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1. [2022] NZEmpC 138 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...application.14 Again, it is necessary to understand the facts of each case to understand the extent to which they assist in deciding the matters raised in the context of these proceedings. The first is CNY17 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, which concerned whether the Immigration Assessment Authority’s decision was invalid due to apprehended bias. The information provided to the Authority included a large amount of material which was irrelevant and prejudicial,...

2. Erwood v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 92 [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...centre 5 of the occlusal surface of tooth 47. I enquired if he could feel it as cold – and, there being no response, checked for a difference on the adjacent tooth, the 46. I am aware of the importance to avoid respiratory issues and took care with the quantity and direction of application. Mr Erwood certainly did not demonstrate any adverse symptoms when he was present at my surgery and after the spray had been administered. There was no clear response on the teeth to th...

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

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 54 Reference No. HRRT 012/2012 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN GORDON HENRY HOLMES PLAINTIFF AND HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION DEFENDANT AT DUNEDIN BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Ms ST Scott, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr GH Holmes in person Ms CP Paterson for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: 17, 18, 19 and 20 March 2014 DATE OF LAST SUBMI

4. [2023] NZEnvC 176 Prouse Trust Partnership v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 8.3 MB]

   ...housing at a range of densities; - Provision for a local-scale commercial centre; - Access to quality public open space; - Safe and efficient walking and cycling options; - Design that reflects Muaūpoko cultural values and local history and identity; - Protection of culturally significant sites; - Environmentally sensitive design; 6A OBJECTIVES/POLICIES: TARA-IKA MULTI-ZONE PRECINCT Horowhenua District Plan 4 - Within the Arapaepae Road Special Treatment Overlay, development that is app...

5. Status hearings evaluation: New Zealand study of pre-trial hearings in criminal cases [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...should not go to status hearings 169 8.10 Should status hearings be extended to the indictable jurisdiction? 170 8.10.1 Main aims of callovers and the role of the judge 170 8.10.2 Plea discussions and disclosure 170 8.10.3 Sentence indications 170 8.10.4 Protection of rights of accused, confidentiality and the media 171 8.10.5 Complainant’s participation in callovers 171 8.10.6 Statutory provisions or guidelines for callovers 172 8.11 The need for regulation 172 8.12 Benefits and disadvanta...

6. LCRO 47/2024 OZ v HD (22 November 2024) [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...respondent submitted a statement about the matter supported by a copy of a file note made by the supervising accountant the day after the inspection took place recording her experience of the document inspection process. [44] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that necessit...

7. Otago Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 39 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...but she took no steps to correct the matter. 3 Affidavit of David James More dated 20 th August 2012, Exhibit “A” at page 18 of the Standards Committee Bundle. 8 [30] The need to protect the public and the need to maintain public confidence in the legal profession are key elements in the professional disciplinary regime in which we operate. These elements were spelt out in Bolton v Law Society4 and they have subseq...

8. McNicholl v CAC416 & O'Loughlin [2019] NZREADT 32 - Penalty (2 August 2019) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012, and fell short of the standard that a reasonable member of the public is entitled to expect from a reasonably competent licensee.4 Sentencing principles [11] The principal purpose of the Act is to “promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real estate and to promote public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work.”5 The Act achieves these purposes by regulating agents, branch man...

9. Proactive release - COVID 19 Response Courts Safety Legislation Bill [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   ...6.10 provide a verdict would not be affected because a person was deferred or excused from jury service, or served on a jury, because of steps taken pursuant to the new powers in paragraphs 6.1 – 6.8; Clarify the relationship between open justice protections and health and safety measures through the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 7 agreed to clarify that the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 relating to public and media access to criminal proceedings do not affect the ability...

10. RIS Regulatory Systems Justice Amendment Bill package [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...Children Act 2004 • Coroners Act 2006 • Courts Security Act 1999 • Criminal Disclosure Act 2008 • Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 • District Courts Act 2016 • Employment Relations Act 2000 • Juries Act 1981 • Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 • Senior Courts Act 2016 Tribunals • Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 • Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 • Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 • Remuneration...