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1. [2010] NZEmpC 67 Porteous v Chief Executive of the Department of Building & Housing [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...COUCH [1] Mr Porteous was employed in the Department of Building and Housing (the Department). In 2008, the branch of the Department in which he was employed was restructured. His position was disestablished. He was offered reassignment to a new position which he declined. The principal issue is whether, in these circumstances, Mr Porteous was entitled to payment of benefits under the surplus staffing provisions of his individual employment agreement which were expressed to a...

2. Court lawyer survey summary of findings [pdf, 469 KB]

   July, 2012 1 Survey of Court Lawyers A summary of findings This paper summarises the results of the Survey of Court Lawyers. The research aimed to better understand lawyers’ experience of services and facilities the Ministry of Justice provides, to help us improve our services and facilities. Main Findings Overall satisfaction with court services and facilities was high (76%), although satisfaction varied significantly between courts. “Good” ratings for individual cou...

3. [2018] NZEmpC 159 X v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...costs.6 He pursued a variety of unrealistic claims that failed causing unnecessary expense. That behaviour was a significant factor in the Court concluding that the Calderbank offer should be taken into account on costs even though it had not addressed the claim for reinstatement. [17] In this case, while a steely approach to the offer is required, the same features that were relevant in New Zealand School of Education do not exist. The offer by the defendant did not address re...

4. Applying-be-a-Legal-Aid-Provider-Step-by-Step-Guide-Feb-2025 [pdf, 655 KB]

   Applying to be a legal aid provider Step-by-step guide Ministry of Justice February 2025 Introduction This guide will help you complete an application to become an approved provider of legal aid services or specified legal services under section 77 of the Legal Services Act 2011 (Act). The guide explains some of the terms used in the forms and includes a checklist to help you ensure your application is complete. Before you can provide legal aid services or specified legal servi...

5. Contact the Weathertight Homes Tribunal

   Phone: 0800 777 757 Email: whtenquiries@justice.govt.nz Postal address: Weathertight Homes TribunalDX: EX11086Auckland Mail to a DX address can be sent using a New Zealand Post mailbox or bulk mail bag. Please ensure postage has been paid to avoid your mail being returned to you. Physical address: Weathertight Homes TribunalLevel 6Auckland District Court Building69 Albert Street (corner of Kingston and Albert Streets)Auckland 1010 Lodge a leaky home claim If you want to lodge a leaky home claim,...

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6. Director of Proceedings v Candish [2013] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...in respect of the following matters: (a) A declaration pursuant to s 54(1)(a) of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (“the Act”) that the defendant has breached the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996 (“the Code”) in respect of Right 4(1) by failing to provide services to the [aggrieved] person with reasonable care and skill, and Right 4(2) by failing to provide services to the aggrieved per...

7. Director of Proceedings v Smith (Application for Final Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 695 KB]

   ...given opportunity to be heard on that application. Liability admitted and damages claim settled [7] By second amended statement of claim dated 19 September 2017 the Director alleged Mrs Smith breached Right 4(1) of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights (the Code) which provides: Every consumer has the right to have services provided with reasonable care and skill. [8] Mrs Smith admits to having breached this Right, as does the LMC in separate but related procee...

8. [2011] NZEmpC 125 Angus v Ports of Auckland Limited [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...interim reinstatement have been removed to the Court for hearing at first instance by the Employment Relations Authority 1 at its own instigation as it is now entitled to do. That was not only because this is one of the first cases in which the new test of justification for dismissal under s 103A of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act) has arisen for consideration in the Authority but, more immediately, because this is one of the

9. E61 Mark Gibson - Corporate - EIC - Sealink [pdf, 697 KB]

   ...There  is  also  an  inherent  obligation  to  service  and  look  after  the  needs  of  the  Hauraki  Gulf  communities.   There  is  regular  interaction with  these communities  regarding  what are seen as essential services and the development of tourism.  Background   4. Sealink  (previously  known  as  Subritzky  Shipping  Services)  commenced  operations in 1960.  It has grown since then to own and operate a fleet of ...

10. Grants Handbook v4.91.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    Legal Aid Services Grants Handbook June 2025 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind...