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1. [2020] NZSSAA 9 (5 May 2020) [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...appropriate tax code. [24.8] The letter says: “You can still receive NZ Super if you are working.” [25] Viewed objectively we can only regard this letter as an exemplar for providing concise and accurate information, and reference to further resources. If XXXX read the letter he would have been aware he was likely entitled to New Zealand Superannuation, and was entitled while he was still employed. [26] We accept XXXX did not read the letter thoroughly, there can be little doubt...

2. Water Services Bill [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...Act 1956 (relating to drinking water) and replaces it in this stand-alone enactment, establishes new national-level reporting and monitoring functions for wastewater and stormwater, and makes minor amendments to the Local Government Act 2002 and the Resource Management Act 1991. In doing so, the Bill: a. imposes a duty on drinking water suppliers to provide safe drinking water, have a drinking water safety plan, and comply with legislative requirements (such as drinking water standards);...

3. Bloor v Griggs – Ngapuketurua 6C2B Te Maipi 7C No 7C and Te Maipi 7C No 2 Blocks (2019) 80 Takitimu MB 152 (80 TKT 152) [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...clarification from the parties on that specific point. [45] Mr Bloor, I would normally make the orders conditional on completion and receipt of an ML plan approved as to survey by Land Information New Zealand. Also proof of compliance with any resource consent or council conditions. Also, clarification of any apportionment of rates liability that may be required and valuation of the proposed partitioned access. [46] The application is adjourned accordingly pursuant to rule 6.9(1)(...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 37 Kang v Lee [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...to infer that Mr Lee has available to him funds for an airfare to South Korea. The source of those funds is unclear but there has been no indication, at least in what was said to the Authority, that the trip would be paid for other than out of resources available to Mr Lee. [30] Third, Mr Lee has an interest in Taupo Language and Outdoor Education Centre Ltd. Mr Young Kang has deposed to the business trading in Taupo at least until recently when an annual return was not filed....

5. Cabinet paper: Future of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...and the judiciary have identified potential areas to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness of the AODT Court. Moving out of the pilot phase into a longer-term funding arrangement will allow for consideration of what the optimal model, including resourcing, should look like. Drug testing 30. Approximately 16% of the overall cost of the AODT Court (one-third of Ministry of Health funding) is for drug testing. Officials consider that the current standard for analysis of urine samples is e...

6. Te Manutukutuku Issue 27 [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...others for the Ngati Whatua 0 Orakei Maori Trust Board Concerning: Tamaki Makaurau claims Region: Auckland Received: 20 August 1993 WAI 389 Claimants: Hori J Deane and others for the Ngati Raukawa Trust Board Concerning: Te Rohe Potae land and resources Region: Maniapoto Received: 18 May 1993 WAI390 Claimants: Hone Meihana Taumaunu for Te Runanga 0 Paikea Concerning: Lands within Te Runanga 0 Paikea rohe Region: Gisborne Received: 22 September 1993 WAI391 Claimants: C Ta...

7. Te Manutukutuku Issue 2 [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...of the Crown to ensure Ngai Tahu were left with a sufficient endowment for their own present and future needs has impacted detrimentally on the economic circumstances of Ngai Tahu. It also has resulted in the denial of access to traditional food resources.' 'The Tribunal will deal fully with breach of Treaty prin­ ciples in its report but the evidence presented to this Tribunal throughout this inquiry and acknowledged by the Crown is so cogent and clear that the Tribunal wou...

8. Te Manutukutuku Issue 4 [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...May Matatina Marae, Waipoua Continuation of Crown's reply to Waipoua aspects. WAI 32 TE NGAE Monday 16 July - Tuesday 17 July Mataikotare Marae, Te Ngae Junction The Tribunal has received an amended claim on 3 April 1990 concerning thermal resources associated with the Tikitere B block and surrounding lands . . This hearing will include the presentation of Crown evi­ dence and submissions. RAUPATU (CONFISCATION) CLAIMS June - Pre hearing conference July - Chambers meeting S...

9. [2018] NZEmpC 117 GEA Process Engineering Ltd v Schicker [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...the circumstances as “passive obstruction” is also an indication perhaps that the difficulties counsel faced were recognised. [24] Caught up in all of this of course is Mr Schicker, who has indicated that he does not wish to waste financial resources participating in the good faith report process or GEA’s attempts to have the Authority re-open its investigation. With the delays being occasioned by the difficulties over disclosure of documents, Mr Schicker has clearly been c...

10. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 6 for the period 19 to 25 May 2020 [pdf, 923 KB]

    ...rules / greater consequences for law breakers. However, proportion of respondents supporting these measures reduced to 28%, down 32 percentage points since late April (Level 4 response). A growing proportion of respondents (24%) vote for more resources, better practices and improved systems and services within the criminal justice system, 10 percentage points more than a week ago. This indicates a shift in respondents’ views from punitive actions during Level 4 response to suppo...