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1. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...sector. The strategy has three main components: ensuring there is less need for justice services, doing our work and delivering results more quickly and creating and operating a modern, effective justice system. The justice system is built on enduring principles but both the Government and public expect us to be innovative in our thinking and in how we deliver services. This document sets out the Ministry’s work programme for the year: our key areas of focus, what we will de...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 061 Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay Inc & Treble Tree Holdings Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...generous duration than the five year statutory default. It did so in a way that enabled the consent holder to achieve an alignment between how long it could enjoy the coastal permit for and how long the companion MAF permit, once secured , would endure. The rationale for that is clearly understandable. It was to guard against the risk that undue delay in obtaining the MAF permit effectively foreshortened the window of time for which rights to use and occupy the coastal marine area u...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 187 Haines House Haulage Northland Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...repeated applications of glyphosate spray (Roundup) with a broad leaf additive such as "Versatil". The first spray is to occur no less than 2 months prior to the commencement of planting, with a follow-up spot spray to address any areas of enduring growth 1 month later and a third immediately prior to planting. Spraying is to occur in cool, still conditions and be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations Grow-Safe and herbicide data sheets. Particular care is to be...

4. Rata - Succession to Paretuaoroa Paretekorae and Haki Rata [2021] Chief Judge's MB 106 (2021 CJ 106) [pdf, 424 KB]

   ...Judge’s MB 117 It also detailed the attempts by his father to pursue his uncles, aunt and biological mother for vesting of Paretuaoroa’s land interests in himself and Daniel Hika. In his impact statement he discussed the injustices his father endured as a result of not succeeding to Paretuaoroa’s Māori land interests. Despite all the stories and associational connections made by Poutama to the land for his children, they too felt that sense of injustice as they witnessed...

5. LCRO 207/2018 PC v FM (10 September 2019) [pdf, 499 KB]

   ...advice on the subject of renewals of the lease and the pre-conditions for that reasonably arose in the course of Mr FM carrying out his instructions and thus had to be regarded as coming within the scope of the retainer; (c) to be of potentially enduring and thus of real utility in this case, that advice needed to be recorded in writing; (d) as the Judge said at [26] of his judgment, “It would have been clear to Mr FM that … (Ms PC’s) clear intention in making the purchase w...

6. Kingsnorth v Crawford - Motuaruhe 5D (2018) 199 Waiariki MB 203 (199 WAR 203) [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...that the evidence shows Joseph’s contributions to the house were significant and, in effect, there was a complete rebuild of the original structure. The structure went from a bach of temporary occupancy to a home of real permanence. This will endure on the land for many years to come. He says that the type and extent of the contributions made by the applicant are consistent with the type and extent of contributions made in similar cases before the Court where compensation was ord...

7. [2020] NZSSAA 5 (28 April 2020) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...lengthy periods of absence from New Zealand, but never sought to or established a home elsewhere, he always returned to New Zealand at regular intervals (he was never absent for more than 26 weeks for any expedition), and maintained a range of enduring connections in New Zealand. 17 It appears at least implicit in [34] of Greenfield that “ordinarily resident in New Zealand” in both s 8 of the NZSRI and s 74 of the Act carry th...

8. Proposed model for establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission - Redacted [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...the deceased. 4 See, for example, Criminal Records (Expungement for Historical Homosexual Convictions) Bill cls 14. Both the eligible person or their representative could include an agent, a donee of an enduring power of attorney, or a welfare guardian acting on behalf of any of these categories of person. 6 36. There is no comparable provision in New Zealand’s general criminal law for an appeal to be held where a person is deceas...

9. LCRO 167/2021 MP v IC (28 April 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...reflected a somewhat capricious approach on her part to providing consistent instructions which would have assisted in resolving the dispute with her former husband. [107] Mr IC understood it to be the case that his retainer with Ms MP was more enduring than those of the lawyers who had preceded him. [108] I am satisfied that Mr IC kept Ms MP appropriately informed as to the steps that were being taken to advance the settlement proposal. Mr IC says that all steps taken were com...

10. [2023] NZREADT 32 UM v REAA (3 November 2023) [pdf, 298 KB]

    ...based on her genuine experience and perceptions. [29] The hours the appellant spent navigating the complexities of the disciplinary proceedings are not just about financial recompense, but an acknowledgement of the personal strain and sacrifice endured. Treating such claims as costs would set a concerning precedent. It would suggest that individuals who seek justice, especially those without legal representation, should bear the burden of their time without adequate compensati...