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  1. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...simplification of criminal court procedures in 2013 will help to deliver these goals, as will changes to the courts operating model and the use of more technology in the courtroom. Changes to the Family Court, civil court fees and family dispute legal aid will encourage people to resolve relatively minor disagreements between themselves. This leads to better and more durable outcomes for those involved and is a better use of public resources. While the Government’s focus is very...

  2. Masjid Attacks Aid to Minute of Judge Marshall as to Scope Oct 2021 [pdf, 66 KB]

    1 CORONIAL INQUIRIES INTO MASJID ATTACKS ON 15 MARCH 2019 AID TO MINUTE OF JUDGE MARSHALL AS TO SCOPE OF INQUIRY The Minute confirms a coronial inquiry has now been opened into each of the 51 deaths. Opening an inquiry is a formal step under the Coroners Act which means that further investigation into the deaths will be undertaken. An inquest hearing may be held as part of the inquiry. The Minute also sets out: • the background of legal processes that have alr...

  3. Regulatory Impact Statement increasing maximum claims level in disputes tribunals [pdf, 506 KB]

    ...increasing the maximum claims level in the Disputes Tribunals from $15,000 (or $20,000 if the parties agree) to $25,000 (or $30,000 if the parties agree), as having more low value disputes go to the Disputes Tribunals could free up both District Court and legal aid resources for more serious cases. Data in a number of areas that would assist in evaluating the magnitude of the problem or effectiveness of policy options is lacking. In the time available, the Ministry has not been able...

  4. Regulatory Impact Statement: Increasing the maximum claim level in Disputes Tribunals [pdf, 537 KB]

    ...increasing the maximum claims level in the Disputes Tribunals from $15,000 (or $20,000 if the parties agree) to $25,000 (or $30,000 if the parties agree), as having more low value disputes go to the Disputes Tribunals could free up both District Court and legal aid resources for more serious cases. Data in a number of areas that would assist in evaluating the magnitude of the problem or effectiveness of policy options is lacking. In the time available, the Ministry has not been able...

  5. Brown v Otago Polytechnic and Progressive Enterprises (Recusal Application) [2014] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 82 KB]

    ...response to that application. At that teleconference Mr Brown’s support person, Mr V Scott, spoke for Mr Brown although Mr Brown was present, did speak from time to time and explicitly endorsed the suggestion by Mr Scott that Mr Brown seek qualified legal assistance. Mr Brown said that he would that afternoon go and see a lawyer and apply for legal aid. The formula agreed to was that Mr Brown would report to the Secretary the outcome of his legal aid application immediately such outc...

  6. Collins - Kehamane 2A1 (2005) 57 Wairarapa MB 139 (57 WAI 139) [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...described above with no further notice." In the event, notice was rece ed within the prescribed limeframe by the court from Leanne McGregor Dean, wh indicated thai the land to be sold was "the last bit of Taonga" left to her whanau . S e said in her letter to the court that her whanau sought to make arrangements to kee the land, and put it in a trust if possible. She said that she was unsure of the proces that they needed to follow. It subsequently emerged that the 1-acr...

  7. Relationship property forms & fees

    ...a Relationship Property Order. $1033 for each half day that the hearing takes. The applicant has to pay this amount even if the hearing doesn’t fill up all of the half day. Find out more about getting help to pay the court fees You may want to get legal advice to help you. You may be able to get: legal aid free community legal help File and Pay Relationship Property Order fees can be paid through the File and Pay service. This will allow you to pay the fees using a credit or debit card. You...

    Located in:
    1. Family >
    2. Separation & divorce >
    3. Divide relationship property

  8. Public Defence Service

    The Public Defence Service (PDS) is an independent criminal law practice providing excellent service to our clients for a just New Zealand. We provide advice and representation to defendants who have legal aid in criminal cases. We also oversee the duty lawyer services in the courts where we operate.

    Located in:
    1. PDS

  9. Proactive release - New Compensation Guidelines for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment [pdf, 756 KB]

    ...imprisoned. They would replace the Guidelines adopted in 1998. Executive Summary 2. In New Zealand, compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment has always been treated as a matter for the exercise of the government’s discretion and not a legal right. In 1998, Cabinet agreed to adopt Guidelines to guide the exercise of its discretion to make ex gratia payments in deserving cases. Fundamental to the Guidelines is that a successful applicant can show they are innocent on the balance...