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1. [2020] NZEmpC 158 FVB v XEY [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...[5] Given the proximity of the hearing, the parties were invited to respond to the application by 4 pm on 30 September 2020. [6] The plaintiff does not oppose the intervener’s application for leave and considers it is in the interests of justice that leave be granted, essentially because the evidence in question relates more directly to the intervener than it does to the plaintiff. [7] The defendant has not responded. Leave to cross-examine granted [8] Section...

2. Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...FLAS lawyers mentioned a potential issue with semi-urgent cases which did not meet the threshold for a without notice application to the court. One FDR organisation representative suggested creating a fast track in the FDR service for fairly urgent matters. Several FDR organisation representatives and many FDR professionals said they had received fewer referrals than they expected. They offered a range of explanations for this and suggested ways of improving parents’ awareness of, and...

3. Family Court rewrite submission: RNZA College of Psychiatrists [pdf, 289 KB]

   Submission to the Ministry of Justice Family Justice System Reform 2018 An accessible, responsive justice system for children & whānau/families with mental health problems The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists New Zealand National Committee Submission to the Ministry of Justice – Family Justice Reform Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists...

4. Discussion paper - Re-evaluation of Human Rights protections [pdf, 534 KB]

   Ministry of Justice Te Manatu Ture Discussion Paper Re-evaluation of the Human Rights Protections in New Zealand RE-EVALUATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND REPORT FOR THE ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL HON. MARGARET WILSON 3 DISCLAIMER The Ministerial Re-evaluation of Human Rights Protections in New Zealand was written by an independent evaluation team for the Minister of Justice. The views expressed in it are those of the independent evalua...

5. AD v Secretary for Justice 2 April 2012 NZRA 000006 [pdf, 92 KB]

   REVIEW AUTHORITY NEW ZEALAND [2012] NZRA 000006 Applicant AD Respondent Secretary for Justice Date of Decision: 2 April 2012 ________________________________________________________________ DECISION ________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION [1] The applicant seeks a review of the Decision of the Secretary for Justice dated 7 February 2012. [2] In that decision the Secretary gave approval for the applicant to...

6. Scarborough v Kelly Services (NZ) Ltd (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2015] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...The legal issues are now addressed. INTERIM ORDERS UNDER SECTION 95 – PRINCIPLES [10] By virtue of s 95 of the Human Rights Act the Chairperson has jurisdiction to make an interim order if satisfied the order is necessary in the interests of justice to preserve the position of a party pending a final determination of the proceedings. Section 95(1) provides: 95 Power to make interim order (1) In respect of any matter in which the Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Act to mak...

7. Edinburgh Realty Ltd & Ors v CAC 20004 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 16 [pdf, 122 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZREADT 16 READT 066/13 and 068/13 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s.111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN EDINBURGH REALTY LTD & ORS Appellant (READT 066/13) Second respondent (READT 068/13) AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC20004) First respondent AND GLENYS SCANDRETT Second respondent (READT 066/13) Appellant (READT 068/13) MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Judge...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 51 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...ALLAN GEOFFREY HALSE v EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AUTHORITY [2023] NZEmpC 51 [4 April 2023] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2023] NZEmpC 51 EMPC 381/2021 IN THE MATTER OF an application for judicial review AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for stay of proceedings BETWEEN ALLAN GEOFFREY HALSE Applicant AND EM...

9. Environment Court COVID-19 Protection Framework [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...or notices. 2 Refer to https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/keep-up-healthy- habits/wear-a-face-mask/ https://www.justice.govt.nz/covid-19-information/ Additional arrangements for all regions under Traffic Light Red 5. All new matters will continue to be referred to a Judge and will be prioritised in the usual way. Parties are reminded of the ability to apply for priority under [4.5] of the Environment Court Practice Note 2014. Any application should be supporte...

10. OIA-124050.pdf [pdf, 5.3 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 8 September 2025 Our ref: OIA 124050 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Communications with the Free Speech Union Thank you for your email of 23 July 2025, requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding the Free Speech Union (FSU). Specifically, you requested: All information held by yo...