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1. LCRO 55/2017 L DA and O DA v UE [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...to purportedly upgrade our communications with your clients to harassment of your clients”. [8] A subsequent 21 December 2016 email noted the absence of any response, despite reminder, and went on to say: We are now a week on from our urgent request, so it is obvious that you do not intend to respond to our letter. Your claim and direct threats outlined in your 5th December 2016 letter is a blunt instrument and is both reprehensible and unconscionable. 3 [9] Mr DA then refe...

2. RU v MW LCRO 293 / 2011 [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...for his time [was] fair and reasonable”. It did not discuss the question of whether or not there were in this case “special circumstances”. [11] Regarding the non-application for legal aid issue the Committee referred to the Practitioner forming the view that the LSA was unlikely to fund the Applicant’s proposed litigation, and that it was a “fair assessment given the background to [the] proceedings”. The Committee found that no criticism could be made of the stance tak...

3. Tihi v Nuku - Ruatoki B Sections 23, 25, 26B, 27, 31, 32, 33B2C2, 38, 79 [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 531 (2019 APPEAL 531) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...intended to determine ownership of the house on the above listed land (the land) to allow for succession to the estate of Hare Nuku Ratana (the deceased). [3] Upon receiving this minute, counsel for the respondents (the Executors) wrote to the Court requesting the order be amended to reflect, in counsel’s view, the true intention of the Court. That is, the order should have determined the house on the land was owned by the Executors of the deceased’s estate. [4] On 28 April 2018...

4. [2018] NZSSAA 59 (19 November 2018) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...not treat the appellant’s situation as an emergency. For the reasons we discuss, we do not agree with the Ministry’s view. However, it is not appropriate or necessary to attempt to make findings regarding how the Ministry managed the various requests the appellant made for help which was not forthcoming. The outcome of the appeal turns on whether the assistance that was provided is recoverable. The legal issues and how they apply in this case [13] The Ministry’s key claim is...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 51 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...Directions” <www.employmentcourt.govt.nz> at No 16. [27] The applicant says that the decision to strike out his claim was mistaken and that should the employer succeed in being awarded costs, a miscarriage of justice will occur. He requested that the issue of costs be reserved pending a decision by the Court of Appeal. I have already dealt with that submission above and have determined that it is not appropriate to stay these proceedings. [28] In the event that t...

6. Code-of-conduct-survey-summary.pdf [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...political lobbyists. The survey link was published in our newsletters about political lobbying, which were circulated to more than 200 people and organisations who had registered their interest in the Ministry’s political lobbying work. A link with a request to respond was also emailed to more than 100 people who had taken part in meetings facilitated by the Ministry. The survey helped the Ministry to develop a draft voluntary code of conduct for lobbying, and may inform longer-te...

7. Proceeds of Crime Fund - Terms of Reference [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...costs; • Progress toward achieving expected benefits and outcomes; • Anticipated or existing risks and issues that may impact successful delivery; • An overall health rating of the initiative (RAG status); and • Any additional information requested by the Fund Administrator. 39. The Lead Agency of each initiative is responsible for submitting performance and progress reports throughout the project lifecycle. Reporting will take place every six months on dates specified by th...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 103 (8 December 2016) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...waived the requirement that the appellant provide a medical certificate to support his application for assistance. 2 Background [3] The appellant is single. He is now aged 24 years. [4] On 29 July 2014, the appellant made an online request for financial assistance to the Ministry. In his online application he indicated that he was caring full-time for his mother. He had been caring for her full-time since 10 May 2006. He indicated that there was no one else who coul...

9. [2018] NZSSAA 41 (14 August 2018) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...granted NZS. She applied to include XXXX in her NZS entitlement as a non-qualifying spouse (NQS) because he did not meet the residency requirements to qualify for NZS in his own right. In February 2014, when XXXX completed a personal details form, she declared that her pension was RMB 570 per month, approximately NZD 26. The Ministry accepted her declaration and assessed the appellants’ income as being below the threshold for deduction. [5] The Ministry cannot locate its re...

10. OIA-119801.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

    Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 9 April 2025 Ref: OIA 119801 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Citizen’s arrest Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 26 February 2025 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). Specifically, you requested: • Copies of all advice the Ministry of Justice received from Police rel...