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1. Watson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 110 (2 July 2024) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Claimants' Rights (the Code). The judgment does not record any references to this from the hearing, nor any of the flaws identified in the respondent's management of Ms Watson's claim. [c] The question was posed as to a breach of privacy regarding Ms Watson's personal injury information? The respondent had an obligation to ensure the information they collected from Ms Watson was only used to perform a function and duty of the Corporation. They also had an obl...

2. BS v KC & DC [2024] NZDT 489 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...serve. Generally, in a suburban environment an adequate fence will be required to provide a physical boundary between neighbouring properties, identify and demarcate the boundary, comply with any relevant Council requirements, and provide reasonable privacy and a barrier for children and pets. Height of the fence 13. BS would like to build a 2m wooden post, railing and paling fence on the boundary. He says that 2m is required to provide reasonable privacy. He says he would like to g...

3. Child protection policy [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...services, including Rongoā Māori, plus Critical Incident support and Health and Wellbeing Guides, or staff can contact the Wellbeing Team directly. https://jet.justice.govt.nz/how-do-i/wellbeing/ Confidentiality and information sharing The Privacy Act 2020 and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 allow for information to be shared when abuse or suspected abuse is reported or investigated. Under sections 15 and 16 of the Oranga Tamariki Act, anyone who believes that a child may be or...

4. Davis v Rogers (Final Non-Publication Orders) [2020] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...the proceedings have reached at the time the request is made. Three stages are recognised and for each a different approach is mandated when balancing the interests of the requester and those of the parties. The protection of confidentiality and privacy interests is similarly stipulated by r 12(c) and (d) as a mandatory relevant consideration: 12 Matters to be considered In determining a request for access under rule 11, the Judge must consider the nature of, and the reasons given...

5. Fisher v Foster (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 184 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 54 Reference No. HRRT 063/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN MARY FISHER PLAINTIFF AND DR ALISON FOSTER DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Ms MA Roche, Co-Chairperson Ms LJ Alaeinia JP, Member Dr JAG Fountain, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms M Fisher in person Mr AH Waalkens QC and Ms HC Stuart for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION...

6. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...Negotiations $15m in 2019/20 This initiative will enable the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations to provide Crown contributions to support the delivery of redress arrangements in specific circumstances. 10 Human Rights Privacy Commissioner - an effective modern privacy regulator in New Zealand and internationally $4.812m over 4 years This investment will strengthen the Privacy Commission to achieve better privacy and data protection for New Zealanders. T...

7. MOJ0048.7_JUN21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 438 KB]

   ...to you and your whānau, and puts your safety first. PRINCIPLE 2: Respect Providers should treat you with courtesy and compassion. They should respect your cultural, religious, ethnic and social needs, values and beliefs. PRINCIPLE 3: Dignity and privacy Providers should treat you with dignity and protect your privacy. PRINCIPLE 4: Fair treatment Providers should respond appropriately to your needs, and should provide their services in a timely and straightforward way. PRINCIPLE 5: In...

8. NE v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2025] NZACC 018 (31 January 2025) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...became involved in the handling of the appellant’s claim, at the behest and instruction of the Corporation. [5] In addition to litigation regarding cover and entitlements, the appellant’s claims have been delayed by ongoing disputes over privacy-related matters. Many of these disputes stem from the appellant’s distress over a disclosure made in 2018 by Dr Bell (as well as a possible separate disclosure by Ms Thomsen-Inder) to third party organisations regarding concerns tha...

9. Davis v Hussey & Ors (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 1 This decision is to be cited as Davis v Hussey & Ors (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 28. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 28 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 031/2023 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN ARTEMIS INDIGO DELILAH DAVIS PLAINTIFF AND SARAH LESS HUSSEY FIRST DEFENDANT AND BATH STREET TAP ROOM LIMITED SECOND DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: J Foster, Deputy Chairperson EF Tait, Member SB...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 008 Adams v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA Court: Hearing: Appearances: IN THE MATTER AND AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 008 of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 1010 (LGATPA) the Resource Management Act 1991 (the RMA) of four appeals pursuant to s 156(1) of the LGATPA RADAMS (ENV-2016-AKL-197) R & H DUNLOP FAMILY TRUSTS (ENV-2016-AKL -242) HOUSING CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND (ENV-2016-AKL -236