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1. Rec-Recap-2023-Q4-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 873 KB]

   ...capture in the cockpits of certain classes of helicopter, including the R22. Note: An order under section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006 prohibits the publication of any photographs that show the deceased, in the interests of decency and personal privacy. Wilson [2023] NZCorC 138 (7 November 2023) CIRCUMSTANCES Noel Edward Wilson, aged 51, died on 27 March 2017 at bushland near Blairs Road, Cronadun near Reefton of high energy impact injuries to chest, face, pelvis and limbs sustaine...

2. Recommendations Recap 2024 Q2 [pdf, 884 KB]

   ...taken, when, and by whom, should the possibility of such a situation arise. Note: Orders under section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006 prohibit the publication of: (i) photographs that show Mr Lowen, deceased, in the interests of decency or personal privacy; (ii) certain procedural matters discussed during the inquest and the relevant coroner’s ruling (see finding for more detail), in the interests of personal privacy; and (iii) certain information received by a Ministry of Justice staff...

3. Ryan v CAC10067 & Skinner [2013] NZREADT 51 [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...are not presently attracted to any aspect of non-publication or name suppression in this case, but, of course, there is leave to apply in that respect in terms of s.108 of the Act should there be a proper need to protect the public interest or the privacy of some person.” Submissions on Name Suppression [2] Mr Parker puts it that even though the licensee has been successful in the proceedings initiated by Ms Lee Ryan, he is to suffer a penalty by way of a publication which will nece...

4. EN & UN v DW [2022] NZDT 24 (28 March 2022) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...KQ Ltd as trustees of the KN Trust (the Trustees) owned the property next door to DW. Trees were cut down at the property and the fence damaged. The Trustees were marketing the property after the trees were cut and say the gap left and effect on privacy put off potential buyers. They did sell the property but say the sale price was diminished due to the loss in privacy. 2. EN, UN and KQ Ltd as trustees of the KN Trust claim $4,999 from DW in relation to the trees that were cut down...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 170 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice: (d) the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community) and any privilege held by, or available to, any person: (e) the principle of open justice (including the encouragement of fair and accurate re...

6. 2011 Decisions of public interest

   ...a full time employee Vice Chancellor of Massey University v Wrigley and Kelly[2010] NZEmpC 37 [Full Court judgment 18 April 2011] "Scope and application of ss 4(1A), 4(1B), 4(1C) of the ERA. In particular the relationship between s 4(1A)(c) and privacy rights including those under the Privacy Act 1993. Defendants were made redundant by employer after restructuring. Decision examines required disclosure of documents and information to existing employees who were candidates for continued emp...

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7. BORA Local Government Law Reform Bill [pdf, 405 KB]

   ...consistency with section 21 of the Bill of Rights Act (unreasonable search and seizure). We have concluded that the restriction is reasonable for the purpose of section 21. 5. The removal of abandoned vehicles does not significantly intrude on the privacy of the owner and is necessary to deal with a problem that imposes a significant cost on ratepayers. The Bill will provide some protection for vehicle owners as the vehicle may not be removed until the police have been notified. The lo...

8. [2020] NZEmpC 31 Zara's Turkish Ltd v Kocaturk [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...Buckett, counsel for Zara’s Turkish, amended the application to remove references to oral communication, which could not have formed part of an order for discovery in any event. MBIE opposed the application and, in doing so, relied on Privacy Principle 11 from the Privacy Act 1993.1 MBIE also challenged the scope of the application as unnecessarily broad. [4] To place the application into context a brief comment is necessary about the Employment Relations Authority’s...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 136 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...(i) the time that has elapsed since the communication was made or the information was compiled or prepared; and (ii) the extent to which the information has already been disclosed to other persons; and (g) society’s interest in protecting the privacy of victims of offences and, in particular, victims of sexual offences. A summary is sufficient [17] Associate Professor Wiles relies on the judgment of Judge Corkill in Nel v ASB Bank Ltd.8 In that case, Judge Corkill confirmed...

10. RIS-Improving-the-timeliness-of-the-vote-count-final.docx [pdf, 437 KB]

    ...includes initial implementation costs. Full implementation would require significant further investment, following the completion of a business case. Implementing this proposal will require changes to how personal data is used for enrolment purposes. Any privacy impacts will be managed through policy and operational design. Benefits (Core information) Outline the key monetised and non-monetised benefits, where those benefits fall, and the nature of those impacts Closing enrolment earlier...