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1. Proactive-Release-Coroners-Amendment-Bill-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 16.3 the disclosure statement requirements (a disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 16.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 16.5 relevant international standards and obligations; and 16.6 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee. 3 Section 109 of the Coroners Act provi...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 135 Timu v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   TIMU & SIMMERS v QLDC – CONSENT ORDER IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 135 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN J K TIMU, K M TIMU & H D SIMMERS (ENV-2021-CHC-100) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J J M Hassan – sitting alone under s279 of the Act In Chambers at Christchurch D

3. [2022] NZEmpC 48 E Tu Inc v Mount Cook Airline Ltd [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...was needed by a resident, could not drink alcohol, could not have visitors without prior permission and was not to disturb the residents during the night. During the sleepover he could only engage in a limited range of other activities and his privacy was limited. The Court considered that those constraints pointed towards the sleepover being work. [23] The other two factors assessed by the Court also supported the conclusion that the sleepover was work. The Court considered that...

4. [2023] NZREADT 2 - Wilson and Wilson v Registrar of the REAA (26 January 2023) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...licensee. In particular, the applicants say they should have been provided with the emails between the licensee and the vendors. It is submitted by the Registrar that the applicants’ natural justice rights must be weighed against the countervailing privacy interests of other parties, such as the licensee and vendors. It would also be contrary to the purpose of the Act to require broad disclosure of private and confidential communications in response to complaints such as those...

5. LCRO 71/2022 OM v NT (22 July 2024) [pdf, 239 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2024] NZLCRO 093 Ref: LCRO 71/2022 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN OM Applicant AND NT Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed DECISION Introduction [1] The applica

6. LCRO 125/2023 TR v HJ (28 November 2023) [pdf, 265 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2023] NZLCRO 144 Ref: LCRO 125/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN TR Applicant AND HJ Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Introduction [1] The applicant h

7. Nelson Standards Committee v Grey [2023] NZLCDT 33 (4 August 2023) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...my life with this man who was humble and shy and would absolutely hate to see this! Please report Sue Grey to the law society complaints@lawsociety.org.nz. How dare you use my partners death in your game of chess, Sue Greg. All we ask for is some privacy while we mourn. … To anyone who sees a post assuming how Rory passed, please report the post. We don’t have answers yet and this is speculation and completely insensitive to our families. … This is heart breaking to see th...

8. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...the day • ensure proposed legislation meets the requirements of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, and advise the Attorney- General whether Bills are consistent with the Act • monitor and support independent crown entities, such as the Privacy Commissioner and the Human Rights Commission to uphold human rights • monitor the Electoral Commission to support its delivery of elections. Supporting an independent judiciary The Judiciary is responsible for the independent exer...

9. Improving jury trial timeliness - Discussion document [pdf, 447 KB]

   ...information in your feedback to be released, please state this clearly and explain why. For example, some information may be commercially sensitive or personal. The Ministry will take your views into account when responding to such requests. The Privacy Act 2020 governs how the Ministry collects and uses personal information about you and your submission. You have the right to access and correct personal information. https://consultations.justice.govt.nz/ 5 Part 1: Jury Tri...

10. LCRO 130/2021 TF v SM (8 May 2025) [pdf, 276 KB]

    LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 061 Ref: LCRO 130/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN TF Applicant AND SM Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] The applica