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1. IPT Annual Report 2025 [pdf, 515 KB]

   ...Refugee Status Appeals Authority under the former Act): (iii) made by the Minister under section 212(2) on whether a person has failed to meet his or her conditions of suspension of liability for deportation: (c) to deal with certain transitional matters arising from the repeal of the Immigration Act 1987, in accordance with Part 12 of this Act.” The Tribunal may conduct its proceedings in an inquisitorial manner, an adversarial manner, or in a mixed inquisitorial and adversaria...

2. s-7-Report-Returning-Offenders-Management-and-Information-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 678 KB]

   ...of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). 2. I have concluded that following a recent decision of the High Court there is an apparent inconsistency with the prohibition against retrospective increases in penalty (s 25(g) of the NZBORA) and the right to natural justice (s 27(1) of the NZBORA). 3. As required by s 7 of the NZBORA and Standing Order 269, I draw this to the attention of the House of Representatives. The Bill 4. This Bill amends the Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Act 20...

3. Proactive-release-20240715-CAB-Regulatory-Systems-Justice-Amendment-Bill_Final.pdf [pdf, 9.6 MB]

   I N C O N F I D E N C E 1 I N C O N F I D E N C E In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Office of the Associate Minister of Justice Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee Regulatory Systems (Justice) Amendment Bill Package: Policy Proposals Proposal 1 We seek agreement to amend legislation that impacts the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry’s) regulatory systems through a package of four associated bills: 1.1 the Regulatory Systems (Courts Improvement) Amendment Bi...

4. Smith v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 (2017) 70 Tairāwhiti MB 161 (70 TRW 161) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...October 2016 for recovery of the land from Bruce and Digga-Bygum Ltd and adjourned certain other issues to be heard in parallel with the estate proceedings. 1 On 8 December 2016, and with the parties ‘consent, Judge Doogan referred various matters to me for the settling of the issues remaining for determination at a directions conference held per s 67 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. 2 [3] A lengthy directions conference occurred on 19 December 2016. Following a period of fu...

5. Committee of Management of Waipiro A13 v Haig - Waipiroa A13 Incorporation (2008) 182 Gisborne MB 7 (182 GIS 7) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...quantum at the hearing, } that cannot now be a ground for rehearing to have another crack at defending the claim. The Law [18] In granting a rehearing it is important to consider if the circumstances of the case give rise to a miscarriage of justice that justifies a rehearing. [19] The Court has the ultimate discretion in granting a rehearing. So what principles does the Court take into account? [20] Section 493 of the District Court Rules 1992 and rule 494 of High Court Rules p...

6. Abortion Legislation Bill (Cabinet Papers) [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...provide abortion services. This could foreseeably have an impact on the availability of abortion services in smaller centres or locations. 64. This provision does not align with the Human Rights Act 1993, which provides protection in employment matters to people with religious or ethical beliefs, while also recognising that rights are not absolute, allowing employers to balance other factors. 65. I propose to consult coalition and confidence and supply parties on this issue in the com...

7. JCC-Position-Description-2025 [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...the Deputy Commissioner. If that person also has a conflict, then the referral must be to the relevant Head of Bench. Remuneration The Commissioner is paid at the rate set by the Remuneration Authority. Payments will be made by the Ministry of Justice on production of an invoice. No allowances are payable but actual and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed on production of receipts. Judicial Conduct Commissioner Position profile 2025 3 Administrative support and se...

8. [2022] NZEmpC 63 Saipe v Bethell [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...grounds were that: (a) the Court had not addressed the repudiation argument in its judgment; (b) the Court of Appeal had held the appropriate course would be to seek recall of the Employment Court’s judgment; and (c) it is in the interests of justice for the application to be granted and for the Court to consider the merits of the repudiation argument. [8] On 15 March 2022, Mr Saipe amended his application for a recall to include an application for an order that the Court’s c...

9. LCRO 83/2025 NA v CB and MG (15 September 2025) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...in the materials available to me. I infer that it was similar to the complaint subsequently made to the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service (the LCS). [7] The applicant apparently also made similar complaints to the Minister of Justice, the Chief Justice and the President of the New Zealand Law Society. [8] The second respondent, who was not otherwise involved in the matter, responded by letter on behalf of the firm. He explained that: (a) the firm had advised i...

10. [2018] NZEmpC 152 Watts & Hughes Construction Ltd v de Buyzer [pdf, 285 KB]

    ...jurisdiction under s 219 of the Act to extend time. The relevant criteria are contained in the following paragraphs from An Employee v An Employer:5 [9] The fundamental principle which must guide the Court in the exercise of its discretion is the justice of the case. Does the justice of the case require that the extension of time sought be granted? In their detailed submissions about what the interests of justice are in this case, both Mr Beck and Ms French adopted the headings u...