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1. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...myself, suggesting that I had acted unjudicially in past hearings involving him. I attempted to explain to him that the purpose of the teleconference was to consider his adjournment request. [4] Mr NC was much focused on suggesting there had been non-service or misservice by [the respondent] of his submissions. Heated words arose between [the applicant] and [the respondent]. There seemed little point to me becoming involved in that dispute for the moment. [5] The applicant subsequen...

2. Speaking about cultural background at sentencing: section 16 of the Criminal Justice Act 1985 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...would have had experience in using or being involved in cases where section 16 had been used. The four types of respondents selected for the survey were: • lawyers - practising criminal law • Community Probation Service staff - who worked in court servicing roles • judges - working in the criminal area • community organisations - who worked with offenders in court. Researchers sought regions to survey based on the locations and case-flows of District Courts. The overall sample of cou...

3. [2010] NZEmpC 158 Air NZ Ltd v Wulff [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...their seats. I had not noticed the seat belt sign illuminate nor had I noticed much turbulence. I had not been informed that these crew were seated or that the service in the front cabins was being conducted by one flight attendant. I immediately phoned the Captain and informed him of the situation. Subsequently the seatbelt sign was turned off and the service resumed as normal. [71] When she was interviewed by Mr Callaghan on 28 April 2008, Ms Alderton added only a little to this...

4. [2007] NZEmpC CC 26/07 Southern Local Government Officers Union Inc v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...duties with a corresponding suspension of standby allowances. The union contends that as a result of a change in the definition of lockout in the Employment Relations Act 2000 the observations of the full Court in Witehira v Presbyterian Support Services (Northern) [1994] 1 ERNZ 578 that a reduction in work corresponding to a reduction in pay can constitute a lockout, are no longer good law. The change in the wording of the statute and the effect it may have on the Witeh...

5. [2012] NZEmpC 47 TLNZ Auckland Ltd and C3 Ltd v Maritime Union of NZ and Parsloe & Ors and Jennings & 21 ors [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...that the Auckland business being referred to is that of TLNZ. This has apparently been running at a considerable loss, which losses are compounding each month. Work for six vessels per month has also recently been lost due to a reconfiguration of services and there has been the loss of other customers. Apparently, TLNZ has gone through a restructuring process which led to recent redundancies. [12] In spite of this, it is said that TLNZ and C3 are substantial companies capable...

6. FINAL-2021-Research-Memorandum-Witness-Familiarisation.pdf [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...Kingdom, have developed a thorough independent witness familiarisation processes. 8. Te Tangi o Te Manawanui: Recommendations for reform recommends providing victims with legal aid so that they can access a professional witness familiarisation service that includes the opportunity for neutral content role play practice in cross examination. Such a service is currently available in Aotearoa New Zealand for a fee in civil cases. 9. This research paper examines best practice overseas...

7. Summit resources [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...you? As a table group, discuss the questions below. Be ready to sum up and share your kōrero with others. • How can we identify opportunities to support people before harm has been caused? • What skills and capabilities do our frontline services and justice workforces need to address people’s specific needs? • How can we build on the specialist courts already operating? • How could we better serve the specific needs of people in the justice system beyond what we are d...

8. INZ (Calder) v Tian [2019] NZIACDT 48 (19 July 2019) [pdf, 387 KB]

   ...worked at a company which provided Asian food in shopping malls. It was not a dining and catering establishment. His role was more comparable to that of a fast food cook. [20] According to Immigration New Zealand, an attempt had been made to telephone Mr W to discuss his role and responsibilities but this had been declined by Ms Tian. A request for an interview had also been declined by her. Immigration New Zealand had been unable to establish whether Mr W met the English lang...

9. [2021] NZACC 81 - Goodwin v ACC (15 June 2021) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...general activities in his work caring for the disabled. His G.P. notes contained some additional information about the tremor. On 2/12/13 the G.P. recorded that “shaking in his hands is becoming a problem, affecting his work, finds holding the phone and serving tea and coffee difficult”. An entry on 26 February 2014 referred to constant shaking as the ongoing problem. [66] This paints a picture of tremors Mr Goodwin was experiencing as getting worse during the six month per...

10. Ratima v Sullivan - Tataraakina C Trust (2012) 15 Takitimu MB 57 (15 TKT 57) [pdf, 196 KB]

    ...injunction application and affidavit. A further email requesting a response was sent at 3.43pm and a copy of the application and affidavit was subsequently sent to him at 4.34 pm. 15 Takitimu MB 61 In addition the Deputy Registrar advises that phone calls were also made to Mr Lawson’s office throughout the day. [14] Mr Lawson responded on the afternoon of 30 March 2012 by telephone advising that he would seek instructions and attempt to respond by Monday 2 April. A memo...