pasifika and ethnic communities, disability, rainbow and faith-based communities. Experiences and expressions on social cohesion Māori and other communities strongly believe Te Tiriti o Waita...

6. Taukamo v ACC [2014] NZACA 12 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Taukamo’s arrears of compensation under the 1982 Act back to ACC to address, particularly under s 80(3). By letter dated 12 April 1999, Ms Taukamo made a formal application for backdated attendant care under s 80(3). [3] ACC conducted an investigation through two senior claims managers, but did not obtain a medical assessment. ACC decided that Ms Taukamo did not qualify for the equivalent of constant (24 hour care) but accepted that her level of personal support/attendant care and c...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 132 Nicholson v Ford [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...particular issue does not arise in the present case. I do not accept that the breach can properly be characterised as a simple mistake. Rather, the process Mr Nicholson adopted in respect of his dealings with Mr Ford on behalf of the company throughout the restructuring process was deliberate, obstructive, threatening and bullying. [11] Nor do I accept that imposing a penalty against the ‘last man standing’ (namely in circumstances where the company has gone into liquidation)...

8. Algie & Ors v ACC [2013] NZACA 1 [pdf, 118 KB]

   [2013] NZACA 1 ACA 02/11 IN THE MATTER of the Accident Compensation Act 1982 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal pursuant to s.107 of the Act BETWEEN JAMES ALGIE AND ORS Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION a body corporate duly constituted under the provisions of the said Act Respondent BEFORE THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION APPEAL AUTHORITY R Bedford HEARING at Wellington on 7 & 9 November 2012 APPEARANCES/COUNSEL Mr

9. Potae v ACC [2014] NZACA 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Bedford COUNSEL: Mr Hesketh, amicus curiae; Mr Barnett, counsel for respondent DECISION AND INTERIM DIRECTIONS [1] This appeal concerns an application for cover for personal injury by accident through medical misadventure alleged as occurring to the appellant (“Hiria”), an infant born on 31 December 1988, through an adverse reaction to vaccinations and initially attributed to her third Hepatitis B vaccine on 29 March 1989 at age...

10. Leef v Leef - Panguru A47B (2015) 113 Taitokerau MB 11 (113 TTK 11) [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...flooding at Panguru. The Commission confirmed the site was suitable. [19] Richard and his partner then had a house relocated onto the land. The house is situated in the south eastern corner of the western severance of the land. It was financed through Housing New Zealand. Richard also had water tanks and associated equipment placed on the land for water supply, an on-site sewerage system installed, and arranged for 2 28 Kaita...