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1. Recommendations Recap Issue 26 1 January-31 March 2021 [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...implementation completed in March 2020) which strengthens assessment (involving three key stages: initial, core, and full) and decision-making practice by focusing on early and accurate identification of tamariki whose safety and needs are best addressed through the child protection system; b. Requiring a chronology to be completed (supported by improvements to CYRAS) as part of the initial assessment when a report of concern is received. This ensures a full understanding of prior his...

2. Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe (2016)350 Aotea MB 181 (350 AOT 181) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...[11] An application for succession to Wiini Tangahoe was heard on 20 January 1931. 8 The minutes record evidence given by Kahutopuni Ngatai that the deceased died in May 1929 leaving no will and no children. The Court noted the interests came through the will of Kahutopuni Waata. The proceedings were then held over to enable the Court to consider how to deal with the interests. A further hearing was held on 26 May 1936 where the Court confirmed that the interests did not fall int...

3. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2021 [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...cautious when drawing conclusions using the 2020/2021 statistics. Youth justice system Most children and young people in the youth justice system don't go to court but are instead dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in court for...

4. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2022 [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...offending by children and young people is dealt with outside the court system, only the most serious offending goes to court Children and young people in the youth justice system are most often dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in cour...

5. Appendix 2 Draft Annex to 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...environmental, spiritual and economic importance to iwi and hapū. Kōhanga reo: development and language revitalisation initiative grounded in Māori cultural principles and ideals. It facilitates the growth and development of mokopuna (children) through the transmission of Māori language, knowledge and culture Kuia: A female elder Kura: Primary school Kaupapa: topic, policy, matter for discussion, plan, purpose, programme, theme, issue, or initiative. Mana: Prestige and status...

6. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...redundant? [28] Mr Johnston and Fletcher Construction signed an employment agreement in November 2000. The agreement intended to state the duties and responsibilities of the job but the schedule, that would have contained them, was left blank. Throughout Mr Johnston’s employment his duties and responsibilities were not recorded, except on one occasion when he made a list of them when completing a performance review. [29] The rest of the agreement was clear. He was entitled to o...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 82 Tan v Morningstar Institute of Education Ltd t/a Morningstar Preschool [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...a decision could be made. Given their close working relationship it was agreed that the most dignified way to explain this situation to her was for the directors and Mr Tan to meet with her and outline the process. They had never before been through a redundancy situation. [10] They put together a two page document headed “Background” to assist in explaining the process and the proposed timeline. The background document states that management felt that the fairest way to a...

8. Making Aotearoa Safer and more Inclusive Summary of engagement [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...government agencies undertook on the Royal Commission of Inquiry's recommendations to improve social cohesion. Social cohesion is about enabling everyone to belong, participate and have confidence in public institutions. We completed 30 hui throughout Aotearoa, including hui with Māori, Pasifika and ethnic communities, disability, rainbow and faith-based communities. Experiences and expressions on social cohesion Māori and other communities strongly believe Te Tiriti o Waita...

9. Taukamo v ACC [2014] NZACA 12 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Taukamo’s arrears of compensation under the 1982 Act back to ACC to address, particularly under s 80(3). By letter dated 12 April 1999, Ms Taukamo made a formal application for backdated attendant care under s 80(3). [3] ACC conducted an investigation through two senior claims managers, but did not obtain a medical assessment. ACC decided that Ms Taukamo did not qualify for the equivalent of constant (24 hour care) but accepted that her level of personal support/attendant care and c...

10. [2018] NZEmpC 132 Nicholson v Ford [pdf, 308 KB]

    ...particular issue does not arise in the present case. I do not accept that the breach can properly be characterised as a simple mistake. Rather, the process Mr Nicholson adopted in respect of his dealings with Mr Ford on behalf of the company throughout the restructuring process was deliberate, obstructive, threatening and bullying. [11] Nor do I accept that imposing a penalty against the ‘last man standing’ (namely in circumstances where the company has gone into liquidation)...