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1. U v Secretary of Justice [2025] NZRA 003 (29 July 2025) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...Justice Date of Decision: 29 July 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ DECISION ___________________________________________________________________ Application for Approval as a Provider of Criminal Legal Aid Services [1] On 6 April 2025, the Applicant applied to the Secretary for Justice (“the Secretary”) for approval to provide criminal legal aid services at approval level 1 (“PAL 1”), as defined in the Schedule (“Schedul...

2. Consultation response report [pdf, 745 KB]

   Provider Contract for Services and Practice Standards for Legal Aid Lawyers Consultation response report Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Consultation proposal-Provider Contract ............................................................................................... 2 Improving and streamlining the Contract ....................

3. Legal aid criminal proceedings steps [pdf, 426 KB]

   ...Hours Guilty Plea/Sentencing (both same day – no stand down) OR Charges withdrawn Flat fee of $220 including any disbursements For Taking instructions, attending the client Receiving and reviewing disclosure Identifying legal and factual issues Engaging in charge resolution/negotiation Attending Registrar’s/Judge’s List Court Entering plea Obtaining pre-sentencing reports Preparing and delivering sentencing submissions Receiving sentence Reporti...

4. BORA Legal Services Amendment Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   Legal Services Amendment Bill 2005 26 April 2005 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: LEGAL SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 2005 - PCO 6382/7 Our Ref ATT114/1371 1. We have vetted this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("the BORA"). We consider that the Bill is consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the BORA. 2. The Bill amends the Legal Services Act 2000 following a review of th...

5. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block (2010) 11 Waiariki MB 191 (11 WAR 191) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...payment of $40,000.00 from the fund on 24 December 2009 to the Whakapoungakau 24 11 Waiariki MB 192 Trust even though the costs incurred by them exceeded that amount. 1 At the date of judgment I understand that the trust’s unpaid legal costs exceed $165,000.00. [2] On 29 April 2010 Mr La Hatte on behalf of Mr Eru reapplied for assistance from the fund. I understand his client is liable for approximately $25,000.00 in legal costs of which Mr Eru has apparently paid...

6. [2013] NZEmpC 201 MacDonald v Whale Pumps Ltd t/a Denby Caterers [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...determination issued on 28 August 2013, 2 the Authority awarded Denby Caterers $2,000 towards its costs, directing also that “Ms MacDonald is to have time to pay that sum” to take account of her financial circumstances. [5] Ms MacDonald was granted legal aid in respect of her challenge to the Authority’s determination on 10 October 2013. [6] Ms Rowe has advanced every conceivable argument that can be made in the circumstances for an order requiring Ms MacDonald to give secu...

7. Legal-Services-Amendment-Regulations-2022-Legal-Services-Amendment-Bill-2022.pdf [pdf, 397 KB]

   © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Justice Proactive release – Legal Services Amendment Regulations 2022; Legal Services Amendment Bill 2022: Approval for Introduction Date of issue: 15 December 2022 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. No. Document Comments 1 Legal Services Amendment Regulations 2022; Legal Services Amendment Bill...

8. 26 February Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 366 KB]

   Legal Aid News - February Vulnerable Children legislation and related changes to legal aid The Vulnerable Children legislation received Royal Assent on 1 July 2014 and puts in place a number of reforms which are further outlined in the Children’s Action Plan to provide a framework for protecting and improving the wellbeing of vulnerable New Zealand children. Several new initiatives will start being phased in later this year, including new requirements for organisations and people...

9. 2021 archive

    On this page: Legal aid invoices submitted with a missing date range Opportunity to provide feedback on the Ministry's Care of Children resources Notification of Unavailability Implementing the COVID-19 Protection Framework in the courts and tribunals Survey for PDLA lawyers to provide feedback on nationwide holiday period roster COVID-19 Protection Framework traffic light system - Update 24/01/2022 Phone scam targeting lawyers Wellington Legal Aid office closed Monday 24 January 2022 COV...

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10. New Zealand Law Society v Faleauto [2009] NZLCDT 19 [pdf, 180 KB]

    ...from Mr P and/or Mrs P and failed to render an invoice or bill of costs (“the Second P Charge”); 1.4 In December 2007 and January 2008 he obtained or attempted to obtain money from Mr A and/or Mr A’s family while Mr A was the recipient of legal aid (“the A Charge”). [2] The charges were heard by this Tribunal under the transitional provisions contained in ss.353 and 358 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (“the LC Act”). Mr Faleauto did not attend the hearing, claimin...