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1. Hawkes Bay Standards Committee v Heaphy [2014] NZLCDT 61 [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...circumstances, a practitioner is bound to disclose to the client all information received by the practitioner, which relates to the client’s affairs. There are certain exceptions, which include cases where one of the reasons are set out in ss 27-29 of the Privacy Act 1993 provides good reason to refuse a request from the client for access. [59] The commentary expands upon this rule and then refers to the decision of McKaskell v Benseman.6 This decision was also relied upon by Mr Col...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 165 Culturesafe NZ Ltd v Turuki Healthcare Services Charitable Trust [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...that employment relationship problem. [56] Clauses containing non-disparagement and confidentiality obligations are a common feature in settlements of employment relationship problems. These are often necessary to maintain requirements as to privacy and to preserve future employment prospects and business normalcy as the parties move on from the dispute.18 They usually are seen as being in the interests of both parties to the problem. [57] Accordingly, where, as here, the term...

3. LCRO 118/2023 TC v GS (13 December 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [107] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

4. International comparisons of recorded violent crime rates for 2000 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...fail to provide necessaries, cruelty to a child, miscellaneous intimidation/threats (miscellaneous acts)) 3 • Group assemblies (rioting, riotous damage, forcible entry and detainer, unlawful assembly, disorderly behaviour, crimes against personal privacy, Harassment Act 1997 offences, participation in criminal gang, associating with violent offenders) New Zealand Police’s definition of violent crime does not include any sexual offences. Table 1 provides the rate of recorded crime per...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Managing the cost of legal assistance in the justice sector [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...collecting fees from their legal aid clients (although they already collect payments from private clients). $50 reflects the charge set in 1991. 2.3 Attachment orders Impose payment orders on income- related debts. In order to protect privacy, attachment orders would only be used when the loan is in default. Could be implemented following the passage of the Courts and Criminal Matters Bill. This allows existing obligations to be enforced, rather than adding new on...

6. Thompson & Ors v CAC 20006 & Adams [2013] NZREADT 65 [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...Mr Elton responded by email to the complainant, Mr Adams, (copied to Mr House) later that day advising Mr Adams that he was unable to provide him with a copy of the agency agreement as this would breach Barfoot & Thompson's client's privacy and that his complaint was being dealt with by the customer relations manager, Mr Max House. Mr Adams was asked to direct any further concerns to Mr House. [24] Mr Adams responded by email to Mr Elton (and Mr Thompson and copied to Mr...

7. BORA Electoral Finance Bill [pdf, 444 KB]

   ...requirements as a means of promoting transparency and public trust in the electoral process. Here, the provision for anonymous donations to a limited, but significant, level appears to strike an acceptable balance between the interest of donors in privacy and the public interest in transparency. 52. Third party directors are limited to $500,000. However, this can be seen to reflect the less central role of third parties. There is also the potential for donors to support more than one thi...

8. LCRO 124/2017 RG v XP (4 December 2018) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...Committee’s decision should not be published in a manner that identifies Mrs RG. It is said Mr XP breached the Committee’s confidentiality order by identifying Mrs RG as the subject of an adverse conduct finding in open Court. Mrs RG prefers privacy. [38] In addition to the materials that were before the Committee, Mrs RG filed affidavits from Ms AV and her client as well as an affidavit sworn by Mr XP on [date] August 2016 in support of his injunction application. [39] The...

9. Smith - Waiomu 3B2B2B3B2(2015) 105 Waikato Maniapoto MB 12 (105 WMN 5) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...frontage to either the Dehar area or the Beynon area. [23] At the site visit it became clear that the issues remaining to be resolved were the following: a) Noise pollution concerns from increased traffic as development proceeds on B2; b) Privacy concerns; c) Reducing speed of drivers as they enter the access way; d) Maintenance of the access way; e) Improving storm water drainage issues from water run-off from the existing developments on B2; 105 Waikato Maniapoto MB 18...

10. LCRO 117/2022 VN v SC (16 May 2024) [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [104] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...