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1. [2021] NZEmpC 208 ABC v DEF [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...to the Employment Relations Bill 2000 said this:35 In terms of problem resolution in employment relationships, a strong emphasis is placed on the prior resolution of problems by the parties themselves, who will have access to a wide range of resources, through information provision, structured or unstructured mediation and other services to voluntarily resolve matters at an early stage. Mediation is the preferred option at all stages, although it is recognised that some problems...

2. National Standards Committee 1 v Gardner-Hopkins [2022] NZLCDT 2 (13 January 2022) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...in Russell McVeagh (for instance he no longer owns his own home, but rents a two-bedroom one), we consider that his plight is not as dire as suggested. [43] In evidence Mr Gardner-Hopkins confirmed that there were professional roles within the Resource Management area which he could undertake without the need for a practising certificate. He had also made preliminary inquiries with a recruitment consultant. It would be surprising if a man of his talents could not obtain gainful em...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 197 Mikes Transport Warehouse Ltd v Vermuelen [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...[2020] NZERA 500 (Member Campbell). [7] Mr Vermuelen approached the Modern Transport group to enquire about employment opportunities and spoke to Mr Flyger. Mr Flyger works across both MTE Ltd and MTW Ltd as Group Accountant and Human Resources Manager. It is clear that Mr Vermuelen made a positive first impression - Mr Flyger immediately introduced him to Mr Robin Ratcliffe, a Director of both MTE Ltd and MTW Ltd. [8] Mr Ratcliffe decided that Mr Vermuelen would be a...

4. FINAL-2021-Research-Memorandum-Witness-Familiarisation.pdf [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...civil cases. 9. This research paper examines best practice overseas and in Aotearoa New Zealand to outline what a good witness familiarisation service could provide to complainants and witnesses. 10. It will be used initially as an internal resource and be provided to the Minister of Justice and the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. Objectives 11. The objectives of the research are to: (a) Outline why witness familiarisation is needed and th...

5. Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) In relation to property [docx, 104 KB]

   ...makes imprudent decisions or is subject to compulsory treatment or has special patient status under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. Out-of-pocket expenses Things that your attorney needs to pay for from their own resources in order to carry out their role, such as postage and stationery costs, bank fees, travel costs, telephone bills, and legal fees. These expenses do not include lost wages or payment for your attorney’s time. Personal care and welfare...

6. ORC & Dairy NZ Ltd - EIC - Logan Bowler - 17 September 2021 [pdf, 935 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-128 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Omnibus Plan Change - Plan Change 8, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA OTAG...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 75 Tranzurban Hutt Valley Ltd v New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees Union Wellington Inc [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...Service Vehicles 2019, cl 3. 7 New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees Union v Tranzurban Hutt Valley Ltd, above n 2, at [9]. Evidence [19] Tranzurban called two witnesses. The first was Ms Renee Snelgrove, Human Resources and Legal Director for the Tranzit Group, of which Tranzurban is a part. She is responsible for incorporating the required rest and meal breaks into bus drivers’ shifts. After describing the background to which I have alread...

8. Legal-Aid-lawyer-Provider-Manual-updated.pdf [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...(legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz). mailto:legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz mailto:legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz mailto:legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz mailto:legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz 8 Providing legal aid Grants Handbook The Grants Handbook is a useful resource that sets out our policies relating to legal aid in detail. Use the grants handbook to learn more about legal aid applications, eligibility, assignment, reassignments, fees, payments and more. We encourage you to r...

9. Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 7 (17 February 2022) [pdf, 241 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 7 LCDT 017/21 and 018/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN NELSON STANDARDS COMMITTEE Applicant AND GRAEME MARK DOWNING AND ALEXANDER ALAN REITH Practitioner CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr F Pereira MNZM Ms G Phipps Mr T Mackenzie Dr D Tulloch HEARING 16 December 2021 HELD AT Tribunals Unit, Well

10. [2022] NZEmpC 56 Urban Décor Ltd v Yu [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...relied on in order to facilitate the employer’s response, the letter itself was not equivocal, made it clear that there was a grievance to be addressed, and invited the employer to respond.9 8 Urban Décor, above n 1, at [55]. 9 Disabilities Resource Centre Trust v Maxwell [2021] NZEmpC 14, [2021] ERNZ 47 at [22]. [37] The phrase quoted by the Authority falls into a similar category. While it could have provided more detail, it was not equivocal and on its own, or at...