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1. 2010 to 2013 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 498 KB]

   ...the operation of other tribunals supported by the Ministry of Justice. These changes include the Copyright Amendment Bill, the review of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989, the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment Bill, the Unit Titles Act 2010 and the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill. 10 Strategic Direction The justice system is characterised by a range of interdependent agencies and participants, increasing volumes and rising service expectations. The strateg...

2. [2011] NZEmpC 68 Army Surplus Disposals Ltd v Reed [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...determination. The challenge related to the whole of the determination and sought a full hearing of the entire matter (a hearing de novo). The determination [4] The Authority Member in her determination mentioned the following: (a) During the investigation meeting Mr Doyle had stated that Mr Reed’s employment actually ended in September 2009 after which time he was an independent contractor receiving $500 per week cash together with commission on some sales. Mr Reed had all...

3. Williams v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...breach of principle 8 and the injury to feelings, humiliation and loss of dignity spoken of by Mr Williams. It is accepted he is not naturally eloquent or forthcoming when describing his feelings and emotions. He impressed as a reserved, quiet and private individual who has limited ability to speak freely about himself. Nevertheless we do not believe there can be much doubt he has experienced the emotional harm of which he spoke. As mentioned his credibility is not in issue. [35]...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 179 Drader v Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...considered it was important to close the meeting so that the plaintiff could go and get independent advice. He considered the allegations were extremely serious and, in light of the admissions, he advised the plaintiff that the matter would need to be investigated with a formal meeting and he did not want to continue discussing the complaint in an informal meeting. He gave Ms Drader a copy of the complaint so that she could seek advice. [22] Mr MacPherson sent a letter to the pl...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 135 Timu v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...for the time being shall engage a suitably experienced person as defined in sections 3.3 & 3.4 of AS/NZS 1547:2012 to design an onsite effluent disposal system in compliance with AS/NZS 1547:2012. The design shall consider the site and soils investigation report and recommendations by Mt Iron Geodrill Ltd, dated 12 October 2020. The proposed wastewater system shall be subject to Council review prior to implementation and shall be installed prior to occupation of the residential unit....

6. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Schubach [2015] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 152 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 4 Reference No. HRRT 034/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND JUERGEN SCHUBACH DEFENDANT AT CHRISTCHURCH BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Ms ST Scott, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr D Peirse for plaintiff Mr J Schubach in person (no appearance) DATE OF HEARING: 10 and 11 November 20

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

   ...the Government’s Covid response and indeed, an assessment of the efficacy and safety of the vaccine itself. Clearly, this is not a matter for a lawyers’ disciplinary body with no expertise in those matters. As to the requests for further investigation and research, these can hardly be labelled misleading. [39] As to the suggestion that the words were inflammatory of public disorder, we do not consider that this would be able to be established. The worst examples provided in...

8. OIA-116775 [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...from the AML/CFT statutory review. 24. These recommendations were co-designed with agencies involved in the AML/CFT regime, as well as external industry stakeholders in the Industry Advisory Group. This means there has been cross- government and private sector agreement to these recommendations. 25. This means the substantive policy work for the amendments included in the Bill and SAB has already been done as part of the development of the statutory review recommendations. As these...

9. E87 Fiona Knox – Corporate – RE – Applicant [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...car parking and re-arranging the Queens Wharf entrance way to facilitate pick up and drop offs. POAL also looked into moving the current fence between Captain Cook apron and Queens Wharf to facilitate access for the Daldy. 3.11 Through further investigation, with Panuku’s project manager, Mr Ingram and POAL, it became apparent that having to move the Daldy when major cruise vessels came in to berth on Queens Wharf East, was operationally challenging. 3.12 Further options there...

10. [2020] NZEmpC 60 Noble v Ballooning Canterbury.com Ltd [pdf, 298 KB]

    ...Mr Noble’s attention. d) The application should be considered under the provisions as to substituted service contained in HCR 6.8, which requires “reasonable efforts” to be made to serve a document. BCL had suggested GRL should engage a private investigator to locate Mr Noble for service purposes, but such a step would be unduly onerous. [21] For BCL, Ms Toohey submitted in summary: a) Insufficient steps had been taken to serve the withdrawal application. All that had...