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1. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   Justice: our people, our communities http://justice.govt.nz/ MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND COURTS Amy Adams A message from our minister We’ve been challenging ourselves to think differently about how we tackle some of the complex issues facing our justice system, and I’m proud of what the Ministry of Justice and the Government has achieved to date. The initiatives in this booklet provide evidence of the breadth of fresh thinking and talented people working across the justice secto...

2. Pue v Kingi - Te Rununga o Ngati Maru (Taranaki) Whenua Topu Trust (2012) 291 Aotea MB 257 (291 AOT 257) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...[26] In a comparable context I note the following statements from a recent Court of Appeal judgment Ngai Tai ki Tamaki Tribal Trust v Karaka that are strikingly similar to the present and on-going challenges facing Ngāti Maru: 5 [8] To put the matters in issue in context, it is necessary to refer to the general background to Mr Stevens’ involvement with the Trust. Between 1997 and 2004 a state of disharmony developed within the Trust. By 2004 two distinct factions had emerged. I...

3. Williams - Hohotaka 2A Section 4 [2023] Chief Judge's MB 2 (2023 CJ 2) [pdf, 971 KB]

   ...response was received from Shaun Seymour of Te Taruna Te Wano Whānau Trust who amongst other matters set out “because of that mistake or omission on part of the presentation of the facts of this case it is necessary in best interests of the justice to remedy the mistake or omission”. A response was also received on 12 September from Wilhelmina Haraki of the Ngamihi Te Kehu Haraki Whānau Trust who indicated support for the application. [10] The draft submission was updated as...

4. [2018] NZEmpC 145 FGH v RST [pdf, 252 KB]

   FGH v RST NZEmpC WELLINGTON [2018] NZEmpC 145 [6 December 2018] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2018] NZEmpC 145 EMPC 259/2017 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for a permanent non- publication order BETWEEN FGH Plaintiff AND RST Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: S Henderson and D H O’Leary, counsel f...

5. BM v X Ltd [2020] NZDT 1583 (23 June 2020) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 195 KAQ v The Attorney-General [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...filed or the name of any party or witness or other person not be published,” subject to such conditions as the Court thinks fit. While the discretion is broad, it must be exercised consistently with applicable principles. The principle of open justice is a principle of fundamental importance. It forms the starting point for determining whether the circumstances of a particular case justify an order for non-publication.1 [4] A party applying for an order of non-publication mus...

7. Chief Justice media statement 20 August 2021 [pdf, 540 KB]

   ...available in your court, please contact the individual registry. MASKS In accordance with Ministry of Health guidance, masks are to be worn at all times within the courthouse, unless permission is given by a judge. NEXT STATEMENT The Chief Justice will issue a further statement following the Government’s next review of alert levels. Contact: Liz Kennedy, Senior Judicial Communications Advisor Liz.kennedy@courts.govt.nz | 027 369 6701 https://www.courtso...

8. Form 46 Civil Public Protection Orders [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...to first Application(s)/Order(s) Responding to additional Application(s)/Order(s) Summons to attend Additional factors – Application(s)/Order(s) Specialist Reports Cost of instructing health assessor(s) or Restorative Justice provider(s) Pre-Hearing Matters Pre-hearing Meeting(s) – Preparation Pre-hearing Meeting(s) – Time Instructing agent Additional factors – Pre-hearing matters Defended Hearing(s) Complying with...

9. Form-46_Civil_Public-Protection-Orders.pdf [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...to first Application(s)/Order(s) Responding to additional Application(s)/Order(s) Summons to attend Additional factors – Application(s)/Order(s) Specialist Reports Cost of instructing health assessor(s) or Restorative Justice provider(s) Pre-Hearing Matters Pre-hearing Meeting(s) – Preparation Pre-hearing Meeting(s) – Time Instructing agent Additional factors – Pre-hearing matters Defended Hearing(s) Complying with...

10. FG v QP [2023] NZDT 156 (30 June 2023).pdf [pdf, 173 KB]

    ...decision of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised...