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1. WXY v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...virtue of Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (NZPHDA). It is submitted that the allegations in the statement of claim do not, and cannot be re-pleaded to give rise to an arguable discrimination claim on the basis of family status. Jurisdiction to strike out – principles [2] In Mackrell v Universal College of Learning High Court Palmerston North CIV2005-485- 802, 17 August 2005 at [48] Wild J held that the Tribunal has a wide discretionary power to strik...

2. CN & KN v F Ltd [2025] NZDT 188 (7 May 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

3. LCRO 157/2024 TA v YQ (25 June 2025) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...proceedings on a solicitor-client basis; (j) the sister’s proceedings to sustain the notice of claim would be discontinued.2 [13] Unbeknownst to anyone but one of the applicant’s brothers,3 the brother had filed proceedings against Mr X in the Family Court but had not yet served them. The brother represented himself in those proceedings. [14] As remedy, the brother sought the retrospective revocation of various decisions Mr X had made as enduring attorney for Mrs X. As re...

4. BORA Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...historical context of Māori land and its intrinsic cultural dimension, the limit is demonstrably justified under section 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. 5. Particular provisions of the Bill further limit the freedom from discrimination, on the basis of family status, age, and disability. Other provisions limit the freedom of expression affirmed by section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act. The limiting measures are designed to ensure the purposes of the Bill can be met in a meaningful way...

5. Changes to legal aid criminal fees schedules review - responses & final decisions [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...by: a. following the flow of work required in a criminal proceeding b. recognising all the activities that are required to be carried out c. being consistent with the requirements of the CPA, and with the approach taken to fixed fees in the family and civil jurisdictions d. recompensing for the work required including when activities need to be repeated e. reflecting the different levels of work that can arise in relation to the same activity in different cases, eg written vs oral...

6. [2017] NZEmpC 94 Crimson Consulting Ltd v Berry [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...required to justify suppression in a civil case having regard 17 As in criminal matters under s 200 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. 18 Section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006, ss 11B – 11D of the Family Court Act 1980 and s 95 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. 19 At [141]. 20 The decision of the Court of Appeal in Lewis v Wilson & Horton Ltd [2000] 3 NZLR 546 (CA) is one such authoritative exp...

7. TD v SS & UU [2023) NZDT 318 (20 July 2023) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

8. BX v W Ltd [2023] NZDT 709 (21 December 2023) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

9. BO v NC Ltd [2024] NZDT 13 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

10. Safer Sooner: Strengthening New Zealand’s Family Violence Laws [pdf, 7.9 MB]

    ...CHANGE? WHAT CHANGES ARE PROPOSED? Police will ‘flag’ all cases that involve family violence when they charge the perpetrator. Because the flag can result in the defendant being treated differently, the defendant can challenge the flag if they dispute that the case involves family violence. The flag will give judges extra information about the criminal history of the defendant in front of them. The flag will also make it possible for family violence cases to be treated diff...