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1. Apply to the Tribunal

   Applying to the Tribunal is free of charge. You can apply to the Tribunal either: directly (using one of the ways explained further down this page), or indirectly (if your case is already with the courts, you can apply to have the court transfer it to the Tribunal). Before you apply, make sure you read the Homeowner’s Guide: Homeowners' Guide to the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Not sure if you’re eligible? If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible to apply to the Tr

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2. New Zealanders have a range feelings about criminal justice system

   New Zealanders are divided in their views of whether crime is a choice, but there is strong consensus that people who offend can go on to lead productive lives with the right effort and support, a study has found. Published today by the Ministry of Justice, the Social Wellbeing and Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System report draws results from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey 2019 – released in May this year – which interviewed 8,000 people about their experiences and perceptio

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3. New Zealand to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.

   Cabinet has announced that it intends for New Zealand to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: Ministerial release - New Zealand to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime Joining the Convention was a recommendation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019. The Convention has long defined international best practice for combatting online crime.  The Convention does this by ensuring that countries

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4. Identification check requirements

   Third party’s obligations regarding identification checks Registered third parties are no longer required to provide a copy of applicant’s identification document (ID) to the Ministry of Justice when using the online Criminal Record Check service. However, you (Third parties) will be required to verify the information provided in the application against the identification document provided. You can ask the applicant to email you a copy of the ID and match the information. Please note you are

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5. Ministry to undertake seismic strengthening work at Greymouth Courthouse

   The Ministry of Justice is to undertake seismic strengthening work of the Greymouth Courthouse, to ensure its long-term resilience and ongoing use. Bruce Findlay, the Ministry of Justice Regional Manager, Southern, said the Ministry had received a Detailed Seismic Assessment (DSA) report on the Greymouth Courthouse last week, which assessed the building as 15 percent of New Building Standard (NBS), indicating it is potentially earthquake prone. “We have received independent advice from Holmes

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6. Information & guidance

   If you are not represented by a lawyer or advocate Information on what to do before starting or defending proceedings where you're representing yourself Professional help Court procedure can be complicated. You can find information on getting professional help and advice from a lawyer or employment law advocate, union or employers’ group, or as to change of representation. Supporting diversity and inclusion Information on how the Employment Court supports diversity and inclusion. Use

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7. [2011] NZEmpC 63 Hally Labels Ltd v Powell [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...against the defendant and Geon, which was issued on 20 May 2011 and executed on 23 May. Hally‘s application to this Court was opposed by Mr Gallie, counsel for the defendant, on the grounds that the circumstances disclosed in the affidavits filed in the High Court in support of the application for a search order did not undermine the implied undertaking the defendant had given the interim injunction proceedings and the claims in the High Court for relief against the defendant and...

8. Tuson - Mangamuka West 3B2A (2018) 168 Taitokerau MB 17 (168 TTK 17) [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...affecting or relating to any such land, and the local authority concerned, are entitled to be heard in relation to any application for, or proposal to make, any order under this section. (2A) The applicant must, as soon as practicable after filing an application in the court, send a copy of the application to the local authority concerned. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the court may, if in its opinion notice of the application or proposal should be given to any person...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 164 NZPSA v IRD [pdf, 519 KB]

   ...of legal proceedings, the proposed meeting date was too soon. He said that IR would like to take time to receive and consider the proceedings before such a meeting could take place. [46] Finally, on the same day a statement of problem was filed by the PSA in the Authority. [47] A telephone conference was held with an Authority Member on 6 November 2017 in the course of which IR undertook that until the Authority issued its determination, IR would not “procure, seek or enter...

10. Witana v Tau - Omapere Taraire E (2019) 191 Taitokerau MB 1 (191 TTK 1) [pdf, 535 KB]

    ...evidence that he said this to them at the meeting on 22 February. [45] The events that followed this meeting are addressed further below. There is no dispute that Mr Wihongi never signed the 2018 easement agreement and refused to do so. He did file a belated application seeking an order that the easement could be signed and registered by a majority. I address that below as well. Did Mr Wihongi breach his obligations as a trustee? [46] Mr Wihongi clearly considered $20,000.00 wa...