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1. Cutforth v Witana - Kohewhata 27C2A (2023) 259 Taitokerau MB 111 (259 TTK 111) [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...2023; (b) The trust’s accountant, Mr Parmenter, obtained an extension and made arrangements for Ms Witana to provide her declaration directly to the insurer to address Ms Witana’s concerns that providing the information was a breach of her privacy; (c) Mr Parmenter followed up with Ms Witana and her representatives on numerous occasions; and (d) Mr Parmenter obtained a final extension to 30 March 2023 after which the insurance would lapse. [88] Ms Witana clearly knew the i...

2. 25.-Appendices-below-Evidence-of-Mr-Gavin-Lister-Landscape.-Visual-and-Natural-Character.PDF [PDF, 310 KB]

   ...be the one opposite 97 Manakau Heights Drive) to the highway overbridge. The removal of the light is a matter for HDC. Adam and Joanne McCallum, 213a Muhunoa East Road 43. The submission requests curtains/blinds on windows facing the highway, privacy glass on bathroom, and native plantings on Waka Kotahi land. The Planting Concept Plan does provide for approximately 40m depth of tall screen native planting within the designation opposite the property. There is also perimeter pl...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 76 Vegepod NZ Ltd v Lowe [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...Insofar as the provision of information was concerned, Mr O’Brien expressed the view that the requirement of an employer to provide information pursuant to s 4 of the Employment Relations Act was distinct from any obligations arising from the Privacy Act 2020, and an employer was entitled to proceed with a consultation process regardless of whether there had been a request for personal information under the Privacy Act or whether any such request was outstanding. He went on to say...

4. OIA-115102.pdf [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...scope of your request, an email chain between the Ministry and the New Zealand Police and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement. Some of the information has been withheld under the following sections of the Act:  section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and  section 9(2)(ba) to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence, and Please note that the final version of the Regulatory Impact Statement is available at: justice.govt.nz/assets/Document...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 274 Department of Corrections v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...surrounding context, site limitations and planned outcomes for the zone. 2. The extent to which the development is compatible with amenity values of nearby residential properties and public places, and manages any adverse effects, including: a) privacy, outlook, access to daylight and sunlight and the cumulative effects of other nearby non-residential activities; and b) loss of mature trees and landscaping. 3. The extent to which building design and siting provides well-designe...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 060 Eden-Epsom Residential Protection Society Inc v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...standards for the retention of specific trees and stone walls, demarcation of different height levels, and provide for certain boundary setback lines. She also considered that the provisions of PC21 would contribute to positive effects on the privacy of immediate residential neighbours, certain aspects of design and appearance, and site travel management. She placed considerable importance on the fact that the main hospital site is not covered by the SCA Overlay, that the three...

7. OIA-102423-v2.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...IPCA from the judicial review process, following the Deliu High Court decision mentioned above. The Deliu decision has highlighted some important policy questions concerning the status and independence of oversight agencies, such as the IPCA, the Privacy Commissioner and others, and the broader relationship between their oversight role and the judicial system. 17. While there is no immediate capacity to include an additional project on the policy work programme, right now we will be meet...

8. OIA-102423.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...IPCA from the judicial review process, following the Deliu High Court decision mentioned above. The Deliu decision has highlighted some important policy questions concerning the status and independence of oversight agencies, such as the IPCA, the Privacy Commissioner and others, and the broader relationship between their oversight role and the judicial system. 17. While there is no immediate capacity to include an additional project on the policy work programme, right now we will be meet...

9. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...must tell the Central Registry if they are contacted by anyone about a case. The Ministry will investigate the matter and respond as appropriate. Interpreters and Language Service Providers (LSPs) must act in accordance with the Ministry’s Privacy Guidelines for Justice Providers, the Privacy Act 2020, and any other relevant obligations. The Ministry’s Privacy Guidelines for providers of Justice Services is a useful resource to help interpreters manage information in a way tha...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 225 The Olive Leaf Centre Trust v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 581 KB]

    THE OLIVE LEAF CENTRE TRUST v QLDC – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 225 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN THE OLIVE LEAF CENTRE TRUST (ENV-2021-CHC-01) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Hearing: at Queenstown on 8, 9,