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1. 2020 archive

   ...interlocutory applications for ‘Reduction of time’ in care of children proceedings will be updated so that it is consistent for all proceedings. Finally, just a reminder that sections 47B and 46E of the Care of Children Act about attendance at a Parenting Through Separation course and a Family Dispute Resolution process must be met before proceedings can be commenced. Accordingly, there is no eligible proceeding for legal aid until the requirements of these sections have been met. 0800 2 Le...

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2. Gray - Mohaka A4 Trust (2014) 36 Takitimu MB 254 (36 TKT 254) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...views of the owners in rare circumstances. The Court is not bound to appoint the leading candidates resulting from an election by the beneficial owners. A candidate who has strong support from the owners might be regarded by the Court as unsuitable through lack of ability, experience and knowledge or for other reasons. For example, the existence of conflicts of interest might be relevant or the need to obtain a suitable spread of skills amongst the trustees. Nevertheless, the Court wo...

3. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 3 [pdf, 263 KB]

   Research on the effectiveness of Police practice in reducing residential burglary Report 3 Literature Review: Police Practice in Reducing Residential Burglary Dr Sally Harvey December 2005 2 Research on the effectiveness of Police practice in reducing residential burglary Report 1: Surveys of Household Burglary part one (2002): Four Police Areas and national data compared, Dr Sue Triggs, Ministry of Justice, 2005. Report 2: Surveys of Household Burglary part two: Four Police Areas co

4. NZCVS Cycle 4 2020-21 Methodology Report [pdf, 5.1 MB]

   Methodology Report Cycle 4 (2020/21) ISSN 2744-5798 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and

5. Thomas v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 45 [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...develops. [28] The case focused on the developer’s role in directing the development, a necessary ingredient to pierce the corporate veil (in that case) but it also referred to the developer’s commercial purpose. [29] Finally in this voyage through the authorities, there is the recent decision of Woodhouse J in Keven Investments v Montgomery. 8 In that case a couple built a home intending to live there, but later sold the property. They were sued as developers....

6. BORA Citizenship Amendment Bill [pdf, 344 KB]

   ...imprisonment. In this case, the penalty level reflects the fact that the citizenship certificate could be used to conduct fraud if it were not returned. Providing a strong deterrent and punishment reflects the seriousness of what can be obtained through having evidence of New Zealand citizenship. In our view, the penalty is clearly associated with the importance of the objective of the offence. • We consider that new s 27(3) appears to impair the right to be presumed innocent no mo...

7. Trends for children and youth in the New Zealand justice system 2001 to 2010 [pdf, 586 KB]

   ...children and young people charged in the Youth Court. These decreases can be seen across gender, age and ethnic group since 2003. Only the most serious youth offending reaches court. The majority (80%) of youth offending is dealt with out of court through alternative action, including warnings, diversionary programmes and Family Group Conferences. The most serious youth offending (which results in the transfer to the District or High Court) has also decreased. The number of children and...

8. Recommendations Recap Issue 26 1 January-31 March 2021 [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...implementation completed in March 2020) which strengthens assessment (involving three key stages: initial, core, and full) and decision-making practice by focusing on early and accurate identification of tamariki whose safety and needs are best addressed through the child protection system; b. Requiring a chronology to be completed (supported by improvements to CYRAS) as part of the initial assessment when a report of concern is received. This ensures a full understanding of prior his...

9. Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe (2016)350 Aotea MB 181 (350 AOT 181) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...[11] An application for succession to Wiini Tangahoe was heard on 20 January 1931. 8 The minutes record evidence given by Kahutopuni Ngatai that the deceased died in May 1929 leaving no will and no children. The Court noted the interests came through the will of Kahutopuni Waata. The proceedings were then held over to enable the Court to consider how to deal with the interests. A further hearing was held on 26 May 1936 where the Court confirmed that the interests did not fall int...

10. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2021 [pdf, 415 KB]

    ...cautious when drawing conclusions using the 2020/2021 statistics. Youth justice system Most children and young people in the youth justice system don't go to court but are instead dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in court for...