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1. Justice Matters - issue 05 - December 2016 [pdf, 3 MB]

   Justice Matters DELIVERING QUALITY SERVICES Welcome to the latest issue of Justice Matters. Chief Executive Andrew Bridgman talks about delivering on customer expectations, we profile the new operations leadership team, Justice Minister Amy Adams discusses a fresher approach to family violence laws, and we highlight a range of initiatives that put our customers at the forefront of the justice system. DECEMBER 2016 • ISSUE 5 Annual Report 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 E.64 (2016) 4836...

2. Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre (Withdrawal of Solicitor) [2019] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...necessary to make an application if— (a) the party has effected a change of solicitor in accordance with rule 5.40; or (b) the party— (i) has filed a notice stating that the party intends to act in person and the party’s new address for service; and (ii) has served a copy of the notice on the solicitor on the record and on every other party to the proceeding who has given an address for service; and (iii) has filed an affidavit proving that service and attaching and verifyin...

3. OIA-122268.pdf [pdf, 811 KB]

   ...under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), regarding Whangārei Youth Advocate appointments. Specifically, you requested: 1. A copy of the list of all youth advocate appointments for the past 12 months On 30 April 2025, Joanna Lamborn, Service Manager, Whangārei Youth Court contacted you to apologise for the delay in responding to you, and to clarify your request. On the same day you clarified that you were seeking, ‘a breakdown of the appointment for all Youth Advocates...

4. OIA-120498.pdf [pdf, 857 KB]

   ...request could be clarified to the following timeframe: 2023/24 financial year for AT (July 1-June 30), and the first six months of the 2024/25 year. In response to your request, please refer to Table 1 below, which shows the number of AT Parking services and enforcement fines that have received remittals, as requested. It is important to note that remittals are not always ordered for all fines owed by a person. It is common for only a portion of a person’s fines to be remitted, such...

5. OIA-123110.pdf [pdf, 736 KB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz 16 July 2025 Ref: OIA 123110 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Information regarding legal aid providers and expenditure Thank you for your email of 19 June 2025, requesting information about legal aid providers and legal aid services expenditure. Specifically, you requested: 1. Updated number of current lega...

6. OIA-120014.pdf [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...IO N AC T 19 82 IN CONFIDENCE – NOT FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION 8 • Many people come to the Māori Land Court to access or research the historic records held by the court. In this way, the front counter in District Offices provides services more akin to a Library or an Archive facility. • The majority of applications are made by landowners or whānau without any legal advice and hearings are held without any legal representation. • Court kaimahi provide advice about...

7. W v H [2015] NZIACDT 80 (10 August 2015) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...Registrar of the Immigration Advisers Authority referred this complaint to the Tribunal. The factual allegations on which the complaint is based are: [1.1] The adviser failed to refund a fee of $450 at the termination of engagement. [1.2] In a telephone call, he swore at, and physically threatened the complainant. [1.3] He sent an unprofessional email containing threats. [2] The adviser accepts that the refund was due, but states that the complainant owed another amount, in excess of...

8. [2019] NZSSAA 05 (31 January 2019) [pdf, 529 KB]

   ...minute, though it was invited to do so if it wished to challenge potential findings, it did not respond to XXXX’s memorandum seeking a decision. [4] On 17 January 2019, counsel for XXXX by email sought a decision including reimbursement for telephone expenses. On 25 January 2019, counsel for the Ministry indicated he was seeking instructions regarding the telephone costs, and he has now indicated there will be no response. [5] We have reached the point where we have no alternative...

9. Walsall v Monmouth LCRO 100 / 2009 (8 October 2009) [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. [1] Ms Walsall complained to the New Zealand Law Society in respect of the conduct of Mr Monmouth. Ms Walsall complained that the service provided by Mr Monmouth in relation to certain proceedings in the Family Court was unsatisfactory. At the centre of the complaint was the allegation that Mr Monmouth had failed to act diligently in obtaining certain evidence from Marit...

10. Mt Gerald Station Limited [pdf, 90 KB]

    ...intended. 7 MGSL agree to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution of the proceedings. 7109863_1 2 Dated 1 December 2016 Katherine Forward Solicitor for Mt Gerald Station Limited The address for service of the Katherine Forward is: Duncan Cotterill Duncan Cotterill Plaza 148 Victoria Street Christchurch 8013 Documents for service on the Katherine Forward may be:  Left at the address for service.  Posted to the sol...