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1. Local Government Bill [pdf, 440 KB]

   ...their communities • Encourage greater local government co-operation • Enhance local authority decision-making • Provide for a more open decision-making process • Give local authorities more responsibility for sustainable management of the resources in their area. RELEVANT BILL OF RIGHTS ACT PROVISIONS Section 5 6. Where a provision is found to be prima facie inconsistent with a particular right or freedom, it may nevertheless be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act if it can...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 141 E Tū Inc and ors v Carter Holt Harvey LVL Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...might apply to that employee. The remaining days within that period were public holidays, which would be paid in accordance with the Holidays Act. [15] That approach was confirmed and, at around 4 pm on 23 March 2020, a conference call with Human Resources representatives from across the CHH Group was convened. During that call, the Human Resources representatives, including Ms Hirst, Carter Holt LVL’s Senior Human Resources Advisor, were briefed on the approach that would be t...

3. Arthur v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational Independence) [2023] NZACC 36 [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...certainly hold him in good stead going forward into the workplace when he has recuperated from his injuries. Eoin has therefore successfully completed his computer training that it typically encountered in the work type options of Stock Clerk, Human Resources Clerk, Recruitment Consultant and Sales Representative (groceries). [48] Mr Arthur was subsequently supported with a work readiness programme, which included further physiotherapy. [49] On 18 July 2017, a further FCE was un...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 136 Stellar Elements New Zealand Limited v Amesbury [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...months. His duties were established by Mr Litvinov. In that position, Mr Amesbury worked with a global team involving Amdocs’ colleagues in Canada, USA, Singapore and United Kingdom. His timesheets were forwarded to Mr Litvinov’s team, which resourced the role. In January 2024, he applied for appointment to the role on a permanent basis. [40] However, at the end of January 2024, an issue arose as to whether Mr Amesbury would be paid a bonus. Previous exchanges had led him t...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 180 HelloWorld Travel Services (NZ) Ltd v Unsworth [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...pay. Once the company had applied for the wage subsidy, employees, including Ms Unsworth and Ms Towers, received the subsidy in full but no other wages (other than holiday pay where it was available). [18] Employees were invited to contact human resources (HR) in Australia if they had any queries or concerns about any aspects of the closedown. Both defendants, on numerous occasions, emailed HR but received either no response at all, or a belated pro forma response that did not ans...

6. OIA-119801.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...the actions taken after calling Police. The paper needs more discussion on how extending these powers will reduce retail crime and how the risk of increased serious harm and assaults will be mitigated. We expect that most retailers will not train and resource their staff to enable/encourage them to make citizens arrests. It would be helpful to know whether citizens arrest is used by retailers and the public in response to retail crime in other jurisdictions. Do jurisdictions with clearer citiz...

7. Strengthening Consequences for Crime in the Crimes Act 1961 [pdf, 541 KB]

   ...from the proposed shoplifting infringement offence, including an increased demand for a Police response and evidentiary challenges. . 56 Some of the proposed offences may result in an increased number of jury trials, which could have cost and resourcing implications for the courts. These impacts have not been quantified. Additionally, there will be implications for Crown Solicitor funding. 57 The impact of policy changes on the prisoner population cannot be considered in isolation a...

8. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...Government announced a Joint Venture model at agency chief executive level to deliver an integrated, whole-of-government approach to reduce violence. The Joint Venture developed a single package for budget 2019 to align and prioritise government resources. 38. The 2017/18 budget invested significantly to combat violence: An additional $76m over four years were invested in frontline social services working with families impacted by family violence. Sexual abuse and treatment servic...

9. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...Government announced a Joint Venture model at agency chief executive level to deliver an integrated, whole-of-government approach to reduce violence. The Joint Venture developed a single package for budget 2019 to align and prioritise government resources. 38. The 2017/18 budget invested significantly to combat violence: An additional $76m over four years were invested in frontline social services working with families impacted by family violence. Sexual abuse and treatment servic...

10. Regulatory Impact Statement: Amendments to the Sentencing Act 2002 [pdf, 1 MB]

    ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/key-initiatives-archive/hapaitia-te-oranga-tangata/ https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/14.02.2023-LTIB_Report_extended_final_v5_Web.pdf https://www.tearawhiti.govt.nz/assets/Tools-and-Resources/CO-19-5-Treaty-of-Waitangi-Guidance-for-Agencies.pdf https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/SOI_2023-2027_v27-PRINT.pdf Regulatory Impact Statement | 13 demonstrate that the policy me...