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1. Incitement-of-Hatred-Hate-Crime-and-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...Comments 1. Next steps to address incitement of hatred, hate crime, and discrimination Cabinet Paper Ministry of Justice 14 November 2022 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following section of the OIA: 9(2)(h) to protect the confidentiality of legal professional privilege 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials 2. Next steps to address incitement of hatred, hate crime, and discrimination Cabinet Minute...

2. Hartley v Balemi [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...found to be necessary. This summary, which follows the headings and work items shown in Mr Ewen’s schedule, is; Preliminary & general Scaffold 16,000 Tarpaulins 9,000 Rubbish & general P & G 12,000 Protection 5,000 Design, consents & supervision 20,000 62,000 Retaining wall Check & repair waterproofing 1,300 Plumbing & tiling work 5,000 Replace strapping & linings 2,200 8,500 Decking...

3. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...overview [133] DISCUSSION BURDEN OF PROOF AND STANDARD OF PROOF [135] ASSESSMENT OF THE EVIDENCE [143] Conflicts – overview [145] Conflicts – assessment [147] Conflicts – findings [152] THE CODE OF RIGHTS AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS [158] Capacity in which treatment given [164] THE REQUIRED STANDARD OF CARE [170] Preliminary [170] Identifying the standard [171] Whether other approaches helpful [176] Six general principles of health care [178] THE BRE...

4. BORA Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...economic zone or continental shelf where those activities may have effects on the environment and on existing interests. 4. The Bill gives effect to New Zealand’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to manage and protect the natural resources of the EEZ. The Bill aims to achieve a balance between economic development and the protection of the environment and existing interests. It also includes a general duty for adverse effects to be avoided, remedi...

5. Prasad v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 88 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...adviser wholly failed to engage with Immigration New Zealand’s concerns when they raised issues around the apparent inconsistencies between the applications lodged by her and that which had previously been lodged by the complainant. Her conduct lacked care, diligence and professionalism. She breached clause 1 of the Code of Conduct. [3] The second ground of complaint the Tribunal upheld was a breach of clause 1.1(c) of the Code of Conduct. That clause required the adviser to “take re...

6. Auckland District Law Society v Parlane [2010] NZLCDT 26 [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...Parlane was found guilty in respect of conduct involving disrespectful and discourteous comments to a self-represented person in a fencing dispute with a person represented by Mr Parlane. The conduct breached Rule 12 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008. Penalty Issues [7] For the Standards Committee, which assumed responsibility for disciplinary matters from the Complaints Committee of the Waikato Bay of Plenty District Law Society under the Lawyers and Conv...

7. Auckland District Law Society v Parlane [2010] NZLCDT 26 [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...Parlane was found guilty in respect of conduct involving disrespectful and discourteous comments to a self-represented person in a fencing dispute with a person represented by Mr Parlane. The conduct breached Rule 12 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008. Penalty Issues [7] For the Standards Committee, which assumed responsibility for disciplinary matters from the Complaints Committee of the Waikato Bay of Plenty District Law Society under the Lawyers and Conv...

8. BORA Coroners Amendment Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...into question in an inquiry by requiring the coroner to notify them of their right to be represented, and to cross-examine witnesses, at an inquest. 5. The Bill will remove the requirement for a mandatory inquest into deaths in official custody or care, and clarifies a person may report a death that occurred overseas if the body is in New Zealand and the person has concerns about how overseas authorities responded to the death, but that there is no requirement to do so. 6. The Bill pr...

9. BORA Hurunui/Kaikōura Earthquakes Recovery Bill [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...into question in any Court. 6. Judicial review is an essential mechanism for maintaining the rule of law. The right to apply for judicial review should therefore be limited only in the rarest of situations where there is compelling reason and after careful consideration. 7. We have also taken into account the extraordinary circumstances the Bill seeks to address and the safeguards included in the Bill. 8. In our view, the justifications for the limit imposed on the right to judicial r...

10. O'Connor v MacDee McLennan Construction Limited [2011] NZWHT Auckland 67 [pdf, 156 KB]

    ...paint began to peel. THE ASSESSOR’S REPORT [17] The claimants lodged a claim with the WHRS on 21 April 2008. [18] The assessor found that the house leaked: 15.2 Where and why does it leak? 15.2.1 Joinery transitions – no protective flashings or in seal – insufficient head flashing detail – in variance with manufacturer’s specifications. 15.2.2 Flat topped balustrade – no protective flashings or slope – in variance with specifications and plans. 15...