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1. Guest v New Zealand Law Society [2009] NZLCDT 12 [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...determination to act uprightly and honourably so secure that he may be fairly re-entrusted with the high duties and grave responsibilities of a minister of justice. But that obligation lies upon him, and it is no light one. The errors to which human tribunals are inevitably exposed, even when aided by all the ability, all the candour, and all the loyalty of those who assist them, whether as advocates, solicitors, or witnesses, are proverbially great. But, if added to the imperf...

2. Coronial Services Annual Report 2015-2016 [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...398 deaths (12%), followed by transport deaths, 366 (11%). Cause of death 2015–16 Deaths Accidental poisoning 8 Aspiration 32 Aviation 10 Death in custody 26 Drowning and immersion 81 Fall 92 Fire/smoke/burns 30 Firearms 43 Homicide 46 Human remains 2 Marine accident 9 Missing person 11 Natural causes 1798 Other 23 Overdose 121 Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy 27 Suicide 398 Transport 366 Undetermined 171 Workplace accident 32 54% of deaths were from natural cause...

3. [2006] NZEmpC AC 52/06 Simpsons Farms Ltd v Aberhart [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...introduction of the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill, the Minister summarised s103A as follows: Overall, the test is to be an objective one. This is not a radical revamp of the dismissal law. It draws from existing case law and fits well within good human resources practice. [58] Although not, or at least not only, in s103A, Parliament contemporaneously legislated expressly for minimum requirements of procedural fairness in employment relationships including, in particular, th...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 56 Nel v ASB Bank Ltd [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...disclosure purposes. [102] Having regard to the manner in which Mr Nel’s case as to disparity is advanced on the pleadings, I consider that the scope of the disclosure requests, confined as they are to circumstances which were considered by ASB’s Human Resources team, and certain senior managers, is appropriate. [103] Next, I consider Mr Dench’s submission that Mr Nel had an obligation to plead a specific disparity case before ASB could be required to provide disclosure....

5. Director of Proceedings v N [2019] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 953 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS AND ANY OTHER IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE DEFENDANT. (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 38 UNDER Reference No. HRRT 092/2016 SECTION 50 OF THE HEAL TH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN AND AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Ms W Gilchrist, Member...

6. Improving jury trial timeliness - Discussion document [pdf, 447 KB]

   ...The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is an international treaty which was ratified (agreed to) by New Zealand in 1978. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 implements the ICCPR by affirming, protecting and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms in our law. 6 In New Zealand, a limited entitlement to elect a jury trial has been available since 1841 for offences that Parliament classified as “indictable”.4 Since 1900, a person charged wit...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 226 Pirirakau Tribal Authority Incorporated v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...include: a) Access for Pirirakau shall be enabled in order to undertake tikanga consistent with any requirements of site safety. b) Pirirakau shall be informed 48 hours before the start and finish of the archaeological work. c) If any kōiwi (human remains) are encountered, all work should cease within 10 metres of the discovery. The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Archaeologist, New Zealand Police and Pirirakau must be advised immediately in accordance with Guidelines for K�...

8. Volume-II-Supporting-Information-and-AEE_1-November-22.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...and economy 26 8 Natural and physical environment 28 8.1 Topography and landscape 28 8.2 Landforms and geology 30 8.3 Water catchments and surface water quality 31 8.4 Groundwater 33 8.5 Freshwater ecology 36 8.6 Terrestrial ecology 37 9 Human environment 40 9.1 Cultural 40 9.2 Heritage and archaeology 44 9.3 Transport 46 9.4 Land use 51 9.5 Social 57 Part C: Description of the project 10 Overview 60 10.1 Cultural and environmental design framework 60 11 Summary of the...

9. 2017 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...reduce variations and increase the distribution of best practices around the country, will improve the service for the public. 4. We need greater use of technology. The expansion of AVL is a good example. It is a fundamentally more efficient and humane way of dealing with those people in our system. It can reduce delays and inconveniences with transporting prisoners and improve the experience of vulnerable witnesses by providing opportunities for them to appear in Court via AVL i...

10. Willowridge Developments Ltd & Remarkables Park Ltd - Claire Hunter - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...(Auckland Council Guideline Document GD2016/005); and • Any adverse effect on water quality, including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; and • Any adverse effect on any natural or human use value, and on use of the coastal marine area for contact recreation and seafood gathering; and • Measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses. [7] PPC8...