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1. C Ltd v HQ [2024] NZDT 602 (4 July 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...the absence of any evidence to the contrary. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 7. The dispute does not appear to be a genuine dispute, because the disputed items had not been raised before the payment was tendered, and the items relate to matters which on the evidence before me, appear to have no bearing on the matters covered by the final invoice. A party cannot create a dispute in order to attract the law of accord and satisfaction by tendering a sum less than the full amount...

2. LN & QH v KA & Ors [2025] NZDT 69 (11 March 2025) [pdf, 177 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...

3. BORA Education (Establishment of Tertiary Education Institutions) Amendment Bill [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissio...

4. 21-10-03 AL-3 Waikato Media statement [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...today that areas of Waikato, including Hamilton City, are moving to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tonight, Sunday 3 October. Alert levels for the Waikato will be reviewed on Friday 8 October. Alert Level 3 will apply to all Waikato courts The Chief Justice today announced that ALL Waikato courts will operate under the Alert Level 3 protocols, from 11.59pm tonight. This applies to the following courts: • Hamilton High Court and District Court • Huntly District Court • Morrinsvil...

5. ED v MA [2023] NZDT 557 (20 June 2023) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...decided a claim between ED and MA. MA did not attend the hearing by telephone conference. I ordered MA to pay $110.00. 2. On or about 26 April 2023 MA filed an application for a rehearing. I granted a stay of execution on the order and set the matter down for the application to be heard, as to whether a rehearing should be granted, at the first available opportunity. 3. The issue to be determined in this hearing was to decide whether a rehearing should be granted. 4. Under s...

6. Justice launches work-from-home initiative

   4 April 2016 The daily commute to and from work will end for more Ministry of Justice collections registry officers who will start transitioning to a new innovative working-from-home environment. Bryre Patchell, General Manager Collections, says about 100 collections registry positions will move permanently from the office to working from home over the next 13 months. Collections officers handle and process fines and reparation inquiries, and enforce payment when required. “The vast majority o...

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7. BGH v Kumar [2024] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...second incident was immediately raised with Mr Maharaj and he arranged for the hole to be fixed but provided no other meaningful or substantive response. Later that evening BGH confided in her [redacted], and they decided that BGH would report the matter to the Police as BGH was afraid to return to work. The matter was initially investigated by the Police, but the investigation was closed without any charges being laid. [7] BGH never returned to work at Viti and was left with no...

8. Legal Aid News Special June 2016 [pdf, 443 KB]

   Special June 2016 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Views sought on proposed changes to legal aid provider contract Queries Views sought on proposed changes to legal aid provider contract The Ministry of Justice is consulting on Contract for Services and to Practice Standards for legal aid providers....

9. OIA-103080.pdf [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...Your request has been referred to me for a response, as it falls within my responsibilities as Group Manager (Acting), Courts & Tribunals, Regional Service Delivery. Your request is seeking specific information about participants with matters before the Tenancy Tribunal. Case specific information is Tenancy Tribunal information and is not held by the Ministry of Justice. Tribunals, such as the Tenancy Tribunal, in their judicial functions are specifically excluded from the...

10. Refreshed Family information

    The changes are part of the Ministry’s response to Te Korowai Ture-ā-Whānau: the final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms. The report recommended the Ministry create quality, accessible information to help participants make informed decisions about Care of Children matters.     The changes were informed by extensive user testing to ensure the webpages are fit for purpose, inclusive, and reflect the diversity and needs of Family Court participa...

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