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  1. Port of Tauranga Limited Submissions - 6 December 2017 [pdf, 161 KB]

    ...require a further process for a consistent approach to ASCVs. We have concluded that such an intention was not indicated in either the submission or the appeal. ... 11. On its merits, the Port submitted that the changes to Rule SO3 (navigational aids) could effectively nullify the permitted status which, it said, was inappropriate for essential navigational equipment in a busy harbour with a nationally significant port. Similar concerns were raised with similar amendments proposed...

  2. AG v Secretary for Justice 30 September 2014 NZRA 000004 [pdf, 44 KB]

    ...________________________________________________________________ DECISION ________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION 1. In a decision dated 23rd June 2014, The Secretary for Justice (“the Secretary”) declined approval of the Applicant as a Lead Provider of Legal Aid services in the Waitangi Tribunal area of law. 2. The Secretary decided that the Applicant did not meet the criteria for approval under the Legal Services Act 2011 and the Legal...

  4. Before the trial

    ...inadmissible evidence is lost   Oliver gets a lawyer The next day, the day of his first appearance in court, Oliver talks to a duty lawyer, sometimes called a 'duty solicitor'. This is a lawyer who is based at the court and provides free legal help. The duty lawyer explains the charges – what the police claim Oliver has done. The duty lawyer also applies for Oliver's bail in court. This means that Oliver will be free to leave the court until his next court appearance. Oliver w...

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  5. [2011] NZEmpC 131 Yang v L E Builders Ltd [pdf, 66 KB]

    ...experienced, he was not licensed and could not have continued to operate the company. Since the company stopped operating Mr Loo deposes that he has not worked and is currently in receipt of a benefit. He, like the plaintiff is in receipt of legal aid. [5] The plaintiff seeks, in addition to an order joining Mr Loo, an order for costs relating to both this application, the application for substituted service, and all the costs associated with the restoration of the defendant com...

  6. How a Personal Order works

    ...2029 onwards $45,000 A welfare guardian can be appointed for the person who the Order is for.  If you’re not sure if a Personal Order is right for your circumstances, talk to a lawyer. If you can’t afford a lawyer, you may be able to get: legal aid free community legal help Who can have a Personal Order made for them The person the Personal Order is for must either: be completely or partly unable to understand what the decision is about or to understand what could happen as a r...

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  9. Your guide to legal aid - Tongan [pdf, 668 KB]

    ...e: Tokoni ‘i he taimi ‘oku tauhi fakalao, puke fakalao pe fakafehu‘i ai koe ‘e he kau Polisi Nu‘u Sila´ (New Zealand Police) Ngaahi sēvesi Tokoni Fakalao Lolotonga hono Puke ‘o Tauhi Fakalao ‘e he kau Poliisi´ (Police Detention Legal Assistance – PDLA) 3 Tokoni ki ho ‘uluaki ‘aho ‘i he fakamaau‘anga´ hili hono faka‘ilo koe ki ha maumau lao Sēvesi ‘a e loea faifatongia ‘i he ‘aho ko ia´ (Duty Lawyer) 5 Tokoni fakalao ‘i he taimi ‘oku ‘ikai ai...

  10. OIA-111174.pdf [pdf, 25 MB]

    ...confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials, S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions, • section 9(2)(h) to maintain legal professional privilege, • section 9(2)(j) to enable a Minister or any public service agency to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations), and • section 18(d) a...