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1. CAC20005 v Peng [2015] NZREADT 4 [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...information has predominantly been given a wide interpretation in cases involving the Privacy Act 1993, and what constitutes personal information is often context dependent. In the case of CBN v McKenzie Associate, Decision No. 48/04, 30 September 2004 the Human Rights Review Tribunal observed: “[11] ... there is no "bright line" test which separates that which is obviously personal information about an identifiable individual from that which is not. Much will depend in any...

2. Chief Coroners Annual Report 2018-2019 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...increased slightly from a rate of 13.67 deaths per 100,000 people, to 13.97 deaths per 100,000 people. Overall, the number increased by 17 deaths from 668 to 685. Each of those deaths represents an individual – it isn’t just a number. It reflects human beings who had family/whānau and friends, emotions, dreams and desires. Coroners will continue to work with the various agencies who are striving to prevent suicide. There is hope that by working together we can support individua...

3. Privacy-Act-2020-Indirect-notification-obligation-April-2023-Cabinet-paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...circumstances in which notification is not required to ensure notification does not occur in these circumstances and/or to safeguard against a ‘chilling effect’ on the sharing of information due to concerns about compliance burdens/risks. Human Rights 54. These changes will enhance individuals’ privacy rights and have sought to balance increased transparency against other non-privacy rights through exceptions. Freedom of expression is engaged via the requirement to notify but...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 025 Minister of Conservation v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 5.5 MB]

   ...that some parts of Marlborough have been modified as a result of a variety of land uses over many years. As has occurred throughout New Zealand, Marlborough’s natural environment has been highly modified from that which would have existed prior to human arrival. This has resulted in a range of non-indigenous species, which have in their own right made a significant contribution to amenity values in both urban and rural environments as well as to the character and economy of Marlboroug...

5. [2014] NZEmpC 208 Hayne v ASG [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...during ASG’s appearance and took notes of the Judge’s findings. He obtained legal advice as to whether he would infringe the non-publication order were he to disclose ASG’s identity as the defendant in the District Court proceedings, to Human Resources (HR) and management personnel at the University. The University’s lawyer advised him that an employer could be said to be legitimately interested in the fact an employee had pleaded guilty to a serious charge relating to pre...

6. [2015] NZEmpC 48 Thorne v Kiwirail Ltd [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...discussed as not to come to work under the influence and that a similar means of detecting alcohol to that used by the Police would be used - i.e. a breathalyser. [16] One of the witnesses for KiwiRail, Ms Victoria Clark, was the Passenger Group, Human Resources (HR) Manager. She went into some detail in explaining how the new Drug and Alcohol Policy had been rolled-out around the country with assistance from an independent expert. Staff had been rostered-off in order to enable...

7. [2014] NZEmpC 143 O’Connor v Auckland University Students Assoc Inc [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...disciplinary investigation was conducted by Ms A Williams as President of the Executive and Mr D Haines as Administrative Vice-President; but the ultimate decision-maker was Ms Williams, advised by law firm Chen Palmer and Ms Bull an external Human Resources Advisor. [2] In the course of the investigation, chartered accountants Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited (Grant Thornton) undertook a detailed review of the financial affairs of AUSA and its various affiliates. This...

8. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...extreme bias against me – Q. I (inaudible 09:24:20) – A. – because you have stood there and basically passively, passively approved people assaulting me. MR PJ: (inaudible 09:24:26) MR NC: That is not a reasonable behaviour from any human being, and it is certainly not a reasonable behaviour from a judge of the District Court. I don’t think that you are in a position to sit in judgement over me because of your extreme (inaudible 09:24:42) biases that you have already sh...

9. West v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational independence) [2024] NZACC 138 [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...overhead. He also thought driving was inappropriate, and that Ms West needed a role that provided opportunities for flexibility of movement. He concluded that Ms West had the capacity to undertake the roles of: Accounts Clerk; Payroll Clerk; 12 Human Resources Clerk; Stock Clerk; Receptionist General; Office Cashier; and Customer Services Representative. [63] On 22 March 2023, Dr Pett completed a vocational independence assessment general practitioner questionnaire, in which...

10. Tapu te Wao v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2024] NZACC 137 (16 August 2024) [pdf, 246 KB]

    ...circumstances described in section 21; or (da) work-related mental injury that is suffered by a person in the circumstances described in section 21B; or (e) damage (other than wear and tear) to dentures or prostheses that replace a part of the human body. [47] Section 32 provides: (1) Treatment injury means personal injury that is— (a) suffered by a person— (i) seeking treatment from 1 or more registered health professionals; or (ii) receiving treatment from, or at the dire...