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1. Taueki v Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Māori Reservation Trust [pdf, 296 KB]

   ...Judgment: 29 October 2019 JUDGMENT OF THE MĀORI APPELLATE COURT ON COSTS Copies to: S Thornton, Lyall & Thornton, 204 Tram Gully Road, RD 4, Manukau Heads 2684, linda@lyallthornton.com K Tahana, Kahui Legal, P O Box 1654, Wellington, kiri@kahuilegal.co.nz S Johnston, Cooper Rapley Lawyers, P O Box 1945, Palmerston North, sjohnson@crlaw.co.nz mailto:linda@lyallthornton.com mailto:kiri@kahuilegal.co.nz mailto:sjohnson@crlaw.co.nz 2019 Māo...

2. 2018 archive

   On this page: Message from the Manager Legal Aid Services Family Legal Advice Service not available for Oranga Tamariki proceedings Amendment to grant forms and high cost cases policy Arrangements when duty lawyers are unable to attend on a rostered day Accommodation disbursements Family Violence legislation takes effect Legal services for mental health patients Pre-sentence reports Legal Aid Triennial Review Criminal case assignment – Christmas, New Year availability Cut-off date for invoice...

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3. Can I get family or civil legal aid?

   On this page: Legal aid for family disputes Legal aid for civil disputes Other factors considered for family and civil legal aid Assessing your income and assets Legal aid for family disputes Legal aid may be available for family disputes or problems that could go to court, including: disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, and care of children protection orders care and protection orders for children and young persons adoption paternity mental health (compulsory t...

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4. Legal Aid FAQs

   ...this page, or if you have any other questions, please contact the Coronial Services by emailing  coronial.response@justice.govt.nz  or phoning 0800 88 88 20. On this page, you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about legal aid. For language translations of these FAQs, please go to our language and translation support page. What is legal aid? Legal aid is government funding to pay for legal assistance and representation, usually for people who cannot afford a law...

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5. Legal Services Agency closure & annual report 2011 [pdf, 976 KB]

   ......................................................................................................................... 5   Part One: The Agency The Agency’s statutory position and functions ......................................................................................... 6   Legal Services Agency Board .................................................................................................................. 6   Audit and Risk Committee ...........................

6. Civil Proceedings Steps March 2017 [pdf, 826 KB]

   ...covered by Guideline Hours Pre-review assessment Where the merits of the case cannot be discerned due to volume and/or complexity of the file. up to 3 hours For  Taking instructions, attending the client  Preparation of application legal aid  Identify reasons why prospects of success are not evident and what has to occur to assess prospects of success.  Identifying legal and factual issues  Review relevant ACC files and medical reports  Preparing opinion...

7. 2017 archive

   On this page: Minimum claims for duty lawyers over the holiday period New family and civil legal aid application form Section 26 Parole Act applications Criminal legal aid applications and amendments to grant Consultation on proposed changes to mental health rosters Hearing times for criminal grants Call for Expressions of Interest in Chairperson of the Performance Review Committee End of year/New year payments New family and civil application form finalised New family and civil application for...

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8. 30-June-Legal-Aid-News.pdf [pdf, 596 KB]

   June 2016 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Engaging an Expert – New form and disbursements Amendments to the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act Changes from 4 July 2016 Queries Engaging an Expert – New form and disbursements On Monday, 27 June 2016 a new form and disbursement was...

9. OIA-120441.pdf [pdf, 773 KB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz Our ref: OIA 120441 30 April 2025 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Legal aid case Thank you for your email of 17 March 2025, to the Ministry of Justice requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 updated information relating to legal aid costs for John Hope Muchirahondo. Specifically, you requested: Can I please ask for...

10. OIA-124051.pdf [pdf, 849 KB]

    Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz 28 August 2025 Our ref: OIA 124051 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Legal aid costs for Danny and Roberto Jaz Thank you for your email of 22 July 2025, requesting the total amount paid to lawyers acting for Mr Danny and Mr Roberto Jaz from Legal Aid Services, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specif...