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1. Ministry reviews court cells

   17 March 2016 The Ministry of Justice has almost completed a review of court custodial cells throughout New Zealand following a death of a defendant in a cell in the Papakura courthouse last year. The Independent Police Conduct Authority in a report released today said the condition of the custodial cell was a contributing factor in the death of Dwayne Walters on 4 May 2015. Karl Cummins, Deputy Secretary District Courts and Special Jurisdictions, says the Ministry was saddened by Mr Walters’...

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2. OIA-124574.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...December 2024 (or the most recent available data): 1. Data comparing conviction rates in criminal jury trials versus judge-alone trials for sexual violence cases. 2. The rate or percentage of cases in which a jury trial is elected for sexual violence matters, compared to those heard as judge-alone trials. 3. A breakdown of the above information by region and/or court location. On 15 August 2025, the Ministry contacted you to advise that we do not report or hold the information to the l...

3. [2013] NZEmpC 104 Gazley v Ocenia Group (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 60 KB]

   MARGOT ELIZABETH GAZELEY v OCEANIA GROUP (NZ) LIMITED NZEmpC CHRISTCHURCH [2013] NZEmpC 104 [6 June 2013] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2013] NZEmpC 104 CRC 52/12 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for stay of execution of order for costs BETWEEN MARGOT ELIZABETH GAZELEY Plaintiff AND OCEANIA GROUP (NZ) LIMITED Defendant Hearin...

4. Restorative justice: Best practice framework August 2019 [pdf, 1006 KB]

   Restorative justice PRACTICE FRAMEWORK He aha te mea nui o tea ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people CONTENTS CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 1 What is restorative justice? ................................................................................

5. Appendices report: Qualitative study on behalf of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice system reforms [pdf, 582 KB]

   Page 1 of 33 Final Appendices report A qualitative study on behalf of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms [Appendices report] April 2019 Page 2 of 33 Final Appendices report Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Appendices ...............................................................................

6. Evidence - statements of fact made to the court

   ...instead. People authorised to take affidavits and affirmations The following people are authorised to take affidavits and affirmations in New Zealand that are presented in the High Court: Registrar/deputy registrar of the High Court (or District Court) Justice of the Peace Solicitor of the High Court. If an affidavit or affirmation is made outside New Zealand, then the affidavit or affirmation can be taken by: a Commissioner of the High Court of New Zealand who has authority in that country...

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7. Whats New for lawyers providing Legal Aid

   ...2025/26 Closed - Satisfaction Survey: Communication assistance and Interpreter services Christmas and New Year availability Changes to the Family Proceedings Act 1955 Case updates are not required for criminal invoices Future Operation of the Courts and Justice Services - Views of the profession sought. New Invoicing Video Updated Word template package Full Audit Results 2024-2025 Reminder: Resubmitting invoices to Legal Aid Services Satisfaction Survey: Communication assistance and Interpret...

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8. LCDT - 2018 annual report [pdf, 572 KB]

   Annual Report of the NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL For the 12 months ended 30 June 2018 Presented to the Minister of Justice, the Hon Andrew Little The New Zealand Law Society The New Zealand Society of Conveyancers Pursuant to section 259 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 Judge Dale Clarkson Index Page Introduction 1 Executive summary 2 Summary of caseload activity 3 New...

9. LCDT Annual Report 2019 [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...voce hearings varied in length from one hour to three days. On some days more than one matter was heard, in order to best utilise the time of the members and minimise travel costs. In addition to hearings, the Tribunal also considered some matters on the papers, with the consent of the parties. The pie chart below shows the breakdown as to the nature of the 25 hearings held during the period. They have been categorised as to the original purpose of the hearing:...

10. [2022] NZACC 75 – Jones v ACC (4 May 2022) [pdf, 140 KB]

    IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 75 ACR 215/20 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN S JONES Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 27 April 2022 Heard at: Christchurch/Ōtautahi Appearances: The appellant in person Mr I Hunt for the respondent Judgment: 4 May 2022 ___...