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1. [2020] NZEnvC 149 Environmental Defence Society Inc v New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...to consideration of applications of this kind. I must consider the nature of the request, the reasons given for it and any relevant factors to the proceedings which may include but are not limited to: (a) the orderly and fair administration of justice;7 (b) the right to bring and defend civil proceedings without the disclosure of any more information concerning private or commercially sensitive matters than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice;8 (c) the principle...

2. 2018 archive

   ...September 2018 Mental health roster review – update Criminal ‘additional charges’ fixed fee Baseline update for ordering printed legal aid forms online CYPF matters updating to Oranga Tamariki in legal aid letters Legal Aid review – Ministry of Justice meetings with practitioners Mental Health proceeding steps Scanning the new criminal form Audit Results and Practice Themes Clarification for duty lawyer travel Criminal fixed fee review – third set of changes Duty Lawyer Travel - polic...

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3. Youth Crime Action Plan - full report [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...who offend, especially those who begin offending as children, are often extremely vulnerable. Addressing the vulnerability of children and their care and protection needs will progressively reduce the volume of youth offending. Good governance matters. The youth justice sector spans the justice and social sectors. This means it needs a unique governance framework to provide consistent, coordinated, and coherent advice to government that adequately reflects policy concerns and o...

4. EG and EH v AKSC1 LCRO 163 / 2011 and 164 / 2011 (11 November 2011) [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...application, were the same in each case. 2 Review [4] It is well established that there are very limited grounds to review a prosecutorial decision. Any such decision must, however, be reached in accordance with the principles of natural justice. [5] Section 142 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act requires Standards Committees to exercise and perform their duties, powers and functions in a way that is consistent with the rules of natural justice. A basic tenet of natura...

5. Chief Justice media statement 17 August 2021 [pdf, 516 KB]

   ...in-person. MEDIA Media can attend hearings remotely. See the Courts of New Zealand website for more information. MASKS Masks are to be worn at all times within the courthouse, unless permission is given by a judge. NEXT STATEMENT The Chief Justice will issue a further statement later this week. https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay/ Contact: Liz Kennedy, Senior Judicial Communications Advisor Liz.kennedy@courts.govt.nz, 027 369 6701 mailto:Liz.kennedy@co...

6. Cybercrime

   ...fraud and child pornography; procedural law tools to investigate cybercrime and secure electronic evidence in relation to any crime; and efficient international cooperation. The Act included feedback from a consultation paper on which the Ministry of Justice and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet undertook public consultation in 2020. The Act introduced ‘preservation directions’ to support of domestic criminal investigations and overseas criminal investigations and proceeding...

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7. OIA-124365.pdf [pdf, 854 KB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz 29 August 2025 Our ref: OIA 124365 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Civil Legal Aid for Māori Land Court Proceedings Thank you for your email of 31 July 2025, to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding civil legal aid in the Māori Land Court. Sp...

8. Final Env-Reg-Report-2020-21 [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...Delivery Group. The Registrar and Deputy Registrars exercise quasi-judicial powers such as the consideration of certain waiver applications and, where directed to do so by an Environment Court Judge, undertake acts preliminary or incidental to matters before the Court. The Court maintains registries in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Each registry is led by a Service Manager (each of whom are Deputy Registrars and have all the powers, functions and duties of the Registrar of...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 168 AJY v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 545 KB]

   ...The Prosecutions team manages the site misconduct process for prisoners, and prepares and implements adjudication hearings in accordance with the Corrections Act 2004 and the Corrections Regulations 2005. It also organises and manages Visiting Justices who attend the site for the purpose of hearing from prisoners who have appealed a misconduct charge or are referred for that purpose. [7] In 2014, AJY transferred to Prison 2 and was assigned to the Prosecutions team there in Septemb...

10. [2013] NZEmpC 195 Harrisons Fine Art Ltd v Carrothers [pdf, 65 KB]

    HARRISONS FINE ART LIMITED v GAYE CASSIE CARROTHERS NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2013] NZEmpC 195 [21 October 2013] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2013] NZEmpC 195 ARC 27/13 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determinaton of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for security for costs BETWEEN HARRISONS FINE ART LIMITED Plaintiff AND GAYE CASSIE CARROTHERS Defendant Hearing: By written submiss...