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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 3 hazardous substances [pdf, 881 KB]

   ...specific benefits of any particular co-biocide apart from the low cost of diuron and thiram compared to alternatives, a fact likely to explain their current market dominance. Copper 7.11. The main biocide used in antifouling paints is copper. It is responsible for the majority of the paints’ efficacy and for the benefits identified above. The Committee recognise the specific benefits of copper in antifouling paints. 2 See ‘...

2. [2016] NZEmpC 143 Borsboom (Labour Inspector) v Preet PVT Ltd [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...study in New Zealand. To satisfy Immigration New Zealand that they were employed in positions which matched their qualifications, these employees were described by the defendants as “managers” and the like. Although they were usually solely responsible for the operation of these outlets, they were, in reality, serving assistants in small shops who were responsible to the directors and owners of the companies. [12] Features of the employment of all five former employees the sub...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 205 Cossens v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...natural features, landscapes and seascapes, by all of the Although orders have not been issued by the Environment Court yet since it has issued a Minute raising questions about the relationships between the chapters - see Minute 31 August 2018 in Wise Response Inc v ORC ENV-2016-CHC-106. Outstanding issues relate to port infrastructure and mining. PORPS Policy 1.1 .1. PORPS Policy 1.1 .2. PORPS Policy 3. 1. 17 following: (a) Avoiding significant adverse effects on those values...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 089 Shundi Queenstown Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...following environmental elements as specified in the guidelines: a) Administrative Requirements (i) Weekly site inspections (ii) Notification and management of environmental incidents (iii) Records and registers (iv) Environmental roles and responsibilities of personnel (including nomination of Principal Contractor) (v) Site induction b) Operational Requirements (i) Erosion and sedimentation (including Erosion and Sediment Control Plan) (to be prepared by a suitably qu...

5. 3-Strikes-Proactive-Release-OIA-Requests_Final_Part1.pdf [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...is publicly available, we have detailed where you can find that information in the table below. It is important to note that this proactive release of emails and their associated documents is not intended to be exhaustive, rather, they provide responses to common requests under the Act. The Ministry’s approach to the proactive release is intended to capture advice, as well as the policy development process. The Ministry has also recently completed an Official Information Act reque...

6. ASC - 2013 annual report [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...those seeking or providing abortion services remains a significant concern to the Committee, especially as disturbing reports of violence at overseas abortion clinics continue to surface. We have continued to work proactively with the Police in response to reports of protests near licensed institutions and harassment of abortion clinic staff, other hospital staff and patients. While we recognise the right to peaceful protest, we will take all practicable steps to address any perceived...

7. [2010] NZEmpC 160 Mc Culloch & Ors v NZFS Council [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...persuading them to relinquish those roles, by reasons of health and safety. In essence, the union and the employees say that when firefighters such as Messrs Best and Scott relinquished temporarily those duties for acting-up managerial roles, responsibility for providing sufficient numbers of firefighters fell on the existing body of firefighters who were required to perform additional overtime duties beyond a safe level. The union and the employees say that their impugned actions w...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 103 Progressive Meats Ltd v Pohio and others [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...equity and fairness requirement is also highlighted under the “Statement of Intent” provisions in cl 3 of the collective agreement. The relevant clauses provide: 3.3. Accordingly this agreement is drafted to reflect the balance of rights and responsibilities between the employer and its management on one hand, and the employees on the other, without detracting from the employer’s right to manage and control its business for the employees’ right to protect their interests...

9. [2012] NZEmpC 156 Newick v Working In Ltd [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...said that the plaintiff relied on, and that the defendant intended him to rely on, the promise when considering whether to accept the alternative position. In the event, he was dismissed for redundancy on 26 February 2010 before he had provided a response to the redeployment offer. [57] Counsel for the defendant submitted that the essence of the plaintiff’s claim is payment for six months when he was not an employee. However, there is strength in Mr Neutze’s submission tha...

10. [2006] NZEmpC WC 23/06 Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd v Morrison [pdf, 81 KB]

    ...lift her customer service but she declined to go on a customer service course. Ms Morrison handed over a medical certificate for an absence on 27 May 2005. During the rest of the meeting Ms Bryant tried to engage her about her work but met with responses that can only be described as negative. She did not want to discuss any other issues. [32] Plainly, since the last interaction with Mr Starling, Ms Morrison had become completely disenchanted with her job and how she perceived sh...