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1. [2014] NZEmpC 154 Fox v Hereworth School Trust Board [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...deliberate attempt by the defendant not to deal with the plaintiff’s educational concerns “in an open and constructive manner”. He will say that it was his advice to the plaintiff that the confidential environment of mediation would prevent parent community input into the discussion of educational and moral issues raised with the school by Mrs Fox and would preclude the involvement of “parents [who] would be crucial witnesses to support [the plaintiff’s] version of events...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 89 Ngawharau v The Porirua Whanau Centre Trust [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...described his own duties in these terms: There I had clients, whanau I was working with. I mainly like working with youth, but I was working with a few families. I supported a - our senior social manager with some of her work, also co-facilitated a parenting programme and holiday programmes and worked with youth. [13] The employment relationship appeared to be relatively uneventful until May 2013 when Mr Ngawharau was seconded to another entity. The secondment [14] There was...

3. [2022] NZACC 32– CJ v ACC (9 March 2022) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...presentation. There are however, strong indicators that [the appellant] has a personality disorder. The development of a personality disorder can occur for a number of reasons, including dysfunctional family dynamics and attachment issues in relation to parenting. There may also be unidentified genetic factors. It has been suggested in some prior assessments (such as Ms Lowe) that [the appellant’s] criminal background is directly and primarily related to alleged childhood sexual a...

4. NZCVS 2024 Questionnaire Cycle 7 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...than one answer can be selected, it should be assumed that only one answer can be selected. • For all CAPI screeners where a frequency >5 is entered, generate a pop-up with the following text “Check with respondent: did [insert frequency] separate incidents happen at different times in the last 12 months? If correct, click ‘OK’ to go to the next page, otherwise click ‘Cancel’ to go back and change”. • For all CASI screeners where a frequency >5 is entered, generate...

5. Restorative Justice: Standards for Sexual Offending Cases [pdf, 666 KB]

   ...than another; it is the adoption of any form which reflects restorative values and which aims to achieve restorative processes, outcomes and objectives”.6 Further discussion of the values, outcomes, and objectives of restorative justice is provided throughout this publication. 3 New Zealand Restorative Justice Trust (2000) New Zealand Restorative Justice Practice Manual, pg. 13 4 Zehr, H. (2002) The Little Book of Restorat...

6. Regulatory Impact Statement Review of aspects of the bail system [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...conditions not to consume alcohol. 10. Electronically monitored bail (EM bail) is a bail condition that requires a defendant to stay at a particular residence at all times unless absent for an approved purpose, such as work. Compliance is monitored through an electronic bracelet attached to the defendant‟s ankle. EM bail is only imposed if the defendant would otherwise have been remanded in custody. There is no legislation governing EM bail. It is imposed in accordance with common...

7. Proactive release - Prohibiting conversion practices [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...three options for who should be protected by a prohibition on conversion practices and whether criminal or civil penalties should apply. Our recommended option would protect all people from the harms of conversion practices regardless of their age through either the criminal or civil law and provide a broad range of remedies 7. We also recommend the creation of a new criminal offence for removing someone from New Zealand for the purposes of conversion practices being performed. This wo...

8. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 (2019) 217 Waiariki MB 85 (217 WAR 85) [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...Counsel contended that this Court can rely on and adopt the findings of fact made by the Supreme Court, as they were made within the same set of proceedings. He argued this is not a case where the parties would be relying of findings made in separate proceedings. Mr Geiringer submitted that the proceedings began in this Court and have been to the Supreme Court where the latter corrected a finding of fact made at first instance and then referred the matter back to this Court to conc...

9. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...in place for the protection of victims of torture among asylum seekers and other vulnerable (e.g. traumatised) refugees. 24. The report explains that most of our refugees are UNHCR quota refugees who have recognised refugee status. There are separate statutory provisions for asylum claimants, who under certain circumstances, may be detained. Only a very small number are detained in prisons. Those in detention are still entitled to health care and have access to legal avenues. The...

10. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.6 MB]

    ...in place for the protection of victims of torture among asylum seekers and other vulnerable (e.g. traumatised) refugees. 24. The report explains that most of our refugees are UNHCR quota refugees who have recognised refugee status. There are separate statutory provisions for asylum claimants, who under certain circumstances, may be detained. Only a very small number are detained in prisons. Those in detention are still entitled to health care and have access to legal avenues. The...