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1. Criminal-Proceeds-Recovery-Amendment-Act-2023.pdf [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...Provisions Officials Group on any Treaty of Waitangi provisions (not applicable); 7.3 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 7.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 7.5 relevant international standards and obligations; 7.6 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition). Regulations Review Committee 8 There are no grounds for the Regulations Review Committee to draw the Regulations to t...

2. OIA-104194.pdf [pdf, 467 KB]

   ...(65 being the age a person becomes eligible for the New Zealand Superannuation) have been provided in Table 3. Due to the small number of employees in this age group the amounts have been provided in $10,000 bands, to protect those employees' privacy. The Ministry does not have an organisation-specific pension scheme. The Inland Revenue may be better placed to provide this information (visit: ird.govt.nz/contactus). Table 3 Payment range 20/21 21/22 22/23* $10,001-20,000 1 $20,...

3. DC v KN [2023] NZDT 309 (22 May 2023) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...would be to get a new tenant in to cover the rent. However KN and DC were sharing a room when he was there, and CI had the other bedroom, in a two bedroom flat. The living area was not suitable to be converted to a bedroom because it would have no privacy, and obviously it would not be reasonable to expect DC to share a room with another person. The obligation to mitigate the loss is only to do so to the extent that is reasonable. I find it would not be reasonable in this case for CI a...

4. 2024 NZPSPLA 017 [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...Mr PI had advised people that he was investigating Mr TR for dodging child support payments, it would amount to at least unsatisfactory conduct. Not only would it have been a lie, but even if it was correct, it would have been a breach of Mr TR’s privacy to pass this type of information on to unrelated third parties. These comments are made for guidance only as there is insufficient evidence to make any findings on this issue. Summary and conclusion [23] The way Mr PI introduced...

5. DF v QT [2024] NZDT 474 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...fence and the paint has run through in an unsightly way onto QT’s side. 22. These are legitimate issues that diminish the value of the fence from QT’s perspective. 23. However, a boundary fence serves multiple functions. It provides privacy, and security. It contains and excludes wandering animals and children. It also serves an aesthetic purpose. 24. The issues that QT raises impact only the aesthetic aspect of the fence. In other respects, it is a well built and eff...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 243  VSL v ZSM Limited [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...demonstrable particular public interest in the identity of the plaintiff at this stage. And, as observed in FDE v UWV,14 there is a broader public interest in employees being able to exercise their legal rights without unduly undermining their privacy. [14] As I have said, the full Court has confirmed that the same approach is to be applied in determining interim and permanent orders. [15] In respect of the need for corroborating evidence (referenced by the Authority), I make two...

7. Frequently asked questions & answers – 2022 Intelligence and Security Act 2017 Review

   ...effective and fit for purpose, as well as considering the relevant matters raised by the Royal Commission’s report. This review had particular regard to: Whether the Act appropriately balances national, community and individual security with individual privacy and other rights Whether the Act sufficiently enables and controls target discovery activity by the intelligence and security agencies Whether the Act’s authorisation framework can be improved to better serve the purpose of the Act W...

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8. ZA v KY [2025] NZIACDT 29 (3 June 2025) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...[34] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.13 It must balance the public interest in knowing of wrongdoing by advisers and also of the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, with the privacy of individuals. 11 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 5 definition of “immigration matter”. 12 Immigration New Zealand (Calder) v Cleland [2019] NZIACDT 25 at [76]–[79] and MM v Ma [2024] NZIACDT 7 at [73]–[74]....

9. [2025] NZREADT 33 - YA v REAA (8 August 2025) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [28] Having regard to the interests of the public in knowing of any professional wrongdoing of licensees and also the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, balancing that against the privacy of the individuals involved, it is appropriate to order publication of the decision without naming any person. ___________________ D J Plunkett Chair ___________________ G J Denley Member ___________________...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 161 Eden Epsom Residential Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.2 MB]

    Eden Epsom Residential Protection Society Incorporated v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 161 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14(1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 against a decision on Private Plan Change 21 to the Auckland Unitary Plan BETWEEN EDEN-EPSOM RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2020-AKL-079) Appellant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Resp