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1. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants [2015] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...NZICA presented those of its legal submissions which could not be presented in open hearing without compromising the withholding claim. [12] Conscious of the fact the Director had been excluded from a significant aspect of the case, the Tribunal took care to ensure the hearing was closed to the minimum degree necessary while allowing NZICA full opportunity to present its case in support of the refusal decision. Post-hearing submissions [13] By Minute dated 24 November 2015 the part...

2. Federated-Farmers-of-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...objectives, policies, methods, rules, definitions and schedules. 3. Federated Farmers supports sustainable management of resources and the use of regulatory and non-regulatory measures to maintain or enhance water quality, and to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. However, Federated Farmers considers that the regulatory and non-regulatory methods proposed in Plan Change 1 do not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order d...

3. National Standards Committee 1 v Gardner-Hopkins [2021] NZLCDT 21 (22 June 2021) [pdf, 360 KB]

   ...early February with Mr Gardner-Hopkins at which point he admitted he had misled the Chief Executive and the senior partner concerning what had happened between himself and Ms K in December. He apologised and explained that it had been for her protection and had been agreed between them as the best way forward, to pretend that nothing had happened. [85] Within a matter of days Mr Gardner-Hopkins was informed that his position as a partner in the firm was no longer tenable and it w...

4. Gangs-Legislation-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...Comments 1 100-Day Plan: Gangs Policy Cabinet paper Office of the Minister of Justice 13 December 2023 Some information has been withheld in accordance with section 6(c) to avoid prejudicing the maintenance of the law and section 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials. 2 Gangs Policy Cabinet 100-Day Plan Committee Minute Cabinet Office Meeting date: 13 December 2023 Some information has been withheld in accordanc...

5. 2022-12-07-Decision-on-Application-to-Remove-Counsel-Assisting.pdf [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...permitted Interested Parties is allowed does not detract from the inquisitorial nature of the inquiry, nor from the fact that the findings are not conclusive as to the civil or criminal liability of any person. [9] Establishing the facts may require careful exploration and robust testing of the evidence. But – unlike in an adversarial trial – the fundamental interests of the Court and all Interested Parties are aligned. To the extent the Applicants believe or perceive that the...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 176 Prouse Trust Partnership v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 8.3 MB]

   ...and contribute to a high amenity environment. It is also important that development at Tara-Ika is resilient to the effects of climate change and natural hazards and minimises effects on the natural environment. Both of these considerations require careful stormwater design. The following objectives and policies seek to respond to the above issue and opportunity. Objectives & Policies Objective 6A.1 To achieve an integrated, efficient, and connected development that reflects cultural...

7. Holmes v Housing New Zealand Corporation [2014] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...activity of the agency; and (b) the collection of the information is necessary for that purpose. [Emphasis added] [71] Given that Principle 1 is the overarching privacy principle from which the others flow and further given the need to promote and protect individual privacy, the term “collect” must be given a broad and purposive interpretation. It includes the elements of “gathering together”, seeking or acquiring not just receiving. Interpretation: purpose – the OECD G...

8. CAC 20004 v Li and Ors [2014] NZREADT 67 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Road, Panmure (the property), and did not receive a signed acknowledgement form from the complainants that they had been provided with the approved guide; and/or ii. Rule 9.7(a)-(c) of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2009 (Rules) in that Mr Li did not recommend that the complainants seek legal advice before signing a sale and purchase agreement for the property, did not ensure the complainants were aware of their ability to seek legal advice befor...

9. Wall v Malone [2010] NZWHT Auckland 21 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...Zealand Building Code and approved documents, and require rectification and re- inspection prior to covering in. Failure to comply with this notice could have Council refusing to issue a Code of Compliance Certificate on completion: (1) Height of protected and unprotected ground levels, below finished floor level, to comply with NZS3604-1999 and NZ Building Code (Code details attached). (2) Council requiring written report on the wall cladding from either a BRANZ accredited ad...

10. LCRO 116/2017 GC v KM (31 May 2018) [pdf, 420 KB]

    ...because, “without [Ms KM’s] instructions”, Mr GC proceeded to “draft [the] will and medical directives” which he produced to Ms KM on 28 October 2016, he had contravened r 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules) which constituted unsatisfactory conduct under s 12(c) of the Act. (2) Information for clients — letter of engagement (rr 3.4, 3.5) [24] Mr GC’s description in his letter of engagement of the legal servi...