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1. Fast Dispute Resolution - Consultation on a new statutory adjudication framework [pdf, 665 KB]

   Fast dispute resolution Consultation on a new statutory adjudication framework Ministry of Justice August 2025 2 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3 We seek your feedback ..................................................................................................... 4 Does New Zealand need a statutory adjudication framework? ..............................

2. [2019] NZEmpC 140 Sfizio Ltd v Mawhinney [pdf, 404 KB]

   ...Accordingly, the Court must consider whether the threshold test in r 5.45(1) has been met and, if so, how the Court’s discretion should be exercised under r 5.45(2). [10] In exercising its broad discretion the Court must have regard to the overall justice of the case, and the respective interests of both parties are to be carefully weighed. The balancing exercise was summarised by the Court of Appeal in A S McLachlan Ltd v MEL Network Ltd as follows: The rule itself contempla...

3. CU v MQ [2024] NZDT 299 (30 April 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...to pay CU $115.00. Decision: the counterclaim [14] I accept that MQ was subjected to requests for payment from CU and that, as the matter was prolonged, stress and some financial loss resulted. However, in my view, this is inevitable in many matters that result in a Disputes Tribunal hearing. In any event, as stated above, MQ’s counterclaim is in reality for compensation for stress and costs relating to the hearing, neither of which are appropriate in this case. Referee: C...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 156 Butt v Attorney-General sued on behalf of the Ministry of Health [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...settlement conference, before settlement was reached, in relation to the provision of backup care for Mrs Butt’s children, the training of carers and access to backpay. [12] The defendants say that unless the Court considers it in the interests of justice, communications in respect of which privilege has not been waived are not disclosable. 3 Butt v Attorney-General on behalf of the Ministry of Health [2021] NZEmpC 151. 4 Lyttelton Port Company Ltd v Pender [2019] NZEmpC 86, [...

5. Henare v Maori Trustee - Parengarenga 3G [2012] Māori Appellate Court MB 1 (2012 APPEAL 1) [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...Court shall not commence to run until the rehearing has been disposed of by a final order of the Court. [14] A rehearing requires the balancing of two considerations. On one hand, it is important to ensure that there is a proper administration of justice. This is balanced against the need for finality of Court proceedings, rather than allowing an unsuccessful party another opportunity to argue their case without good reason. In Realtycare Corporation Ltd v Cooper, 5 Tomkins J c...

6. 2018 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 4.3 MB]

   E.64 AR (2018) ANNUAL REPORT 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 We deliver people-centred services to provide access to justice for all Criminal conviction history checks 3years old that are more than 30 June 2013 30 June 2018 have decreased by Since June 2013 District Court criminal cases 83% 92% 3150 more than dealt with of cases within CORONIAL CASES High Court disposals increased by nearly Care of Children Act applications 15% 18,000 Re...

7. Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 December 2020 [pdf, 891 KB]

   ...land is a taonga tuku iho, a treasure handed on through generations. Connection to, use and development of whenua can sustain whānau and strengthen identity and belonging. Through the Whenua Māori Programme, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Justice have been working together to support Māori land owners to achieve their cultural, social and economic aspirations for their whenua and for whānau. As a result of the investments made, there is more on-the-ground support for landown...

8. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2020-21 [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   E.64 AR (2021)E.64 AR (2021) Including the Te Arawhiti Annual Report The Office for Māori Crown Relations Te Tāhū o te Ture Annual Report Ministry of Justice 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 And Ministers’ reports on Non-Departmental Appropriations: Minister of Justice (Vote Justice), Minister for Courts (Vote Courts) and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (Vote Treaty Negotiations) In accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989, this Annual Report presents: Te Tāhū o te...

9. Youth Justice minimum dataset: data integration pilot [pdf, 269 KB]

   Youth Justice Minimum Dataset: Data Integration Pilot Philip Spier & Tanya Segessenmann August 2004 Youth Justice Minimum Dataset: Data Integration Pilot _________________________________________________ 2 3 Acknowledgements The authors wish to thank Chris Knewstubb and Steve Pasene from the Department of Child, Youth and Family, and Steven Stewart from New Zealand Police for their considerable help in identifying the youth justice attributes collected by their agencies, co-ordi...

10. Foster & Beauchamp v Accident Compensation Corporation (Applications to recall judgments) [2023] NZACC 74 [pdf, 134 KB]

    ...statute, regulation, or new judicial decision of higher authority; (b) Where counsel have neglected to direct the Court’s attention to a statute, regulation or judicial decision of plain relevance; and (c) Where there is some other special reason justice requires the judgment be recalled. [4] In this case, Ms Koloni relies on (c). [5] The Guidelines refer to Horowhenua County v Nash (No 2)1 where Chief Justice Wild simply said that the third ground for recalling a judgment was...