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1. OIA-103287.pdf [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...specific rules and regulations normally applicable to N.Z. residents and companies (e.g. diplomatic-type exemptions to customs regulations, etc), and what are those special privileges? b) legal immunity, and to what extent are they not subject to N.Z. legislation? Specific examples may include, but are not limited to, the following organisations: - the Bank for International Settlements (and its 63 member central banks) - various organisations of the United Nations - the W.H.O. - the World Bank...

2. Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

   ...discrimination. In addition to this work, the Ministry plays an active role in the Joint Venture on Family Violence and Sexual Violence. We are also implementing new family violence law and supporting the passage of the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill.This mahi is critical to enabling strong, healthy families and communities that support children's development. We also contribute to child and youth wellbeing is through our support of the Family Court, Ngā Kōti Rangatahi...

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3. OIA-126168.pdf [pdf, 804 KB]

   ...Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 10 October 2025 Our ref: OIA 126168 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Covid-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act Thank you for your email of 20 September 2025 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding the Covid-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Act. Specifically, you requested: On a do...

4. ENVC paper Challenges Changes in Environment Court 2013 [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...includes cases that settle some time after conclusion of mediation. [11] The reference in the 2004 Law Commission report to the possibility of compulsory ADR, intrigues me. I have been asking the Ministry for the Environment to promote change to legislation that will make mediation or other forms of ADR compulsory in all cases except with leave of a Judge. The qualification about leave would be necessary because as is quite well known, some cases are not appropriate for mediation and...

5. BORA Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill [pdf, 347 KB]

   ...age of 16 years. 17. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the key questions in assessing whether discrimination under section 19(1) exists are: i. Does the legislation draw a distinction based on one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination? ii. Does the distinction involve disadvantage to one or more classes of individuals? 18. If these questions are answered in the affirmative, we consider t...

6. Sharing information safely: Summary of feedback [pdf, 370 KB]

   ...an A3 poster and a one- page overview (the draft Guidance, collectively). These resources aim to provide detail and certainty on when, how and why information relating to family violence can be shared. The draft Guidance captures the relevant legislative provisions that need to be considered when sharing information, so that the sector will not always need to refer to other legislative requirements. It also sets out clear rules and safeguards around how personal information is to be...

7. Amendments-to-Court-Rules-2024-and-Coroners-Regulations_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...-EG-24-MIN-0148 Cabinet Office 25 Julv 2024 © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) I N C O N F I D E N C E 1 I N C O N F I D E N C E In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Cabinet Legislation Committee Amendments to Court Rules 2024 and Coroners Regulations Proposal 1 This paper seeks Cabinet’s authorisation for submission to the Executive Council of the: 1.1 District Court (Updating References) Amendment Rule...

8. Proactive-Release-Criminal-Procedure-Amendment-Rules-2025_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...support your discussions as necessary. Pgs 4-5 withheld under S(9)(g)(i) COLLINS Cross-Out S9(2)(g)(i) S9(2)(g)(i) I N C O N F I D E N C E 1 I N C O N F I D E N C E In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Legislation Committee Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules 2025 Proposal 1 This paper seeks authorisation for submission to the Executive Council of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules 2025 (the Amendment Rules). The Amendment Rules:...

9. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 15th-17th reports (continued) [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...recovery stimulated by tribes exploiting their commercial assets. The value of Maori commercial entities had grown substantially. CERD/C/SR.1822 page 5 20. Maori were those who identified themselves as such, most commonly defined in New Zealand legislation as a member of the indigenous race of New Zealand or any descendant of such a person. References to any fraction or percentage of “Maori blood” had been ceased in the late 1960s, as they had been considered deeply insulting...

10. Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 revised [pdf, 820 KB]

    ...10-year limit on monitoring of child sex offenders after the end of prison sentences and allowed for deferral of parole hearings. The eventual estimated change in the prison population is +100.  Bail Amendment Act 2014. The intended focus of this legislation was to increase the likelihood of custodial remand for serious and repeat offenders committing specified offences. The impact has actually spread across a wider range of offences, with remand rates increasing in less serious offen...