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1. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...that legal aid should be granted. Family legal aid Family legal aid may be available for family disputes or issues that could go to court such as: • disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, or the guardianship and care of children • applying for or defending protection orders • matters relating to the care and protection of children and young persons • adoption • paternity http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2011/0004/latest/whole.html�...

2. Vucich & Anor v CAC306 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 40 [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...not to punish the individual, but to ascertain whether the individual has met appropriate standards of conduct in the occupation concerned, and what may be required to ensure that, in the public interest, such standards are met in the future. The protection of the public and the maintenance of proper professional standards (specific and general deterrence) are the key considerations. In the context of real estate agency work specifically, we agree that the purpose of the proceedings is...

3. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...Panel to consult with those who have been affected by the 2014 reforms and report back to him. These reforms made major changes to the support and advice available to separating parents to help them agree on how their child or children will be cared for. The first step is to ask for your views on these changes. We would like to hear from users of the family justice system so we can understand the overall effect of the 2014 changes. We want to know if they are achieving outcomes tha...

4. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Panel to consult with those who have been affected by the 2014 reforms and report back to him. These reforms made major changes to the support and advice available to separating parents to help them agree on how their child or children will be cared for. The first step is to ask for your views on these changes. We would like to hear from users of the family justice system so we can understand the overall effect of the 2014 changes. We want to know if they are achieving outcomes tha...

5. [2020] NZEnvC 102 Public and Population Health Unit of the Northland District Health Board v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 425 KB]

   ...air quality by avoiding significant cumulath,re adverse effects of air discharges on human health, cultural values, amenity values and the environment. Human health, ambient air quality, cultural values, amenity values and the environment are protected from significant adverse effects caused by the discharge of contaminants to air. D.3.lA General approach to managing adverse effects of discharges to air Adverse effects from the discharge of contaminants to air are managed by:...

6. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends December 2020 [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...in the Family Court. This decreased 4% from 2019, mostly due to reductions in Oranga Tamariki Act, guardianship and dissolution cases. The largest number of applications filed were for guardianship cases (29%). These applications relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) and are mostly 8 applications for parenting orders. The next most frequent case types in 2020 were related to care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (16%), family viol...

7. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends June 2021 [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...applications In 2020/2021, there were 61,054 substantive applications filed in the Family Court. This increased 2% from 2019/2020. The largest number of applications filed were for guardianship cases (28%). These applications relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) and are mostly applications for parenting orders. The next most frequent case types in 2020/2021 were related to care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (15%), family 8 v...

8. OIA-99969.pdf [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...should they also apply to personal information collected indirectly from individuals in New Zealand? The proposed changes must include NZ individuals and not be limited to information collected indirectly from individuals overseas. Attempting to limit protections on a jurisdictional or country of origin basis is fraught. It is noted that a New Zealand entity can fall under the scope of the GDPR currently when it offers goods or services to individuals in the EU. For example a New Zea...

9. AR v ZE LCRO 83/2012 (6 May 2016) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...pre 1 July fees. I can only assume that Mr NS’s statements reflect Ms ZE’s views, both at the time, and now. That being the case, Ms ZE acted to protect the firm’s fees. [80] The amount at issue in relation to the sale was $57. Ms ZE was protected for her fees on the purchase by the solicitor’s lien she had over the file. That would have been required by any new lawyer instructed by Mr and Mrs AR although Ms ZE suggested that may not have been the case. [81] Ms ZE did n...

10. Summary of feedback on Adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand Discussion document [pdf, 227 KB]

    ...“lifelong parental status order” or “child status order” – adoption law reform organisation “Alternative court orders already exist (under CoCa, OT, Immigration Acts) and these should be the only laws utilised by the courts when it comes to the care of children. Because there is no need for adoption in order to meet the needs of the child/ren involved, therefore adoption should be abolished.” - child of adopted person 10. This perspective was also put forward by the Family...