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1. [2023] NZIACDT 25 – ED v Dai - Sanctions (25 September 2023) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...implausible. Mr Dai’s continuing excuses and shifting of blame to everyone except himself must lead to the maximum allowed penalties. [21] Mr Dai’s unlawful and unlicensed advice resulted in significant financial losses for them, as well as the human toll of enormous stress and anxiety. The complainant and her husband seek $21,633 in compensation: Service fee $6,900 Application fees $600 Tour fee $798 Tuition fees $4,760 Student insurance $175 Medical fees fo...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 231 Lye v ISO Ltd [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...particular day. Taking planned time off sees a corresponding reduction in the retainer, but the stevedore remains eligible to be allocated to other shifts in the pay period (and the pay for working them). [26] Dean Carter, ISO’s General Manager of Human Resources, explained the rationale for the company’s method of allocating work. There was no significant disagreement between Mr Carter and Mr Lye about how work is allocated. He explained that ISO’s work volumes are dictate...

3. Water quality in Otago July 2015 to June 2020 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...sourced from effluent and fertiliser. Ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4-N) can indicate the presence of effluent in water. E. coli: Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a bacterium which is used as an indicator of the presence of harmful micro- organisms in water (e.g. human or animal faeces). This can be used to gauge whether water is suitable for stock drinking, swimming, surfing or other recreational activities. Turbidity: Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water, determined by how much light...

4. NZCVS Evaluation Final Summary Report.pdf [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...• Expands user-engagement (because presentations are generally easier to digest than a full research report). • NZCVS reports mainly consist of descriptive statistics. • It can be hard to empathise with results that do not have a ‘human voice’. 58. Present victim case examples along with survey statistics. • Increases engagement with the results through a more emotive and relatable approach. • Challenges stereotypes of what a typical victim looks like...

5. ZA v YB LCRO 23/2014 (31 August 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...objections Mr [YB] might raise to the uplift request, legitimate or otherwise. He exercised his professional judgement as a lawyer. I am not convinced Mr [ZA] was wrong, but if he was, there is no rule that says lawyers must always be right: to err is human. [60] There is room for a range of views among members of the profession, and I am conscious that the Committee is constituted of a number of lawyers. However, I do not consider that Mr [ZA]’s conduct was so unsupportable as to...

6. [2017] NZEmpC 77 Idea Services Ltd v Crozier [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...Crozier’s ability to undertake her work. [55] No further formal steps were taken with regard to the health concerns held by THL managers until November 2012. At that time, Mr Moles sought advice from Ms Michelle Atkins-Gilbert, an IHC Human Resources Consultant, as to the appropriate process were he to raise concerns as to Ms Crozier’s physical ability to perform CSW duties because of increased health problems. When seeking advice, however, Mr Moles acknowledged that...

7. 11.-Evidence-of-Mr-Te-Kororangi-Hakaraia-Ngati-Wehi-Wehi.PDF [PDF, 255 KB]

   ...ways in which individuals come into interaction with the world, with people, and with life, and might include genealogies or stories about the entire world. 38. The earth gave birth to all life after it emerged from the water. Trees, birds, and humans all grow and are nourished by the land. Māori are born from Papatūānuku's womb and to return there after death. The earth gives birth to Page 9 people's emotional, intellectual, and spiritual lives daily, even...

8. BORA Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...Rights Act. Section 22 – Liberty of the person 37. Section 22 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily arrested or detained. Similarly to section 11, the right not to be arbitrarily detained protects human dignity, autonomy and liberty. [7] 38. To trigger the concept of detention there must be a “substantial intrusion on personal liberty” [8], whether a physical deprivation or a statutory constraint. The term “arbitrarily” is intend...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 44 Maheta v Skybus New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...ambiguity in the wording of category 15, it now appears that it is not confined to information obtained from the plaintiff. [90] The defendant’s response was that it complied previously by supplying copies of handwritten notes taken by its human resources representative during an interview with the plaintiff, and that no other documents exist. The disclosure obligation has been satisfied. Category 16 Copies of the nine-page document signed by you and the plaintiff relating to...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 098 Neale Russell Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 408 KB]

    ...period. MAZ-S1(1)(a) does not apply to the following: (i) Aircraft landing or taking off in an emergency; or (ii) Emergency flights required to rescue persons from life threatening situations; or (iii) Emergency flights to transport patients, human vital organs or medical personnel in a medical emergency; or (iv) Flights required to meet the needs to a national or civil defence emergency declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; or (v) Flights required to meet th...