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1. Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Entry last updated on 31 January 2022 Functions and responsibilities The work of Veterans’ Affairs covers four main areas: the provision of policy advice on, and administration of, a wide range of issues relating to veterans’ entitlements, care and recognition; the coordination of commemorative activities; the management of the government’s relationship with veterans and their representative organisations; and the provision of ex-service plaques and headstones and maintenance of...

2. 2019 Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...Veterans' Affairs New Zealand Functions and responsibilities The work of Veterans’ Affairs covers four main areas: the provision of policy advice on, and administration of, a wide range of issues relating to veterans’ entitlements, care and recognition; the coordination of commemorative activities; the management of the government’s relationship with veterans and their representative organisations; and the provision of ex-service plaques and headstones and maintenanc...

3. LCRO 148/2022 NH v MV (13 June 2024) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...the complaint. The Standards Committee determination [37] The Committee summarised Ms NH’s complaints as being: 1. “Mr MV did not act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of his retainer and duty to take reasonable care.”15 10 At [74]. 11 At [75]. 12 At [76]. 13 At [80]. 14 At [82]–[84]. 15 Standards Committee determination (20 July 2022) at [8]. 8 2. Clause 19.3 did not provide any remedy in the event that Mr RT carried out work...

4. ND v SE LCRO 197/12 (24 June 2015) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...carrying out his instructions. He knew Mr CO was her instructing solicitor and that he was responsible for handling the money and making payments to Ms SE from funds Mr ND had paid into the solicitor’s trust account. [20] The rules are there to protect the public. Strict compliance also protects lawyers from disciplinary consequences. One of the purposes of the rules around provision of information to clients is to ensure lawyers make their clients aware of the lawyer’s...

5. Legal aid funding - Details of proposals [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...test similar to the criteria in place before 2006. The change will encourage parties to resolve more minor matters between themselves rather than through the court system. The eligibility criteria for legal aid for more serious cases (e.g. personal protection matters) will not be affected. The change would primarily affect care of children proceedings. Extending means thresholds to criminal cases A means test already applies for criminal cases. It is proposed that for lower- level cr...

6. UY v Bunbury LCRO 17 / 2012 (4 March 2013) - Publication decision [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...as to public interest, the other factors to be taken into account when considering whether to publish the name of a practitioner or not are set out in the LCRO Publication Guidelines. These are: a) The extent to which publication would provide protection to the public including consumers of legal and conveyancing services; b) The extent to which publication will enhance public confidence in the provision of legal and conveyancing services; c) The impact of publication on the inte...

7. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report April 2018 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...years………………………………………………………………………………………………. YJI 1.6. Proportion of children and young people referred for a youth justice Family Group Conference (FGC) who have previously been the subject of a report of concern to Oranga Tamariki relating to their care and protection Children aged 10 to 13 years……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. You...

8. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report 2018 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...years………………………………………………………………………………………………. YJI 1.6. Proportion of children and young people referred for a youth justice Family Group Conference (FGC) who have previously been the subject of a report of concern to Oranga Tamariki relating to their care and protection Children aged 10 to 13 years……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. You...

9. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - summary record 5th report [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...published online; the Government would also publicize the Committee’s concluding observations and recommendations. 3. As a founding member of the United Nations, New Zealand was committed to the Organization and to the international promotion and protection of human rights. It continued to encourage all States to ratify international human rights instruments and had played a leading role in developing new instruments. At the national level, New Zealand had long given effect to hum...

10. Application for review of attorney’s decision - PPPR25 [pdf, 18 KB]

    r 406 Form PPPR 25 Application for review of attorney’s decision Section 103, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 In the Family Court FAM No: ……………… at ……………………………… [place] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [full name] ………………………………………...