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1. Savage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 083 [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...Act 1982 (1982 Act) and paid in March 1985 (1985 Payment) is inadequate. [4] On 4 April 2022, the Corporation’s decision declined the request for additional lump sum compensation, because the entitlement sought was provided under repealed legislation. The Court’s judgment of 14 December 2023 [5] Judge Spiller’s decision was essentially determined on matters of jurisdiction that: (a) Mr Savage cannot claim under repealed legislation without having first made a successf...

2. BN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 67 (29 April 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Compensation Act 2001 which extends cover to these types of injuries was not in effect. If you need any help with your recovery we recommend discussing this with your doctor or medical professional. We have also considered this claim under the legislation prior to the amendment on 1/10/2022. This legislation defines an accident as an event involving a force external to the body. The event described on this claim involved an internal force which ACC is unable to cover. [5] The ap...

3. Defending a proceeding in the District Court

   ...action), or an interlocutory application for a different order. Read more about interlocutory applications Fees You will need to pay a fee for certain steps in the proceedings: Find out more about filing fees 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 Defending an originating appl...

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4. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...criminal proceedings. This power is not subject to a search warrant. Normally, search and seizure in the criminal context would require a warrant. However, s 113 of the Land Transport Act 1998, which empowers enforcement officers to enforce transport legislation, requires that such powers may only be exercised by an enforcement officer in uniform or in possession of a warrant or other evidence of their authority. 22. The purpose of the power of seizure contained in new s 51 is to en...

5. BORA Resource Management (Energy And Climate Change) Amendment Bill [pdf, 12 KB]

   ...Amendment Bill 1. We have considered whether the Resource Management (Energy and Climate Change) Amendment Bill 2003 (PCO 5096/6) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. We understand that this Bill is to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee on Thursday, 24 July 2003. The Cabinet Legislation Committee version of the Bill was only provided to the Ministry of Justice on Monday 21 July 2003. 2. On 27 March 2003, we provided you with advice on an earlier v...

6. BORA Local Government Borrowing Bill [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...1. We have considered whether the Local Government Borrowing Bill (PCO 14976/3.4) (the Bill) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). We understand that the Bill is likely to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee at its meeting on Thursday, 24 March 2011. We also understand that the Bill is likely to be subject to further minor amendments before it is considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee. We will provide you with furthe...

7. Regulatory stewardship

   ...over the long term. Regulatory stewardship in the Ministry The Ministry is responsible for stewarding regulatory systems that set out some of our most important constitutional foundations. Regulatory systems and areas We administer 154 pieces of legislation and have regulatory stewardship responsibilities for 52 regulatory systems. Our approach to regulatory stewardship Our approach to regulatory stewardship is informed by the 'Government Expectations for Good Regulatory Practice' and the...

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8. OIA-124287.pdf [pdf, 722 KB]

   ...and/or international law. 2. The date on which any referendum occurred in which a majority of voters approved any change of the official name of this country. Please include the referendum question(s) and official published result. 3. The NZ legislation that enables the use of any country name, other than the legal names(s) of the country on official documentation, passports, government signage, or any other communications medium. On 4 August 2025, the Ministry transferred...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement 2010 Alcohol Reform [pdf, 918 KB]

   ...have been otherwise. i Compliance/administration, enforcement, health, policing etc. 5 PART 1 – ALCOHOL IN NEW ZEALAND Alcohol regulation 10. The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 is the primary legislation that places controls on the sale and supply of alcohol in New Zealand. Other legislation deals with particular aspects of alcohol use, such as offences relating to consumption of alcohol in public places (Summary Offences Act 1981...

10. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...wants a safer New Zealand and a modern, accessible justice system. In the last few years we have made real progress in improving public safety. Recorded crime continues to fall, fewer people are entering the justice system and there are more legislative protections in place for victims and around the most serious offenders. Better Public Services targets are also in place to drive further reductions in crime, violent crime, youth crime and re-offending. These are significant achi...