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1. KOTUHI Shane Hasan Francis Sharif (CSU 2011 WGN 000217) [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...the Ministry of Social Development, the general practitioner’s report, as well as the post-mortem and toxicology reports. [5] This is yet another tragic death of a young 16 year old whose family life (or lack of it) was traumatic and involved care and protection from an early age with Child, Youth and Family Service. It has features similar to another finding I completed in February 2010. That matter concerned the suicide of a 17 year old, Joy Leanne Vincent, who died in Febru...

2. WQ v Emberson [2019] NZIACDT 39 Sanctions (14 June 2019) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [15] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:2 …It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary proceedings for various occupations is not to punish...

3. Family justice initiatives

   ...Civil restraint orders to prevent meritless cases Updates to information for parents, guardians, and whānau The Ministry of Justice has completed a project to provide quality and accessible information for parents, guardians and whānau navigating care of children matters, so they can make informed decisions about how to care for their tamariki. We have refreshed the Care of Children, Family Court, and Family Violence web pages on the Ministry’s website, created new interactive process maps...

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4. Mauve v Oranga Tamariki [2024] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...decision is to be cited as Mauve v Oranga Tamariki [2024] NZHRRT 38. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 38 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] Ms Mauve provided foster care for a child placed in her care by Oranga Tamariki. However, in May 2018, Oranga Tamariki removed the child from Ms Mauve’s care. [2] Aggrieved by that decision, Ms Mauve made an information privacy request to Oranga Tamariki unde...

5. Youth-Justice-Indicators-Counting-Rules-and-Limitations-December-2024_v1.0.pdf [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...districts undertook exercises to ensure records were up to date ahead of the end of the fiscal year. These updates primarily affected non-court actions 1 From 1 July 2019, an application for a declaration that a child or young person is in need of care or protection has been replaced by an application for a care and protection order. 4 against youth. In late 2018, a change was made to how youth offending is recorded in police systems. Rates/percentages by ethnic group and eth...

6. Director of Proceedings v Smith (Application for Final Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 695 KB]

   ...was a registered midwife employed by the Taranaki District Health Board (Taranaki DHB) as a hospital midwife at Taranaki Base Hospital. These proceedings arise out of a complaint by the aggrieved person (Ms Cerise Lawn) and her husband about the care provided by Mrs Smith and Ms Lawn’s Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) obstetrician during the labour and birth of their baby Ariana Lawn on 24 January 2012. [3] Liability having been admitted and damages agreed, Mrs Smith has applied for a perm...

7. [2022] NZIACDT 4 - ZI v Wan Sanctions (3 March 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...[12] It was found by the Tribunal that Mr Wan had: (1) Failed to inform and explain to the complainant Immigration NZ’s decision to reject the exemption made for the trip to China on 9 June 2019. He had neither been diligent nor exercised due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. (2) Failed to lodge a separate variation application for the complainant’s first trip to China. His conduct was not diligent and nor did he exercise due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. SUBMISS...

8. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...emotionally harmful to children than the actual breakup of the relationship.11 The effects on children of prolonged family disputes include: fear of an uncertain future; uncertainty about where they will live and go to school; loss of continuity of healthcare provider; loss of social connection with peers and established friendships; shame and/or embarrassment about their family situation resulting in social isolation and withdrawal; and increased risk to mental health and wellbeing...

9. National guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design in New Zealand - Part 1 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...and sightlines: See and be seen Layout: Clear and logical orientation Activity mix: Eyes on the street Sense of ownership: Showing a space is cared for Quality environments: Well-designed, managed and maintained environments Physical protection: Using active security measures References Glossary Bibliography Photo credits 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 16 20 23 26 29 32 35 36 39 40 Contents 2 Acknowledgements On behalf of the Ministry of Justice, I...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

    ...the employment agreement to be offered to seasonal employees employed under this scheme. The plaintiffs’ claims [8] The plaintiffs claim that the defendant made deductions from their wages that were unlawful because they breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 or Minimum Wage Act 1983. [9] The first claim is that the defendant unlawfully deducted certain expenses from the plaintiffs’ wages in breach of the Wages Protection Act. The deductions were itemised in a schedule...