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1. 2017 to 2022 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...are held to account. with increased trust in the justice system We’re strengthening the public’s trust in the justice system by ensuring processes are open, transparent and impartial, and providing services that are responsive, accessible, and cost- effective. Most importantly, we treat people fairly and with respect. We know that people who come through the justice system or who use our services are often at their most vulnerable. We aim to help them by making sure they spend as littl...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 92 H v A Ltd [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...investigatory procedures and meetings should generally proceed uninterrupted by challenges. It would undermine the evident purposes of s 179(5) and the Act more generally to allow or encourage challenges at a pre- determination stage, thereby increasing costs, reliance on legalities and technicalities, and generating delays. [18] Parliament’s intention in limiting the powers of the Employment Court in relation to the proceedings of the Authority is reflected in the Explanatory N...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 189 Weston Lea Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...that may be in disagreement. D: If the parties are not able to reach an accord in this regard, they are to advise the Registrar who will arrange for a telephone conference and/or further hearing as may be necessary to finalise the wording. E: Costs are reserved pending the final decision. REASONS Introduction [1] Weston Lea seek to develop land on the southern side of Hamilton and adjacent to the Waikato River (Amberfield Development). The land is currently utilised as a Dai...

4. Cabinet Paper: Strategic Approach to Support the Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse [pdf, 834 KB]

   © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions Date of Issue: 8 May 2019 Date 8 May 2019 Title: Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Hi

5. [2020] NZEnvC 134 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 566 KB]

   ...additions to meet the spirit and intent of the Court’s earlier decisions in this proceeding and of the Reasons in this decision by 4 September 2020; (4) any original party in (1) above may reply to (2) and (3) by 10 September 2020. C: Costs are reserved. REASONS Introduction: The Point Station [1] This decision is the sixth in a sequence of interim decisions on an application by the Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated (“LCG”) under section 87G Resource...

6. Children and young people with charges finalised in any court December 2018 [xlsx, 262 KB]

   ...rehabilitation programme. • s283(c)-(j) monetary, confiscation, disqualification - the child/young person is ordered to return to court, if called upon within 12 months so that the court can take further action, such as ordering: payment of a fine, court costs, reparation or restitution, or forfeiture of property, or confiscation of a vehicle, or disqualification from driving. • s283(a)-(b) discharge, admonish - the child/young person is discharged without further penalty. Gender, ethnicit...

7. Children and young people with charges finalised in the Youth Court December 2018 [xlsx, 254 KB]

   ...rehabilitation programme. • s283(c)-(j) monetary, confiscation, disqualification - the child/young person is ordered to return to court, if called upon within 12 months so that the court can take further action, such as ordering: payment of a fine, court costs, reparation or restitution, or forfeiture of property, or confiscation of a vehicle, or disqualification from driving. • s283(a)-(b) discharge, admonish - the child/young person is discharged without further penalty. Gender, ethnicit...

8. OWRUG - EiC - M Curran - Planning (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 528 KB]

   ...introduces significant uncertainty into the consent process for applicants. 16 BI-1035600-2-242-V5 81. The uncertainty associated with having to progress applications to dam water as non-complying activities under PC7, coupled with the cost of preparing a resource consent application for a non-complying activity could mean a halt on dam maintenance, replacement and development work that requires a large capital investment. As previously noted, the inability to commit to...

9. Three strikes offences December 2019 [xlsx, 234 KB]

   ...vehicle'), Final Protection Order (Sentencing Act), and 'committed to a facility on conviction') - no sentence recorded (includes where a person has been 'convicted and discharged' and where a person has been ordered to pay court costs). Gender, ethnicity and age Gender, ethnicity and age information originate from Police. 'Multiple ethnicity' information is used in this table. This means for each ethnicity a person is counted once per year (eg they may be co...

10. [2021] NZACC 70 - Te Miha v ACC (29 April 2021) [pdf, 324 KB]

    IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2021] NZACC 70 ACR 38/19 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN M TE MIHA Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 21 September 2020 Heard at: Napier/Ahuriri Evidence completed: 4 February 2021 Appearances: Ms M Williams for the appellant Mr A Butle