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1. OIA-98262.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...further table (Table 2), which lists information that is not publicly available. Copies of the documents listed in Table 2 are enclosed. Some information has been withheld under the following sections of the Act: • section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons; • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions for the time being which protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials; • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintai...

2. [2023] NZREADT 14 - CAC 2107 v Sheldon (13 June 2023) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...Sheldon’s submissions are to be filed and served by 19 July 2023. [74] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [75] Having regard to the privacy of the prospective purchaser and the building inspector, as well as the interests of the public in the transparency of the Tribunal, it is appropriate to order publication of this decision without identifying the prospective...

3. IA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Lump Sum Compensation for Permanent Impairment) [2024] NZACC 35 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...management of the appellant’s claims. [62] These had included a lack of holistic and integrated management of his claims; inappropriate referrals at times; incorrect disclosure and non-disclosure of information which amounted to breaches of privacy; unfounded fraud investigations; an inadequate response to the appellant’s request for a higher rate of weekly compensation, as well as hurt, humiliation and stress as a result of his prolonged dispute with ACC. [63] Mr Peart’s re...

4. OIA-113556.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...agency. Please find the requested documents attached. A summary of these documents can be found in Table 1 of the attached appendix. Some information has been withheld under the following sections of the Act: • section 9(2)(a) to protect privacy of natural persons • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions that protect confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affa...

5. Proactive-release-Sentencing_Reinstating-three-strikes_Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 788 KB]

   ...paper: Sentencing and other Acts Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction Briefing Ministry of Justice 30 May 2024 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following sections of the OIA:  section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and  section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain free and frank expression of opinions, and  section 9(2)(h) to maintain legal professional privilege. 2. Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill: Appro...

6. LCRO 13/2024 OB and HG v NC (12 June 2024) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [89] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that, subject to the following paragraph, does not ide...

7. Proposals-to-Improve-Court-and-System-Performance.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...comment is included above. The Chief Victims Advisor has indicated there is no likely impact on complainants from changing timing of jury election. However, she considers that requiring additional initial disclosure could create a risk of errors and privacy breaches which could raise safety concerns for victims. 70 Police support seeking additional funding for Police prosecutions. 71 Public consultation may be required on broader changes to improve court performance and timeliness, and...

8. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [103] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 01 RN v Li (8 Janurary 2024) [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...SUPPRESSION [92] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.19 It must balance the transparency of the Tribunal and the public’s interest in knowing of wrongdoing by advisers, with the privacy of individuals. [93] There is no public interest in knowing the name of the complainant or Mr X. There is a public interest in knowing of the immigration companies/company names used by Mr Li. Disclosure of the name of M...

10. LCRO 198/2020 CO and EA v LT (29 August 2023) [pdf, 673 KB]

    ...completed. They also say that: … The fact that one of the Agreements we had asked for was simply a copy and paste of another customers Agreement, including their names and conditions specific to them, is not only a breach of confidentially or privacy for those customers but is totally unacceptable to charge on to us. [37] They also consider that the calculations in the Committee’s determination are incorrect. Outcome [38] By way of summary of their supporting reasons for the...