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1. [2016] NZSSAA 003 (12 February 2016) [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...determining whether or not an appeal should be considered out of time, include:1 (i) The reasons for the delay in filing the appeal. (ii) The length of the delay and any resulting prejudice to the Ministry. (iii) The merits of the appeal. (iv) The justice of the case. Reason for the delay [7] It is apparent that the appellant took this matter up with a number of other people before the appeal was eventually filed with the Authority. It appears that she was in touch with the Om...

2. Independent Police Conduct Authority: Position description [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...experience • Career experience at a senior level reflecting good judgement, integrity and impartiality • Experience in an executive decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework • Knowledge or understanding of the criminal justice system • Knowledge and understanding of complaints procedures experience in an decision- making role and/or in working within a statutory framework • Knowledge of the reporting element of a Crown entity’s responsibilities...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 97 Savrim v Wellington Hospitality Group Ltd [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...resolves that application. [4] Ms Savrim has not filed a notice of opposition to Wellington Hospitality’s application for leave to file a further affidavit in reply. [5] Nevertheless, the Court needs to be satisfied that it is in the interests of justice for further evidence to be adduced in the circumstances. [6] There are three issues Wellington Hospitality raises: inconsistencies between Ms Savrim’s first and second affidavits, lack of evidence for statements she makes in...

4. Guthrie v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2025] NZACC 033 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...minimising the economic, social and personal costs of the impact of injury on the community. Unnecessary delay in 3 bringing an appeal to the ACC jurisdiction of the District Court carries potential costs for the appellant and also for the justice system and those involved in it. [7] In Avery v No 2 Public Service Appeal Board,1 Richmond J (for the Court of Appeal) stated: When once an appellant allows the time for appealing to go by then his position suffers a radical chang...

5. Legal Services Agency closure & annual report 2011 [pdf, 976 KB]

   ...in the Estimates as an appropriation under Vote Justice to fund the Agency’s activities during 2010/11. It also specified various reporting requirements, including four-monthly reports on key priorities in the Statement of Intent 2010 to 2011 and matters highlighted in the Letter of Expectations from the Minister of Justice. DIRECTIONS ISSUED BY MINISTERS The Agency did not receive any directions from Ministers. Under the Crown Entities Act 2004, section 151 (1) (f), the Agency is req...

6. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by Victims to be Heard) [2013] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...access to files held by the Tribunal was not pursued. [10] All memoranda having been filed as required by the timetable, the Chairperson convened a teleconference on 12 August 2013. It was confirmed that there were no 4 further outstanding matters and that the Tribunal could determine the application on the papers. The amended application [11] In their amended application dated 5 July 2013 the victims seek orders: [11.1] That they be granted the right to appear and to call ev...

7. BORA Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Bill [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...concluded that the Bill as currently drafted appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion, we have considered the consistency of the Bill with section 27(1) (right to natural justice). Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill amends and replaces the Environment Canterbury (Temporary Commissioners and Improved Water Management) Act 2010 (‘the 2010 Act’), which, under the Bill, will now expire on th...

8. BORA Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...In our view, the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching this conclusion, we considered potential issues of consistency with ss 14 (freedom of expression) and 27(1) (right to natural justice). 3. The Bill will amend the Copyright Act 1994. The Bill seeks to provide new enforcement measures against unauthorised sharing of copyright material via the internet (infringing file sharing). The enforcement regime will include th...

9. Associate-Coroner-position-profile-2023 [docx, 75 KB]

   [image: Ministry of Justice Crest Image] Position Profile ASSOCIATE CORONER Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Attorney-General, after consultation with the Minister of Justice Location: No specific location required for this role. Term: [bookmark: _Hlk119998393]5 years (but is eligible to be reappointed for 1 or more further terms) Remuneration: Salary and allowances at the rates determined by the Remuneration Authority. (200K + is an indicative figure for...

10. IACDT annual report 2022 [pdf, 274 KB]

    ...Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal 2 OVERVIEW It is my pleasure to provide the annual report for the Tribunal for the 2021/2022 financial year. There has been a slight increase in the number of outstanding matters before the Tribunal from 12 (at 1 July 2021) to 16 (at 30 June 2022). As I mentioned in my last two annual reports, the maximum financial penalty that can be imposed by the Tribunal is only $10,000 and it can prohibit renewal of a...