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1. TR Environmental Law Conference Judge Newhook Paper [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...this section. (3) Each person required to participate in an ADR process must – (a) be present in person; or (b) have at least 1 representative present who has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the person represented on any matters that may reasonably be expected to arise in the ADR process. (4) A party to the proceedings may apply to the Environment Court for leave not to participate in the ADR process. (5) The Environment Court may grant leave if it conside...

2. GJ v Secretary for Justice [2021] NZRA 003/2020 (25 February 2021) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...reaching that decision, the Secretary adopted the recommendations of the Selection Committee that: [i] GJ obtain further experience in Criminal PAL3 proceedings; [ii] GJ obtain further appellate experience in Court of Appeal and Supreme Court matters; [iii] GJ, in order to be approved as a criminal PAL3 and Court of Appeal and Supreme Court provider, should show an ability to confidently lead a proceeding from start to finish unassisted. [4] The applicant seeks a review of the...

3. Chief Justice media statement dated 23 June 2021 [pdf, 394 KB]

   ...23 June 2021 COURT ARRANGEMENTS FROM THURSDAY 24 JUNE 2021 The Government announced today that the Wellington region will move to Alert Level 2 from 6 pm 23 June 2021. The rest of the country remains at Alert Level 1. In response, the Chief Justice is today announcing the court arrangements that will operate from Thursday 24 June in the Wellington region. The Chief Justice will issue a further statement following the Government’s review of the Alert Levels on Sunday 27 June. T...

4. Waxman v Pal (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...article published by New Zealand Doctor. It is therefore necessary that a brief description be provided of the publicity given to the decision. [15] Following release of the Tribunal’s decision on 11 August 2016 it was published on the Ministry of Justice website www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/human-rights/ and on the website of the New Zealand Legal Information Institute www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZHRRT/ 2016/. Decisions of the Tribunal have been published on both websites for a number...

5. [2007] NZEmpC AC 49/07 Landmarx Developments (NZ) Ltd v Raman [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...validating the thing so informally done. … [3] The discretion conferred by s219 is not subject to any statutory criteria but must be exercised judicially, in accordance with established principles and the fundamental principle is the interests of justice see the judgment of Judge Couch, cited by Ms Davis, An Employee v An Employer unreported, 15 May 2007, CC 8/07. [4] Both parties cited Day v Whitcoulls Group Ltd [1997] ERNZ 541 which has been adopted in a number of decision...

6. OIA-125794.pdf [pdf, 764 KB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz 17 October 2025 Our ref: OIA 125794 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Legal aid lawyers I refer to your email of 8 September 2025 to Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice, requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), relating to legal aid lawyers working within the social security system. T...

7. [2023] NZEmpC 23 Pilgrim v The Attorney-General [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...Valor’s position as accommodating and fair. I consider that such conditions reflect an appropriate balance in terms of the relevant considerations, including the significant privacy and private property interests at play and the interests of open justice. [5] A number of matters were raised which I now turn to. The extent to which the Court has the power to allow media to attend the site visit was touched on. The Gloriavale defendants submitted that no power exists. I agree...

8. Family Lay Advocate and Court Registry Handbook [pdf, 579 KB]

   ...Courts in New Zealand. The Family Court helps New Zealanders with family problems. The Court deals with a wide range of family relationships, from children who have not yet been born through to older people who need care and protection. One of the matters which the Family Court deals with involves cases where the State, through the Ministry for Children – Oranga Tamariki (Oranga Tamariki), forms the belief that a child is in need of care and protection. Family Court Judges have legal an...

9. 4 New Zealand International Human Rights Guidelines part 4 Implementation and Follow up [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...as the reporting and examination steps of the cycle. This is the step where we consider and implement recommendations and make substantive changes that impact the human rights of New Zealanders. 2. Implementation is the responsibility of subject-matter agencies, however lead agencies play an important role in coordinating and monitoring implementation and follow-up. 3. The Human Rights Monitor1, New Zealand’s national online monitoring tool, is a key instrument in supporting foll...

10. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy for CPIP December 2024.pdf [pdf, 375 KB]

    ...Applications for criminal legal aid Attendance requirements Supervision of the duty lawyer service Payment Travel time and mileage Accommodation Duty Lawyer Roster Removal from the duty lawyer roster Appendix 1 – Instructions on bail matters for duty lawyers in district courts Appendix 2 – Payment rates Appendix 3: – Performance Monitoring 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 November2024 4 Duty lawyer service I...