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1. Edwards - Whakatohea (2018) 181 Waiariki MB 121 (181 WAR 121) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...the Act.1 [2] As part of interlocutory proceedings, I convened a judicial conference with the parties on 31 January 2018.2 During that conference, Ms Sykes, counsel for Mr Rakuraku (supported by John Te Rehita Pio and members of Ngāti Irapuaia) requested the Court make a determination regarding the s 30 order and its effect. Ms Sykes requested that the determination take place before the substantive hearing of the review. [3] Crown counsel and counsel for the applicant suggested...

2. [2018] NZSSAA 12 (28 February 2018) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...states that the Ministry relies on a letter to the Authority from the Appeals Officer dated 12 October 2017 to support its submissions. [14] The Appeals Officer contends that asking an applicant for a benefit to attend a local office amounts to performance of an ancillary function under the State Sector Act 1988, not a decision. The officer cites s 32 of the State Sector Act which requires the Chief Executive to discharge his responsibilities for the efficient, effective, and eco...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 64 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...Act provides that “[a]ny person may have access to court information of a senior court to the extent provided by, and in accordance with, rules of court.” As the Rules make clear, the Court may adopt a range of procedures for dealing with a request and any objections, including on the papers, which is the approach I consider appropriate in this case.3 [6] The Rules provide a general right of access to the formal Court record;4 there is no general right of access to other doc...

4. [2022] NZIACDT 13 – BU v McCarthy (20 June 2022) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...Complainant: Self-represented Adviser: No appearance 2 INTRODUCTION [1] The complainant, BU, engaged Christopher Mark McCarthy to assist her daughter-in-law, MT, who was in New Zealand unlawfully. Mr McCarthy took money to make a s 61 request for her and represented that such an application had been made, but in fact he did not do so. [2] A complaint made to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) was referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the...

5. [2025] NZLVT 17 – Topping v Tasman District Council (28 April 2025) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...REASONS Introduction [1] Mr Topping has filed an objection to the valuation of property at 0 Four Rivers Highway, Murchison. Background [2] A revaluation was undertaken as at 1 September 2023. [3] Mr Topping objected to the revaluation. The form is dated 17 May 2024, but is stamped 24 May 2024. [4] The valuation was reviewed, and on 31 October 2024 Tasman District Council (the Council) advised Mr Topping that a decision had been made to alter the valuation. [5] Mr Topping...

6. R. Singh v Kumar [2016] NZIACDT 14 (23 March 2016) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...this complaint to the Tribunal. The facts on which the complaint is based are: [1.1] Mr Kumar’s client went to his practice to get advice on applying for a Graduate Work Experience Visa. However, his client could not get an Employer Supplementary Form, which is an essential prerequisite to apply for that class of visa. [1.2] Mr Kumar advised his client he could none-the-less apply, and proceeded to make the application. Immigration New Zealand responded explaining the application coul...

7. Form 1a - Application for criminal legal aid - Police Prosecutions [pdf, 269 KB]

   Application for Criminal 08/16 form 1A Legal Aid - Police Prosecution IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KEEP What you need to know about criminal legal aid Criminal legal aid is the government programme which pays a lawyer to represent you if you are charged with an offence and cannot afford a lawyer. If you get legal aid, you may have to pay back some or all of it. Your application Will you get legal aid? Decisions on who gets legal aid are based on th...

8. PDLA Operational Policy v3.1 [pdf, 350 KB]

   Police Detention Legal Assistance Service Operational policy April 2018 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that cho

9. OIA-104219.pdf [pdf, 858 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 3 July 2023 Our ref: OIA 104219 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Section 27 cultural reports Thank you for your email of 26 April 2023 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information on ‘cultural reports’ provided under section 27 of the Sentencing Act 2002. Specifically, you have requested:...

10. NE v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2025] NZACC 20 (31 January 2025) [pdf, 167 KB]

    ...Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 12 September 2022. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision dated 23 February 2022 declining funding for a list of 26 items requested by the appellant. 2 Background [2] On 21 September 2017, the appellant was granted cover for post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. On 18 May 2020, the appellant was also granted cover for dissociative amn...