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1. LCRO 216/2016 QW v CN (26 February 2019) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...recordings were not before the Committee, CN did not have the opportunity to comment on their content. It is too late now to introduce those to support QW’s application for review. Discussion [7] While law firms can charge legal fees, the matters of professional conduct referred to by QW in support of his complaint that the fees should be reduced are personal to CN. [8] Nothing QW presented to the Committee, or sought to present in the course of the review process, provides a...

2. OIA-120587.pdf [pdf, 785 KB]

   ...Zealand, legal aid is a loan, meaning you'll likely need to repay some or all of it, depending on your financial situation and the outcome of your case." I've interviewed a young woman who received legal aid assistance in a Family Court matter, and who then had to repay a portion after relationship property was divvied up. Which Ministry would hold the data on repayments made in each of the last five years? On 24 March 2025, you contacted the Ministry of Justice’s (...

3. NL v XS [2024] NZDT 320 (29 April 2024) [pdf, 82 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...

4. [2012] NZEmpC 49 Miller v Fonterra Co-Operative Group [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...statement would be admissible under the Evidence Act 2006 as a previous statement. Does the Evidence Act 2006 apply? [15] It is clear that the Employment Court has a very broad discretion to admit or to refuse to admit evidence. The interests of justice in the particular case will be the ultimate determiner. 2 While the Court has the power to admit such evidence as in equity and good conscience it thinks fit, 3 there is a recognised utility in having

5. [2012] NZEmpC 158 Dr X v a District Health Board [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...following which the plaintiff discontinued her proceedings in this Court. The plaintiff says that the defendant has breached the agreement by applying to lift the non-publication orders. [3] The Authority is conducting an investigation into the matters raised by the plaintiff on 5 October 2012. It is unclear, at this stage, when the Medical Council may conclude its consideration of the matters before it. [4] The application for an adjournment is opposed. Mr McBride, counsel f...

6. Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority - COVID-19 Level 3 [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...dealt with once the Alert Level 3 period is lifted. Your patience and understanding during this period is appreciated. Face to face hearings will be limited During the Alert Level 3 period, there remain restrictions on the ability to deal with matters face to face, and on Ministry of Justice officials to support the Authority in person. The use of remote participation, instead of a face to face hearing, is being considered on a case by case basis. Virtual Meeting Room facilities or...

7. LCRO Annual Report 2021 [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...pandemic. Fortunately, disruptions to the workplace have not significantly compromised the LCRO’s ability to meet its statutory obligation to ensure that review hearings are managed as expeditiously as possible. Work completed by the Ministry of Justice over a period of time to ensure that Courts and Tribunals have access to stable technological platforms to enable hearings to be effectively managed remotely, has considerably assisted the LCRO in its efforts to seamlessly manage...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 175 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [pdf, 235 KB]

   CARRINGTON RESORT JADE LP v TONI MAHENO [2023] NZEmpC 175 [6 October 2023] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2023] NZEmpC 175 EMPC 2/2023 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN CARRINGTON RESORT JADE LP Plaintiff AND TONI MAHENO Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: W Tan, agent for plain...

9. Evidence Brief: Good Behaviour Bonds [pdf, 438 KB]

   ...trial would be advisable to test their effectiveness. EVIDENCE BRIEF SUMMARY Evidence rating Inconclusive Unit cost: NA (not used in New Zealand) Effect size (number needed to treat) NA (not yet shown to be effective) Current justice sector spend: NA Unmet demand: NA GOOD BEHAVIOUR BONDS: EVIDENCE BRIEF – SEPTEMBER 2016. PAGE 2 of 8 WHAT ARE GOOD BEHAVIOUR BONDS? A good behaviour bond imposes certain conditions on an offender for a set per...

10. OIA-121121.pdf [pdf, 3.5 MB]

    ...cannot be said that the claim is bound to fail. 1 [2024] NZSC 5 Document 2 s9(2)(f)(iv) s9(2)(h) REL EA SE D U NDER T HE OFF IC IA L I NFO RMAT IO N A CT 19 82 DUNCACL Cross-Out 2 Next Steps 14. We are available to discuss the matter at your regular meeting with Justice officials on Monday morning, if you wish. s9(2)(f)(iv) s9(2)(f)(iv) REL EA SE D U NDER T HE OFF IC IA L I NFO RMAT IO N A CT 19 82 Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Hon Paul G...