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1. BI & Ors v W Ltd [2024] NZDT 403 (2 March 2024) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...HN’s emails to the Group Sales Team in September 2023 that he had forgotten or was not clear on that point, as he asked specifically whether the travel had to be completed by that date. Instead of confirming that the travel must be completed, the response from Group Sales Team referred to ticketing being completed. HN then suggested dates in 2024, and a quote was given in response, without it being stated that the FFC’s could not be used for that travel. When HN asked about using the F...

2. Countering foreign interference

   Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill In November 2024, the Government introduced the Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill to strengthen New Zealand’s criminal justice response to foreign interference and espionage. The Bill adds new offences to the Crimes Act 1961 and modifies and extends existing offences related to espionage and the wrongful communication, retention, or copying of government information. The Bill is part of a wider cross-government work...

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3. OIA-124845.pdf [pdf, 850 KB]

   ...Authority Immigration & Protection Tribunal Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal Parole Board Real Estate Agents Authority Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal (Legal Aid) Review Authority Legal Complaints Review Officer In response to your request, please refer to the tables below which show the expiry dates of each position you have asked for. • Table 1: Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority • Table 2: Community Magistrate • Table 3: Customs Appeal...

4. Tackling money laundering and terrorist financing

   The Government has decided to overhaul the system to make it more agile and responsive to industry and community needs and to take a more risk-based approach. The main initiatives are: Introducing a single supervisor replacing the existing three; Introducing a new funding model; Subsequent legislative change Read the announcement by the Associate Minister of Justice, Hon Nicole McKee: Government to overhaul anti-money laundering regime On this page: What is money laundering and terrorist fina...

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5. Auckland Standards Committee v Yee [2015] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...STRIKING PRACTITIONER FROM THE ROLL AND MAKING CONSEQUENTIAL ORDERS [1] It is a sad task to strike off a practitioner with a lengthy and previously unblemished career in the legal profession. [2] However, strike off is the only proportionate response to dishonesty and subterfuge on the part of a lawyer, particularly when this involves the misuse of funds held on behalf of clients. [3] The solicitors trust account has long been regarded as “sacrosanct”.1 [4] The purpose of...

6. New Zealand International Human Rights Guidelines - section 3 The Examination [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...the lead agency. 21. The Home Team supports the delegation by providing additional material, if required, and can respond to any questions that need to be answered after the examination. The Home Team is crucial for providing the delegation with responses to unexpected or very specific questions. 22. The delegation will often receive questions on the first day of an examination that need to be addressed at the beginning of the second day. The Home Team can take advantage of time...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 157 Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Terranova Homes and Care Ltd [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...5 Section 2. 6 Section 2A(1). 7 Section 2. (i) the extent to which the work or class of work calls for the same, or substantially similar, degrees of skill, effort, and responsibility; and (ii) the extent to which the conditions under which the work is to be performed are the same or substantially similar. [15] The criteria that apply to the latter category are set out in s 3(1)(b) as follows: [F]or work wh

8. Lowe and Ors as Trustees of the Vivienne Hicks Family Trust v Morrison [2011] NZWHT Auckland 27 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...Plaster Systems Limited and Matt Vesey are each liable for the full costs of the remedial work, consequential losses and damages. [2] Mr Morrison was the architect who designed the house. The Auckland Council was the territorial authority responsible for issuing the building consent, the Code of Compliance Certificate (the CCC) and for conducting building inspections. Mr Savill was the director of the development company, Rilee Resources Limited. Mr Jansen was the builde...

9. [2019] NZSSAA 05 (31 January 2019) [pdf, 529 KB]

   ...counsel for XXXX by email sought a decision including reimbursement for telephone expenses. On 25 January 2019, counsel for the Ministry indicated he was seeking instructions regarding the telephone costs, and he has now indicated there will be no response. [5] We have reached the point where we have no alternative to issuing a decision to determine the appeals. The issues The matters raised by the parties [6] We refer to the indicative minute where we set out a potential agreed...

10. Michael Cummings - Statement of Evidence (24 June 2021) [pdf, 5 MB]

    ...unlawful activities impact our environment. We responded to 1,184 incidents in 2019-20 and took appropriate action where it was needed. Otago Regional Council Compliance Plan 2020-2022 Page 4 Compliance approach ORC applies a proactive, responsive and risk-based approach to our regulatory functions. Our philosophy is Education First, and we will work proactively with groups, resource users and consent holders on good environmental practice. We are guided by the Regional Sector...