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1. [2016] NZEmpC 19 O'Shea (Labour Inspector) v Pekanga O Te Awa Farms Ltd [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...the imposition of a penalty in regard to this particular issue, since the alleged breach was not specifically referred to in the Improvement Notice, was not the subject of the original recovery action, and was not referred to in the statement of claim. 6 [21] Ms Milnes submitted that these were nonetheless matters that were relevant to the question of whether the company was making a genuine effort to comply with relevant standards, as it contended was the case. To the extent tha...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 40 Innovative Landscapes (2015) Ltd v Popkin [pdf, 398 KB]

   ...JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] Ms Popkin is a landscape architect. She was employed by the plaintiff company for around two-and-a-half years before her employment was terminated on the grounds of redundancy. She claimed that she had been unjustifiably dismissed. The Employment Relations Authority upheld her claim and awarded her one week’s wages and $15,000 by way of compensation under s 123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act).1...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 77 Idea Services Ltd v Crozier [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...relevant reference to the letter, nor was a response given. Furthermore, subsequent communications from Dr Lancaster did not refer to any of the factors mentioned in Mr Moles’ letter, which also suggests she did not see it. In addition, she informed the Court that she was unaware of the fact that Ms Crozier might have to restrain patients, which is again consistent with her not having seen the letter. Accordingly, I accept her evidence that she did not see this correspondence....

4. [2022] NZACC 164 — Foster v ACC (23 August 2022) [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...of medical evidence establishes that the appellant’s ongoing symptoms and incapacity is as a result of an underlying calcific tendonitis rather than any injury caused in an accident in 2020. Background [4] On 24 January 2020, an ACC injury claim form was completed on behalf of the appellant by White Cross Ascot. It listed the description of injury as: tripped over a metal spike – landed hard on R shoulder. [5] An X-ray of the appellant’s right shoulder was taken the same...

5. Auckland 356 Complaints Committee and Auckland No. 1 Standards Committee v Sanders [2010] NZLCDT 21 [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Trust Account Rules 1996. This charge was laid by the Auckland Section 356 Standards Committee of the New Zealand Law Society. (“the Section 356 Charge”) [b] That on a date unknown but in approximately July 2007 he wrote false details on a form with the title “Authority to Disburse Funds” (“the Authority”) which purported to authorise the payment of funds from his trust account in the name of Mr RV and Mrs SL P to Mrs R. (“the False Detail Charge”) [c] That on or...

6. Ministry of Justice Digital Strategic Plan [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...safer and more open, and be more flexible and resilient. Digital is more than just technology. It is about how we approach our mahi, how we connect and who we connect with, the skills we value, the safety we provide, and how we think about data and information. This strategic plan lays out how we will utilise digital to bring about greater accessibility, inclusivity, fairness and safety for our Ministry people and the people who access the justice system in Aotearoa. The plan compels us...

7. [2010] NZEmpC 103 Coy v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...[2] First, I set out the principles by which the admissibility of the evidence intended to be called by the plaintiff, and which is challenged, will be determined. The starting point as always is the pleadings, the most up to date statements of claim and defence. Ms Coy’s case consists of a number of personal grievances against her former employer. These include unjustified disadvantage in employment and unjustified constructive dismissal. A constructive dismissal is a resignati...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 040 Director-General of Conservation v Taranaki Regional Council Part 1 [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...PLYMOUTH DISTRJCT COUNCIL Respondent/Section 274 party irector General of Conservation & Ors v Taranaki Regional Council & Ors Court: Hearing: Last case event: Appearances: AND 2 NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY Respondent/ Applicant Environment Judge BP Dwyer Maori Land Court Judge M Doogan Environment Judge MJL Dickey Environment Commissioner DJ Bunting Environment Commissioner RM Bartlett 15-19, 23 and 24 July 2019 Final conditions lodged 17 March 2021 D...

9. National Standards Committee 2 v Mr Y [2022] NZLCDT 8 (24 February 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006. NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 8 LCDT 003/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN NATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Applicant AND MR Y Respondent CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr S Hunter QC Ms M Noble Ms S Sage Prof D Scott HEARING 3 February 2022 DATE OF SUBMISSIONS ON FINAL NAME SUPPRESSION 10 February 2022 HELD...

10. RIS - Abortion Law Reform [pdf, 750 KB]

    ...facilities where abortions may be performed, and by whom. The offence provisions in these Acts includes health practitioners. Women are covered by an offence in the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. The Minister of Justice requested advice from the Law Commission about options for the law if abortion was aligned with a health approach. The Law Commission’s briefing paper Alternative Approaches to Abortion Law was provided to the Minister of Justice on 26 October...