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1. [2007] NZEmpC CC 20/07 O'Flynn v Southland DHB [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...plaintiff’s solicitor filed an affidavit which annexes a number of documents which have been released to the plaintiff by the Health and Disability Commissioner in August 2007 following applications under the Official Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1993, and other relevant correspondence. [22] The defendant’s application seeks particulars of pleadings in paragraphs 8, 15, and 19.2 of the statement of claim. The plaintiff originally objected to the entire applicati...

2. KBN v Wharekura [2019] NZIACDT 80 (9 December 2019) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...necessary to show a partnership, which he said had “no risk of being approved” (the Tribunal speculates as to whether Mr Wharekura meant no risk of not being approved). He expressed his understanding of their concern that it encroached on their privacy. [14] On 3 May 2019, Mr Wharekura had another meeting with the complainant and his partner. They advised they did not prefer an application based on their relationship. He explained that a skilled migrant category application...

3. [2024] NZREADT 24 – OG Trust v REAA (29 July 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [78] Having regard to the interests of the public in knowing of any professional wrongdoing of licensees and also the Tribunal’s jurisprudence, balancing that against the privacy of the individuals involved, it is appropriate to order publication of the decision without naming the agency or any person. ___________________ D J Plunkett Chair ___________________ G J Denley Member ____...

4. OIA-97445.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...necessary consultations. Please see the document table below which details the information being released to you. Some information within these documents has been withheld under the following sections of the Act: • section 9(2)(a), to protect the privacy of natural persons • section 9(2)(b)(ii), to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of...

5. Restorative justice: Practice standards for family violence cases 2019 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Informed consent is requested after: • all participants are given accurate information about the restorative justice process • the rules that will apply during the conference are explained to all participants and agreed to by them • privacy and confidentiality (and their limitations) are explained to all participants and agreed to by them • the facilitator encourages the victim and offender to bring support people to the conference3 • providing information on how ri...

6. LCRO 35/2018 MR v GB (4 April 2019) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...the Notice of Withdrawal prepared by him is “what any lawyer would have prepared in the circumstances. It expressly contemplated independent advice”. 10 Mr GB’s complaint about breach of privacy falls into this category. 10 [49] All that is required to withdraw a complaint is for the Complaints Service to be notified accordingly. The notice prepared by Mr MR went significantly further by including a statement by Mr GB th...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 19 – SC v Murthy (21 June 2024) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...within one month. 3. Ordered to pay $4,660 to the complainant within one month. ORDER FOR SUPPRESSION [68] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.19 It must balance the privacy of the individuals named with the transparency of the Tribunal (requiring public knowledge of the wrongdoing of advisers and of the Tribunal’s jurisprudence). [69] There is no public interest in knowing the name of Ms Murthy’s c...

8. [2023] NZEnvC 190 Donaldson v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 913 KB]

   ...values for neighbours including construction traffic and noise nuisance [78] David Shepherd explained how he and his wife live at 14 Mica Ridge on the southern boundary of the Site. They chose their home for its rural aspect, tranquillity and privacy and “almost 360° uncluttered views” of the framing mountains and other spectacular features of the Basin.35 His evidence noted his concerns about what would be lost to them if up to 30 houses under a Precinct sub-zoning would...

9. AVL operating guidelines for senior courts [pdf, 684 KB]

   ...of communication between counsel and prisoners at the remote location will be made possible with the AVL Instructions Suite. The suite is booked through the court and usually in 15 minute slots. The key requirement for these communications is privacy with both ends of the conversation being secure and private. As noted previously these communications are not recorded. Due to time restraints it will be expected that parties keep to the timeslot allocated as there will be no leeway...

10. Mihaka v Housing New Zealand Corporation (Recusal Application) [2017] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 227 KB]

    1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2017] NZHRRT 7 Reference No. HRRT 076/2015 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN TE RINGA MANGU NATHAN MIHAKA PLAINTIFF AND HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON – ON THE PAPERS BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms DL Hart, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr TRMN Mihaka in person assisted by Ms K Raue as McKenzie friend Ms FJ