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1. Midlane v Woodberg [2013] NZIACDT 31 (27 May 2013) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...15 September 2010 Mr Midlane contacted Immigration New Zealand and obtained oral confirmation that the basis on which he had prepared the Expression of Interest was likely to meet the relevant requirements. [27] As Mr Midlane had no satisfactory response from Ms Woodberg, or anyone else at North Shore Immigration Service Ltd, he completed the Expression of Interest and it was posted to Mr A on 25 September 2010. [28] Mr Midlane’s only communications in this period from North Shore Im...

2. Maori Trustee - Waerenga-a-Hika Māori Cemetery (2017) 73 Tairāwhiti MB 16 (73 TRW 16) [pdf, 445 KB]

   ...73 Tairawhiti MB 17 Introduction [1] The Māori Trustee has applied to set aside the block of land known as Waerenga-a- Hika Māori Cemetery as a Māori Reservation pursuant to s 338(1) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and to have responsible trustees appointed to administer the reservation under s 338(7) of the Act. [2] The issues for determination are: (a) Who should the urupā be set aside for? (b) Who should be appointed trustees of the reservation? Background...

3. Identifying & responding to bias in the criminal justice system: a review of international & New Zealand research [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...report terminology 21 Race versus ethnicity 22 Prejudice, racism, and bias 24 Disparity, disproportionality and discrimination 24 Institutional racism/systematic racism 26 Disparate outcomes, indirect/subtle discrimination, structural bias 28 Responses 29 Structure of the report 29 Part 1: Identifying bias in the criminal justice system: an overview of research findings 31 Setting the scene: an overview of race and crime literature 31 Explaining disparities 31 Structure of Part...

4. BG Ltd v EE & DE [2020] NZDT 1557 (26 August 2020) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...regular loan repayments to $100.00 per fortnight on each loan, but further arrears built up. 3. BG now claims $4,074.14 on loan [1] ([file number 1]) and $3,080.74 on loan [2] ([file number 2). 4. The issues to be determined are: a) Did BG act responsibly in making the loans? b) Have all disclosures been made correctly? c) Are all credit fees reasonable? d) Did BG breach any legal requirements regarding repossession? e) What sum, if any, is payable? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Pa...

5. OIA-107984.pdf [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...anticipated next development concerning the courthouse? I am also seeking the cost (to date) of security fencing erected around the courthouse. The fencing was, I understand, erected in mid-February Your request has been referred to me for response, as it falls within my responsibilities as Deputy Secretary, Corporate & Digital Services and is being managed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. On 8 November 2023, the Ministry contacted you to clarify one part of your...

6. Holden & Anor as Trustees of the Estate of Bruce Morris v Hanns [2010] NZWHT Wellington 23 [pdf, 432 KB]

   ...the estate of Bruce Charles Morris (Morris Estate). The dwelling at 63 Austin Street is damaged as a result of leaks. The estate has brought a claim against those involved in the construction and inspection of the dwelling who they think are responsible for the leaks. [3] Peter Hanns trading as Hanns Builders and Joiners was the builder engaged to build the dwelling. Roger Walker Limited (now Roger Walker Architects Limited) (Walker) was the designer and is alleged to have...

7. Kumar v Ahuja [2014] NZIACDT 120 (19 December 2014) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...would have been necessary for the immigration work to proceed. Mr Kumar wanted repayment of the instalment of fees he paid after he believed there was a job offer. Mr Ahuja refunded the amount of that fee he personally received, but said Global was responsible for the rest. He says the balance of the fees were for job search services. [4] The Tribunal has found the fees were procured for immigration services. As the sole licensed immigration adviser in the practice, and the person engag...

8. Chief-Electoral-Officer-Position-Profile-22.10.21 [docx, 35 KB]

   ...Representatives, is unique in that the Chief Electoral Officer (a statutory officer) is a Commissioner sitting on the Board of the Electoral Commission at all times and is also the Chief Executive of the Commission. As a result, the individual needs to balance the responsibilities and perspectives for each of the roles and performs in a variety of settings with this balance in mind. As a Board member, the Chief Electoral Officer / Chief Executive, together with the other Board members, ensure...

9. CEO Position Profile [docx, 35 KB]

   ...Representatives, is unique in that the Chief Electoral Officer (a statutory officer) is a Commissioner sitting on the Board of the Electoral Commission at all times and is also the Chief Executive of the Commission. As a result, the individual needs to balance the responsibilities and perspectives for each of the roles and performs in a variety of settings with this balance in mind. As a Board member, the Chief Electoral Officer / Chief Executive, together with the other Board members, ensure...

10. Discussion document diagrams (English) [pdf, 544 KB]

    ...identity No defined purpose or guiding principles Child-centred purpose of adoption Guiding principles ensure that children’s rights are upheld Birth parents are replaced with the adoptive parents Adoptive parents get guardianship rights, responsibilities and duties Birth parents and adoptive parents are all legal parents Adoptive parents get guardianship rights, responsibilities and duties Children’s wishes are given due consideration Children are supported to...