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1. Anderson - Estate of Paul Anderson (2013) 2013 Chief Judge's MB 783 (2013 CJ 783) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...10. In the subsequent minute on 19 August 2008 at 10 Whangarei Succession MB 15-17, the Court heard evidence from Ms Pritchard that after an attempt to gain information on the adoption of Ms Grimmia she had been met with confidentiality and privacy issues, and was not able to get the information. 11. Judge Spencer asked Hayden Anderson (eldest son of the deceased and the only child present), what his thoughts were on including Ms Grimmia in the succession: Court: Hayden, th...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 141 H and C v RPW [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...clear notice of this. [7] Clauses containing non-disparagement and confidentiality obligations are a common feature in settlements of employment disputes such as occurred in this case. These are often necessary to maintain requirements as to privacy and preserve future employment prospects and business normalcy as the parties move on from the dispute. In addition, where the employment relationship is to continue, despite the dispute arising, non-disparagement is obviously a featu...

3. [2023] NZREADT 14 - CAC 2107 v Sheldon (13 June 2023) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...Sheldon’s submissions are to be filed and served by 19 July 2023. [74] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, the Tribunal draws the parties’ attention to s 116, setting out the right of appeal to the High Court. PUBLICATION [75] Having regard to the privacy of the prospective purchaser and the building inspector, as well as the interests of the public in the transparency of the Tribunal, it is appropriate to order publication of this decision without identifying the prospective...

4. OIA-111634.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...document table below, which details the information being released to you. Some information has also been withheld in full or part, under the following provisions of the Act, with out-of-scope information removed: • section 9(2)(a) to protect privacy of natural persons and • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions that protect confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. In withholding information under section 9 I have considered the pub...

5. 2024 NZPSPLA 093.pdf [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...instructions. The concern is really with the nature of the instructions. [90] However, in following the client’s instructions regarding toileting, food and bedding I find the behaviour unsatisfactory. Ms AL was kept in a small area without electricity, privacy, warmth and real access to food or bathroom facilities. She could have left the building and yet she understood that she legally did not have to. [91] I am also satisfied that Mr SK as director of AE breached the Act by al...

6. [2011] NZEmpC 31 Ravnjak v Wellington International Airport Ltd [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...to the PISG Act which is “… to provide for the licensing of private investigators as a means of 2 [2001] 2 NZLR 604 at [28]. affording greater protection to the individual's right to privacy against possible invasion by private investigators, …”. [29] Other examples of a dynamic approach to legislative interpretation include Commerce Commission v Telecom Mobile Ltd 3 in which telemarketing activities were found to...

7. Proposed model for establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission - Redacted [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...requirement for the CCRC to make available its reasons for declining an application publicly available. While the level of detail and need for appropriate redactions would necessarily vary according to the details of the case and reasonable expectations of privacy, proactive publication would enable scrutiny of the CCRC’s process and application of the test for referral. This would, in turn, promote confidence in the CCRC’s work or, at least, identify possible issues early should the...

8. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...could include concern about any risks you feel you run by appearing as a witness. If you feel you need protection from a defendant or their associates, talk to the police. You can talk to the Court Victim Adviser about arrangements for your comfort, privacy and security at court. Remember, by acting as a witness in a criminal case, you are helping ensure a person is given a fair trial. In a civil case, you are helping ensure that the evidence of both sides is heard. As a witness, you do...

9. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...Conclusion [63] For the above reasons, the appeal is allowed, and the review decision of 10 April 2018 is set aside. [64] I make no order as to costs. 22 Suppression [65] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this pr...

10. Returning-Offenders-Management-and-Information-Act-2015_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...Analysis team at the Treasury and the Ministry of Justice have agreed that a post-implementation review will be developed and provided to Cabinet in the coming months. Compliance 15 The Bill complies with the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020. 16 The Bill confirms the original policy intent of the ROMI Act. Consequently, the Bill does not raise new Treaty of Waitangi issues beyond those the ROMI Act already creates. 17 The Bill may not comply with the NZBORA...