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

   ...6, 8 and 11 on the part of Dr Foster, arising from Dr Foster’s care of Ms Titchener, at the Seatoun Medical Centre. [5] In response to the claim, Dr Foster made a protest to jurisdiction. The basis of this was that, as the Privacy Commissioner investigated only an alleged breach of Principle 6, Ms Fisher was precluded from bringing proceedings in respect of Principles 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 11. At a teleconference on 2 December 2016, Ms Fisher accepted her proceedings were necessarily res...

2. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...their help. Modern systems will mean clients are seen faster, staff work more efficiently, and services are reliable. The pro-bono clearinghouse will increase access to free legal assistance and support people needing help by matching them with private lawyers who are offering their services for free. Awareness of individual legal rights and remedies means people receive what they are entitled to and ensures that their rights are upheld. Resolving issues early prevents harm and...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Yoo [2016] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...Laubscher, where at paragraph [46] His honour Justice Wylie said: [13] We do consider that approach is appropriately applied in this matter. There was, as recorded, no deliberate dishonesty or loss to clients. The practitioner cooperated with the investigation and immediately responded to rectify his failures. He did this by engaging not only competent counsel but also an experienced consultant, formerly a Law Society inspector Mr Tim Maffey, to assist him in the rectification p...

4. [2011] NZEmpC 37 Vice-Chancellor of Massey University v Wrigley and Kelly [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...first issue raised by this subsection is the meaning of the expression ―confidential information‖. Mr Chemis submitted that there was no reason to depart from the ordinary meaning of the words used, reflected in their dictionary definition of private matters or secrets conveyed with mutual trust. He submitted further, that this meaning was consistent with the concepts of confidentiality in common law and equity, in particular, breach of confidence and invasion of privacy cases....

5. Surrogacy_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 862 KB]

   ...• Step One: Conducting basic background checks (such as criminal background and child protection checks) in relation to the intended parents. This step should be followed whenever a request for a surrogacy report is made. • Step Two: Advanced investigation. This step should only be followed if the basic background checks identify information that raises a concern about the risk of harm to any resulting child and warrants further investigation. The social worker should be able to inves...

6. [2025] NZREADT 05 - CAC 2204 v Cooper & Cooper Co Real Estate Ltd (17 February 2025) [pdf, 242 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2025] NZREADT 05 Reference No: READT 030/2023 IN THE MATTER OF A charge laid under s 91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BROUGHT BY COMPLAINTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE 2204 AGAINST MARTIN COOPER First Defendant AND COOPER & CO REAL ESTATE LIMITED Second Defendant Hearing in Auckland on 19 November 2024 Tribunal: Ms C Sandelin, Deputy Chairperson Mr N O’Connor, Member

7. NZ BORA Advice: Civil Aviation Bill [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...information related to breaches of the civil aviation code as a result of an emergency arising and to report accidents and incidents to the Civil Aviation Authority. 20. Aviation participants may also be required to provide information to support an investigation into a breach of the civil aviation code in an emergency (cl 18) or as part 2 Hansen v R [2007] NZSC 7. 3 See, for example, Slaight Communications v Davidson 59 DLR (4th) 416; Wooley v Maynard 430 US 705 (1977). 4 See cl 37...

8. LCRO 208/2020 & LCRO 214/2020 JA v RR and RR v JA (8 October 2021) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards 7 Deliu v Hong [2012] NZHC 158, [2012] NZAR 209 at [39]–[41] (citations omitted). 8 Committee or an investigator and seek and receive evide...

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

   ...Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator and seek and receive evidence. These powers extend to “any review” … … the power of review is much broader t...

10. CAC 20007 v Marshall [2013] NZREADT 101 [pdf, 145 KB]

    ...the Defendant [41] Although the defendant has declined to engage properly with these proceedings he did forward a series of emails particularly over the period 27 May 2013 to 24 September 2013. He is concerned that, apparently, the Authority’s investigation of the above issues did not include an interview with him. The defendant seems to deny guilt and assert that he could have “provided the clarity required”. He says that he was coaxed and pressured into making an admission “...