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1. Chairperson of the Electoral Commission: Position description [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...by-elections and referendums, Māori Election Option, supporting the work of the Representation Commission, and the distribution of the Broadcasting Allocation. The Commission operates within the highly structured regime prescribed by complex legislation (the Electoral Act 1993) and other statutes that it administers. Within the statutory parameters, the Commission’s governance is in the hands of the Electoral Commission Board (Board) comprising a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpe...

2. Crown response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry

   ...Response Office: Response plan - Abuse in Care Royal Commission The Ministry of Justice  The Ministry of Justice is one of the government agencies contributing to the Crown response to the Royal Commission.  We have progressed several legislative amendments and continue to support the Crown's response.  The Ministry has also published a list of legal aid providers who can support survivors of abuse in care.   This was in response to a recommendation from the Royal...

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3. [2015] NZSSAA 44 (1 July 2015) [pdf, 35 KB]

   ...which the benefit, pension or periodical allowance is received; That payment must be deducted from the amount of any benefit payable under the Social Security Act 1964 or the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 and other legislation governing social security benefits. [6] The provisions of s 70(1) are very wide. It is not necessary, for example, for the pension or benefit paid by the United Kingdom Government to be identical to one of the benefits paid in New...

4. BORA Land Transport (Speed Limits Validation) Bill [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...the person drives a motor vehicle on a road while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence”. 13. Disqualification in this scenario may result wholly or partly from the imposition of demerit points during the relevant period. The legislation does not retrospectively make the act of “driving while disqualified” an offence. It does, however, retrospectively remove any ambiguity regarding the validity of any infringement offences leading to that disqualification. 14. G...

5. [2021] NZACC 193 - Koloni v ACC (2 December 2021) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...[2007] NZCA 49. 4 - On 8 June 2021, Ms Koloni’s written submissions were signed and presented by “Daniel Wood. Accepted Advocate for the Appellant”. - On 7 July 2021, a Common Bundle of Authorities was lodged with the Court, containing legislation relied on by Ms Koloni, case-law and legislation relied on by both Ms Koloni and the Corporation, and case-law and legislation relied on by the Corporation. - On 9 July 2021, 138 documents were lodged by Ms Koloni with the C...

6. Going to court without a lawyer

   ...you an idea of some of the things you may need to do if you represent yourself. Research and prepare a case Identify and understand the law that is applicable to your case. Access the legal resources to research your case, for example, case law and legislation.  Identify and complete the relevant forms that need to be filed with the court. Present the facts, but also tell the court how the law applies to the facts of your case. Manage a case through court Manage your case through differ...

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7. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - list of issues 6th report [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...not encompass all Covenant rights and does not take precedence over ordinary domestic law. Furthermore, please state the measures taken to revise the laws that have been enacted but are inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act and to ensure that new legislation is consistent with the obligations of the State party under the Covenant. 7. Please provide an update on the measures taken to conduct a case-flow analysis of the Family Court with a view to reducing delays in issuing decisions fo...

8. [2015] NZSSAA 96 (8 December 2015) [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...visit which met the requirements of that provision having booked three months ahead of her travel. [9] Ms Singh also submitted that the Ministry had complied with the obligation to explain the provisions of the overseas travel requirements when the legislation was changed in 2013 by notifying Ms XXXX in a letter of 10 June 2013 sent to her home address which included the statement “you need to tell us if you are travelling overseas. Let us know before you leave New Zealand no matter h...

9. BORA Disability (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Bill [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...two groups: • amendments to the HRA (which are set out in Part 1 of the Bill); and • amendments to legislative provisions for disqualification from statute-based public or fiduciary offices based on a person's status under mental health legislation (which are set out in Parts 2 and 3 of the Bill). 5. We have considered the consistency of amendments to legislation not administered by the Ministry of Justice with the Bill of Rights Act. The Crown Law Office will provide separate...

10. New Māori Land Court services for land owners

    ...strengthening tikanga-based interactions with Court users. The Court also takes on new jurisdictions, so Māori Land Court judges can make determinations on property law, local government, roading and deceased estate matters related to Māori land. The legislation changes are part of the Whenua Māori Programme, which supports landowners to realise their aspirations for whānau through connection to, use and development of their whenua. For more information, visit the Māori Land Court website...

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