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1. [2025] NZEmpC 9 DQJ v The Commissioner of Inland Revenue [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...to deal with the factors I considered to be of particular relevance to the weighing exercise in this case. [17] None of the applicants for non-publication orders are parties to the litigation. They have a legitimate interest in preserving their privacy; they certainly have an interest in ensuring their well-being is not unduly compromised, or being fearful of their safety. [18] The plaintiff did not oppose interim non-publication orders being granted, and this factor weighed in...

2. Safe harbour provisions

   ...Forms For a complaint or a counter-complaint to be valid it has to contain all the information required under the Act. For you to claim safe harbour you have to provide an easy way for people to contact you with the information required. You must protect privacy You cannot pass on any information about the person making the complaint, or the author, unless they say you can. Sample forms A form is an easy way to indicate what information is needed. We’ve prepared some sample forms that you can...

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3. Proactive-Release_Electoral-Expenditure-Limits-Order-2025.pdf [pdf, 443 KB]

   ...The Order complies with the following: 9.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 9.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 9.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 9.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 9.5 the Legislation Guidelines. Regulations Review Committee 10 There are no grounds on which the Regulations Review Committee should draw the Order to the special at...

4. Participating in a Virtual Meeting Room court hearing

   ...participants are required to follow court protocols, including compliance with Court Protocol for Participation in Remote Hearings. Compliance with court protocols and directions are essential to preserving the integrity of the court process and to protect the privacy of those involved in the proceeding. Failure to comply with paragraphs 9(d), 16 and 17 of this Protocol will be treated as a breach of a court order. Failure to comply with this Protocol will be treated as a breach of a court...

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5. [2025] NZREADT 37- IM v REAA (26 August 2025) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [33] 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. ___________________ C Sandelin Deputy Chairperson ___________________ N O’Connor Member ____...

6. Liu v REAA [2025] NZREADT 42 (10 October 2025) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...procedure to be followed is set out in part 20 of the High Court Rules 2016. PUBLICATION [33] Having regard to the interests of the public in knowing the status 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. ___________________ C Sandelin Deputy Chairperson ___________________ G Denley Member ___________________ N O’Connor Me...

7. Electoral-Maori-Electoral-OptionFINAL.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

   Proa cti ve R ele as e Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Justice Proactive release – Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Bill Date of issue: 28 July 2022 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted

8. OIA-113748.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...Reduction in operating costs – Human Rights Commission .............................................25 Reduction in operating costs – Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security ................26 Reduction in operating costs – Office of the Privacy Commissioner .................................27 Reduction of funding for legal aid (operational changes) ..................................................28 Reduction of funding for legal aid (low demand) ............................

9. Safer Sooner: Strengthening New Zealand’s Family Violence Laws [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...violence and to prevent further violence. The agencies and individuals will be required to consider sharing where there are family violence concerns, and apply the principle that victim safety should take precedence over confidentiality and privacy. If the agencies appropriately share the information in good faith, they will be immune from legal proceedings (for example, breach of privacy). Align approaches to service delivery WHY CHANGE? There’s no national guidance to...

10. Practice Note: Family Court specialist report writers [pdf, 908 KB]

    ...TO NOTES 9.1 All applications for access to psychologist's notes and other materials relied upon for the production of a report under s 133 of the Care of Children Act 2004 or s 178 of the CYPF Act shall be made to the Family Court. 9.2 The Privacy Act 1993 does not apply to information held or created by the Court in its judicial function. This includes the report and any notes or materials relied upon by a report writer in preparing their report. 9.3 On application to the Famil...