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1. [2022] NZEmpC 218 New Zealand Nurses Organisation v Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...specified; that the directions sought do not set appropriate protocols for settlement negotiations; and that it would be prejudiced because there is no provision addressing the potential costs liability on the part of the represented parties. [28] In response to two of these points, Mr Harrison filed a memorandum stating that, with regard to the objection that the represented groups “are not clearly defined”, leave would be sought to amend the statement of claim so that it was cl...

2. Director of Proceedings v The Ultimate Care Group Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...foot pressure area in the section headed ‘pertinent history’. DEFENDANT’S RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT 98. The defendant accepts that there were deficiencies in the care that its staff provided to the aggrieved person and that it has ultimate responsibility for the care that was provided. 99. Following the events set out in this agreed summary of facts, the defendant made the following changes: a. improved the skill mix within the nursing pool by increasing the number of p...

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

   ...advised 7 his client of this date. On 9 October 2019, Mr Downing emailed Ms L concerning the Family Protection Claim and reminded her that she had unpaid fees of $19,353 and $24,645 respectively. He stated: “Could we please have a response from you as to the payment of these outstanding fees. As you are aware, these fees have been outstanding for a considerable time now”. On the same day, the caveat against Ms L’s title was withdrawn and a mortgage was registered...

4. Appendix-7_Julia-Williams_s87F-Report_Natural-Character_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...Indicative Typology Ref:310203848-01- 700-C1000 Rev D and RMA Purpose Type Ref:310203848-01- 700-C2000 Rev A; (c) Draft CEDF; (d) Appendix 5: Proposed Conditions (updated 21-03-23)1, and (e) Waka Kotahi, Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway Project – Response to request for additional information pursuant to section 92 of the Resource Management Act 1991, dated 23 December 2023 (the “Section 92 Response”). F. BACKGROUND Regulatory framework Outstanding and special amenit...

5. Privacy-Act-2020-Indirect-notification-obligation-April-2023-Cabinet-paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...information is not used for measures or decisions about particu lar individuals, and (ii) there are controls on access and use of the personal information to protect the privacy of the individual. Implementation 30. OPC will be the main agency responsible for implementation in accordance with its functions under the Act. This includes issuing guidance, educating agencies on compliance and ultimately monitoring compliance. 31 . Some government departments have raised concerns that the...

6. IA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Lump Sum Compensation for Permanent Impairment) [2024] NZACC 35 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...assessment and the differences in ratings between the two reports were in part due to the passage of time between them. [26] In August 2021, Dr Collier provided an updated peer review, having considered Dr Reeves’ 2004 report and Dr Cheesman’s response to it. Dr Collier advised that he considered Dr Reeves’ ratings in some domains were higher than justified and the elevated rating of 30 per cent likely reflected the proximity between the assessment and a recent episode of wor...

7. Hawkins v New Zealand Police [2024] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...criminal charges under the Harassment Act relating to harassment of the complainant were laid (then or later). [23] By email on 2 June 2022 to Police, Mr Hawkins referred to his 23 May request and the advice he had received about the timeframes for responses. He requested very specific documents under urgency. The information he asked for was: [23.1] A copy of the complaint from the complainant alleging harassment as per the letter delivered to him on 20 May 2022. 5 [...

8. Martin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 35 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...findings were typical of ulnar carpal impaction and thumb interphalangeal joint painful malunion and so planned the surgery accordingly. [34] The HDC advised by letter dated 16 October 2023 that Mr Chou had responded to the concerns raised and his response was supported by clinical records. The HDC closed the complaint with no further action. Mr Tim Tasman-Jones’ medical opinion [35] Mr Tasman-Jones is a hand, wrist and upper limb orthopaedic surgeon who also has a teaching r...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 250 High Performance Sport New Zealand Ltd v The Athletes Cooperative Inc [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...TAC says it is seeking to build a culture in which athletes can thrive and to address what it says is the disconnect between athletes and HPSNZ. It considers this is best addressed through a collective agreement with HPSNZ. The s 40 notice and response [26] On 20 July 2022, TAC sent a notice to HPSNZ purporting to initiate collective bargaining. That notice purported to initiate bargaining for athletes with the following proposed coverage: The collective agreement is intended...

10. Moncur v Sky Media Ltd [2025] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 288 KB]

    ...OF LAST SUBMISSIONS: 30 July 2025 DATE OF DECISION: 3 October 2025 2 [1] Ms Moncur claims that Sky Media Limited (Sky Media) discriminated against her on the grounds of her political opinion, by way of actions it took against her in response to comments she posted on an online blogging platform that Sky Media operates. [2] Ms Moncur relies on the definition of political opinion in s 21(1)(j) of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) as including the lack of a particular politi...