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1. Government Responses to OPC reviews of statutory authorities for information matching provisions [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...https://bills.parliament.nz/v/4/d9e22aef-4e7b-4054-0b6d-08dc3d5b6379 https://bills.parliament.nz/v/4/f398155e-4dec-4643-0b6e-08dc3d5b6379 https://bills.parliament.nz/v/4/f398155e-4dec-4643-0b6e-08dc3d5b6379 1 IN CONFIDENCE Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Legislation Committee Government Responses to Privacy Commissioner’s Reports on two Reviews of statutory authorities for information matching provisions Proposal 1. This paper seeks approval of the Government�...

2. OIA-120501.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Registrars of the Court (Sentencing Act 2002, s36(1)(c)). How reparation is collected. 5. Deputy Registrars have a range of options when deciding how reparation, or a fine in general, will be collected. The Summary Proceedings Act 1957 provides the legislative basis for this, with enforcement options including: • Ordering payment in full if the offender has the capacity to pay. • Deductions from the offender’s bank account or wages. • Requiring their employer or the Ministry of So...

3. Proactive-Release_GR-to-the-JCR-Inquiry-into-the-2023-General-Election.FINAL.pdf [pdf, 474 KB]

   ...differs from the specific approach recommended by the Committee. The draft response has 23 recommendations in this category (see Table One in the attached Government response for additional detail). 11.2 Recommendations that require longer-term legislative changes or further consideration: These recommendations are either too complex or costly to include in the Bill, they require further consideration to identify additional or more suitable policy options, or they are not a priority to...

4. 2015 archive

   ...Manual – Auditing and Complaints Criminal case assignment report - 1 December to 28 February 2015 Specialist reports activity in the Family Fixed Fee Schedules Consultation on proposed Re-approval Policy for legal aid providers Vulnerable Children legislation and related changes to legal aid Updated word template installer Updated Legal Aid Disbursement Policy Civil Criminal case assignment report 21 December 2015 – The criminal case assignment report for 1 December 2014 to 30 November 201...

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5. Hipango v Ngaurukehu Section 3 and Other Blocks Inc. - Rangiwaea 4F14A2C (2023) 473 Aotea MB 25 (473 AOT 25) [pdf, 465 KB]

   ...interpret the meaning of “the land” in s 4(b) and (e) of the Act to determine whether this phrase means all land blocks vested in the Incorporation or something less than that, for the purposes of the PCA assessment. [42] To that end, s 10 of the Legislation Act 2019 applies to the interpretation of any provisions under the Act.24 [43] The approach to s 10 of the Legislation Act 2019 is well articulated by the senior courts:25 (a) It is necessary to bear in mind that text an...

6. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 903 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...

7. Factsheet: Information for providers [pdf, 88 KB]

   What is this factsheet This factsheet for lawyers outlines changes arising from the Family Court (Supporting Families in Court) Legislation Act 2020. What are the changes? From 1 July, 2020, the new law amends the following Acts: • S7A of the Care of Children Act 2004 • S143(3A)(c) of the Care of Children Act 2004 • S7(3A) Legal Services Act 2011 • S7(3B) Legal Services Act 2011 • S7(6) Legal Services Act 2011. How do the changes affect pending p...

8. BORA New Zealand Sign Language Bill [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...Bill 1. We have considered whether the New Zealand Sign Language Bill (PCO 5544/7) (the Bill) 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, 11 December 2003. 2. The Bill provides official recognition of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), which is the first or preferred language of Deaf New Zealanders. The stated purpose of the Bill is to provide r...

9. BORA New Zealand Superannuation Amendment Bill [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...have considered whether the New Zealand Superannuation Amendment Bill (the “Bill”) (PCO 5475/6) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“Bill of Rights Act”). We understand that the Bill will be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee at its meeting on Thursday, 1 April 2004. 2. The Bill will: • repeal the Retirement Income Act 1993; and • include, with some alterations, the provisions relating to the functions and powers of the Retirement...

10. COVID-19 Public Health Response (Validation of Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Amendment Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

    ...arrivals who have been through MIQ. This raises the question of whether the right to be free from discrimination is engaged. The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are:3 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination under s 21 of the Human Rights Act and, if so b. does the distinction involve disadvantage to one or more classes of individuals? 11. A distinction will arise if...