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1. 4.7 Addressing the Judge

   It is rare, but permissible for a member of the media to address a judge. Media representatives should usually communicate with the court by approaching registry staff, specifically the court registrar in charge of the file. If issues arise while a hearing is in progress, media representatives should, if possible, communicate to the judge by giving notes to the court taker. If the importance and urgency of the situation means that is not possible, it is permissible for a media representative to...

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2. Characteristics associated with the early identification of complex Family Court custody cases [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...PO Box 2750 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-11122-3 The researchers would like to thank the staff at the Family Courts who facilitated this research and took part in interviews. We would also like to thank the Family Court Judges, lawyers, CYF lawyers, Counsel for the Child and specialist report writers who made time to speak with us. We appreciate their contribution. Contents Executive summary.........................................................................

3. Youth Court - Signed, sealed – (but not yet fully) delivered [pdf, 817 KB]

   ...Māori, and a discussion as to the extent to which it has been fully realised. Paper to be delivered at the “Healing Courts, Healing Plans, Healing People: International Indigenous Therapeutic Jurisprudence Conference” by His Honour Judge Andrew Becroft1 Principal Youth Court Judge for New Zealand Te Kaiwhakawā Matua o te Kōti Taiohi...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 216 Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd interlocutory [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...7 November 2014 and plaintiff's memorandum in reply dated 14 November 2014 Representatives: Plaintiff in person D France and S Worthy, counsel for defendant Judgment: 19 November 2014 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE M E PERKINS [1] The plaintiff, Ms Scarborough, was employed by the defendant, Micron, on 16 September 2013. Three months later on 16 December 2013 she was given notice of redundancy and her employment concluded on 20 December 201...

5. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 188 (2017 APPEAL 188) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...Section 58 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Motiti North C No 1 BETWEEN LIZA FAULKNER Appellant AND GRAHAM HOETE AND AUDBREY HOETE Respondents Hearing: On the papers Court: Deputy Chief Judge C L Fox Judge L R Harvey Judge M P Armstrong Appearances: M Sharp for Appellant K Feint for Respondents Judgment: 2 August 2017 JUDGMENT OF THE COURT...

6. Bamber v Monschau - Tahorakuri A No 1 Section 33A2 [2016] Maori Appellate Court MB 363 (2016 APPEAL 363) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...10 December 2015 at 133 Waiariki MB 245-270 in respect of Tahorakuri A No 1 Section 33A2 BETWEEN BRUCE ANDERSON BAMBER AND KATHLEEN MATA BAMBER Appellants AND SHANE MONSHAU AND HARRY TE NGARU Respondents Court: Judge L R Harvey (Presiding) Judge S Te A Milroy Judge C T Coxhead Judgment: 23 September 2016 JUDGMENT OF THE COURT ON COSTS Copies to: M Sharp, PO Box 5111, Mount...

7. Baker v Ngāti Tūwharetoa Hapū Forum - Te Matai No 1 and Te Matai No 2 [2015] Chief Judge's MB 900 (2015 CJ 900) [pdf, 248 KB]

   2015 Chief Judge’s MB 900 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAKITIMU DISTRICT A20140008456 UNDER Section 30 of Te Ture Whenu Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Te Matai No 1 and Te Matai No 2 Blocks BETWEEN NIGEL BAKER ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES OF TE MATAI NO 1 AND NO 2 AHU WHENUA TRUST Applicant AND NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA HAPŪ FORUM Respondent THE CROWN Interested Party Representatives:

8. Dickinson v Southon - Section 4A Block IV Tokaanu Township [2023] Chief Judge's MB 499 (2023 CJ 499) [pdf, 418 KB]

   2023 Chief Judge's MB 499 Dickinson v Southon - Section 4A Block IV Tokaanu Township [2023] Chief Judge’s MB 499 (2023 CJ 499) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O AOTEA In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Aotea District A20100006117 AP-20230000026797 CJ 2010/13 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Section 4A Block IV Tokaanu Township I WAENGA I A Between KAHI DICKINSO

9. Lawyers working with children Info Booklet MOJ0601 [pdf, 626 KB]

   The judge may appoint an independent family lawyer to your court case, called a ‘Lawyer for Child’. This lawyer helps the judge understand the child’s views and communicates their best interests. Lawyers working with children What the lawyer does You have the right to feel safe You can get help if you or someone else feels unsafe. • If you or someone else is in immediate danger call 111 • Visit justice.govt.nz/family- violence • Visit areyouok.org.nz • Freephone...

10. Employment Court cases scheduled for 14 July 2025 to 25 July 2025 [pdf, 131 KB]

    ...GUIDE ONLY. For any queries, please contact the relevant Court Registry. THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA HEARINGS IN PERSON OR VIA REMOTE PARTICIPATION* 14 July 2025 – 25 July 2025 LOCATION DATE JUDGE(S) MATTER CASE REPRESENTATION Courtroom 4, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Precinct Monday, 14 July 2025 9.30am Tuesday, 15 July 2025 9.30am Wednesday, 16 July 2025 9.30am Judge Holden Challenges to...