03/02/2020 Slater v Blomfield [2014] NZHC 2221; [2014] 3 NZLR 835 (12 September 2014) [151] Therefore Mr Blomfield succeeds on overview and there is an order that s 68(1) does not apply, and Mr Slater must answer the interrogatories and comply with discovery in the usual way. Result [152] The appeal is allowed in part in relation to whether Mr Slater is a journalist. Mr Slater is prima facie entitled to invoke s 68(1) in relation to sources other than Messrs Spring. [153] The appeal is dismissed in respect of the determination that r 8.46 of the High Court Rules does not apply. [154] The s 68(2) application succeeds. Under s 68(2) I order that s 68(1) is not to apply to the disclosures sought in these defamation proceedings. Mr Slater must comply with the interrogatories and discovery requirements relating to sources. Costs [155] Mr Blomfield is to file any submissions relating to costs within 14 days. Mr Slater is to reply within a further 14 days. ................................... Asher J NZLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback URL: http://www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZHC/2014/2221.html www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZHC/2014/2221.html 30/30