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1. BORA Identity Information Confirmation Bill [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...order to use the service, an agency will need to have entered into an agreement with the chief executive of the Department of Internal Affairs or the Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or both. The service is designed to protect the privacy of personal information. CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 19(1) OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 5. We have considered the potential impact of the Bill on the transgender community. This community encompasses a diverse range of people with differ...

2. BORA Animal Welfare Amendment Bill [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...audit to confirm that their status is still appropriate. We consider that, if the audit does indeed limit the right under s 21, the search and seizure powers appear to be for legitimate and appropriate purposes. Furthermore, the expectations of privacy are not so high when an organisation chooses to apply and act as an approved organisation under the Act. We consider that the proposed audit powers are therefore reasonable in terms of s 21 of the Bill of Rights Act. Inspection power...

3. Contraception Steralisation and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill.pdf [PDF, 128 KB]

   ...would be criminalised by new s 13A, creation of the proposed offence is likely to have a chilling effect on all forms of communication within a safe area. 18. The policy rationale for the safe area proposal is to protect the safety, wellbeing, privacy and dignity of protected persons. But this rationale does not support a broad criminalisation of emotionally harmful communication within a safe area (for example, a discussion about the pros and cons of abortion between family member...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 44 Lyttelton Port Co Ltd v Arthurs [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...selected for a random test under that policy which he initially refused to undertake. Eventually he agreed to undertake the test but appears to have had reservations about signing the consent form that was necessary for him to complete. Issues about privacy, and perhaps also about whether the consent form complied with LPC’s own policy, lay behind that refusal. This incident precipitated his absence on sick leave. Eventually, Mr Arthurs was absent from the workplace on sick le...

5. Youth Court FAQs for Professionals at Alert Level 3 - August 2020 [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...hearing or case under s11 of the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010. Q: Will appointments for hearings continue for remote participation and required in-person appearances? Yes – the Youth Court appointment system is in place to provide privacy for young persons and their whānau. This has additional importance in limiting physical contact and keeping people safe. The expectation is that where in-person attendance is required, those involved won’t attend earlier than the a...

6. LASDP - Application for a certificate [pdf, 544 KB]

   ...can check the progress of your application on www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/licences-certificates/ secondhand-dealers-pawnbrokers/ . Important information All personal information provided to the LASDP will be managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. When to use this form Use this application form to apply for a certificate to enter into transactions and/or issue pledge tickets on behalf of a licensed secondhand dealer or pawnbroker. What you need with your applicat...

7. Proactive Release - District Court Amendment Rules 2019 [pdf, 682 KB]

   ...comply with each of the following: 8.1. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 8.2. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 8.3. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 8.4. relevant international standards and obligations; and 8.5. the LAC Guidelines on the Process and Content of Legislation (2018 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee. Statutory...

8. FAQs for Youth Court Professionals at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...case under s11 of the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010. Q: Will appointments for hearings continue for remote participation and required in-person appearances? Yes – the Youth Court appointment system remains in place to provide privacy for young persons and their whānau. This has additional importance now in limiting physical contact and keeping people safe. The expectation is that where in-person attendance is required, those involved will not attend earlier than...

9. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 2 v Healy [2020] NZLCDT 4 [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...since this matter has been dealt with on the papers and not in open court. The fact that the practitioner has already been the subject of publicity is a double-edged sword and it could be said that “the cat is out of the bag” in regard to his privacy and reputation. Level of Penalty [19] We do consider that this matter can be dealt with short of suspension, but we consider that a censure would be an inadequate reflection of the seriousness of the conduct and that there ought...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 128 Boyd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 240 KB]

    ...Rankin, dated 27 May 2021. 5 Section 274 notice of M J Hughes & C J Hughes, dated 27 May 2021. 6 Section 274 notice of N E Sanders & R L Hunt, dated 27 May 2021. 4 (d) there should be a greater focus on ensuring positive landscape, privacy and safety outcomes in terms of the setback of development from Riverbank Road. [5] Their s274 notices are not opposed. I am satisfied Rankin, Hughes and Sanders & Hunt each have an interest in this proceeding that is greater th...