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1. RIS Regulatory Systems Justice Amendment Bill package [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   UNCLASSIFIED Regulatory Impact Statement: Regulatory Systems (Justice) Amendment Bill package Coversheet Purpose of Document Decision sought: Analysis produced for the purpose of informing Cabinet's decision to approve drafting of the proposed Bills. Advising agencies: Proposing Ministers: Date Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice and Associate Minister of Justice 19 June 2024 finalised: Problem Definition Legislation affecting the Criminal Law (Ant

2. Duty lawyer instructions for Papakura & Pukekohe courts [pdf, 68 KB]

   Papakura and Pukekohe District Courts: Duty Lawyer instructions applicable from 29 November 20101 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and...

3. Duty lawyer instructions for Manukau District Court [pdf, 63 KB]

   Duty lawyer instructions: Manukau District Court Effective from 12 July 20101 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and represent unrepresente...

4. List of NZCVS Cycle 1 (2018) Key Findings (without infographics) [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...seeking help from other family members than from organisations providing formal support. The reasons most often given for not contacting support organisations were “Did not need help” (30%), “Wanted to handle it myself” (22%) and “Private matter” (17%).

5. KN v XD Inc [2024] NZDT 131 (4 March 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...believes to be) an equivalent new cue would cost $660.00 or more. He wishes to limit his claim to $660.00. XD Inc provided evidence from [website] of second hand cues selling between $20.00 - $130.00. 11. I find, based on the underlying merits and justice of the case, that KN should be compensated $395.00 for the loss of his cue. I make this finding due to a lack of any better evidence to the contrary and as the middle ground between the views of the two parties (the middle between $1...

6. LCRO 212/2016 LMN Law v HR [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...Conveyancers has never accepted this “solution” as an acceptable method of settlement, because it does not protect you or your bank and it is contrary to the express terms of the contract. This is a problem that has been referred to the Ministry of Justice but at present is a matter that unfortunately remains unresolved. Subsequently, the buyers solicitor elected to settle by the only other method available, which is for them to deliver to me a bank cheque (the funds have to be del...

7. LCRO 212/2016 LM v HR (22 September 2017) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...Conveyancers has never accepted this “solution” as an acceptable method of settlement, because it does not protect you or your bank and it is contrary to the express terms of the contract. This is a problem that has been referred to the Ministry of Justice but at present is a matter that unfortunately remains unresolved. Subsequently, the buyers solicitor elected to settle by the only other method available, which is for them to deliver to me a bank cheque (the funds have to be del...

8. Haretuku - Succession to Pirihira Te Whatu [2020] Chief Judge's MB 142 (2020 CJ 142 [pdf, 367 KB]

   ...KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE TAITOKERAU In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Taitokerau District A20140008212 CJ 2014/49 WĀHANGA Under Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Pirihira Te Whatu also known as Pirihira Heketa or Renata I WAENGA I A Between ELLEN HARETUKU Te kaitono Applicant Nohoanga: Hearing 2019 Chief Judge’s MB 792-804 (Heard at Waiariki) Whakataunga...

9. Director of Proceedings v Xu [2023] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 554 KB]

   ...[6] The Tribunal may order final suppression orders under s 107(3) of the Human Rights Act 1993 if it is “satisfied it is desirable to do so”. In this context, “desirable” is considered from the point of view of the proper administration of justice; a phrase that must be construed broadly to accommodate the particular circumstances of individual cases as well as broader public interests. Any name suppression order should do no more than is necessary to achieve the proper administratio...

10. Gay v Tupara-Katu - Succession to Boy Kapua [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1120 (2021 CJ 1120) [pdf, 292 KB]

    ...daughter said, was due to them only learning about there not being a will in 2017. The application was filed soon after. 2021 Chief Judge’s MB 1130 [14] The applicant requests that the Chief Judge exercise his powers to remedy this injustice by granting the whāngai children full ownership only in blocks where they can prove a blood connection and all other interests are a life interest only. [15] A letter signed by several whānau members dated 23 August 2017 said they di...