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1. [2022] NZEmpC 54 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...justice is recognised as being fundamental to the common law system of justice.8 The principle may need to be departed from in certain circumstances when it is in the interests of justice to do so.9 [11] Rule 12 of the Rules specifies a range of matters that must be considered when determining an application for access. It provides: 12 Matters to be considered In determining a request for access under rule 11, the Judge must consider the nature of, and the reasons given for, th...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 177 A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment v ZAQ Ltd [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...order until the Employment Relations Authority has determined the substantive matter. [3] The primary basis for the application is that the second respondent has been suffering from mental and physical health issues since the Authority and Court matters arose. The respondents say also that their reputations will be affected in circumstances where the Authority matter has not yet concluded, and no determination has been made. [4] The second respondent filed an affidavit in sup...

3. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   1 Provider Manual for legal aid providers Ministry of Justice July 2020 2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 3 Our term...

4. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   1 Provider Manual for legal aid providers Ministry of Justice July 2020 2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 3 Our term...

5. Justice Matters - issue 01 - December 2015 [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   NOVEMBER 2015 Justice matters PARTNERSHIP IS CRITICAL Welcome to the first issue of Justice Matters, the Ministry of Justice’s newsletter for everyone with an interest in a safe and just New Zealand. Every 3 months we will update you on our activities and share some of our successes on our way to delivering modern, accessible and people-centred justice services to New Zealanders. We can only achieve this goal with the support of our partners and stakeholders. The breadth of what we do ma...

6. Establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission [pdf, 395 KB]

   1 In confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee Establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission Proposal 1 This paper seeks Cabinet’s approval to establish a Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘CCRC’) in New Zealand. Executive Summary 2 The Government has committed to establishing a CCRC. A CCRC is an independent public body set up to review suspected miscarriages of justice and refer appropriate cases back to the...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 52 Fechney v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...other conditions causing chronic fatigue and chronic pain. • The Authority was not asked to make any determination about any potential breach of non-publication order. • The Authority should be very aware of the judicial review matters relating to Rowland Samuels, where the Employment Court found that the Authority breached Mr Samuels’ rights to natural justice. [25] Ms Fechney said she considered those four comments to be pejorative findings, and potentially d...

8. Practice-Direction-3-2025-Access-to-Records-and-Papers. [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...and papers of the Tribunal and are not to be released to any person, other than as ordered or directed by a higher court. Restrictions on access to all records and papers where there is a current appeal 5. If an appeal has been filed, the matter is before the District Court and subject to the rules for access contained in the District Court (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017. Where a request for access to Tribunal records and papers is made when an appeal is current, the ap...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 84 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...themselves and their children.” It is noted that while members of the Trust attended Court and took notes, they were taken in shorthand; factual and accurate documentation is essential. The Trust submits that it is in the interests of open justice that access be granted, including to support meaningful discourse. The Trust is willing to comply with any publication restrictions imposed by the Court. [4] I approach this application on the following basis. [5] The usual...

10. [2014] NZEmpC 92 H v A Ltd [pdf, 263 KB]

    ...the Authority to settle matters coming before it at the appropriate level, with as little judicial intervention during the investigative process as possible. A balance is struck between the policy imperatives underlying the reforms and access to justice considerations in the retention of the right of challenge or review once the Authority has made a final determination on the matter before it. [24] We do not, however, consider that s 179(5) is to be construed as wholly ousting...