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1. OIA-126588.pdf [pdf, 762 KB]

   ...reappointment of lawyers for a child following a complaint. The Ministry does not hold information relevant to parts 1, 2 and 4 of your request. As stated in a previous response (OIA 122634) dated 30 June 2025, the appointment of a lawyer for child is a matter for the court. Any complaints, concerns regarding conflicts of interest, or reassignments are matters for the court’s consideration. This includes the removal and reappointment of a lawyer for a child. Please note the...

2. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-44.pdf [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...across 52 parts. These parts can be found by searching Official Information Act responses | New Zealand Ministry of Justice. Note: The Electoral Amendment Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill were originally progressed as one bill, the Electoral Matters Bill. Document Comments Electoral Amendment Bill and Constitution Amendment Bill correspondence Emails and their attachments Ministry of Justice, the Minister’s office, and other consulted agencies 6 December 2023 – 18 July...

3. Director of Proceedings v Smith (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...the Tribunal operates. See [60]. [9.4] The Tribunal was right to express caution about applying the conventional civil costs regime to its jurisdiction. Statutory tribunals exist to provide simpler, speedier, more affordable and more accessible justice than do the ordinary courts. The imposition of large fees to bring a claim and the imposition of adverse costs orders would undermine the affordability and accessibility long recognised as important advantages of tribunals over courts....

4. AM v Secretary for Justice 18 September 2012 NZRA 000019 [pdf, 93 KB]

   REVIEW AUTHORITY NEW ZEALAND 2012 NZRA 000019 Applicant AM Respondent Secretary for Justice Date of Decision: 18 September 2012 ________________________________________________________________ DECISION ________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION 1. In a decision dated 1 June 2012, the Secretary for Justice (“the Secretary”) declined approval of the Applicant to provide legal aid services in respect of Cate...

5. [2013] NZEmpC 160 Dr X v a District Health Board [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...of discussion in the Authority’s determination of 7 November 2012. 2 While the timetabling orders did not make provision for the filing of a supplementary affidavit, parts of the applicant’s most recent affidavit simply seek to respond to matters contained in the respondent’s evidence. It is true that other aspects of the affidavit do not fall strictly within the confines of evidence, but I would not otherwise have excluded it on this basis. The Court has a broad discretio...

6. [2008] NZEmpC CC 6/08 George v Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Nelson [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...whether there is an arguable case of unjustifiable dismissal. If so, the Court must then consider whether the balance of convenience favours interim reinstatement or not. Thirdly, and most importantly, I must stand back and look at the overall justice of the case, including the relative strength of the parties’ cases to the extent that they can be ascertained at this stage. [14] The focus of the plaintiff’s challenge is the Authority’s decision to impose conditions on reins...

7. Communication Assistance Quality Framework FINAL [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...right is also protected under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, and the Human Rights Act 1993, and it is recognised in United Nations Conventions for the rights of the child and the rights of people with disabilities. To enable fair access to justice, and honour our responsibilities to Māori, we recognise that some participants in our justice system face more barriers than others in achieving equitable outcomes. “Communication assistance” is a key tool for our courts to help...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 68 Randle v The Warehouse Ltd [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...on which Ms Randle says the Authority’s investigation should be reopened are that Ms Randle: (a) could not have obtained the additional evidence for the Authority’s investigation; and (b) believes there is a serious risk of miscarriage of justice if the investigation is not reopened. [12] The Warehouse opposes the application on the following grounds: (a) Ms Randle has not shown (and it is denied) that the evidence now sought to be adduced could not have been obtained wi...

9. [2022] NZREADT 6 - Lawrence v REAA (11 April 2022) [pdf, 142 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZREADT 6 Reference No: READT 012/2021 IN THE MATTER OF An application for review of a Registrar’s decision under s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN PETER LAWRENCE Applicant AND THE REGISTRAR OF THE REAL ESTATE AUTHORITY Respondent Tribunal: D J Plunkett (Chair) C Sandelin (Deputy Chair) N O’Connor (Member) Representation: The applicant: B Walker...

10. BORA Armed Forces Law Reform Bill [pdf, 557 KB]

    ...raise issues of consistency with the rights and freedoms protected in the Bill of Rights Act. As mentioned in our letter, the late receipt of the final version of the Bill meant that we were not in a position to provide detailed advice to you on these matters at that time. We understand that the Bill was considered by Cabinet on Monday, 19 February 2007 and approved for introduction. 2. The Bill seeks to reform the military justice system, which has not been substantially altered since 1...