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1. National Standards Committee v Denham [2017] NZLCDT 10 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...this time it was clear that Ms Denham was equivocating over the idea of a media strategy and the links between a complaint of assault and the relationship property claim. She clarified this in an email to her counsel. [7] Strangely, given the privacy of a police complaint, Ms Denham was advised, and eventually followed the advice to take a “proactive approach” by providing information to the media before Mr Clague could do so. Ms Denham’s explanation in evidence as to why Mr...

2. [2017] NZEnvC 130 Butterbee Childcare Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 972 KB]

   ...condition 38 shall be maintained to a height of no less than 4 metres above natural ground level at 157 Victoria Road, and with sufficient foliage so that they form a hedge. Advice note: the hedge is required to ensure an acceptable level of visual privacy for the property at No. 157 Victoria Road. Odour Management 57. The rubbish bins in the bin storage area shall be emptied and the storage area cleaned regularly to avoid any offensive or objectionable odours. Monitoring condition...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 82 Tan v Morningstar Institute of Education Ltd t/a Morningstar Preschool [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...information if there is good reason to maintain the confidentiality of the information.] [(1C) For the purpose of subsection (1B), good reason includes— (a) complying with statutory requirements to maintain confidentiality: (b) protecting the privacy of natural persons: (c) protecting the commercial position of an employer from being unreasonably prejudiced.] [56] Although there was a loss of $22,960 for the year ending 31 March 2010 this covered the set up costs of...

4. Proactive release - Electoral Amendment Bill No2 [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 12.3. the disclosure statement requirements (a disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 12.4. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 12.5. relevant international standards and obligations; and 12.6. the Legislation Guidelines (2018 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee. Consultation 13. The Treasury, the Stat...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 209 Auckland Council v London Pacific Family Trust [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...bulk and form that maintains and is in keeping with the character and amenity value of the established residential neighbourhood ... (4) Require the height, bulk and location of development to maintain a reasonable level of sunlight access and privacy and to minimize visual dominance effects to the adjoining sites. [29] We pause at this point to observe that there is clear recognition in these SHZ provisions of the capacity for special character to inform amenity values. That suggests...

6. [2012] NZEmpC 97 Doran v Crest Commercial Cleaning Ltd [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...agreements. Indeed, somewhat to the contrary, s 69OC(6) requires: (6) Employee transfer costs information provided under this section must be provided— (a) in aggregate form; and (b) to the extent practicable, in a form that protects the privacy of the employees concerned. [59] A further factor affecting this issue is that disclosure may only be sought where the party seeking information is negotiating an agreement, deciding whether to enter into an agreement or tendering f...

7. Te Manutukutuku Issue 29 [pdf, 9 MB]

   ...Tauranga, then studied French at Auck­ land university before heading off overseas where he cycled round parts of Europe and travelled in Africa. He returned to complete an Bachelor of Law degree at Victoria University, and has since worked in the Privacy Commission­ er's Office and at the Treaty of Waitangi Policy Unit in the Department of Justice (TOWPU) as a policy analyst on a legal­ historical project. Geoff's work will include legal research, registration and claim...

8. [2022] NZEmpC 171 Alkazaz v Deloitte (No. 3) Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...applications. He considers that the email from Mr Wong jeopardised his prospects of finding employment in New Zealand. Mr AlKazaz says he became aware of the email when it was sent to him some time in May 2018 in response to a request under the Privacy Act 1993 made to Mr Scholtz in March 2018. 29 Mr Enderby had read media coverage (three articles) of Mr AlKazaz’s success in the Employment Relations Authority against Enterprise IT, including interviews with Mr AlKazaz. 30 Nad...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 40 XYZ v ABC [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...a reason for the closure of the courts, or the issue of suppression orders in their various alternative forms: … . A significant reason for adhering to a stringent principle, despite sympathy for those who suffer embarrassment, invasions of privacy or even damage by publicity of their proceedings is that such interests must be sacrificed to the greater public interest in adhering to an open system of justice. Otherwise, powerful litigants may come to think that they can extract...

10. Auckland Standards Committee v Johnston [2011] NZLCDT 14 [pdf, 207 KB]

    ...a situation where I fear you have a real conflict of interest as you are a part- owner of the property which Mr A has offered his share as security for the loan.” [46] There was also another comment which we will not record for the sake of privacy of the client but indicated a further complication of the conflict: “... It is my view that you should have insisted on him receiving independent legal advice before he proceeded with this advance and also put him in the picture comp...