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1. [2025] NZIACDT 40 – KM v Jiang (Sanctions) (31 July 2025) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...[41] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.10 It must balance the public’s interest in knowing of wrongdoing by advisers and also of the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, with the privacy of individuals. 8 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, ss 17(b) and 19(1)(b). 9 ZZ v Wen [2025] NZIACDT 22 and KA v Wen [2025] NZIACDT 26. 10 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 50A. 10 [42] There is no public...

2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML evidence chief Robert Pryor [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...amenity values of a particular landscape will be affected will depend on the effects of the development on: (a) aesthetic coherence – how well the development fits into the surrounding environment; 23 (b) dominance and scale; (c) loss of privacy / loss of outlook / loss of sunlight / daylight; and (d) qualitative experience – appreciation of the environment. Aesthetic coherence 105. Aesthetic coherence relates to how well a development fits into the surrounding envir...

3. Goode v CAC 20002 & Ors [2014] NZREADT 64 [pdf, 135 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZREADT 64 READT 001/13 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN BEVAN GOODE Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (per CAC 20002) First respondent AND JULIA ASHMORE-SMITH Second respondent AND JOHN McFADDEN (GOLD REAL ESTATE GROUP LTD) Third respondent AND JO CLIFFORD (HARCOURTS GROUP LTD) Fourth respondent MEM

4. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...to continue updating our laws to ensure that they remain relevant and address the challenges of contemporary society. For example, implementing alcohol law changes will allow communities much greater control over the availability of alcohol. Privacy law changes and introducing legislation to tackle cyber-bullying reflect the modern world of the Internet and ease of information exchange, and the need to prevent the misuse of information and digital communication. The justice syste...

5. 2017 NZSSAA 020 (5 May 2017) [pdf, 330 KB]

   [2017] NZSSAA 020 Reference No. SSA 147/13 and SSA 055/16 IN THE MATTER of the Social Security Act 1964 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal by XXXX of XXXX against a decision of a Benefits Review Committee BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL AUTHORITY This decision is subject to an order directing that the location where the hearing took place, the names of witnesses, counsel, and the parties and where they live are not to be published, as that informati

6. 2014 to 2018 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...The Ministry will support the government response to the Committee’s recommendations. The Ministry will also help develop New Zealand’s Action Plan on Human Rights, led by the Human Rights Commission. The Ministry will progress the proposed Privacy Reform Bill to replace the Privacy Act 1993. The proposed Bill aims to introduce modern and flexible legislation that reflects changes in technology. The Bill would continue to protect individual rights to privacy, while enabling busin...

7. Tribunal Guidelines [pdf, 674 KB]

   Tribunal Guidelines Choosing the right decision-making body Equipping tribunals to operate effectively Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or e

8. Surrogacy_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 862 KB]

   ...person’s rights to identity. I am therefore seeking delegated authority to make policy decisions on the legislative and operational process required to enable this information to be captured and recorded. Officials will consult the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as necessary. Clarifying financial support for surrogates in domestic arrangements 28 I propose continuing the current prohibition on domestic commercial surrogacy arrangements. However, I recommend clarifying that an indi...

9. LCRO 097/2023 RQ and EP v OM (14 February 2024) [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...application proceed on notice. In doing so, she noted on the Court file: Jurisdiction not made out. Threshold not met…. There are clearly issues about the disclosure of [Mr X’s] private information and whether [the first applicant] has breached any privacy boundaries in the regard but it is also clear that there are complex issues to be considered and more detail required before the Court could be satisfied that family violence has occurred. [9] The applicants filed notices of d...

10. Qualitative study on behalf of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice system reforms [pdf, 943 KB]

    ...Professionals can be a good sounding board and explain process and procedures in age-appropriate language. Children/ young people generally find that meetings with psychologists, social workers, counsellors etc. are helpful, as they are given space and privacy to talk freely and to process things. However, counselling can be painful and awkward, and children/ young people can feel embarrassed, guilty they might be accused of taking sides and worried that what they say will be sha...