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1. LCRO 9/2020 SC v KB and ZR (30 April 2020) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...allegations that had previously been raised by Ms SC and addressed in an earlier Committee decision. (b) It did not consider that evidence produced by Ms SC and described by her as new evidence, was sufficient to justify a reconsideration of matters that had already been the subject of previous complaint. (c) The nature of the serious allegations raised by Ms SC demanded that the allegations be substantiated by a commensurately serious level of evidence. Ms SC had failed to mee...

2. OIA-102711.pdf [pdf, 168 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 3 March 2023 Our ref: OIA 102711 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Disputes Tribunal Referee Thank you for your email of 16 February 2023 in which you requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) information relating to Disputes Tribunal recruitment. Specifically, you requested: “May I ask how did...

3. CD v EF LCRO 272/2014 (24 September 2015) [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...followed up with a letter of engagement on 10 November 2011. Terms of Engagement [3] The letter confirming the terms of Ms EF’s engagement relevantly say: (a) You have instructed us to act for you in connection with your relationship property matters. (b) We confirm your advice that you have retained or wish us to retain on your behalf the services of GH, QC, barrister. GH will have written to you setting out her terms of engagement. 2 (c) This letter serves to con...

4. Environment Court Consolidated COVID-19 Protocol [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...Levels 3 and 4. Hearings 3. Special arrangements will be made for urgent hearings, if required. 4. Any hearings that proceed during this period will be conducted by audio-visual link or telephone. Alternatively, the parties may agree that matters can be heard “on the (electronic) papers”. 5. The Court will be flexible with its procedures and filing deadlines. If deadlines are not able to be met, contact should be made with the registry by email to seek an extension of t...

5. Land Valuation Tribunal Consolidated COVID-19 Protocol 7 Sept 2021 [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...Levels 3 and 4. Hearings 3. Special arrangements will be made for urgent hearings, if required. 4. Any hearings that proceed during this period will be conducted by audio-visual link or telephone. Alternatively, the parties may agree that matters can be heard “on the (electronic) papers”. 5. The Tribunal will be flexible with its procedures and filing deadlines. If deadlines are not able to be met, contact should be made with the registry by email to seek an extension o...

6. Greer v Corrections (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 44 [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...Corrections does not seek indemnity costs but rather a reasonable contribution to those costs. Corrections acknowledges that the Tribunal takes a flexible approach to costs and may depart from the principle that costs follow the event in order to provide justice between the parties but that this was a claim where cost consequences should arise. [5] The primary submissions made in support of the application are: [5.1] That the Tribunal has previously upheld the idea that some claims i...

7. Draft Long-term Insights Briefing open for consultation

   The Ministry of Justice has opened public consultation on its draft Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) on The Future Operation of the Courts and Justice Services.LTIBs are not government policy. Instead, they are intended to help us think about the future and what will matter most for the long-term wellbeing of New Zealand. The insights generated may help shape future policy and improve court system outcomes. This LTIB identifies key future trends, outlines the Ministry’s aspirati...

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8. McCleery – Waihaha 3D2 Inc (1997) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 67 (1 AP 67) [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   Sent by: ADLS LIBRARY 64 9 3078347; 09/181 03 6:16PM; JetFax_#782; Page 2 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 67 In the Maori Appellate Court of New Zealand Waiariki District Appeal 1996/20 4 r AOCKIAND OISTR1CT JUt WM SOCIETY LIgRAM IN THE MATTER of an appeal by Steven McCleery and Others against an Order of the Maori Land Court made on the 16th of August 1996 at 67 Taupo Minute Book 403-421 pursuant to Sections 280(7)(c), 280(7)(e) and 37(3) of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 in respect of...

9. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2015] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...obligations of lawyers Every lawyer who provides regulated services must, in the course of his or her practice, comply with the following fundamental obligations: (a) The obligation to uphold the rule of law and to facilitate the administration of justice in New Zealand; Conduct and Client Care Rules 2 A lawyer is obliged to uphold the rule of law and to facilitate the administration of justice. … 2.2 A lawyer must not attempt to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat the cour...

10. 2024 archive

    ...following Acts: • Gangs Act 2024• Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 If you have been instructed for civil proceedings under the Gangs Act 2024 and you currently hold a PAL2 criminal approval or higher, you can represent your client for these civil matters without applying for a civil approval. If you have been instructed for civil proceedings under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 and you currently hold a PAL4 criminal approval, you can represent your client for these civil mat...

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