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1. Auckland Standards Committee v Flewitt [2010] NZLCDT 12 [pdf, 23 KB]

   ...other pathways within the law where he can pursue this passion in the meantime. 5 COSTS [10] In terms of costs the Law Society seeks an order for the costs of the Society pursuant to s 249 of $1,424. We note that Mr Flewitt is Legally Aided but make an order that reflects that were it not for the Legal Aid grant he would be liable to pay that Costs Order. We are obliged to make an order against the Society under s 257, the quantum of that order will be advised to...

2. [2018] NZSSAA 51 (12 October 2018) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...are: a) At the time of the BRC hearing a Public Defence Service lawyer represented her. His submissions to the BRC did not address in the substantive issue of whether she was in a relationship in the nature of marriage, he addressed only the legality of deducting the alleged overpayment from her benefit. b) The appellant did not instruct another lawyer because the inaction of the Public Defence Service lawyer made her think that lawyers were either disinterested or not suitab...

3. OIA-122851.pdf [pdf, 940 KB]

   ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/official-information-act-requests/oia-responses/ Appendix 1: Formal papers regarding section 49 of the Evidence Act 2006, from 1 January 2022 to 11 June 2025 Doc no. Date Document type Document title Decision on release 1 15 July 2022 Aide memoire Aide memoire summarising the Law Commission’s recent reviews of the Evidence Act 2006 Excerpts relating to section 49 of the Evidence Act released. 1.1 February 2019 Report The Second Review of t...

4. Regulatory Impact Statement Management of offenders returning to New Zealand [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...81. The cost per offender for supervision is essentially identical to Option Three. However, a discretionary order would mean additional court time and costs due to the need for Corrections to apply for the order, the court to hear submissions, and legal aid for eligible returning offenders. The costs of applying for the order are assumed to be comparable to applying for an ESO. The focus on medium – high risk returning offenders may also enhance the public safety benefits compared to th...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Management of returning offenders to New Zealand [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...81. The cost per offender for supervision is essentially identical to Option Three. However, a discretionary order would mean additional court time and costs due to the need for Corrections to apply for the order, the court to hear submissions, and legal aid for eligible returning offenders. The costs of applying for the order are assumed to be comparable to applying for an ESO. The focus on medium – high risk returning offenders may also enhance the public safety benefits compared to th...

6. Proactive release – Remuneration Authority Legislation Bill [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...property of up to $30,000. Referees are required to have appropriate qualifications such as legal, mediation or arbitration qualifications or training as well as the personal attributes, knowledge, and experience needed for the role. Most Referees are legally qualified. Referees are required to try to mediate a settlement first. Where this is not possible, the Referee makes an order that is binding on the parties. 13 The tribunal is a division of the District Court. It considers mo...

7. Justice Sector Report Letter - June 2025 [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...investment and reprioritisation) Investing in the court and justice system Budget 2025 provided a funding package across Vote Justice and Vote Courts that includes an investment of $245.5 million over five years to address pressures in the courts and legal aid, increase judicial capacity and improve court timeliness. This is aimed squarely at core services by, for example, ensuring that legal aid continues to support those who require it, and that judges get the information they ne...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - The claims process of the Waitangi Tribunal [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Waitangi was not observed. The Waitangi Tribunal was set up in 1975 at a time when protest about unresolved Treaty grievances was growing and, in some instances, taking place outside the law. By establishing the Tri- bunal, Parliament provided a legal process by which Treaty claims could be investigated. The Tribunal inquiry process contributes to the resolution of Treaty claims and, in that way, to the reconciliation of out- standing issues between Maori and Pakeha. 2 0 5 25 75 9...

9. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Court Staff Member (2) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...payments available. The process has the possibility to provide long term savings in our view. There is a strong view in our team that this service saves money in the long run and probably provides better outcomes. Setting up of the Family Legal Advice Service (FLAS) Make legal aid available to people who only want advice and help. Yes but why not just have Legal Aid, why is there a reason for 2 names. The public call it legal aid anyway. The majority of time at the co...

10. [2016] NZEmpC 10 Fredericks v VIP Frames and Trusses Ltd [pdf, 79 KB]

    ...enable the parties to attempt to resolve this issue between themselves. Surprisingly, they have been unable to do so and submissions from counsel on the question of costs have now been received. [3] Mr Fredericks was in receipt of a grant of legal aid for the Court hearing only. In a determination of the Authority dated 14 July 2015 he was awarded costs of $5,845. That determination is not the subject of a challenge. VIP, through its counsel, indicates that that award of costs...