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1. [2020] NZEmpC 165 Culturesafe NZ Ltd v Turuki Healthcare Services Charitable Trust [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...The claim amounts to a claim to obtain a right to a defamation action without a defence. (c) The disputed correspondence attracted qualified privilege. (d) The plaintiffs were entitled to correspond with Ministers by virtue of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. (e) The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA) protected their correspondence. (f) The Authority Member should have considered recusing himself after CultureSafe made complaints about him. [48] I...

2. LCRO 8/2022 QQ v LW (8 October 2024) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...Mr FM was not prejudiced in any way. That must necessarily be a subjective assessment and, whether or not it is correct, does not alter the fact that Mr QQ interfered with the relationship between Mr LW and his client. [127] The community must be protected from interference in the relationship between a client and his or her lawyer of choice and the profession must be protected from interference by another lawyer in that relationship. [128] I am firmly of the view that it is in the int...

3. Chittock v ACC [2014] NZACA 4 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...Nor does refusing to produce documentation when directed to do so by the Authority generally assist in the presentation of one’s case. The Issues [4] The issues that I have to determine are: [a] Was the 1998 payment for backdated attendant care under s 80 of the 1982 Act for the period from 14 April 1984 to 11 September 1995 made under s 80(1) as ACC contends, or s 80(3) as Mr Wakefield contends? [b] Can the 1998 payment be reliably taken to indicate that ACC was satisfied t...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 140 Cornelius v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...or a determination of the Environment Court states otherwise. [10] The primary purpose of s 116 of the Act is to specify when a resource consent commences. Relevantly in this case, s 116(1) specifies the time of commencement on a basis which protects any right of appeal by suspending commencement until any appeal right has expired or any appeal has been determined. There is a reservation to the Court of a power to determine a commencement otherwise than as specified in the sectio...

5. Argyle v Macdee McLennan Construction Ltd & Ors [2012] NZWHT Auckland 30 [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...were: The manner of attachment of the pergola to the cladding which he said would leak in time. Bubbling in the cladding indicating the need for horizontal expansion joints. Flat parapet tops which would allow moisture ingress unless protected by a waterproofing membrane. The stainless steel handrail which also should be protected by waterproofing underneath the base of the posts. Page | 6 Roof apron flashings which ought to have kick-out flashings to pr...

6. BORA Taxation (Base Maintenance and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions....

7. BORA Supplementary advice - Te Atiawa Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions....

8. 2023 NZPSPLA 085.pdf [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...gave leave to the police to apply to suspend Mr AB’s certificate if he was charged with any further drink driving related charges or other alcohol fuelled offending. [3] Police advise that on 30 October Mr AB was convicted of contravening a protection order, dangerous driving and his fourth drink driving related offence. He was sentenced among other things to one year’s intensive supervision and disqualified from driving under s 65 of the Land Transport Act. This sentence is a gr...

9. What a welfare guardian does

   ...What a welfare guardian can and can’t do The Welfare Guardian Order will list the areas a welfare guardian can make decisions about on behalf of the other person.  When making and carrying out decisions, the welfare guardian must: support and protect the welfare and best interest of the person they’re acting for encourage the person to develop and use any skills they have encourage the person to act in their own interest wherever possible help the person to be a part of the community,...

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10. Reports

    On this page, you'll find various reports relating to victims and the criminal justice system in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please note:  While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, extracting, and reporting the data and information on this website, Te  Tāhū  o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice and the Chief Victims Advisor give no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the use directly, or indirectly, of the...

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