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1. LQ v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 648 (25 October 2024) [pdf, 181 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...

2. G Ltd v QN & B Ltd [2024] NZDT 899 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...the Disputes Tribunal immediately for $45.00 each (the fee at the time for claims under $2,000.00). The creditor could have done this without help to turn its statements into “legal phrases”, since the Tribunal is designed to provide access to justice for lay people. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 7. Instead, the agency accepted lodgement of the debts despite knowing they were disputed, and did not inform the debtors until months later that “if there is any form of dispute,...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 211 Da Hai Investment Ltd v Lebreton [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...(f) the public interest in the proceeding; and (g) the overall balance of convenience. [5] Other factors, including the likely merits of any related challenge, can also be relevant.8 Ultimately, the overarching consideration is the interests of justice. Analysis Will the challenge be rendered ineffectual if a stay is not granted? [6] The plaintiff’s application is primarily focused on this factor. In this regard it is submitted that if the Court finds in favour of the chal...

4. Evesham v Auckland Standards Committee LCRO 136 / 2009 (5 November 2009) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...the firm including Mr D Evesham. [2] The nature of the complaint was that a sum of $1500.00 paid into the trust account of the Law Firm X by Ms London on 31 August 2005 had not been properly accounted for. [3] The conduct in issue in this matter occurred between 2005 and 2007. Section 351 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 provides that a complaint in respect of conduct which occurred prior to 1 August 2008 may be considered only if it is about conduct in respect of which...

5. Directory of Official Information 2019 D-F [pdf, 890 KB]

   ...Directory of Official Information Listings D-F About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz mailto:oia@...

6. Napia v Toia - Estate of Te Wiremu Napia [2016] Chief Judge's MB 420 (2016 CJ 420) - (259 KB) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...facts of the case to the court or the Registrar, cancel or amend the order or certificate of confirmation or make such other order or issue such certificate of confirmation as, in the opinion of the Chief Judge, is necessary in the interests of justice to remedy the mistake or omission. [18] For the benefit of the parties it is necessary to set out the principles that are applied to s 45 decisions. These are to be found in the judgment Ashwell – Rawinia or Lavinia Ashwell (nee...

7. LCDT Annual Report 2023 [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...management. Processes The Chair and Deputy Chair convene pre-hearing conferences for each case, in order to isolate the issues to be determined, and identify any areas of agreement. Directions are made for the filing of evidence and other matters required to progress to a hearing. A later, setting-down conference is also held, to estimate as accurately as possible the duration of the hearing. These conferences are usually conducted by telephone, to minimise costs....

8. BORA Animal Products (Dairy Products and Other Matters) Bill [pdf, 80 KB]

   LE 01 24 00 01 18 March 2004 ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: ANIMAL PRODUCTS (DAIRY PRODUCTS AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 1. We have considered whether the Animal Products (Dairy Products and Other Matters) Bill (the “Bill”) (PCO 4498/12) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("Bill of Rights Act"). We understand the Bill will be considered by the Cabinet Legislation...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 114 Idea Services Ltd v Wishart [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...party or their family members. Rather, and as counsel for the plaintiff points out, there is a risk of harm and distress to very vulnerable people or to their families if publication occurs. I agree too with the submission that the interests of justice will not be offended if the order is made; rather I see such orders in the present circumstances as supporting the interests of justice. My view is reinforced by the fact that an order of non-publication is necessary to protect the i...

10. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 15th-17th reports (continued) [pdf, 66 KB]

    ...or general social and economic measures tailored to particular ethnic groups. Earlier in 2007 the Commission had issued guidelines on measures to ensure equality. 5. The Commission shared the concerns expressed by the Committee about the criminal justice system, imprisonment rates and domestic violence. The current rates of imprisonment, particularly of young people, and the damage being done to families through domestic violence were unsustainable. The Government had expressed its commi...