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1. [2012] NZEmpC 96 South Pacific Meats Ltd v Mohammed [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...He worked as an A-grade halal slaughterman on the day shift. An A-grade worker at the plant receives a higher rate of pay. The day shift comes with a longer season than the night shift. It is, accordingly, a more lucrative and sought after form of work. Mr Mohammed had previously worked in other meat processing plants, including as a halal slaughterman. Such plants operate on a seasonal basis. The plaintiff’s Invercargill plant is no exception. [2] There is no dispute tha...

2. Evidence Brief: Speed Limit Enforcement [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...road crashes and injuries. OVERVIEW • The goal of speed limit enforcement is to reduce the level of crashes and injuries. It includes mobile patrols with radar, stationary patrols with radar, mobile and fixed speed cameras and other forms of automated speed enforcement. • Research into speed limit enforcement investigates the effect on driving speeds, road crashes, injuries/fatalities and infringements. As such, this research is not specifically measuring ‘crim...

3. Government Response to Law Commision Report on New Issues in Legal Parenthood [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...liable for child support if the donor has assumed some responsibility for the child; - Allowing the court to make orders establishing or extinguishing legal parenthood in cases of mistaken implantation; - Providing information with birth certificate applications to alert more people to the possibility they may be donor-conceived; - Allowing parents to have an annotation put on birth certificates stating the child was born by ‘donor’; - Considering whether there is a need for a best prac...

4. [2009] NZEmpC AC 50/09 Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort (2000) Ltd v Unsworth [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...Limited (Orakei Korako). He alleges that he was dismissed from his employment on 26 September 2005. On 19 December 2005 he raised a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal with Orakei Korako. That was never resolved. He alleges that he requested mediation, which was declined by Orakei Korako. On 17 December 2008, within the period prescribed by s114(6) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act), Mr Unsworth posted for filing a statement of problem to the Employment Rel...

5. BORA Fiordland Marine Management Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...Rights Act. 12. Section 20 affirms the right of minorities2 not to be denied their right to engage in cultural activities. 3 . 13. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has observed that culture: “…manifests itself in many forms, including a particular way of life associated with land resources, especially in the case of indigenous peoples. That right may include such traditional activities as fishing or hunting…”4 14. Although Clauses 1 and 2 of Schedule 2A...

6. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Crown/Māori Relations [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ..................................................................................................... 2  Broader Crown..................................................................................................................... 4  Additional Information ........................................................................................................... 5  About the Ministry of Justice ................................................................................................

7. Youth Court - 10 myths & misunderstandings about family group conferences (FGCs) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...other reasons to do so eg care and protection). Around 70% of cases will be resolved without an FGC occurring: 26% will result in warnings from the Police, and 43% will result in the Police using what is called “alternative action” - which is a formal, community-based diversion process. It can include things like informal community work, counselling, agreements to pay reparation, apology letters, maintenance of school attendance, or completion of an assignment about the effects of of...

8. [2010] NZEmpC 12 NZ Tramways & Public Passengers Transport Employees' Union Inc v Wellington City Transport Limited [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...Caisley, Counsel for Defendant Judgment: 2 March 2010 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE GL COLGAN [1] This challenge by hearing de novo to a determination (WA 106/09) of the Employment Relations Authority turns first on the interpretation and application of a collective agreement. The issue is whether the defendant as employer is required by contract to reimburse the legal costs of an employee who successfully defended a criminal prosecution for events that occurred at work. The...

9. [2012] NZEmpC 84 New Zealand Educational Institute (Inc) v Secretary for Education [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...part of a proceeding before the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority), removed 1 by it to the Court for decision under s 178 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act). It deals with the Authority’s power in law to investigate claims by NZEI Te Riu Roa Inc (the NZEI) for declaratory and compliance orders against the Secretary for Education (the Secretary). [2] The case arises out of the unique circumstances of collective bargaining for collective agreements govern...

10. Justice Matters - Issue 11 - June 2018 [pdf, 2 MB]

    ...acceptable privacy standards. ‘These proposals are also good for business and government,’ says Anna, ‘as the public can provide their personal information with greater confidence if they know that their privacy is protected.’ To get an application form and more information about the scheme, go to www.justice.govt.nz/ justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/historical- homosexual-convictions/ 5 Eliminating family and sexual violence Everyone should live in a home free from vio...