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1. Issue 41: 1 October- 31 December 2024 [pdf, 949 KB]

   ...accessed on the public register of Coroners’ recommendations and comments at: http://www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZCorC/ Drowning Adams [2024] NZCorC 201 (30 October 2024) CIRCUMSTANCES Jordan Patrick Adams, aged 18, died on 13 November 2021 at New Plymouth of drowning. On 13 November 2021 Jordan took part in a work social event. Throughout the day Jordan and his workmates participated in outdoor activities, drank some beer and ate. The group arrived back to work at approximately 5...

2. Balich v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 64 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...complaints he abused his status as a licensed immigration adviser, to provide the opportunity to use misrepresentations to induce potential clients to pay fees. [5] He dishonestly misrepresented both the opportunities potential clients had to migrate to New Zealand, and the services he would provide to assist them. The misrepresentations were tailored to what Mr Standing though might be effective in particular cases. His dishonest misrepresentations included deceit such as: [5.1] he p...

3. DV v WE LCRO 172 / 2010 (17 August 2011) [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...Applicant AND WE of Auckland Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Background [1] In November 2009 the Applicant lodged a complaint with the Complaints Service concerning remarks made on the “ABM” website about him. “ABM” is a web site which provides comprehensive information to the X community in New Zealand and both the Applicant and the Respondent advertised on that site. The site...

4. IACDT - A Complainant's Guide to Proceedings [pdf, 439 KB]

   ...TIMEFRAMES 6.1. Whenever you file a notice or document with the Tribunal, you must also serve a copy on the adviser and the Registrar of the Immigration Advisers Authority (the other parties). NOTE: If there is a significant delay between filing and service, the Tribunal may have to alter its procedure to allow the other parties sufficient time to consider and respond to your documents. 6.2. A notice or document will be treated as having been received by a party at the followin...

5. [2011] NZEmpC 29 Bunton v Garden City Helicopters Ltd [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Employment Relations Authority. 1 The preliminary issue for determination at this hearing was whether, at the time his employment ceased, as Operations Manager – Fixed Wing with the defendant, the plaintiff was an employee under a contract of service, or an independent contractor, under a contract for services. The merits of the plaintiff’s claim, that he was unjustifiably dismissed, were not examined. However, the evidence to determine the plaintiff’s status was extensive wi...

6. Supplementary Government Response to Law Commissions report [pdf, 479 KB]

   ...the Commissioner in facilitating compliance and working with agencies will be maintained. These proposals will give the public increased confidence to provide information to businesses and the public sector to enable better delivery of goods and services. The proposals are also in line with developing international expectations for doing business worldwide. Background Privacy Act 1993 The Act regulates what can be done with information about individuals and has wide-reaching im...

7. Applying be a Legal Aid Provider Step by Step Guide [pdf, 468 KB]

   Applying to be a legal aid provider Step-by-step guide Ministry of Justice May 2024 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 ser...

8. Grants-Handbook-v5.pdf [pdf, 1.8 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 ki...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 168 Borsboom (Labour Inspector) v Preet PVT Ltd & Others [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...Inspector has filed a memorandum indicating that there is reliable email contact with the third respondent. In those circumstances I direct that service of the sealed order and of these Reasons for Judgment should be effected by email to the email address given at para 2 of counsel’s memorandum of yesterday, as soon as possible. Ms Bal is to be asked whether she is prepared to provide an address for service of these documents, and the documents which were originally filed for th...

10. Grants Handbook v4.89 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    Legal Aid Services Grants Handbook November 2024 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 to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....