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1. [2023] NZEmpC 95 VMR v Aviation Security Service Division of Civil Aviation Authority [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...application. It was asserted that after allowing for a setoff, there would be a residual liability on the part of the AVOs. Background [6] The background may be briefly stated. The AVOs’ employment was terminated by AvSec because they had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. [7] They brought dismissal grievances in the Employment Relations Authority, pleading that their terminations on this ground were unjustified so that they should be reinstated and awarded other remedies...

2. Wellington Standards Committee 1 v King [2024] NZLCDT 46 (18 December 2024) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...how to respond to it. [13] Nor did she advise Mr H that he may have a claim against her, given her failure to advise him of the risk of a costs award being made against him. 4 Which related to whether consent should be given to a COVID-19 vaccine. 4 [14] Instead, Ms King filed submissions opposing costs and repeating some of the submissions which had been previously unsuccessful. [15] In November 2022, Ms King received a copy of the costs decision which awarded...

3. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Protection Framework protocol (31 January 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...using telephone conferencing, audio-visual link or another form of videoconferencing, such as Zoom. Entry to hearings and other Tribunal events 10. Anyone seeking to enter a Waitangi Tribunal in-person hearing must either (a) present a current My Vaccine pass; (b) provide acceptable evidence of a negative PCR COVID-19 test (ie a nasal swab) administered within 72 hours prior to entry to the Tribunal; or (c) provide acceptable evidence of a negative Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test adminis...

4. Social Wellbeing Commitee Paper COVID-19 options to amend Sale And Supply of Alcohol FINAL [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Proa cti ve R ele as e I N C O N F I D E N C E 9 I N C O N F I D E N C E 43 Further, the COVID Protection Framework is likely to come into force on 29 November 2021 and even if Auckland is initially in the ‘red’ setting, up to 100 vaccinated people can attend hospitality venues with mask-wearing and one metre distancing. Extended outdoor areas may be difficult to contain in terms of ensuring numbers keep within the new framework restrictions. 44 Legislative change be...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 58 GF v Comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...the consultation and termination process; failed to enter into mediation when it was offered by the plaintiff; and failed to enter into further consultation on the applicability and interpretation of the relevant COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order. [12] Counsel for the defendant cites Smith v Attorney-General in support of a submission that, in cases involving a novel duty claim, the defendant and the Court are entitled to expect the plaintiff to explain the prop...

6. CN v B Ltd & ors [2024] NZDT 471 (31 May 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...on 19 November, the 2 pups contracted Parvo virus. 2) The applicant contends the pups contracted Parvo virus from the respondent’s bus whilst traveling. It is further claimed that this was a result of the respondents not obtaining proof of vaccinations from the owners of other animals that had travelled in the bus beforehand. 3) Compensation is sought by the applicant for a veterinary account, the cost to purchase one of the pups which died, the cost to sterilise the kennel area...

7. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Protection Framework protocol (Revised 9 February 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...using telephone conferencing, audio-visual link or another form of videoconferencing, such as Zoom. Entry to hearings and other Tribunal events 10. Anyone seeking to enter a Waitangi Tribunal in-person hearing must either (a) present a current My Vaccine pass; (b) provide acceptable evidence of a negative PCR COVID-19 test (ie a nasal swab) administered within 48 hours prior to entry to the Tribunal; or (c) provide acceptable evidence of a negative Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test administ...

8. Fourth-Universal-Periodic-Review-documents_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 805 KB]

   ...perspectives were raised by the public, underlining the intrinsic value of open discussions on human rights. Key themes that emerged included: COVID-19 response measures and concerns about these, such as the experience of some people who decided not to be vaccinated; climate change impacts; the importance of adequate housing; the rising cost of living; family violence and sexual violence; and child poverty. Access to mental 4 collins Cross-Out collins Cross-Out I N C O N F I D E N...

9. NZBORA Advice COVID19 Public Health Response Extension of Act and Reduction of Powers Amendment Bill updated for publication.pdf [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...measures as part of the response to COVID-19, including imposing: a. different restrictions for different areas under the alert level framework; b. requirements in relation to managed isolation and quarantine facilities; and c. requirements for vaccination and testing of certain workers. 17. Broad emergency powers were appropriate at the beginning of the pandemic when vaccines were not yet available, and COVID-19 variants represented high risks to public health. The landscape has...

10. Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 217 [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...procedure went as expected and the post-procedure notes record Ms Brunton as being very comfortable. Ms Brunton has suggested that during the endoscopy procedure that she was subjected to some kind of inappropriate procedure or that she was poisoned, vaccinated or microchipped and that her stomach was punctured. There is no evidence whatsoever to support these allegations. [63] As noted by the Reviewer, without identifying a physical injury, it is impossible to determine what trea...