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1. Family justice initiatives

   The Ministry of Justice is working on a range of initiatives to improve timelines and remove barriers to accessing the Family Court. On this page: Family Court Associates Litigation abuse Updates to information for parents, guardians, and whānau  Supporting Children in Court Links and related documents Family Court Associates Family Court Associates are a new kind of judicial officer. The first tranche of six Family Court Associates were appointed to Auckland and Christchurch in March 20

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2. List of offenders awarded compensation A-E

   ...Tribunal’s website (www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/victims-and-justice/special-claims) or obtained from: The Secretary Victims’ Special Claims Tribunal DX SX 11159 WELLINGTON Ph: 04 462 6660 Fax: 04 462 6686 Email: PVC@justice.govt.nz All claims must be filed on or before 19 August 2025                                                 ...

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3. [2025] NZLVT 029 – Torrey v Tauranga City Council (17 June 2025) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...Acting Chairperson of the Waikato 4 Land Valuation Tribunal in the absence of Judge D A Kirkpatrick in accordance with s 19(10) of the Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948. 2 REASONS Introduction This determination relates to an objection filed by Guy and Julie Torrey to the valuation adopted by Tauranga City Council in relation to the property at 2 Rochdale Bethlehem, Tauranga under the Rating Valuations Act 1998. The parties have now resolved the objection by agreeing to a...

4. [2025] NZLVT 030 - Wotton (Oceanbeach) Family Trust v Tauranga City Council (26 June 2025) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...of Judge D A Kirkpatrick in accordance with s 19(10) of the Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948. 2 (c) Value of Improvements: $35,000. B: There is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction This determination relates to an objection filed by Michael Wotton on behalf of the Wotton (Ocean Beach) Family Trust to the valuation adopted by Tauranga City Council in relation to the property at 83 Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga under the Rating Valuations Act 1998. Th...

5. Non-Consorting Orders

   ...order. If the judge decides to vary or discharge your non-consorting order, you'll need to draft an order for sealing and give this to the court. Find out more about sealing orders If you have any questions about completing the application or how to file and serve documents, talk to a lawyer, contact the court where your non-consorting order was made, or call the Ministry of Justice on 0800 268 787. Resources Find out more about non-consorting orders: Gangs Act 2024

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6. Reduced violent crime

   In 2024, the Government set nine targets to improve the lives of New Zealanders. These targets cover health, education, law and order, work, housing and the environment.   Government Target 4 – Reduced Violent Crime aims to reduce the annual number of victims by 20,000 people, so that by December 2029 no more than 165,000 New Zealanders fall victim to assault, robbery, or sexual assault annually compared to the baseline number of 185,000 victims in October 2023.  The Target 4 fa

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7. [2025] NZEmpC 140 Otira Stagecoach Hotel Ltd v Wright [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...2025 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE K G SMITH [1] On 9 June 2025, Otira Stagecoach Hotel Ltd’s challenge to a decision of the Employment Relations Authority was dismissed.1 Costs were reserved, and provision was made for memoranda to be filed if the parties could not reach agreement about them. [2] Mr Wright has applied for costs. Applying the Court’s Guideline Scale on a Category 2B basis he sought $29,875.2 1 Otira Stagecoach Hotel Ltd v Wright [2025] NZEm...

8. Recent Updates

   On these pages, you'll find updates on the Coronial Inquiry into the 15 March 2019 Christchurch Masjidain Attack. 12 March 2025 Tēnā koutou and Assalaam alaikum, Sixth Anniversary of 15 March 2019 and Ramadan As we approach 15 March 2025, I know that this is both a difficult time and a special time for many of you. As you gather together, pray and reflect during Ramadan, I know you will also be remembering and honouring each of the 51 whose lives were lost in the terror attack. I recognise tha

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9. 2021-03-23 Transcript (up to Mr McIndoe on day 10) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...Maassen’s submission that the Environment Court does not sit in an executive plan-making and plan-changing role. That is the local authority’s role. 25 [100] In this case the NPSFM was gazetted only after appeals and s 274 notices had been filed. I consider that the Council (and the Court) was not obliged then to attempt to give effect to the NPSFM in the course of the appellate process. The NPSFM contains its own implementation timetable, including a series of default steps...

10. Te Ohu Kaimoana Trustee Limited v Te Rūnanga nui o te Aupōuri - application under s 182(4) Māori Fisheries Act 2004 (2015) 102 Taitokerau MB 1 (102 TTK 1) [pdf, 314 KB]

    ...relates to conservation and 102 Taitokerau MB 19 management of a local fishery in a particular location. Judge Ambler’s reliance on contested Native Land Court determinations is seen as controversial. [64] Counsel for Ngāti Kuri filed an affidavit of Henri Jacques Burkhardt dated 21 October 2014. Mr Burkhardt is the current chair of the Ngāti Kuri Trust Board. Mr Burkhardt outlines the Ngāti Kuri rohe and explains the approach adopted by Te Aupōuri, Ngāi Takoto, T...