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1. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol (3 September 2020) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...to enable the public to observe proceedings while minimising the need for in-person attendance. Judicial Conferences 20. Judicial conferences are public events held between the Tribunal panel and counsel to address interlocutory or procedural matters. The numbers in attendance at such conferences are generally more limited than at Tribunal hearings. 21. In keeping with the General Principles outlined above, whenever a judicial conference can be held by AVL, Zoom or teleconference, t...

2. KR v HS LCRO 227/13 (7 November 2014) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...and correspondence indicate that he prepared, served and filed defence documents for Ms KR, and corresponded with her from December 2010 to 22 February 2011. He and Ms KR met at his offices on 22 February 2011, after which progress of Ms KR’s matter was interrupted by the major earthquake that occurred in Christchurch that day. [7] Ms KR refers to some of the effects the earthquake had on her, including continuing disruption to her receiving mail, which could arrive late, or no...

3. BORA Business Law Reform Bill [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...Companies’ Deposits Act 1953. 4. We discuss three provisions of the Bill (amending the Companies Act and the Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act) in greater detail below. SUMMARY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT ISSUES 5. The Bill, amongst other matters, requires companies to inform shareholders about alternative methods for receiving a copy of the annual report and to supply a copy of that report upon request. If a company fails to satisfy this requirement, every director is liable t...

4. BORA Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...liability. A reversal of the onus of proof is generally considered to be more easily justifiable for "regulatory" offences such as those set out in the Bill. Reverse onus offences can also be justified where the offence turns on a particular matter that is peculiarly within the knowledge of the defendant. The sale and supply of liquor is carefully regulated by the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 which includes a detailed regime for licensing premises. Part 6 of the Sale of Liqu...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 44 Wills v Farmlands Co-Operative Society Ltd [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...SUSAN WILLS v FARMLANDS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED [2021] NZEmpC 44 [14 April 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2021] NZEmpC 44 EMPC 218/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN SUSAN WILLS Plaintiff AND FARMLANDS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED Defe...

6. M (C M Trust) v Tower Insurance Ltd [2019] CEIT-2019-0012 [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...Tribunal Practice Notes to cooperate in advancing these claims to resolution. [4] Section 40 of the CEIT Act empowers the Tribunal to act in an inquisitorial way when determining claims. That wide power is subject to a requirement to observe natural justice. [5] Part of this statutorily established approach to the determination of claims is the need to ensure that claims are progressed expeditiously and cooperatively without unnecessary delay caused by interlocutory applications....

7. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol (15 February 2021) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...to enable the public to observe proceedings while minimising the need for in-person attendance. Judicial Conferences 21. Judicial conferences are public events held between the Tribunal panel and counsel to address interlocutory or procedural matters. The numbers in attendance at such conferences are generally more limited than at Tribunal hearings. 22. In keeping with the General Principles outlined above, whenever a judicial conference can be held by AVL, Zoom or teleconference, t...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 23  LAF v MEC & NIR [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...February 2025] ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAMES OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE PARTIES IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2025] NZEmpC 23 EMPC 67/2025 IN THE MATTER OF a without notice application for freezing and ancillary orders AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for interim non- publication orders BETWEEN LAF Applicant AND MEC First Respondent AND NI...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 61 Faitala and Vea v The Pacific Island Business Development Trust [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...FAITALA v THE PACIFIC ISLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRUST [2025] NZEmpC 61 [1 April 2025] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2025] NZEmpC 61 EMPC 289/2024 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for security for costs BETWEEN JOHN FAITALA First Plaintiff AND VAHANOA VEA Second P...

10. Guidelines: Family Court counsellors [pdf, 302 KB]

    31 March 2016 1 GUIDELINE: FAMILY COURT COUNSELLORS 1. PURPOSE 1.1. This document outlines the criteria and process for appointment of counsellors and counselling organisations providing counselling services in the family justice system. The document serves as a guide for Ministry of Justice staff, counsellors and counselling organisations about the process and their respective roles and responsibilities. 2. INTRODUCTION AND COMMENCEMENT 2.1. This document covers the...