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1. Discussion Document Review of the Courts Remote Participation Act 2010 [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...judicial officer decides an issue, based on the evidence and legal argument. Hearings include criminal and civil trials, and criminal sentencings. Judicial Protocols Protocols are guides issued by Heads of Bench on court procedure. They are not legislation and are not strictly binding. Proceeding Proceeding is the technical term for a court case. Proceedings start with an application to the court to use its power to make an order: for example, to order a party to pay money, or...

2. Proactive release of documents relating to the Government Response to Officers of Parliament Committee [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...request for an apology, reimbursement, compensation or damages.” 12 The Committee recommended changes to the process be considered for the future. It made one recommendation to Government, as follows: “that the Government review the empowering legislation for all Officers of Parliament. Any review should consider the exact terminology of the empowering legislation. For example, the meaning of the term “disability” has evolved since it was included and defin...

3. Consultation on a new Adjudication Act for New Zealand [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...creates a drag on New Zealand’s economic productivity by tying up resources that might otherwise be used for growth, innovation, or job creation. 14 While businesses can already use private ad udicators without legislation, the main benefit of a legislated process for adjudica i n is that it gives people confidence that their dispute will be resol ed in a timely way, using a fair process by a qualified person. The determination would also be enforceable in the courts. 15 If 1200 bu...

4. New legislation restores right to legal representation in Family Court

   Published on 1 July 2020 New legislation took effect on 1 July 2020 that restores the right to legal representation at the start of a Family Court care of children hearing. The legislation was announced as part of a package in Budget 2020 designed to support eligible parties in Family Court proceedings to access a private lawyer or legal aid. The Family Court (Supporting Families in Court) Legislation Act 2020 ensures that families and whānau are well supported with early legal advice. This wil...

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5. 1 Cab paper Repeal of three strikes law Redacted [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Repeal of the three strikes law Proposal 1 This paper seeks Cabinet’s agreement to repeal the three strikes law. It also provides three options for transitional arrangements for people serving a prison sentence for a strike offence when the repeal legislation comes into effect. Relation to government priorities 2 This proposal will deliver on a Labour party manifesto commitment. Executive Summary 3 I am proposing to repeal the elements of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 20...

6. [2007] SFWU v ADHB and Ors WN WC 18/07 [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...agreements …”. [28] Where, as here, legislation is unclear on its face, the Court can and must have recourse to conventional principles of statutory interpretation and, if necessary, to extrinsic interpretive materials including records of the legislative process. The legislative status of Schedule 1B [29] The unusual, if not unique, legislative status of Schedule 1B to the Employment Relations Act 2000 affects its interpretation and application that are questions at...

7. About the authority

   ...and any number of other members. Members are appointed for a term of up to 5 years and can be reappointed for a further term of up to 5 years. ARLA currently consists of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons (who are district court judges) and 4 members. Legislation The following legislation is often considered by ARLA: Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013 Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 Sale of Liquor Act 1989 Sale of Liquor Regulatio...

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8. Gang legislation

   ...came into force on 21 November 2024 and repealed the Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Act 2009 and the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013. Further information: Gangs Act 2024 Non-consorting orders Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill (Justice Committee website) Regulatory Impact Statement: Responding to Gang Harms Regulatory Impact Statement: Responding to Gang Harms – Annex on Possession Ban Cabinet papers and minutes: Gangs Legislation Amendment...

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9. Proactive-Release-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...O N F I D E N C E6zgri7njvy 2022-03-25 09:10:26 Proa cti ve R ele as e I N C O N F I D E N C E SWC-22-MIN-0010 7.3 a portion of the ongoing operating expenditure will be transferred to the Permanent Legislative Authority when the enabling legislation is enacted, and when the remuneration for the Family Court Associate is determined by the Remuneration Authority; 7.4 appointments to the position will be made by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General and...

10. BORA - Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill 2019 [pdf, 82 KB]

    CLO - ORANGA TAMARIKI LEGISLATION BILL 2019 - BRIEFING TO THE AG 7 March 2018 Attorney-General Re: Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill 2019 (PCO 21107/4.0) Our Ref: ATT395 / 290 1. We have reviewed the Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill 2019 and found it to be consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. The Bill 2. The purpose of the Bill is to enact consequential amendments to a range of statutes to give full effect to the Children, Young Persons, and Thei...