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1. Government Response to Law Commision Report on New Issues in Legal Parenthood [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...parents intending to have a child through embryo donation to undergo mandatory screening; and - Revisiting a number of areas already considered when Parliament enacted the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 (the ‘HART’ Act). 12. Justice Ministers will consider the priority to be accorded to any further work when setting the Ministry of Justice’s annual work programme. LAW COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Establishing Parentage Law Commission recom...

2. [2008] NZEmpC WC 7B/08 Hawkins v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 49 KB]

   HAWKINS V COMMISSIONER OF POLICE WN WC 7B/08 12 August 2008 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON WC 7B/08 WRC 38/05 IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF remedies BETWEEN ROBERT CRAIG HAWKINS Plaintiff AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Defendant Hearing: 28 February 2008 (Heard at Wellington) Counsel: C P Brosnahan, Counsel for the Plaintiff Aaron Martin, Counsel for the Defendant Judgment: 12...

3. Karena v Haines-Winiata - Te Koau A Trust (2015) 43 Takitimu MB 200 (43 TKT 200) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...Essentially, Mr Karena sought a removal of all current incumbents and the appointment of a professional trustee in the interim, due, he claimed, to trustee failures in the administration of the trust, including failures to adequately engage and address matters relevant to the land, such as the lease arrangements, which Mr Karena disputes. [13] Mr Karena requested that a direction be issued to the trustees to furnish copies to the Court of all financial statements, minutes and meet...

4. Collier - Torere Reserves Trust (2020) 241 Waiariki MB 13 (241 WAR 13) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...the Hui-a-Iwi. Only one view was presented to the meeting, and those present did not have the benefit of hearing from the trustees of the TRT, and the steps they had taken to address the issue of access. Clearly this raises issues of natural justice, as well as good faith, when the TRT were open to addressing matters with the Incorporation. [43] Following the Hui-a-Iwi, the Incorporation’s approach was to effectively disregard the TRT, resulting in the current proceedings. Fo...

5. Koria & Anor v Johnson & Ors [2013] NZWHT Auckland 14 [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...party, he would be deeply conflicted and unable to be objective. Mr Woodger submitted that he has expertise from his long experience as a Council inspector and private certifier. I accept that Mr Woodger is able to give evidence about technical matters but not opinion evidence as an independent expert. WHAT ARE THE DEFECTS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN DAMAGE? [7] The main defects resulting in moisture ingress and decay identified by Mr Wilson are: a) Poorly formed and constru...

6. Nicholson v Pene - Tauakira No. 2M No.4 (2023) 477 Aotea MB 140 (477 AOT 140) [pdf, 442 KB]

   477 Aotea MB 140 I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O AOTEA In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Aotea District AP-20230000022798 A20200007388 AP-20230000022797 A20200006272 WĀHANGA Under Sections 18(1)(a), 18(1)(d) and 24A Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 I WAENGA I A Between SUSAN NICHOLSON ON BEHALF OF THE PETAERA AND POTAKA-OSBORNE WHĀNAU Te Kaitono Applic

7. Evaluation of Victim Support Services [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Page 0 ­ ‹#› Legal needs among New Zealanders A general population survey – which includes comparisons with a previous survey of the low income population Organisation: Ministry of Justice Attention: Phyllis Anscombe Date: 13 April 2018 Page 1 ­ ‹#› Table of Contents Executive Summary ..................................................................................................

8. Churton v Trustees of Mangaporou Trust - Kauaeroa (2002) 122 Aotea MB 182 (122 AOT 182) [pdf, 542 KB]

   ...included with the Msrikaunui Incorporation or whether a new incorporation is set up (e) Consider whether further lands are included in the trust (f) To report to the owners by 31 March 1984 on the results of their investigations into the above matters and to recommend to the owners such action as the trustees consider desirable; (g) Hold and administer the trust lands for the benefit of the beneficial owners with the power to grant tenancies not exceeding one year at such rent a...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement: Second phase of reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regime [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   1 Regulatory Impact Statement: Second phase of reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regime Agency Disclosure Statement 1. This Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. The RIS provides an analysis of options to enhance and extend New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. Previous decisions have limited the scope of the options considered 2

10. BORA Insolvency Law Reform Bill [pdf, 382 KB]

    ...during this process is not to be used for any other criminal proceedings, unless the proceedings relate to charges of perjury, or the offence of making false or misleading statements or failure to answer questions (clause 434). In addition, the subject-matter of the examination is confined to matters relating to the bankrupt's property, conduct, and dealings (clauses 163 and 175 and 180 refer). 19. We, therefore, conclude that the limitation these clauses place on the right to free...