Wright v Minister for COVID-19 Response - [2023] 2 NZLR 803

Judicial review — COVID-19 pandemic — Validity of vaccination orders — Minister must have adequate information to make informed decision irrespective of mandatory requirements — Supporting public health advice was material to altered decision by the Minister — No evidence of such advice.

Judicial review — Remedies — Orders valid unless and until set aside by court of competent jurisdiction — COVID-19 pandemic — Scope of vaccination orders — Text and background materials showed definition was intended to include Family Carers — Not appropriate for Court to make declaration based on presumed lack of intent when intent shown — Presumption of validity no basis for making declaration inconsistent with plain language of order.