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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Reed [2021] NZLCDT 23 (27 July 2021) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...during the preparation of the High Court application, the practitioner told us that this was simply an oversight on her part and that she assumed that those proceedings would have been attached to the affidavit of her client when it was filed. [20] Throughout these disciplinary proceedings the practitioner has maintained that she has been disadvantaged by the refusal of her client to waive privilege in relation to the details of the Family Court proceedings. These proceedings were on...

2. MOJ0510-Going-through-the-Family-Court-to-work-out-parenting-arrangements-Arabic.pdf [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...يكون من املفيد محاولة الوساطة "حل Family Dispute Resolution "النزاعات األرسية أو دورة "رعاية أولياء األمور ألطفالهم خالل االنفصال" .Parenting Through Separation اتخاذ املحكمة إجراءات إذا مل يكن التحدث إىل الشخص آمناً أو مجزياً، فيمكنك التقدم إىل محكمة األرسة التخاذ إجراء بهذا الشأن....

3. MOJ0343.1M_YoungWit_pamphlet_Maori_PRINT.pdf [pdf, 745 KB]

   1 For young witnesses and their parents, carers, family and whānau MOVING THROUGH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – WHAT HAPPENS AND WHERE TO GET SUPPORT Witnesses are a very important part of the criminal justice system in Aotearoa New Zealand. They give vital evidence in investigations and court cases and help make sure that the right people are held to account for crimes they commit. As a child or young person who has witnessed a crime, it’s important that you get the right support....

4. Pomare - Estate of Peter Here Pomare (2015) 103 Taitokerau MB 95 (103 TTK 95) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...entitled to succeed, or shall be entitled to succeed only to a specified lesser extent, to any beneficial interest in Maori freehold land to, or than that, which that person would otherwise be entitled to succeed on the death of that person's parents or either of them. (3) Every order under subsection (2) of this section shall have effect notwithstanding anything in section 19 of the Adoption Act 1955. [19] Therefore, notwithstanding that Peter executed a will in 1988 it is o...

5. Proactive release - Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...seven further changes that will amend CoCA, the Family Dispute Resolution Act 2013 and , for introduction in June 2020. Those changes are: 5.1. 5.2. establishment of a children’s participation principle; 5.3. establishment of an expectation that parents will consult, where appropriate, with children on important matters that affect them; 5.4. establishment of lawyer for child criteria for appointment; 81k1mkvjyn 2020-07-03 13:36:50 s9(2)(f)(iv) s9(2)(f)(iv) RE LE AS ED B Y T...

6. LCRO 48/2014 M LJ and the trustees of the M LJ Family Trust v PY (5 June 2019) [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...result in title to a lot being transferred back to (somewhat ambiguously) “yourselves”. [9] Paragraphs 6 and 7 say: 6. Any discussions with regard to the sale and distribution of funds will need to be with all parties either personally or through your solicitors. 7. The further conditions of sale we believe are self explanatory and we have discussed these with you. If you have any queries with regard to those conditions please contact us. 3 [10] Up to 20 April 2011, it a...

7. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - government report back 5th report [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...causes of Māori over-representation in prisons. It is also aware that, in addition to central government intervention and leadership, local government and community groups have crucial roles in preventing crime through: (a) encouraging strong parenting models, positive peer group interactions (b) providing support to at risk families, and (c) building communities’ ability to raise neighbourhood consciousness and address local conditions. 5. Māori communities, with their...

8. OIA-Adoption Law Reform [pdf, 1019 KB]

   ...6. You have been delegated responsibility for adoption policy as part of your Associate Minister of Justice delegations. Adoption policy links closely with your delegation for surrogacy policy, as parentage for surrogacies are currently recognised through the Adoption Act. 7. Adoption policy is part of the broader Family Justice system which includes the Family Court, and the legislation which governs the formation and dissolution of families and the care of children. The Family Jus...

9. Eichelbaum report [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...Depositions 2.6 In the High Court 2.7 The trial 2.8 The 1994 Appeal 2.9 The 1999 Appeal 3. The Ministerial Inquiry 3.1 The Terms of Reference 3.2 Interpretation 4. Process 4.1 Representation of parents 4.2 Appointment of Experts 4.3 The Regulations 4.4 The Experts 4.5 Access to Court Records 4.6 Extension of time 2 5. Reports & Memoranda 5.1 The Cleveland Inquiry 5.2 The...

10. A new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand - Summary Document [pdf, 272 KB]

    ...child because of their similar characteristics, such as their personality, cultural background, training or experience. This could help the child to relate to the social worker more easily. The social worker’s job would be to support the child through the adoption process. Support would include helping the child to share their views, where they can do so. It would also include making sure the child has age-appropriate information about the adoption, its effect, and their rights....