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1. Secondhand dealer duties

   ...available for no less than 3 years from the date of transaction. How long do I have to keep items for? All items must be kept in an unaltered state for 14 days after the transaction. Goods must be able to be reasonably and conveniently inspected by police on request during this period. You don’t have to keep items for 14 days if they are returned to the person you acquired them from or if you are selling them as an agent for the owner and you have noted the following details of the owner: na...

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   2. Licences & certificates >
   3. Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers >
   4. Your duties

2. Chief Coroner & coroners

   ...Governor-General makes the appointments on the advice of the Attorney General after consultation with the Minister of Justice. There is a statutory cap of the equivalent of 22 permanent full-time coroners. As vacancies come up, we will usually advertise a request for expressions of interest in relevant newspapers and legal publications. We usually ask applicants to name at least 3 nominated referees who can vouch for the applicant’s character and the accuracy of the information they’ve supp...

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   2. About coroners & Coronial Services

3. Non-publication orders

   ...anyone who wishes to oppose it, in order to give them an opportunity to respond. This includes media organisations. Once an application and any responses are received, the Coroner then determines if there are grounds for a non-publication order and informs all parties of the result. s74 Non-publication order application form

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   2. What to expect during an inquiry

4. Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence

   ...implementation so everyone can be well-prepared. The package of legislative changes sits alongside specialist, best practice education and training for lawyers and judges, and existing operational improvements in courts. Through improved facilities, better information for victims and training for frontline staff, the Ministry of Justice will deliver safe and appropriate services for court users.   Under-Secretary Logie says the work will ensure that the justice system, in prosecuting...

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5. Signing and witnessing EPAs during COVID-19

   ...legal document which sets out who can take care of your personal or financial matters if you can't. That person is called your attorney. You can set up an EPA through a lawyer or trustee corporation. See Setting up an EPA for the forms you will need to use to set up an enduring power of attorney for matters relating to your personal care and welfare, and financial matters (property).

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   2. Powers to make decisions for others

6. [2025] NZEmpC 135 AZK Ltd v JKL [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...made freezing and ancillary orders against the respondent in these proceedings. [2] The parties now seek to have the orders varied to take account of the circumstances of the respondent. [3] By consent, I make that variation, which is in the form that is attached to this judgment. [4] That variation is made without prejudice to any party’s position, and each party reserves their rights to return to the Court and seek further orders. [5] The review hearing that...

7. Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal

   ...up to $100,000. It can be more if both parties agree in writing. What claims you can make Details and value of claims you can make and remedies available. Before you make a claim What to consider before making a claim. Make a claim Application form and fee required to make a claim. Responding to a claim Information to be provided by the respondent trader. What happens next Process followed by the tribunal once claim has been received. Upcoming hearings Dates, times and location of u...

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8. Debtors: Frequently Asked Questions

   How can I find out how much money I still owe on my civil debt? A debt was ordered against me without my knowledge, how can I appeal this? I owe a civil debt, but am now bankrupt, do I still have to pay? I have received a summons for a civil hearing, do I need to attend? Why was a court bailiff at my property? How can I find out how much money I still owe on my civil debt? You will need to contact the judgment creditor for this, as payment is made directly to them and the Ministry of Justice do

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   2. About civil debt

9. New suite of resources for the Family Court launched

   ...and whānau understand the options available to them when making decisions about the care of their tamariki after a separation or change in family situation. In 2019, the Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau report was published, which found that much of the information designed to help parents, guardians and whānau was hard to understand, not accessible and of poor quality. It also found that many people approaching the Family Court to help make decisions about the care of their tamariki had no idea ab...

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10. [2011] NZEmpC 106 NZ Meat Workers and Related Trades Union Inc v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 142 KB]

    ...parties during the bedding in period. We will also be available on Monday to meet with company representatives regarding the beef operation. Eric The staff meeting [25] The evidence was that the beef workers were contacted by the company and requested to report for work on Monday, 3 November 2008. A union witness told the Court that upon any start-up there is an induction session involving discussions about compliance issues and, at the same time, workers are issued with their...