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1. Adoption Action Inc v Attorney-General (Non-Party Access to File) [2013] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...compelling policy reasons for ensuring that the proceedings of the Tribunal are accessible to the public and to the legal profession in particular. [11] No substantive hearing having yet taken place we intend applying High Court Rules, r 3.16: 3.16 Matters to be taken into account In determining an application under rule 3.13, or a request for permission under rule 3.9, or the determination of an objection under that rule, the Judge or Registrar must consider the nature of, and the r...

2. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Waitemata Community Law Centre [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Centre Te Korowai Ture ō Waitematā 1 Trading Place │PO Box 121104, Henderson 0650 Ph: (09) 835 2130 │ Fax: (09) 835 2133 info@waitematalaw.org.nz www.waitematalaw.org.nz SUBMISSIONS ON STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM – A CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 1 March 2019 Waitematā Community Law Centre Te Korowai Ture ō Waitematā 1 BACKGROUND The Waitematā Community Law Centre offers free legal help to people who are most in need in...

3. [2017] NZEmpC 40 XYZ v ABC [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...NZEmpC 40 [12 April 2017] THERE IS AN ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES AND ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PARTIES' IDENTITY IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2017] NZEmpC 40 EMPC 69/2017 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN XYZ Plaintiff AND ABC Defendant Hearing: 11 April 2017 (Heard at Wellington) Appearances: P McBride, counsel...

4. Disclosure Statement Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill [pdf, 300 KB]

   1 Departmental Disclosure Statement Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill This disclosure statement was prepared by the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and understanding, the information provided is complete and accurate at the date of finalisation below. 13 September 2018. 2 Contents Contents .......................................................................................................................

5. Review-of-the-Courts-Remote-Participation-Act-2010.pdf [pdf, 345 KB]

   ...23 In relation to criminal proceedings, I see an opportunity to make several clarifications and adjustments. I recommend consulting on three options for change. The first two assume the existing presumptions in favour of use in criminal procedural matters, and higher thresholds for use in substantive matters will be carried over. They can be progressed separately or together. The third would be progressed as a standalone option. Detail can be found in the discussion document at the pages...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 175 Wilson Parking NZ Ltd v Turner & Anor [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...2000. [5] It is well accepted that the Court may grant access to documents held on the Court file, and has an inherent power to control the use of information disclosed in proceedings, where such control is necessary for the due administration of justice. A balancing exercise is required, including having regard to each party’s interests. In undertaking the analysis, the Court has previously found it helpful to have regard to the approach set out in the Rules. [6] Rule 12 s...

7. 25 January Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 452 KB]

   January Legal Aid News Opening message Happy New Year and Welcome to the first Legal Aid News of 2015 Clarifying the defence lawyer’s role in restorative justice The new section 24A of the Sentencing Act, that took effect on 6 December 2014, requires the district court to adjourn proceedings before sentencing to assess whether restorative justice is appropriate if certain criteria are fulfilled. If you have a client who intends to plead guilty to an offence where there is...

8. 29 May Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 457 KB]

   ...Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Parole work has moved to Wellington Non-GST registered suppliers Clarification on legal aid fees for restorative justice Family and civil Court of Appeal and Supreme Court cases have moved to Wellington Queries? Parole work has moved to Wellington From 1 June 2015, new parole applications will be managed by the Wellington legal aid office....

9. Big Hill Station v Hemana - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2015) 39 Takitimu MB 16 (39 TKT 16) [pdf, 191 KB]

   39 Takitimu MB 16 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TᾹKITIMU DISTRICT A20030006377 A20130010918 UNDER Sections 43 and 326(B) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Awarua o Hinemanu Trust BETWEEN BIG HILL STATION LIMITED Applicant CLINTON HEMANA, FLORENCE KARAITIANA AND RANUI TOATOA AS TRUSTEES OF AWARUA O HINEMANU TRUST Respondents Hearing: 31 Tākitimu MB 152 dated 2 Apri...

10. Nee Harland v Prentice - Mana Ahuriri Incorporated Society (2017) 59 Takitimu MB 227 (59 TKT 227) [pdf, 348 KB]

    ...Ahuriri Incorporated Society (MAI) to represent Ahuriri hapū, was dismissed. [2] Mr Nee Harland now seeks a rehearing. He submits that he was denied a hearing and his issues were misunderstood by the Court such that it is in the interests of justice that a rehearing be granted. [3] The Komiti members, Mana Ahuriri Incorporated, and the Crown oppose the application and maintain that the Court’s decision was correct and that the applicant has failed to establish that the circums...