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1. ZA v YB LCRO 23/2014 Recusal (31 August 2016) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...ignored my recusal application” in LCRO XX/2013. Mr [ZA] said he advanced “the same recusal grounds in relation to any extant [ZA] matters currently before” me, and requested a “teleconference to discuss, audi alterem partem and basic natural justice refers”. [8] This Office issued a Minute on 8 April 2016 (the 8 April Minute) providing Mr [ZA] with clear direction on how he could advance matters of concern to him. The 8 April Minute refers to the High Court decision in no...

2. Insley v Insley - Awanui Haparapara 2B 1B 2 Block [2020] Māori Appellate Court MB 29 (2020 APPEAL 29) [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...hearing was held. Previously, the trustees had indicated that they would support the occupation order. Due to this change in stance, the applicant and her mother were not properly prepared, and the appellant submitted it is in the interests of justice that they now be allowed to properly prepare and have the merits of their case heard. [10] Counsel for the appellant also submitted that his client should not be unfairly penalised for pursuing a non-adversarial outcome, particularly...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 125 McKinlay v Wellington Cosmetic Clinic Ltd [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...MCKINLAY v WELLINGTON COSMETIC CLINIC LIMITED [2021] NZEmpC 125 [9 August 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2021] NZEmpC 125 EMPC 388/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN JOANNE MCKINLAY Plaintiff AND WELLINGTON COSMETIC CLINIC LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 28 May 2021 (Heard at Wellingt...

4. [2025] NZSSAA 02 (22 January 2025) [pdf, 249 KB]

   Reference no: SSAA 37/22 [2025] NZSSAA 02 UNDER the Social Security Act 2018 IN THE MATTER of an Appeal by XXXX of Auckland against a decision of the Chief Executive that has been confirmed or varied by a Benefits Review Committee. BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL AUTHORITY Hearing at Auckland on 20 October 2022 Before: R Palu (Chairperson) R Aston (Member) Appearances: XXXX presenting her own appeal S Barrett, Counsel, and...

5. OIA-119571.pdf [pdf, 1.5 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 18 March 2025 Ref: OIA 119571 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Briefings on criminalising coercive control Thank you for your email of 22 January 2025 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding briefings provided to the Minister of Jus...

6. 2015 to 2019 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 952 KB]

   ...civil jurisdictions in a manner consistent with the separation between executive and judicial functions. We also administer the legal aid system and the Public Defence Service. We collect and enforce fines and civil debts. We provide policy advice on matters relating to justice and the administration of the law, and we ensure that legislation relating to the courts, wider justice system and constitutional arrangements are fit for purpose. We negotiate Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the...

7. Recusal Guidelines for Judges of the Environment Court [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...www.courtsofnz.govt.nz\about-the-judiciary\complaints. responsibility to familiarise themselves with relevant parts of the court file to consider whether any potential recusal issue may arise. 4. In these circumstances a Judge may realise that there is some matter concerning his/her prospective involvement which he/she considers warrants recusal. In these circumstances, the Judge should stand aside and advise the Registry and the Principal Judge accordingly. 5. Should an issue...

8. Guidelines for self-represented applicants [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...such as a joint memorandum for instance. However, the Member must remain neutral so cannot provide specific advice. If you are unsure about anything let the member know. Tribunal staff must remain neutral. This means they cannot provide advice on matters in dispute. However, they can offer information on procedural matters and may help direct applicants to services which can provide advice. Forms Apart from the application form, the CEIT does not require that particular forms or forma...

9. Waitangi Legal Aid factsheet for claimants.pdf [pdf, 351 KB]

   ...To apply for legal aid, you first need to instruct a lawyer. The lawyer will need to be an approved legal aid provider for Waitangi Tribunal matters. You can find this type of lawyer using the Legal Aid Lawyer Finder tool on the Ministry of Justice website. In the Law Type field, choose ‘Waitangi Tribunal’ from the dropdown menu. How to apply for legal aid Your legal aid lawyer will help you complete an application for legal aid. The application form for legal aid for...

10. Cookson-Ua v Cookson-Ua - Succession to Te Waharoa Cookson Ua (2020) 64 Te Waipounamu MB 2 (64 TWP 2) [pdf, 264 KB]

    ...Julian and submitted that disentitled uri are entitled to challenge decisions in courts of competent jurisdiction, but for this to occur, notice is needed.6 [17] It was further submitted that failure to notify the applicants is a breach of natural justice and failure to comply with the requirements for notice set out in the Rules, and a rehearing is clearly warranted to allow for variation or annulment of the succession orders. [18] The applicant wants an opportunity for whānau co...