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1. Brankin v CAC 10027 [2011] NZREADT 33 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...Martin and Mr Brankin. Tab 12: An extract in April 2009 between Mr Brankin and Ms Martin of eight lines. [4] The only other fact relevant to this decision is that the parties reached an agreed settlement in the Human Rights Commission over a claim by Ms Smith. Part of the settlement reached was an acknowledgement by all the parties that the tapes could be used in subsequent proceedings before this Tribunal. The Issues [5] There are a number of competing legal principles to be...

2. [2010] NZEmpC 70 Electrix Ltd v NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union [pdf, 39 KB]

   ELECTRIX LTD V NZAEPMU AK 31 May 2010 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2010] NZEMPC 70 ARC 53/10 IN THE MATTER OF an application for interim injunction BETWEEN ELECTRIX LIMITED Plaintiff AND NEW ZEALAND AMALGAMATED ENGINEERING, PRINTING AND MANUFACTURING UNION INC Defendant Hearing: 31 May 2010 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: Rob Towner and Liz Coats, counsel for plaintiff Anne-Marie McInally, counsel for defendant Judgment: 31 May 2010...

3. [2020] NZSSAA 23 (20 November 2020) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...Housing New Zealand) house in Nelson but works in Wellington during the week. She incurs weekly costs of travel to and from Wellington ($200), board in Wellington ($115), and travel to work on public transport ($53). It is these costs which she claims should be deducted from her income. [4] There are no disputed facts in this case. The Ministry accepts the appellant’s circumstances as set out in her Notice of Appeal and the brief of evidence she filed. The Ministry does not d...

4. BORA Young Offenders (Serious Crimes) Bill [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...note that in T and V v United Kingdom,[5] the European Court was asked to decide whether the attribution of criminal responsibility to a child as young as ten violated the equivalent provision of the European Convention of Human Rights. Rejecting the applicant's claim, the Court noted that since the Convention was a living instrument, it was legitimate when deciding whether a measure was acceptable under one of its provisions to take account of the standards prevailing amongst States...

5. [2018] NZSSAA 24 (15 May 2018) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...formula”. This requires factoring in “the rate per week of the overseas pension”. Regulation 5 determines which exchange rate is used. [30] The appellant has not identified any fault with the calculations under the Deduction Regulations. Her claim has been that they do not apply. 8 The application of s 70(3) [31] Section 70(3) of the Act allows the Chief Executive to make an arrangement where s 70(1) mandates that New Zealand Superannuation is to be reduced due to...

6. 1 Cab paper Repeal of three strikes law Redacted [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...suggestion that the sentences were wrongfully imposed as they were in accordance with the law at the time. 45 I propose inserting a provision which clearly states that repeal of the three strikes regime and re-sentencing does not give rise to any claims for compensation or damages, for the avoidance of doubt. This is the approach that was taken in the Criminal Records (Expungement of Historical Homosexual Offences) Act 2018. Timeframes 46 I recommend that we progress the proposed rep...

7. [2022] NZREADT 11 – BM & FM v REAA (2 June 2022) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...the council.1 [12] On 8 November 2017, the licensees provided the purchasers with the LIM report and other documents. Their covering email stated, “Please refer these to your solicitor for further clarification”. There was a standard disclaimer from the agency concerning the accuracy of the documents. [13] The purchasers attended open homes on 11, 18, 23 and 25 November 2017. They took measurements for extensions to the bungalow they hoped to undertake. [14] A council...

8. [2008] NZEmpC AC 4/08 NZ Airline Pilots Association Inc v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...counsel for plaintiff C H Toogood QC and K Thompson, counsel for defendant Judgment: 19 March 2008 JUDGMENT OF THE FULL COURT Introduction [1] This case concerns the remedies accruing to members of the plaintiff as a result of its claim under the Holidays Act 2003. Having been considered by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court the case was remitted to the Employment Court. [2] The Employment Court had originally considered the matter as a full Court...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 197 Otago Regional Council v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 982 KB]

   ...expansion or recommencement of natural hazards sensitive activities. This involves: (a) updates to the planning maps identifying the new Gordon Road Floodway mapped area as a Hazard 1A (Flood) Overlay Zone; 3 Dated 22 December 2022. The s293 application was accompanied by supporting affidavits of Paul Freeland, Dr Jean-Luc Payan, Michelle Mifflin, Matthew Alley, Bikesh Shrestha, Tom Bassett and Gary Bayne. 4 Authored by Katie Sunley James and Andrew MacLennan, reviewed by Paul Fr...

10. Juror Satisfaction Survey: 2021 Report [pdf, 819 KB]

    ...Objectives .................................................................................................... 5 Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 6 Survey Format ................................................................................................................... 6 Omitted Data ......................................................................................................