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1. NZBORA-Advice-NZ-EU-FTA-Legislation-Bill-For-Publication.pdf [pdf, 294 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 21 December 2023 Hon Judith Collins, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. We have not yet received a final versio...

2. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 830 KB]

   ...Equity is a directorate within HBDHB that delivers public health services within the HBDHB region, these services include the officers of the Medical Officer of Health who have statutory powers and administer elements of the Health Act 1956 and other legislation. Functions and responsibilities Hawke’s Bay DHB is one of 20 district health boards established to serve the population of their geographical district by funding, providing, or ensuring the provision of health services and/or...

3. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...Equity is a directorate within HBDHB that delivers public health services within the HBDHB region, these services include the officers of the Medical Officer of Health who have statutory powers and administer elements of the Health Act 1956 and other legislation. Functions and responsibilities Hawke’s Bay DHB is one of 20 district health boards established to serve the population of their geographical district by funding, providing, or ensuring the provision of health services and/or...

4. Justice Sector Legal Aid forecast 2015 to 2020 [pdf, 397 KB]

   ...criminal courts. These trends are modified by changes in court process such as those introduced by the Criminal Procedure Act, which affected legal aid by changing the activities required to be undertaken by legal aid providers, and by changes in legislation, to provide the final forecast. Activity in the criminal court system is also a useful basis for forecasting demand for the Duty Lawyer and Police Detention Legal Assistance schemes. Additional pressures on legal aid will aris...

5. [2012] NZEmpC 199 Faitala & Goff v Terranova Homes & Care Ltd [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...Discussion [12] The starting point is s 5 of the Interpretation Act 1999. It emphasises that text and purpose are the key drivers of statutory interpretation. In determining purpose the Court must have regard to both the immediate and the general legislative context. The social, commercial or other objectives of the enactment may also be relevant. 3 [13] The MWA is designed to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable workers. It is part of a suite of important protective statut...

6. BORA Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill (the "Bill") (PCO 5514/10) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the "Bill of Rights Act"). We understand that this Bill is to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee on Thursday, 18 March 2004. 2. The Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. However, the Bill does raise a number of issues in relation to sections 18(3), 19(...

7. Starting a proceeding in the District Court

   ...application for a different order. Read more about interlocutory applications Fees You will need to pay a fee for certain steps in the proceedings: You can find general information about filing fees on this website The fees are listed on the New Zealand Legislation website under Schedule 1 of the District Courts Fees Regulations 2009 Also see: Requirements for filing documents Fees for District Court proceedings Where to file documents Serving documents Back to top Originating application...

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8. Cabinet proposal to establish a supervision regime for offenders deported to New Zealand [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...imprisonable offence overseas would also be considered to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 55. The final assessment of the consistency of the proposals with the Bill of Rights Act will be undertaken by Crown Law when a Bill is drafted. Legislative implications 56. The proposed supervision regime and new Police powers will require legislative authority. A stand-alone Act will be required. 57. The Bill is not currently on the legislative programme. I propose that it b...

9. 2009-10 to 2011-12 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 528 KB]

   ...functions. 9 POLICY ADVICE The Ministry provides policy advice to Ministers across its three Votes. Briefings and advice are provided to Ministers and Cabinet that respond to the Government’s priorities, policies and the reform and development of legislation. Support and advice are also provided to several select committees, in particular, Justice and Electoral, Law and Order and Māori Affairs. The Ministry facilitates input from the public into the justice system by managing...

10. BORA Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill [pdf, 362 KB]

    Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill 12 November 2014 Hon Amy Adams, Acting Attorney-General Legal Advice: Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill Purpose 1.We have considered whether the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). We understand that the Bill...