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1. Evidence Brief: Drug Courts [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...or drug dealers. • The optimal length for a drug court programme is between eight and 18 months. • One meta-analysis found that drug courts were more effective when serving methamphetamine users, compared to participants with other forms of AOD abuse/dependency. • There is also evidence that drug courts focused on drink-drivers reduce reoffending, but this evidence is not as strong as for drug courts generally. EVIDENCE BRIEF SUMMARY Evidence rating: Promisi...

2. LCRO 202/2018 HB v MD (26 June 2020) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...MD taking steps about that on behalf of WT, he discovered the existence of the caveat. [11] Mr MD advised WT that Mrs HB Snr did not appear to have a caveatable interest. This triggered a process under the Land Transfer Act 1952 whereby WT informed LINZ, who in turn informed Mrs HB that her caveat would lapse.2 [12] Mrs HB Snr made an application to the High Court for an order that her caveat not lapse. WT, through Mr MD, instructed Mr B QC to oppose that application. [13] In th...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. [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...

6. 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...

7. 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

8. 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

9. [2006] NZEmpC AC 68/06 Colosimo & Anor v Parker [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...specifically mentioned, it can be inferred that the Authority found no contributory conduct on Mr Parker’s part. [3] In an unusual twist to the decision, Mr Colosimo was found as employer to have failed to keep time and wage records in the required format and failed to supply them when requested. Pursuant to ss130(4) and 135(2)(a) of the Employment Relations Act 2000, Mr Colosimo was ordered to pay a penalty of $4,000 for such breaches. Of this sum $1,000 was to be paid to Mr...

10. 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...