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1. Reihana v Benedito - Punakitere 4J2B2B [2018] Māori Appellate Court MB 32 (2018 APPEAL 32) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...provide further particulars regarding the appellant’s receipt of notice of the Māori Land Court proceedings. That memorandum was filed on 22 January 2018. Legal principles - Notice [4] It is well established that the principles of natural justice require that notice must be given to anyone who may be affected. This is so that such persons can appear and be heard.2 In Tioro v McCallum – Ngapiki Waaka Hakaraia this Court underscored the need for notice:3 [20] It is a fund...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 103 Whanau Tahi Ltd v Dasari [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...application for leave (on notice) filed on 7 May 2015. Mr Dasari had the period of 14 days within which to oppose that application for leave but failed to do so within that period. He now seeks leave to file his opposition out of time. [9] Poetic justice would have both parties succeed or both parties fail but poetic justice cannot determine the matter, especially where counsel for both have accepted responsibility for compromising their clients’ positions. [10] The reason for t...

3. Beauchamp v B & T Co (2011) Ltd (Application for Interim Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 46 [pdf, 440 KB]

   ...who have NCEA exams to prepare for and sit at the end of this year. 3 [8.6] In summary the case is that the prejudice likely to arise from publication exceeds mere embarrassment or detriment to reputation and outweighs the principle of open justice and any genuine pre-hearing public interest in this matter. Basis of opposition [9] Ms Beauchamp filed a notice of opposition dated 13 September 2019 supported by an affirmation by Pamela Rowe of the same date. It is submitted: [9.1]...

4. Welsh v Welsh - Taiharuru 4C3D [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1 (2024 CJ 1) [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...the Court, his evidence reflected his focus on two of his children. This focus was compared to the degree of estrangement with some of his other living children. Mr McKenzie submitted that declining the application would be in the interests of justice. Te Nohonga Kooti Court Hearing [7] The application was heard before me in Wellington (via Zoom) on 27 June 2023. Applicant Clayt Welsh stated that the deceased had not discussed the transfer with him. He went on to furt...

5. Update on Levin District Court Closure

   Update: Restricted Court counter services will be available at 18 Stanley Street, Levin (nearby the closed courthouse) from Monday to Friday 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm; and Police Registrars List from 8.30am on Thursdays. The Ministry of Justice has implemented several interim justice services in Levin to minimise disruption during the District Court's seismic strengthening period, including leasing temporary space. The Ministry received a seismic assessment report on 8 November recommending th...

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6. Regulatory Impact Statement Hague Child Protection Convention [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Extended National Interest Analysis Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. Executive Summary 1. The Ministry of Justice proposes that New Zealand accede to the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co- operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. (the Convention)....

7. LCRO 097/2023 RQ and EP v OM (14 February 2024) [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...matter was conducted was an abuse of the court process. The complaint [28] The applicants lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 2 November 2022. They also lodged it with the office of the Minister of Justice. [29] The particulars of the complaint, paraphrased, were that: 6 (a) the respondent had assisted Mr X in pursuing a “vexatious and frivolous application” that was a “hopeless case”; (b) the respondent had acted in a co...

8. 2017 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   E.64 (2017) Annual Report 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 https://justice.govt.nz 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 3 A nn ua l R ep or t 20 16 –1 7 Making it easier for people to use justice services so everyone can get on with enjoying life CONTENTS E.64 (2017) 2 OUR STORY Introduction from the Chief Executive 4 Achieving a safe and just New Zealand 6 Our vision 6 Our strategy 7 Our services 8 Achieving shared goals 9 Delivering policy priorities 9 Le...

9. Judicial-Appointments-Information-Booklet-DCJ-February-2025 [docx, 42 KB]

   ...appeal and has the role of maintaining overall coherence in the legal system. Appeals to the Supreme Court can be heard only with the leave of the court. It must give leave to appeal only if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the interests of justice (s 74 Senior Courts Act 2016). The court can sit only as a bench of five to hear substantive appeals. The Governor-General may appoint retired Judges of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal (under the age of 75) as Acting Judges of the Su...

10. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

    Statement of Intent 2011 – 2014 E.64 SOI (2011) 1 Table of Contents Introduction from the Minister of Justice 1 Introduction from the Chief Executive 2 Who we are 3 Our responsibilities 4 Our sector outcomes 4 What we will do 5 Our performance framework 6 Making communities safer 8 Maintaining the integrity and improving the 9 responsiveness of the justice system Maintaining the civil and democratic rights of New Zealanders 11 How we work 13 Fewer, faster, fit for purp...