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1. [2017] NZEmpC 83 Fuimaono v Houia [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...which she is liable. [9] In his supporting submissions, Mr Handy, counsel for the applicants, helpfully analysed the financial information which has been provided. Included in those submissions was advice that both applicants had been granted legal aid for the substantive proceeding. He also submitted that only Heather Fuimaono was in a position to make any payment towards the debt, and submitted that with an adjustment to her lifestyle and budget, she could pay $100 per month...

2. Budget 2021 investment supports access to justice and wellbeing

   ...related to the crime, the justice process, and recovery.      The National Scheduling Team is funded ($5.7m over 5 years) to continue its mahi in the District Court, improving how events are scheduled and managed. Additional funding for Legal Aid ($235.161m over 5 years) will address cost pressures. A baseline increase for the interpreter service ($6.1m over 5 years) will support ongoing access to justice for participants. Together, these initiatives will help us deliver mor...

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3. Linton v Keswick LCRO 95 / 2009 (25 August 2009) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...decision have been changed. DECISION Application for review [1] An application was made by Ms Linton for a review of a decision by the Auckland Standards Committee 4 in respect of her complaint against Mr Keswick. The complaint related to legal work done for Ms Linton by Mr Keswick in respect of an Employment Court matter that Ms Linton was involved in. Ms Linton complained that aspects of the service of Mr Keswick were substandard, that he inappropriately required paymen...

4. OIA-105083_Part1.pdf [pdf, 8.7 MB]

   ...may be made verbally and can be received over the phone, but it is good practice to write back to the requester to confirm the Ministry has correctly captured their request. The correspondent could be requesting e.g. information held by their legal aid lawyer. It could be a current or former employee requesting information that is held on file about them or their work. Requests for information held by the court are not PARs. Requests for criminal record checks are not PARs....

5. Apostolakis v Gilbert (Decision) [2018] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...2001”. 7 [22] When the hearing commenced at 10am Mrs Apostolakis said that she objected to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal on the grounds that she was not represented at the hearing by a lawyer. She said she had lodged an application for civil legal aid “last week”. In response to questions from the Tribunal she said the application had been filed on Wednesday 9 May 2018, which was only two working days prior to the commencement of the Tribunal hearing. [23] Anticipating...

6. Family justice journey diagram [pdf, 539 KB]

   ...attendance. Go to the family justice website for the following information: · Out-of-court processes, where to find Parenting Through Separation (PTS) programmes, Family Dispute resolution (FDR) mediators and family lawyers providing Family Legal Advice · In-court processes, forms, and information on what will happen to your application if you go to family court · Prerequisites you have to complete before going to court · Detailed explantations of the orders you can se...

7. Regulatory impact statement: Review of family violence legislation [pdf, 300 KB]

   1 Review of family violence legislation: Regulatory impact statement Agency Disclosure Statement 1. This Regulatory impact statement (RIS) has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. It provides an analysis of options for strengthening legislation to better respond to family violence in New Zealand. Key constraints are set out below. 2. Focus on regulatory change: The scope of the review is strengthening family violence legislation. Overall, this restricted the consideration

8. OIA-97846.pdf [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...Policy Advice provided to the Minister of Justice: No. Date Document type Title Notes 1. 5/04/2019 Briefing Process for Developing a Proposal Document about Hate Some information withheld Speech under s9(2)(a) and s9(2)(f)(iv). 2. 8/04/2019 Aide memoire Hate Speech Laws and Recording of Hate Crime Released in full. 3. 17/06/2019 Aide memoire Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee: Progressing Inter- Released in full. Agency Work on Hate Speech and Discrimination 4. 19/06/2019 Cabinet...

9. Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiry Programme Appendix [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...rongoa, Maori healthcare design and provision; provision for the disabled, - Stage 1: Primary healthcare system rehabilitation, elder care and rest homes; mental health, smoking, gambling, alcohol - Stage 2: Priority issues - mental and drug abuse, HIV/AIDS; public health, health promotion, occupational health; poor health; disabilities; alcohol, tobacco health status and outcomes and sUbstance abuse 7 3 Takutai moana (Wai 2660): - Stage 1: Process issues High Court and Crown engagemen...

10. Kaupapa inquiry programme Appendix B Jan 2021 [pdf, 115 KB]

    ...hospitals, primary healthcare, funding equity, access to healthcare Rongoā, Māori healthcare design and provision Provision for the disabled, rehabilitation, elder care and rest homes Mental health, smoking, gambling, alcohol and drug abuse, HIV/AIDS Public health, health promotion, occupational health Poor health status and outcomes 3 Takutai moana (Wai 2660): - Stage 1: Process issues - Stage 2: Legislation, policy and practice High Court and Crown engagement processes for th...