Search Results

1. [2023] NZEmpC 181 Henderson Travels Ltd v Kaur [pdf, 296 KB]

   ...Court of Appeal’s decision in Talbot v Air New Zealand Ltd applies; that is that the recording and consequent transcript are prima facie admissible.8 He submitted, however, that the prejudicial effect of admitting that evidence outweighed its probative value. The prejudicial effect relied on was the possible “chilling effect” that would follow on “workplace cooperation, collaboration, open settlement discussion and frank exchange of problem solving”. [36] Supplemen...

2. OIA-111634.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...eligibility. A person must disclose a past criminal record under certain circumstances. For example, if their criminal record is relevant to any criminal or civil proceedings, if they have applied for certain jobs (e.g. Justice of the Peace, prison officer or probation officer) or if they apply to be a foster parent or caregiver. Out of scope Out of scope RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 11 for a reduced clean slate period...

3. O’Rourke v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 166 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...migraine”, and to do an MRI only if visual aura symptoms went on for more than an hour. (ee) On 18 March 2021, the GP queried stress-related symptoms, analgesic overuse headache, and to stop regular paracetamol as a trial: Finished up work at probation a few weeks ago, coincided with a really stressful event. Is going to work for SVS - starts in 2 weeks. Feeling really stressed. Describes having a constant headache for past ?4 weeks. Taking paracetamol constantly. Some photophob...

4. Tautari - Succession to David Hugh Peters (2024) 275 Taitokerau MB 263 (275 TTK 263) [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...[1] This is an application for succession filed by Marie Tautari and Winston Peters in respect of the estate of David Hugh Peters (David) who was their brother. David passed on the 19th of January 2022. He left a will dated 19 December 2011 and probate was granted by the High Court at Wellington on the 8th of April 2022 under number CIV-2022-485- 603367 in favour of Marie Tautari and Winston Peters as the executors. [2] David was in a de facto relationship at the time of his passing...

5. Auckland Standards Committee v van der Zanden [2014] NZLCDT 21 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...April 2012. In advance of that hearing submissions were provided to the practitioner. In the usual manner, according to Ms Pidgeon the Crown’s position on the type of sentence was reserved until after the pre-sentence report was received. The probation officer who prepared the pre- sentence report did not refer to the agreed summary of facts and thus little weight was placed on it by Ms Pidgeon who attended sentencing on 5 April and opposed home detention having regard to the na...

6. MLC - 150 years of the Māori Land Court [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...jurisdiction concerns the investigation, partition, and regulation of intestate succession to interests in Māori land. Over its history, the Court’s jurisdiction has been subject to a number of changes. In 1894 the Court was given jurisdiction to grant probate and letters of administration with respect to Māori people. The Court lost this jurisdiction in 1967. The Native Land Act 1909 gave the Court a power to make adoption orders, but this jurisdiction was transferred to the Magi...

7. RIS - Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence [pdf, 603 KB]

   Impact Statement Template | 1 Coversheet: Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence Advising agencies Ministry of Justice Decision sought This analysis has been prepared to inform Cabinet decisions regarding improvements to the justice response to victims of sexual violence Proposing Ministers Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence) Jan Logie Summary: Problem and Proposed Approach Problem Definiti

8. Inaia Tonu Nei - Hui Maori - Combined version PDF [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   Kua tae te wā Te Pūrongo a Te Hui Māori HŌNGONGOI 2019 Hei whakarāpopoto tēnei pūrongo i ngā kōrero i puta rā i te hui e kīa nei Ināia Tonu Nei – Hui Māori i tū i Rotorua mai i te 5–7 Āperira 2019. Nā tētahi tira iti i tuhi ngā kōrero o te Hui Māori, nāna hoki i kohi ngā whakaaro mai i ngā whakawhitinga kōrero, i ngā kauwhau me ngā mahi ā-rōpū. Te whāinga o tēnei pukapuka he hopu i ngā kōrero i puta i te Hui, me te tāpae horopaki hoki mō te pūta

9. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   1 Ministry of Justice May 2023 V.1 Interpreter Services Quality Framework 2 Foreword I thank interpreters for their work in our courts and tribunals and for their passion in ensuring everyone has access to justice. As you are all aware, people who are involved in court proceedings need to understand what is happening, and be able to understand and respond to questions they are asked. You play a fundamental role in our justice system, making sure

10. OIA-109795.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...is relevant and it is in the public interest to order disclosure. In making this determination, the Judge must take into account: • The extent to which the information sought will assist the defendant in his or her defence; • The probative value of that information; • Any privacy interests which may be affected by disclosure; and • The effect of disclosure on the fairness of the trial. R EL EA SE D UN DE R TH E OFF IC IA L IN F...