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1. [2018] NZEnvC 195 Sustainable Otakiri Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...strike out the appeal by Suistainable Otakiri Inc. The application was made on 24 September 2018 in an e-mail to the registrar. Further information was provided on 26 September and 4 October 2018. [2] The request is made on the principles of open justice, the public's right to know and the freedom to seek, receive and impart information. [3] Creswell's application was set down to be heard in court on 3 October 2018. As I wanted to consult the parties before making a deci...

2. Proactive-Release_GR-to-the-JCR-Inquiry-into-the-2023-General-Election.FINAL.pdf [pdf, 474 KB]

   Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice Proactive release - Paper 3: Government response to the Justice Committee report Inquiry into the 2023 General Election Date of issue: 13 May 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circu lar CO (23) 04. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be re leased . Where that is the case, the relevant section of...

3. Family Court rewrite submission: Office of Childrens Commissioner [pdf, 340 KB]

   OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER | REVIEW OF 2014 FAMILY JUSTICE REFORMS | 9 NOVEMBER 2018 1 Review of 2014 family justice reforms: Submission from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner INTRODUCTION 1 One of the issues prompting the reform of the family justice system in 2014 was that children’s needs were being lost sight of by key parties and in court processes.1 A stated objective of the reforms was to achieve a family justice system responsive to childr...

4. Justice Matters - issue 10 - March 2018 [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   Justice Matters MARCH 2018 • ISSUE 10 justice.govt.nz AIMING HIGH In this issue, our Chief Executive focuses on some of the Ministry’s recent achievements, Justice Minister Andrew Little reflects on what motivates him in pushing for change in the justice sector, and we feature the opening of the 15th Rangatahi Court. http://www.justice.govt.nz/ http://www.justice.govt.nz/ 32 JUSTICE MATTERS Responding to change ANDREW BRIDGMAN • SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE T...

5. Visiting-Justice-Position-Description-2024 [docx, 33 KB]

   POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: VISITING JUSTICE Appointed by: Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice Term: Three years Remuneration: Barristers and solicitors will be paid at the hourly rate of $198 Justices of the Peace will be paid at the daily rate of $490 _____________________________________________________________________ Visiting Justices Section 19 (2) of the Corrections Act 2004 provides that the Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Min...

6. Family justice reforms: An initial cohort analysis [pdf, 898 KB]

   Family Justice Reforms An Initial Cohort Analysis Author Version number Date Executive Summary In 2014, major changes were made to the Family Justice System. The Family Justice System reforms shifted the focus from court resolution of parenting disputes when parents separate to encouraging parents to reach agreement themselves where this is appropriate. The reforms were intended to achieve a modern and accessible Family Justice System that: • “is res...

7. National Standards Committee v Orlov [2013] NZLCDT 45 [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...current charges were not filed and served until the month following this adjournment, they were also encompassed in the judicial review application and the current charges were treated as subject to the same adjournment ruling. 4 [5] Justice Heath’s decision in respect of the judicial review, which was delivered on 24 August 2012 was then appealed by Mr Orlov to the Court of Appeal. The Standards Committee cross-appealed. [6] The decision of the Court of Appeal1 was re...

8. Davis v Rogers (Final Non-Publication Orders) [2020] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...different approach is mandated when balancing the interests of the requester and those of the parties. The protection of confidentiality and privacy interests is similarly stipulated by r 12(c) and (d) as a mandatory relevant consideration: 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, the request and take into account each of the following matters that is relevant to the request or a...

9. Justice Matters - issue 05 - December 2016 [pdf, 3 MB]

   Justice Matters DELIVERING QUALITY SERVICES Welcome to the latest issue of Justice Matters. Chief Executive Andrew Bridgman talks about delivering on customer expectations, we profile the new operations leadership team, Justice Minister Amy Adams discusses a fresher approach to family violence laws, and we highlight a range of initiatives that put our customers at the forefront of the justice system. DECEMBER 2016 • ISSUE 5 Annual Report 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 E.64 (2016) 4836...

10. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

    ...created judicial officer, called the Family Court Associate. The Family Court Associate would have the power to undertake administrative judicial tasks, such as appointing counsel, directions for filing evidence and for service, and directions to set matters down for hearing. These are decisions that are largely at the early stages of proceedings. Their powers would encompass registrars’ current powers, as well as additional powers relating to more straightforward and uncontested wo...