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1. AML/CFT Bill Background Information Document July 2009 [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...to the regulations sets out the conditions which must be met in order to fall within this exemption (attached as Appendix One). The definition of ‘financial institution in the AML/CFT Bill similarly applies a test of ‘ordinary business’. 101. It is intended that businesses in which financial activity which would otherwise be covered under the AML/CFT Bill, but which is carried out to a very minor degree are not required to meet AML/CFT Bill obligations. Clarity as to which enti...

2. Cabinet and Ministerial advice on Firearms Registry Review - Terms of Reference [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   ...The Registry was launched on 24 June 2023 by the Firearms Safety Authority, with a five-year implementation approach.1 It aims to create a digital record of the possession of firearms, major firearm parts, and other specified arms items2 to help: 10.1 stop the diversion of firearms to organised criminal groups 10.2 make frontline Police staff safer, and 10.3 give licence holders more confidence when buying and selling arms items.3 11 Some licenced firearms owners have expressed con...

3. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...Ltd and that Mr Thomas was not happy about providing any information. [9] On 1 February 2013 and 19 March 2013 MSD issued two additional Notices seeking further information about Mr Thomas. [10] MSD’s records then show that on 6 May 2013: [10.1] MSD sent a letter to Mr Thomas at Kew Street, Taupo asking for him to contact MSD by 17 May 2013 to discuss his relationship with Ms Hawe. That letter referred to MSD’s earlier letter of 29 November 2012, which had been sent to 221...

4. BMN v Stonewood Group Ltd [2024] NZHRRT 64 [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...these costs were incurred. There is a clear causal connection between the interference with privacy and these costs and accordingly Stonewood is required to pay these expenses. Damages for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings [101] For damages to be awarded under this head, there must be a material causal connection between any humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings experienced by the plaintiff and the interference with their privacy.30 The award of dam...

5. Proactive-release-Foreign-Interference-Bill_FINAL..pdf [pdf, 594 KB]

   ...allegiance to commit them within or outside New Zealand. 10 Changes to the existing espionage and wrongful communication of information offences strengthen protections against activities that can prejudice New Zealand’s security or defence by: 10.1 introducing a definition of “person who owes allegiance to the Sovereign in right of New Zealand” into the Crimes Act 1961 to provide greater certainty about who can commit the espionage offence (and a small number of other offe...

6. Nelson Standards Committee v Ord [2025] NZLCDT 4 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...putting those allegations forward. 10. The fifth amended statement of claim alleges misfeasance in public office on the part of [redacted]. The key paragraph alleges [redacted] “acted improperly in purported exercise of her office(s)” by: 10.1 allowing sensitive information and defamatory material to be placed on the plaintiff’s file(s) without correction or balance; and 10.2 accessing and continuing to access the plaintiff’s files without the plaintiff’s consent or auth...

7. KN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 24 (12 February 2025) [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...medications in November 2022. [100] Relying on the evidence of Dr Hill and Dr Carr, the Reviewer considered the evidence favoured the cause of ongoing symptoms as pre-existing as opposed to the direct symptoms caused by the concussion itself. [101] The discussion touches on a difficulty whether a pre-existing condition is substantial cause or predisposition. If the underlying condition is substantial cause, then the consequence is the Corporation has no liability under s26 of th...

8. Cheng v Corrections [2025] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...request, as it was considered very broad in scope. Response of 18 March 2020 (response to the first and second requests) [10] By letter dated 18 March 2020 Corrections, responded to Mr Cheng’s requests of 17 December 2019 and 31 December 2019: [10.1] Attaching all relevant email correspondence between Corrections and all personnel on the distribution list (pertaining to PTMS disclosure). Some information in the documents was withheld pursuant to ss 27(1)(a) of the Act. [10.2] D...

9. Vaka v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 197 (2 December 2024) [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...Woods. [100] On this basis there is no validity to this criticism of Mr Woods’ approach and no basis to establish a higher premorbid starting point on Dr Newburn’s evidence alone. Psychometric testing should not be considered in isolation. [101] Dr Newburn argues the sufficiency of the medical, physical, social, and emotional history taken is important to consider the real-life position and not see the testing in isolation. Dr Newburn says, “what varies across the reports i...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 48 Brown v The Clinician Holdings Ltd [pdf, 287 KB]

    ...not engaged as a person in business on his own account. Conclusion [100] The control, integration and fundamental tests all indicate that Mr Brown and TCHL were in an employment relationship from 1 June 2022 to 31 March 2023. Outcome [101] Mr Brown’s application is successful. I declare that he was an employee of TCHL between 1 June 2022 and 31 March 2023 for the purposes of s 6 of the Act. [102] Costs are reserved. If the parties are unable to agree on the issue, Mr Br...