Hayward v Barnardos NZ Inc (Jurisdiction) [2022] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 142 KB]
...action is unnecessary or inappropriate; or (b) decide to investigate the complaint under subpart 2. (3) As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (2), the Commissioner must notify the complainant of the decision. [13] The application of PA, s 98(1)(a) was discussed in Re Jones (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2021] NZHRRT 19 at [14]: [14] ... Proceedings under s 98(1)(a) are only possible where the Commissioner first decides to use best endeavours to secure a...