Search Results

1. [2016] NZEmpC 153 Spotless Facility Services NZ Ltd v Mackay [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...McLennan was a senior member of Spotless’ management, having responsibility for issues of this kind in respect of those of its employees who worked in District Health Board facilities. It is also evident that Mr McLennan was told by a Human Resources (HR) colleague, from whom he took advice from time to time, that resolution to the problems which were occurring needed to be obtained as soon as possible. [11] The meeting duly proceeded. Ms Mackay attended with a support person...

2. Walker v Flight - Waipapa 1D 2B 3B (2016) 352 Aotea MB 211 (352 AOT 211) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...strong connection to the land and would be required to remove all buildings, his possessions and his whānau from the site. This will inevitably involve considerable expense. [72] Moreover, it is unlikely that Mr Flight will have access to such resources given the delays in having the remedial works completed and taking into account the evidence on the Court file. If the injunction is granted and is rendered incapable of fulfilment by Mr Flight it seems unlikely that the trustee...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 174 Greetham v Lawter (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...immediate change to Mr Greetham’s employment agreement, remuneration or job title as a result of the change in his duties. The increase in responsibilities was raised by Mr Greetham at a meeting with Mr Yates and Kate Riches, then described as Human Resources Generalist, on 21 October 2011. A time in motion study was thereafter conducted by Ms Riches in response to the discussion. This stated that she found that Mr Greetham’s duties were only consuming around 20– 25 hours pe...

4. RIS - Amendments to the Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...about whether retaining the common law adds any value in promoting public confidence in the courts and judicial system. 20 Efficient – promotes the efficient operation of the justice system 0 0 There are costs and court resources involved in prosecuting this behaviour but prosecution is likely to be rare. - Rarity of prosecution (last prosecution was in 2004) means negligible impact on efficiency. Without an offence as a deterrent, the Solicito...

5. Chief Coroner 2017-18 Annual Report [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...support we received from Coronial Services (including case managers and staff at the duty coroner’s office) and from Legal Research counsel. We all endeavour to prevent deaths and promote justice through the investigation of deaths within the resources available. I hope you find this annual report of interest. It is a brief overview of the work we do. Her Honour Judge Deborah Marshall Chief Coroner December 2018 6 CORONIAL SERVICES OF NEW ZEALAND Purongo O...

6. Donaldson v Hemi - Whaanga 1D 1D Roadway (2019) 188 Waikato-Maniapoto MB 142 (188 WMN 142) [pdf, 959 KB]

   ...to Outers surf break. Mr Hemi’s evidence was that as a member of the hapū with kaitiaki responsibilities he took care of this block as well as his own property. [53] The driveway on Whaanga 1D1D3B2 was required to be formed to comply with resource consent requirements put in place by the Environment Court when Mr Hemi obtained consent to erect his house. As the driveway is quite steep in one part, Mr Hemi had to put in a concrete bridge to help hold the driveway to the side of...

7. Children and young people with charges finalised in the Youth Court June 2018 [xlsx, 310 KB]

   ...G., Kingi V., Robertson J., Morris A., Cunningham C. (2004). Achieving Effective Outcomes in Youth Justice: Final Report. Wellington: Ministry of Social Development. Available from: https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/research/youth-justice/achieving-effective-outcomes-youth-justice-full-report.pdf https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/research/youth-justice/achieving-effective-outcomes-youth-justice-full-rep...

8. Scope of inquiry Minute October 2021 [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...agencies gathering or sharing information relevant to the terrorist attack, or acting on such information, including legislative impediments; and (d) whether there was any inappropriate concentration of, or priority setting for, counter-terrorism resources by relevant State sector agencies prior to the terrorist attack. [13] Notably, the RCOI’s Terms of Reference permitted the RCOI, in exercising its powers and performing its duties, to make findings of fault or recommendatio...

9. Proactive-Release-Coroners-Amendment-Bill-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...mean fewer unnecessary inquests will need to be held.3 While the number of cases that would not need to go to inquest due to this amendment is not expected to be large, it will still have some impact as any inquest is a significant drain on coroner resources and support staff. 2 The prescribed form is provided under regulation 5 of the Coroners (Forms) Regulations 2008. 3 ‘Unnecessary’ in the sense that, in all other respects, and having regard to the statutory criteria in the Act, t...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 180 Drinnan v Selwyn District Council [pdf, 312 KB]

    DRINNAN v SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 180 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN G M & J DRINNAN (ENV-2022-CHC-25) Appellants AND SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Environment Commissione...