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1. [2014] NZEmpC 40 Dumolo v Lakes District Health Board [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...Instead, the Court’s role is to assess on an objective basis whether the actions of the employer fell within a range of the standards for justification established by the statutory provisions. The Court is required to assess, objectively and carefully, both the conduct of the employee and the employer and then the employer’s response to that conduct. Often as part of the assessment a preliminary inquiry will need to be made as to whether the employer’s finding as to miscondu...

2. ZA v YB LCRO 135/2014 (31 August 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...entirety of the allegations Mr YB made are without merit. Nor is there anything objectionable to the terms in which complaint was made. The complaint and further correspondence set matters out from the perspective opposite Mr ZA’s. [68] Having carefully reviewed all of the information available on review, my view is that by his conduct Mr YB did not contravene his obligation to treat other lawyers with respect and courtesy as rule 10.1 requires. [69] In all the circumstances furth...

3. NZCVS 2018 Topline report [pdf, 746 KB]

   ...and nature of crime that goes reported or unreported to Police? • Who experiences crime? After completion of a wider in-depth analysis, key findings from this report will be integrated into the final main report. Disclaimer 1. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the u...

4. [2021] NZREADT 54 – Complaints Assessment Committee 2106 v Mathers (6 December 2021) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...simpler, speedier, cheaper and more accessible justice than the ordinary courts. It found that the imposition of adverse costs orders should not undermine the important advantages of tribunals over courts. Furthermore, because of the consumer protection focus of the Act, access to the Tribunal should not be unduly deterred. There was a need for a flexible approach. [24] In Kooiman, the Tribunal found that the unsuccessful appellant had participated in good faith and had not delay...

5. NZCVS-Cycle-4-Core-Report-The-NZCVS-and-Cycle-4-key-findings-fin.pdf [pdf, 466 KB]

   ...the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording “New Zealand Ministry of Justice” in your attribution. Do not use the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. If you have any feedback or questions about NZCVS results, please email us on nzcvs@justice....

6. [2022] NZACC 012 - LB v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...sexual abuse. The Corporation sought further information from the appellant’s GP, but, because that information was not forthcoming, the claim was declined on 2 June 2010. [5] On 27 April 2011, the Corporation received GP notes from a Health Care centre as well as a medical certificate from Dr Nathan Joseph, GP, requesting an impairment assessment. [6] On 5 May 2011, the Corporation issued a decision declining the lump sum/independence allowance application on the basis that it...

7. McLennan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Gradual Process Injury) [2023] NZACC 54 [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...measured in the work environment was too low to be associated with injury. Unfortunately, this relates only to a general statistical measure, and takes no account of individual’s sensitivities. It is notable in the work environment that there was no protective clothing, and masks to provide respiratory filters. Therefore, and whatever the air concentration showed, there is no specific measure of personal exposure. While it is second-hand information, the information is neverthel...

8. AML/CFT Statutory Review - summary of submissions [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   Review of the AML/CFT Act Summary of submissions Ministry of Justice March 2022 Important notice The opinions contained in this document are those of the Ministry of Justice and do not reflect official government policy. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice from a qualified professional person before undertaking any action in reliance on the contents of this publication. The contents of this discussion document must not be constr

9. Trustees of the Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts v Orbell - Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts (2015) 28 Te Waipounamu MB 37 (28 TWP 37) [pdf, 358 KB]

   ...owners in relation to the Waitutu Incorporation and Stewart Island blocks in 1996 and 1999. [15] In 2002, the Crown initiated a formal SILNA forests policy to promote sustainable management of the forests on a voluntary basis through conservation protection or sustainable forest management under the Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000. Under the policy, voluntary conservation protection was offered to owners of high priority SILNA forests. This was to be achieved through creati...

10. Waitangi Tribunal - District 13 Part 2 Northern South Island [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    RA N G A H A U A WH A N U I DI S T R I C T 13 THE NORTHERN SOUTH ISLAND DR G A PHILLIPSON PA R T I I OC T O B E R 1996 WO R K I N G PA P E R : FI R S T RE L E A S E WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other reports in the Rangahaua Whanui Series available: District 1: Auckland, R Daamen, P Hamer, and B Rigby District 7: The Volcanic Plateau, B J Bargh District 9: The Whanganui District, S Cross and B Bargh District 11a: Wairarapa, P Goldsmith District 11b: Hawke’s Bay, D Cowi