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1. Criminal legal aid assignments - information & criminal case reports

   ...exception to the rotational policy). Urgent matters that can’t be dealt with by a duty lawyer, (eg a serious opposed bail application). The assignment will be made to a legal aid provider that is available to attend court.  Holding charges are filed that require a PAL1 or 2 provider, but more serious charges are imminent: the policy for cases requiring PAL 3 and 4 providers applies and clients may nominate a preferred provider. Mental Health or Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care (an...

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2. [2010] NZEmpC 85 SFWU v Searancke [pdf, 29 KB]

   ...Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to file an amended statement of defence out of time BETWEEN SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA INC Plaintiff AND MIHIRAWHITI SEARANCKE Defendant Hearing: By submissions filed by the plaintiff on 11 and 24 June 2010 and by the defendant on 18 June 2010 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: Simon Mitchell, counsel for the plaintiff Alex Hope, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 5 July 2010 INTE...

3. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 188 (2017 APPEAL 188) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...Liza Faulkner to remove a partially constructed dwelling situated on Motiti North C No 1. Ms Faulkner now appeals that decision. Her appeal has been set down for hearing on 8 August 2017. [2] On 24 July 2017, Mr Sharp, counsel for Ms Faulkner, filed an application seeking leave to file further evidence, per r 8.18 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. The application to adduce further evidence is opposed by Graham Hoete and Aubrey Hoete. Issue [3] The issues for determination are...

4. Guide to filing a claim form [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...Situations whereby a party is refusing to pay monies they acknowledge they owe. Before completing the claim form please ensure you read carefully the application information page prior to submitting. This information will cover such things as: • Filing fee information. • Confidential information: Your physical and postal addresses are confidential, however your email address and phone number are not. • The importance of having the correct names and contact information o...

5. Wai 3300 2.5.018 Decision on applications for urgency [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...interested parties involved in the urgency hearing. 11. The Tribunal panel will hold an in person hearing to hear the claims on 9 – 10 May 2024, at the Tribunal Offices in Wellington (Level 2, 141 the Terrace). 12. The timetable for further filing for all parties is attached as ‘APPENDIX A’. Me tuku atu te Kairēhita i tētehi kape o tēnei whakahau ki ērā ki te rārangi whakamōhio mō Wai 3300, Wai 3307, Wai 3316, Wai 3317, Wai 3318, Wai 3319, Wai 3320, Wai 3321, Wai 119...

6. Adoption Law Reform: Second round of engagement in 2022

   On 20 June 2022, the Government asked for the public’s views on the options for reform. As part of this engagement, the Ministry of Justice met with a range of individuals and communities both face-to-face and online. The second round of engagement closed on 7 August. We’ll use your feedback to inform the development of final policy proposals for adoption law reform. This may include refining, changing or adding to the options set out in the discussion document. On this page: What we heard

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7. File keeping [pdf, 104 KB]

   Record-keeping obligations in the legal aid provider contract, and practice standards The legal aid provider contract and practice standards explain what documents and information are to be kept on the file for each case. The file should be organised so that another lawyer could easily work out how you are managing the case if they have to take over. It’s in both the client’s best interests and your own (in case of a complaint, or you are selected for an audit) to keep t...

8. Steele v MSC 2018 Ltd (Removal of Stay and Extension of Time) [2020] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 467 KB]

   ...Member REPRESENTATION: Mr MJ Steele in person Mr M Chawla, Director of MSC 2018 Limited for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 3 March 2020 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL LIFTING STAY AND EXTENDING TIME FOR FILING STATEMENT OF REPLY1 Background [1] On 13 May 2019 these proceedings were filed, and a notice of proceedings was served on the defendant. On that same day Mr Steele’s complaint was referred to the Human Rights Commission under s 92D...

9. NZCVS Cycle 3 resources and results

   Cycle 3 (October 2019 – November 2020) NZCVS Cycle 3 (2019-20) Full-size Core This report provides detailed insights and analysis of the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) Cycle 3 results. The report contains mostly descriptive statistics. It does not include analysis of relationships between variables. NZCVS Cycle 3 (2019-20) Core Report NZCVS Cycle 3 (2019-20) Key Findings This document summarises key findings of the NZCVS Cycle 3 (2019-20). NZCVS Cycle 3 (2019-20) Key Findings NZC

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10. Proceeding Timeline Practice Note.pdf [pdf, 134 KB]

    High Court Practice Note — Proceeding Timeline 1. This Practice Note applies to general civil proceedings commenced on or after 1 January 2026. It addresses the completion and filing by the plaintiff of a new document named a “Proceeding Timeline”.1 Background 2. A new regime for general civil proceedings in the High Court commences on 1 January 2026. The new regime has three key differences from the existing approach: (a) an “evidence first” model; (b)...