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1. OIA-99969.pdf [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...advancements in technology. With these advancements comes an increasing ability to collect, use and disclose personal information. The Act has – broadly speaking – been able to effectively respond. The increased digitisation of government and consumer centric services (including as a result of COVID-19) means the privacy protection framework will need to be reflective of how we all work in the “new normal”. It is in this complex and dynamic environment that the proposed review...

2. Proactive-release_Policy-decisions-for-Judicature-Timeliness-Amendment-Bill-and-Legal-Services-Distribution-of-Special-Fund-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...addressing meritless proceedings from vexatious litigants in the civil jurisdiction 13. Senior Courts are experiencing an increase in the number of proceedings, appeals and applications that judges consider to be plainly an abuse of process. While time consuming, 1 A first appeal in the Court of Appeal is generally heard by a panel of one Court of Appeal judge and two High Court judges. The proposal would enable it to be heard by one High Court judge where appropriate. BUDGET SEN...

3. 2021-10-22 ORC PC7 - [2021] NZEnvC 164 - Interim Decision [pdf, 1 MB]

   OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL – PLAN CHANGE 7 – INTERIM DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 164 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s 142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127)

4. Tahata v Tahata- Ngāwhakatutu A1A Incorporation (2014) 37 Tairawhiti MB 217 (37 TRW 217) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...grandchildren. Also when my parents’ made their wills’ I was made the Executor and Trustee for both of my parents’ wills evidently a problem too for Rongo and Fleur. Greed: because both Rongo Tukiwaho Tahata and Fleur Lee Tahata seemed to be consumed by ‘power’ and ‘control’ to the extent that you would think that my parents’ were super rich and they are missing out on some large amount of money that belies me where it is. They missed out on selling the family home a...

5. LCRO 293-2014 KX v Area Standards committee X [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...provided her with a copy of the trust deed and related information, and asked her to go away and think about the implications of the proposed appointment, discuss those with her aunt and get back to her. [59] It is relevant to note, given the consumer focus of the Act, and the standards of competence and diligence that the Committee applied is the standard a member of the public can expect, that Mrs JB has no reservations about the service and advice she received from Ms KX. She...

6. BORA Financial Markets Conduct Bill [pdf, 474 KB]

   ...25(c) (right to be presumed innocent) of the Bill of Rights Act. Our analysis under those sections is set out below. PURPOSE OF THE BILL 3. The Bill seeks to: • promote the confident and informed participation of businesses, investors, and consumers in the financial markets, and • promote and facilitate the development of fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets. To support these goals, the Bill sets out the following additional purposes: • provide for timely, ac...

7. LCRO 143/2020 TJ v YY (16 December 2021) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...The decision by Mr OW to initially transfer a 50% interest in the home in which he and 10 Ms YY had resided for a number of years, did no more than reflect the reality that Ms YY would likely have acquired a significant interest in the home, consequential upon her and Mr OW having lived together for so many years in a de facto relationship. [49] Mr OW’s decision to transfer his interest in the family home to Ms YY in November 2014, just weeks prior to his death, cannot in my vie...

8. LCRO 58/2021 EW v YL (29 October 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...compensable form of loss.8 [84] The ability to compensate for anguish and distress in the lawyer/client relationship has been recognised in a number of cases9 and given the purpose of the Act (which in section 3(1)(b) includes the protection of consumers of legal services) it is appropriate to award compensation for anxiety and distress where it can be shown. [85] There is no punitive element to an award of damages for anxiety and distress. Such an award is entirely compensatory....

9. LCRO 210/2018 RF v TG (27 August 2020) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...was fully informed as to the implications of the offer. [168] I am satisfied after hearing from Mr RF and Ms TG, that Mr RF took no steps to adequately explain the implications of the offer received. [169] That failure presents as significantly consequential, particularly when the offer is referenced to the sum that Ms TG was prepared to accept. [170] Informed from a background of 30 years’ experience in managing employment cases, Mr RF says that he considered a reasonable cost of...

10. Ram-Raid-Offending-and-Related-Measures-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 7.4 MB]

    Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Justice Proactive release - Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill Date of issue: 6 October 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 4, subject to some redactions consistent with the grounds under the Official Information Act 1982. No. Document Comments 1 Strengthening the response to serious Some information has been withheld in accordance offending behaviour in ch