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1. NZCVS Cycle 3 topical module report - offending by family members and help-seeking - FAQs Jan 2022 [docx, 23 KB]

   ...involvement in the matter. Why is it important to look at help-seeking for family/whānau incidents? This report will add to the growing knowledge base about victims of family violence. Understanding where the respondent’s needs were not met, the quality of responses from services or if they came up against any barriers could have important implications for policy makers and the design of family violence interventions. The module also gives insight into how often family/whānau and the wider...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 184 Coetzee v Oamaru Meats Ltd [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...submissions about his former advocate, but those matters are not relevant to the claim for costs. His lack of awareness of the extent of his possible exposure to costs is also not relevant and can be put aside. [10] What underpins Mr Coetzee’s response to the claim for costs is that his income is exceeded by outgoings. That situation has come about from a combination of circumstances involving expenses incurred in relocating to New Plymouth, unexpected additional expenses caus...

3. [2022] NZACC 104 - Brown v Accident Compensation Corporation (2 June 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...within the time period for filing an appeal, as evidenced by the email correspondence between her and Mr Winter on 29 October 2021. [12] This Court is satisfied that Ms Brown’s delay arose out of her advocate’s error, for which she was not responsible. (c) The conduct of the parties [13] The Supreme Court observed that a history of non-cooperation and/or delay by an applicant might be relevant. [14] This Court notes that the memorandum formally applying for leave to f...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 178 Invercargill City Council v Jim [pdf, 538 KB]

   ...reached. The agreed terms are that: (a) the enforcement ~rders would be made against the respondents; (b) the order will be against the respondents but will authorise the applicant, as agent, to carry out the work; ( c) the respondents will be responsible for all costs incurred; ( d) the applicant acknowledges that it holds a bond to the value of $2,500 6 Affidavit of J McKellar Nelson sworn 26 July 2021, at [12]-[13]; Application for enforcement orders dated 27 July 2021, at [2]-[...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 181 Dillon v Tasman District Council [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...required; (h) it is impossible for Mr Dillon to fully comply with the notice because the part of the wall referred to in the notice is owned by a neighbouring landowner. The appellant could not lawfully remove this section of the wall. TDC’s response to the stay application [6] TDC consents to a stay of the notice to allow for mediation to take place as a preferred means of resolving the appeal against the abatement notice.5 It records concern that, although the subject wall...

6. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 v Jacobsen [2021] NZLCDT 28 (1 November 2021) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...hearing by both parties within a fair and balanced range. [6] We were greatly helped by the submissions of both counsel. Their submissions helped us situate and weigh Ms Jacobsen’s shortcomings in this matter. They also helped us locate a penalty response that balanced the relevant factors. With that help, we readily reached consensus. [7] Although there are three charges of misconduct, they arise out of the same set of circumstances. That is broadly so, even though Ms Jacobsen...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 089 Peter Mawhinney (as a Trustee of Waitakere Forest Land Trust and Forest Trust) v Auckland Council [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...AND FOREST TRUST) (ENV-2017-AKL-090) Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Hearing: In chambers at Christchurch Last case event: Application for access to court documents filed 28 April 2021. Responses to application filed 7, 11 and 12 May 2021 Submissions: Mr Peter Mawhinney for Waitakere Forest Land Trust and Forest Trust Ms Kelly Quinn on behalf of Auckland Council Ms A Low for the s274 parties Date of Determination: 29 June...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 147 Saipe v Bethell [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...follow the event. [9] The Court may have regard to a Calderbank offer.6 Indeed, a “steely” approach is required if a party has unreasonably refused to accept a Calderbank offer.7 GST not recoverable from Mr Saipe [10] In his memorandum in response to the application, Mr Greening, counsel for Mr Saipe, notes that Mr Saipe understands that Ms Bethell is GST registered. Although reply submissions were filed by Mr Hooker, no comment was made in relation to Ms Bethell’s GST sta...

9. Palmer v Harrison - Harataunga West 2B2B2B2 (2021) 227 Waikato Maniapoto MB 276 (227 WMN 276) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...nature. (g) Certain trustees are acting for their own benefit. (h) The trustees are not complying with the trust order and associated regulations in granting the licences to occupy. The trustees do not generally understand their obligations and responsibilities. [9] No substantive application has been filed in relation to these allegations. They have been made in the context of an injunction application. Nonetheless, the allegations are now before the Court. [10] In investiga...

10. D-com-Position-Profile [doc, 52 KB]

    ...upon him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment. (e) any other functions, powers, or duties conferred or imposed on him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER & HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Relevant professional qualifications or experience 2. Appreciation of human rights issues 3. Leadership skills 4. Relationship management ability The successful applicants will have/be...