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1. CH & WZ v W Ltd [2024] NZDT 258 (22 March 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...floor is covered under the insurance policy. I find that W Ltd is to pay $792.87 for the remedial work that was done. 25. In addition to the repair costs, WZ and CH seek $5,000 compensation for time spent disputing this claim. They allege there were privacy breaches and poor service, causing extensive delays in approving covered damage repairs. 26. Mr T disputed that W Ltd would be liable to pay any compensation or form of reparation for the stress and time of the applicants in dealing...

2. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Jurisdiction) [2023] NZACC 75 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...that the appellant’s application for review was dismissed for want of jurisdiction is upheld. [47] Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed. [48] Costs are reserved. Suppression [49] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this...

3. OIA-106760.pdf [pdf, 5.1 MB]

   ...The only instance where a victims information may be recorded is when they have been granted name suppression. However, due to the sensitive nature of these cases, the victims information would be withheld under section 9(2)(a), to protect the privacy of natural persons. If you require any further information, please contact Media & Social Media Manager Joe Locke at media@justice.govt.nz. Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2)(a) t// ~ $ MINISTRY OF ·•·...

4. BN & UG v EI [2023] NZDT 234 (22 May 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...reasonable, given the purchase price paid by BN for X, and I would have discounted them. Concluding Note 19. This is an unfortunate situation. As discussed with the parties at the hearing, I hope that the parties will respect one another’s privacy by keeping this dispute and its outcome to themselves. Referee: D. Brennan DTR Date: 22 May 2023 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that som...

5. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Jurisdiction) [2023] NZACC 75 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...that the appellant’s application for review was dismissed for want of jurisdiction is upheld. [47] Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed. [48] Costs are reserved. Suppression [49] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this...

6. TS v LN & DN [2024] NZDT 653 (21 August 2024) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...damage and interference caused by TS. They counterclaim $30,000 which consists of the following costs: Table 3.1 Removal of Bushes $1343.46 Removal of Pergola $2000 Excessive pruning of magnolia tree $1000 Wilful damage, loss of amenity, privacy, shelter and entry to property without permission $30,000 Contribution to the reduced sale price of [redacted] $30,000 Page 2 of 5 4. LN and DN agree to cap their total claim to $30,000 to bring it within the Tribunal...

7. [2025] NZREADT 11 - Feng v REAA (15 April 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [38] 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. ___________________ D J Plunkett Chair ___________________ G J Denley Member ___________________ P N O’Connor Mem...

8. 20241211 Local Government Water Services Bill [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...See, for example, Slaight Communications v Davidson 59 DLR (4th) 416; Wooley v Maynard 430 US 705 (1977). 2 Hansen v R [2007] NZSC 7, [2007] 3 NZLR 1. otherwise. The right protects a number of values including personal property, dignity, and privacy.3 12. The Bill includes a number of provisions that we consider to be search and seizure powers. Requiring information 13. The Bill includes various provisions that require the provision of information to assist with checking compl...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 41 – KU v Wang (1 August 2025) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...[34] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.8 It must balance the public’s interest in knowing of wrongdoing by advisers and also of the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, with the privacy of individuals. [35] There is no public interest in knowing the name of Ms Wang’s client. [36] The Tribunal directs publication of the decision, but orders that no information identifying the complainant is to be published other...

10. 2014 Decisions of public interest

    ...Couch, 3 February 2014] DISCLOSURE – Defendant objects to disclosure of banking and tax information sought by plaintiff – Documents relevant to establishing identity of plaintiff’s employer – Public interest in resolution of dispute outweighs privacy concerns – Common law privilege against self-incrimination continues to apply in Employment Court – No “real or appreciable risk” of self-incrimination – Challenge to objection succeeds – Defendant seeks further and better discl...

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