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1. OIA-105425.pdf [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, informed that the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and/or any of that act’s Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2)(a) amendments or orders (including the COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act 2021) represented a situation where the New Zealand Government was not fulfilling its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights? As no such communication exists, this part of...

2. 22 4 4 MEDIA STATEMENT Revised court operating protocols published today [pdf, 170 KB]

   4 April 2022 MEDIA STATEMENT Revised court operating protocols published today The Prime Minister has announced that at 11.59pm tonight, vaccine passes will no longer be mandatory under the COVID-19 Protection Framework. The court operating protocols have been revised following this announcement, and are now available on the Courts of New Zealand website. Court operating protocols are under regular review The judiciary – working with the Ministry of Justice – has taken...

3. 2022-03-02 Minute - PC8 - re conducting PC8 (Urban Provisions) hearing + COVID-19 protocols [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...to the bench. Taking evidence as read [14] To reduce the hearing time required, the court will take all evidence as read. However, parties may produce a summary of their evidence if they wish, with it being sent to the court ahead of time. Vaccination status of in-person attendees [15] Anyone who does not provide evidence that they have been double- vaccinated, or evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 test, will not be permitted to enter the court building. [16] Therefore, I...

4. 2022 Decisions of public interest

   ...represent – application declined.  [2022] NZEmpC 123 CSN v Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand Ltd (Judgment of Judge B A Corkill, 11 July 2022) DECLARATION – ss 5 and 6 Employment Relations Act 2000 – COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 – CSN was not a care and support worker under the Vaccinations Order – CSN remained employee for relevant period – CSN also a homeworker – declaration accordingly – NON-PUBLICATION – permanent non-publication...

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5. [2021] NZEmpC 162 GF v New Zealand Customs Service [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...employment, regardless of the outcome of the case, is a factor which has become increasingly well recognised in this jurisdiction as relevant to the weighing exercise the Court is required to undertake.5 [4] This case engages issues relating to the vaccination of workers. These issues are contentious and hotly debated, including on social media. The plaintiff is concerned that publication of their name and identifying details will push them into the spot-light and pose a threat...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 180 Malcolm v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...Executive of the Department of Corrections [2021] NZERA 489 (Member Larmer). [5] I concluded that many paragraphs of the statement of claim expressly or impliedly raised a claim concerning the validity of the applicable order which mandated vaccinations, which was not a matter that the Court could determine.3 [6] I also concluded that there were paragraphs in an amended statement of claim where the plaintiffs had attempted to raise concerns about the way in which their re...

7. Recommendations recap - issue 1 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...vaccination through their GPs. Those youth not in school and under 20 years of age will also be vaccinated from their GPs and/or special clinics set up in the area. 6. Dr Claire Mills in the media release on 16 September 2011 indicated the vaccine to be used is Meningitec®. She goes on to say this vaccine has a very good safety record and has been used extensively in Europe, the UK and in Australia since 1999. The vaccine does not contain live bacteria and therefore it is not...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 153 WN v Auckland International Airport Ltd [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...2021 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] The plaintiff has worked for Auckland International Airport Limited for 15 years. The company considers him to be a worker covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (the Order) and that, to continue in his role, he must be vaccinated. The plaintiff has decided not to be vaccinated. The company has given him notice of termination of his employment and has not allowed him to r...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 189 Pretorius v Board of Trustees of Taupo Intermediate School [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...favour of the defendant’s interests where the plaintiff’s claim lacks merit. [16] Both parties strongly assert the merits of the case as being in their favour. [17] This proceeding arises in the context of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 that came into effect at 11.59 pm on 25 October 2021 (the Order). The Order provided for mandatory vaccinations for education providers. As a science teacher at the School, Ms Pretorius was an “affected person...

10. Covid 19 Protection Framework information for the public on entry requirements [pdf, 133 KB]

    ...working to ensure measures are applied effectively, with the overriding principle that the health and safety of every person who works in or comes to court must be protected. • Every person entering a court building will be asked to show their My Vaccine Pass, or evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 test. • A person who shows their My Vaccine Pass or provides evidence of a recent negative test will be able to enter the building. • People who are required to attend court in perso...