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1. PDLA holiday period roster 16 Dec 2022 - 9 January 2023 [pdf, 269 KB]

   Police Detention Legal Assistance - Rostered Lawyers 16 December 2022 to 9 January 2023 Time Lawyer Phone Email Provider approval level Region Jonathan Natusch 021 207 5496 jgnatusch@gmail.com PAL 2 Northland Alexandra McPherson 020 4136 3242 Alexandra@mcphersonlaw.co.nz PAL 3 Bay of Plenty April Kelland 021 230 8166 april.kelland@outlook.com PAL 4 Canterbury Time Lawyer Phone Email Provider approval level Region Peter James Ross 027 579 6903 peter@pjross.co.nz PAL 3 Wellington Nicho

2. Frequently asked questions

   How was I selected for jury service? Who can’t be a juror? Can I be permanently excused from jury service? Can I be excused on the day? I’ve done jury service in the last two years. Why have I been summoned again? I’m over the age of 65. Why have I been summoned? How do I respond to a jury summons on someone else’s behalf? How do I prove my attendance at jury service to my employer? My employer is still paying me while I do jury service. Can the court pay my jury service fee directly to...

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3. BT v US [2023] NZDT 112 (11 May 2023) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...RESPONDENT in claim, Applicant in counterclaim US The Tribunal orders: 1. US is to pay $1,500.00 to BT before 11 June 2023. 2. The counterclaim is dismissed. Reasons 1. BT engaged US to provide food platters, some drinks, and bar services at an agreed price of $2,000.00 for her wedding on 3 February 2023. 2. BT claims a refund of $1,500.00 from US, alleging that she failed to provide these services with reasonable care and skill. 3. US counterclaims $3,500.00 for...

4. Information Sheet [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...Country where you usually live  Do you need an interpreter?   Yes   No  Language  Home address What is your job/occupation?  Work address Email address Phone number What is the best way to contact you?  Address for services. This is where you want any written information sent to you. COURT USE ONLY: Date document is filed: (Court stamp) PAGE 2Information SheetV1 June 2019 Emergency contact: (if applying for a Protection Order, give contact details of an...

5. Evaluation of Victim Support Services [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...impactful problem within the past two years or those who sought advice about their problem. Results are subject to even wider margins of error for questions about the nature of particular types of problem or for questions about using particular legal services. In Table 1 below we provide some guidelines about margins of error for different groups of the survey population (the last two rows in the table are illustrative examples demonstrating how large margins of error are associate...

6. Media Release CVA on RvT Sentencing [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...They pointed out that it was he who was ‘in jail’ and they ‘were free’. New Zealanders condemned ‘him’ and were united with them. We heard gratitude to those who have supported their healing – health care workers, justice and social services. It was heartening to hear of the healing felt by many of those who were given the opportunity to look the offender in the eye and express themselves in court. Contacts for support services (for publication) If you are a victi...

7. 2025 April - Family Violence Provider Update [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/MOJ-Privacy-Guidelines-IT-self-assessment-template.pdf To assist with completing the checklist, a Ministry of Justice privacy guidelines document and Privacy guidelines FAQ documents can be found on the ministry website: Privacy Guidelines for providers of Justice services | New Zealand Ministry of Justice Communities of Practice We are happy to announce our upcoming online Communities of Practice on 1 May 2025, and are pleased to ha...

8. LU v LBI [2024] NZDT 119 (2 April 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...the claim within the jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal. She asked that discretionary interest be added to the amount of her claim. 5. LBI answered her phone when I called her, but hung up when I told her I was from the Disputes Tribunal. I phoned again twice and on each occasion I left a message that the hearing would continue and she would need to answer her phone if she had any evidence that she wanted me to consider. Still LBI did not answer and made no contact with the Tribuna...

9. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...details Email your queries, applications and invoices to your legal aid office. They’ll respond via email as well. If you send an email, please don’t send a hard copy as well. Save those trees! If you have a general question about legal aid, phone 0800 2 LEGAL AID (0800 253 425) or email a regional legal aid office. If you have a more specific question about a particular grant of aid, contact the grants officer who is managing the case or your legal aid office. If you have a q...

10. BORA New Zealand Security Intelligence Services Amendment Bill [pdf, 215 KB]

    New Zealand Security Intelligence Services Amendment Bill 11 October 2010 ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: NEW ZEALAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 1. We have considered whether the New Zealand Security Intelligence Services Amendment Bill (PCO 999/4.0) (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 consid...