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1. [2025] NZEmpC 170 Saphoo v Yunan [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...compliance was ordered were those owing under the settlement agreement of $1,337.54 and $1,054.55. Those amounts are the focus for this proceeding. [11] The determination was not challenged. [12] The Court is satisfied from an affidavit of service that Mr Yunan was served with the proceedings. The server confirmed Mr Yunan’s identity because Mr Yunan had previously worked for him. [13] Mr Yunan was served by post with the notice of hearing and minute of the Court. He wa...

2. Greenslade v Commissioner of Police (Human Rights Act) [2021] NZHRRT 53 [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...G Robins for plaintiff Ms D Harris and Ms A Lawson for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 10 to 14 August 2020 DATE OF DECISION: 10 December 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 INTRODUCTION [1] Mr Greenslade applied to join the Royal New Zealand Police College (Police College) in 2014. In his application Mr Greenslade disclosed that he had dyslexia. To be admitted to Police College candidates had to sit a variety of tests. One of those was a typing test. Mr Greenslade pas...

3. BORA Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill [pdf, 313 KB]

   Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill 8 June 2009 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill 1. I have reviewed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering-Financing of Terrorism Bill (PCO12951/9.0) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. 2. According to the explanatory note the purpose of the Bill is to enhance New Zealand...

4. Lawyer-for-Subject-Person.-Selection-Appointment-and-Other-Matters.pdf [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...lawyer for subject person as mentor for a period of up to 12 months. 13.7 The judge may also, at their discretion, refer the complaint to the Law Society. 13.8 If the complaint raises a substantial issue which the judge considers is not able to be addressed as set out above, they shall refer the complaint to the panel. 9 13.9 The lawyer who is the subject of the complaint shall be notified of the outcome of the complaint by the registrar of the court or the panel as app...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 169 Robinson v Gillon & Maher Plumbing Ltd [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...Gillon & Maher has brought a non de novo challenge to the Authority’s costs determination. Gillon & Maher’s application for security [6] Gillon & Maher brings its current application on the basis that Ms Robinson resides out of New Zealand; does not have property in New Zealand which would be available for costs in the event of a costs award ultimately being obtained by Gillon & Maher; and that the grant of an order for security is just in all the circumstances...

6. Regulatory Impact Statement: Expungement scheme for historical homosexual convictions [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...opportunity to apply to the Secretary for Justice to have their conviction ‘expunged’. This would mean the conviction does not appear in criminal record checks and the person would be permitted to declare they do not have a conviction for any purpose in New Zealand. 3. This approach was preferred over other options because it is simple to administer (which assists in ensuring it can be implemented effectively and efficiently) and allows for case by case consideration to ensure the o...

7. Abbot v Macclesfield LCRO 40 / 2009 (29 May 2009) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...Background [1] This matter raises an important question regarding the basis upon which a lawyer may deduct fees from funds held on behalf of his or her client on trust. While this review concerns matters which occurred prior to 1 August 2008 the new provisions largely duplicate the earlier ones and as such the observations made in this review will be generally applicable. [2] On 24 September 2008 Mr Abbot complained to the New Zealand Law Society regarding the conduct of Mr Ma...

8. LCRO 182/2017 TP v ZN (14 September 2020) [pdf, 414 KB]

   ...Minute of Matthews AJ (7 June 2016). 5 [35] Mr TP has since been joined to those proceedings. They have been transferred to the High Court for trial in October of this year. Complaint [36] Mrs ZN lodged her complaint against Mr TP with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (Complaints Service) on 13 July 2016. She supplemented that complaint on several occasions in further correspondence. [37] Because the issues I am to consider on review have narrowed somewhat,...

9. E103 Andrew Brown - RE - Mana Whenua in support [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...for ongoing engagement. The key matter of contention is the nature of that forum. 3.2 Panuku proposes the existing Auckland Council Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum (ACMWKF). The Mana Whenua Parties in Opposition and Mr Faithfull consider that a new forum should be established comprising members drawn exclusively from Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective (Tāmaki Collective).6 3.3 In my opinion, the Auckland Council Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum is the appropriate vehicle. This...

10. Ngati Paoa (2009) 141 Waikato MB 271 (141 W 271) [pdf, 211 KB]

    ...hui-a-iwi was held on 11 May 2002. The hui supported the creation of a single governance entity. [47] A second hui-a-iwi was held on 21 December 2002. On 10 December 2002 a contract was entered into between Te Puni Kōkiri and Manukau Business Services Limited. The purpose of the contract was that the Manukau Business Services Limited would supply services to the Ngāti Pāoa Working Committee over a two year period. The first schedule to that contract refers to the primary role...