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1. Towler - Succession to Mona Towler (2021) 435 Aotea MB 37 (435 AOT 37) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...for Paul, Clark, and Chris Towler and their sister Ms Mullins and that they were seeking to avoid the necessity of an injunction to prevent the deceased’s four elder children from, it appears, attempting to disinter their father. There was some dispute as to who had the right as next of kin to dispose of the late Mr Towler’s remains and the local council appeared, at one point, to be preparing to permit the disinterment. Mr Mason pointed out that the deceased had been noted as t...

2. What the Tribunal can help with

   On this page: Types of disputes the Tribunal can help with Types of disputes the Tribunal can't help with You can use the Disputes Tribunal to settle disputes without going to court. The Tribunal is: for small claims up to $30,000 quicker, cheaper and less formal than court legally binding (you must follow its decisions). Types of disputes the Tribunal can help with The Tribunal can help with disputes about: Car accidents or other vehicle issues For example, disputes about: damage to a car...

   Located in:

   1. Disputes Tribunal

3. Waxman v Pal (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...together with closed counterparts. [8] It so happened that on 4 October 2016 the Court of Appeal delivered judgment in Y v Attorney-General [2016] NZCA 474, [2016] NZAR 1512 in which guidance was given in relation to the principles to be applied in civil cases when suppression orders are sought. The Chairperson accordingly issued a further Minute on 25 October 2016 inviting Dr Waxman and Dr Pal to consider the Court of Appeal decision and to make further submissions should they wish. T...

4. Request for an interpreter [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...to be interpreted: ……………………………………………. Date of next hearing: ……………………..…….. Court of hearing: (Please tick the appropriate box.) Supreme Court Court of Appeal High Court Criminal Civil District Court Criminal Civil Family Youth Disputes Tribunal Tenancy Tribunal Māori Land Court Māori Appellate Court Environment Court Waitangi Tribunal Employment Court Human Rights Review Tribun...

5. MLC - Glossary of terms [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Money that is derived from assets held and earnings (such as rent and interest) but not “purchase money” (land converted into money). IWI The traditional Māori tribal hierarchy and social order made up of hapū (kin groups) and whānau (family groups), having a founding ancestor and territorial (tribal) boundaries. JOINT TENANTS People who own land jointly. The interests are not split between them – they are co-owners. If one owner dies, the other joint tenant(s)...

6. Directory of Official Information 2019 J-L [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...Earthquake Insurance Tribunal Act 2019 • Care of Children Act 2004 • Charitable Trusts Act 1957 • Citizens Initiated Referenda Act 1993 1 Administered jointly with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Te Puni Kōkiri. 3 • Civil Union Act 2004 • Constitution Act 1986 • Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 • Contract and Commercial Law Act 20172 • Contributory Negligence Act 1947 • Coroners Act 2006 • Costs in Criminal Ca...

7. Transcript of speeches KG Smith [doc, 91 KB]

   ...Bruce Corkill of the Employment Court; Judge Tony Ford of the Employment Court; the Honourable Justice Gendall of the High Court; and behind them are Justices Davidson and Nation of the High Court. Next, I want to welcome, particularly, some special family guests at today’s sitting. First, a special welcome to the new Judge’s immediate family, Judge Smith’s wife Christine Whittle and their children Sam, Alice and Eliza. I want to acknowledge the presence of the new Judge’s father Mr...

8. 2025-April-External-Site-Main-Te-Au-Reka-page.pdf [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...digital caseflow management system. It will support case management, judicial decision making and court and tribunal management and will enable participants to engage with courts and tribunals online. The system will begin rolling out in the Family Court in July 2026. Planning for a second phase of development for the Civil and Criminal jurisdictions of both the High Court and District Court, is set to begin later this year and expected to rollout in the second half of 2027. A th...

9. Implementation

   Te Au Reka will be implemented in three phases.  Phase 1 We will start with implementing Te Au Reka in the Family Court, helping to improve outcomes for some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people.  Rollout begins in late 2026. Phase 2 Phase 2 will extend Te Au Reka to the District Court Criminal, including Youth Court, and District Court Civil. High Court Civil and Criminal are also included in this phase. Rollout is scheduled to begin from the second half of 2027 Phase 3 Phase 3 w...

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   1. Justice sector & policy >
   2. Key initiatives >
   3. Te Au Reka

10. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

    ...Executive 2 Who we are 3 Our responsibilities 4 Our sector outcomes 4 What we will do 5 Our performance framework 6 Making communities safer 8 Maintaining the integrity and improving the 9 responsiveness of the justice system Maintaining the civil and democratic rights of New Zealanders 11 How we work 13 Fewer, faster, fit for purpose 14 Shaping the Ministry to adapt and deliver 15 Appendix 1: Our performance measurement framework 17 Appendix 2: Our capital intentions 23 The...