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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. 2021-03-24 Transcript up to end of day 10 [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...an efficient and timely transition to a new land and freshwater management regime that gives full effect to the NPSFM. It establishes an interim planning framework to facilitate the cost-effective and efficient assessment of resource consent applications for the replacement of deemed permits and for the take and use of 10 freshwater. The need for an interim framework stems from the following interlinked issues. First, historically high levels of water taking in parts of the...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 130 ALA v ITE [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...October 2017] THERE IS AN ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES AND ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PARTIES’ IDENTITY IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2017] NZEmpC 130 EMPC 218/2017 IN THE MATTER OF an application for sanctions BETWEEN ALA Plaintiff AND ITE Defendant Hearing: 26 October 2017 (heard at Tauranga) Appearances: M Ward-Johnson, counsel for the plaintiff ITE in person Judgment:...

4. [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....

5. [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...

6. 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...

7. 2021-03-17 ORC PC7 - Transcript (up to end of day 7) [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 08 March 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Commissioner Bunting Commissioner Edmonds Appearances: P Maw and M Mehlhopt for Otago Regional Council D van Mier...

8. Crothers v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation / Calculation of earnings as self employed person) [2023] NZACC 171 [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...assessor. However no one appears to have considered at the various case management stages of the appeal the potential usefulness of appointing an assessor under s 157 of the Act. Despite that, I think the appeal can be determined on a straightforward application of the law to the facts. Agreed facts [7] The parties agree on the relevant facts. [8] Mrs Crothers sustained a shoulder injury in May 2014. As a result, she was incapacitated from 12 May 2014 to 22 January 2017. Bec...

9. [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...

10. 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...