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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. OIA-124340.pdf [pdf, 6 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 29 August 2025 Our ref: OIA 124340 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Electoral matters Thank you for your email of 30 July 2025 requesting information, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), regarding changes to electoral settings. Specifically, you requested: I request documents since January 2025. 1. Adv...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 35 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...written closing submissions of all parties and the full transcript and audio of the meeting between the Pilgrim family and the leaders of Gloriavale.” This material is held on the Court file. [2] Access is said to be sought in the interests of open justice; the right to free reporting of Employment Court cases; free expression and to write a full, accurate, report on the case. [3] I directed that the application be provided to the parties and counsel appointed to assist the Court. Th...

8. Justice Matters - issue 09 - December 2017 [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   Justice Matters DECEMBER 2017 • ISSUE 9 justice.govt.nz 2017 — A YEAR TO REMEMBER In this issue, new Justice Minister Andrew Little writes his first column for us and tells of his plans for the justice sector; our Chief Executive sends his best wishes for the holiday season; there’s a new initiative to help Ministry people affected by family violence; and we explore our new Māori Strategy. Enjoy this issue! http://www.justice.govt.nz/ https://twitter.com/justicenzgovt https://www....

9. [2018] NZEmpC 138 Samuels v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...and was awarded remedies and costs.1 It is the way in which the Authority assessed costs which has prompted the proceedings now before the Court. Mr Samuels contends that the Authority committed reviewable errors, including breach of natural justice, in determining costs. Ms Lang has taken 1 Lang v Gourmet Foods Ltd [2018] NZERA Auckland 37. no active part in these proceedings; nor has Gourmet Foods Ltd. The Employment...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 44 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 204 KB]

    ...electronic records of hearings. The material sought in this case is on the court file. A person may ask to access any document under r 11. 1 Prasad v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [2017] NZEmpC 160 at [4]. [6] The principle of open justice is fundamental.2 The principle may need to be departed from in certain circumstances when it is in the interests of justice to do so. [7] Rule 12 of the Rules specifies a range of matters that must be considered when determining...