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1. Justice Sector seriousness score (2016 update): FAQs [pdf, 585 KB]

   ...do not quantify the seriousness of each offence and record that for each charge. Rather they impose sentences. Using sentencing data recorded for administrative purposes enables us to calculate seriousness scores for over 6000 offence codes without requesting lots of extra information from judges. Do more severe sentences always reflect more serious offending? No. “The main disadvantage of indexes based on sentencing practice is that factors other than offence seriousness (e.g. p...

2. 1.3 Appendix C to JWS 1 - Draft Policy Amendments [pdf, 981 KB]

   ...R U L E S : L A N D U S E O T H E R T H A N I N L A K E O R R I V E R B E D S watercourse, or the coastal marine area, either directly or indirectly, in the event of power outage or the failure of equipment; and (d) Upon written request by the Regional Council a written statement or certificate from a Suitably Qualified Person is provided to show compliance with Conditions (a) to (c). Note: Rule 14.7.1.1 does not manage discharges of animal waste liquid or soli...

3. [2024] NZLVT 063 - Bottinga v Auckland Council (16 December 2024) [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...We note that Mrs Bottinga raised some issues which are outside the scope of the Tribunal to address. Onus of proof The Land Valuation Tribunal is a specialist tribunal, its primary task in determining rating valuation objections being to form a view as to the valuation. The onus of proof lies with the Objector, with the burden imposed being the persuasion burden.3 A party meets this burden by convincing the fact finder to view the facts in a way that favours that party.4...

4. Heitia v Downs - Succession to Te Wetini Ngatai [2025] Chief Judge's MB 1 (2025 CJ 1) [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...the application filed by Ms Downs. [9] Kipouaka Pukekura expressed the same concern. Ngā kōrero a ngā kaiurupare Respondents evidence and submissions [10] Mr Gear confirmed his client’s position regarding the Registrar’s report and requested that the mistakes in the report relating to Ms Down’s mother passing away without issue be noted. He could not comment on the issue of notice but noted that it may be a natural justice issue. 2025 Chief Judge's MB 11...

5. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 836 KB]

   Directory of Official Information Listings J-L About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz

6. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 834 KB]

   Directory of Official Information Listings J-L About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz

7. Regulatory Impact Statement: A New Trusts Act [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...statement 1 1 Regulatory Impact Statement: A New Trusts Act Agency Disclosure Statement 1. This Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. 2. The RIS analyses the Law Commission’s recommendations to reform New Zealand trust law. Trust law in New Zealand is important to individuals and businesses, and is a core component of the legal infrastructure and economy. 3. The Law Commission conducted a four year comprehensive review of general trus...

8. Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust - Hauturu East 8 Block (2008) 134 Waikato MB 3 (134 W 3) [pdf, 10 MB]

   IN THE MAORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WAIIUTO-MANIAPOTO DISTRICT Hearing: 134 W AIIU TO MB 3 A20060026843 A20060002649 IN THE MATTER OF Hauturu East 8 Block AND An application for review oftrust UNDER Section 231, Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 AND UNDER RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST Applicant An application for enforcement of obligations of trust and review of trust Section 238, Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 NORMANTANE Applicant 16 October 2007, 127 Waikato MB 259-3

9. Rafiq v Commissioner of Police [2012] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: 11 and 12 April 2012 DATE OF DECISION: 23 May 2012 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] By letter dated 20 December 2010 Mr Rafiq requested access to the personal information held about him by the New Zealand Police. By letter dated 22 February 2011 the Police provided some information but other information was withheld pursuant to s 27(1)(c) of the Privacy Act 1993 (dis...

10. AMLCFT Statutory Review Final Report [pdf, 5.4 MB]

    ...certain that we are addressing most important current risks. In particular, information on money laundering methods is almost a decade old and we cannot fully consider the impact to the risk environment of key changes to the system such as the Phase 2 reforms. There is also a significant risk that the regime participants are failing to combat areas of greatest threat as risks have not been assessed and communicated to agencies or industry. 7. We also consider that the regime is not suff...