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1. LCRO 188/2018 KB v WQ and LT (22 January 2021) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...extent that his submission identifies conduct complaints directly engaging Mr WQ and Mr LT, Mr KB submits that the lawyers: (a) had an obligation to ensure that their clients were conducting legal transactions; and 4 (b) were obliged to check and verify that their client was in a position to proceed with the development proposal which was being marketed on a clear representation that the developers had title to land, and resource consents in place, to allow construction to p...

2. [2022] NZIACDT 29 - EQ v McCarthy (19 December 2022) [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...needed (being originals or certified copies). [14] Mr McCarthy then sent the form, presumably completed as far as he could, to the complainant on 29 January 2020. He set a target date of 20 February for having everything together for a final check, before being couriered to him. 1 Email X to the Authority (14 March 2022). 2 Statement of reply (9 September 2022), Attachment I. 4 [15] The complainant sent an email to Mr McCarthy on 9 April 2020 stating that the fami...

3. [2016] NZEmpC 175 Wikaira v The Chief Executive of Department of Corrections [pdf, 767 KB]

   IONA WIKAIRA v THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 175 [20 December 2016] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2016] NZEmpC 175 EMPC 13/2016 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN IONA WIKAIRA Plaintiff AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Defendant Hearing: 15 August 2016 (at Auckland), 23 and 24 August 2016 (at

4. Practice note: Family Court caseflow management [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...support, a certificate of disclosure signed by the lawyer acting (where applicable), and information sheets (as required by r 20(1)(d) and r 308). The applicant is to identify whether a protected persons programme is sought. 8.3 The Registrar is to check compliance with the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and the Rules if an application is made by a representative. 8.4 If without notice, the case is to be referred immediately to a duty Judge (via facsimile or email if necessary) with detail...

5. 2022 archive

   This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2022. For current news items, please see the main What's new for legal aid lawyers section. Updated Legal Aid Outcomes of Budget 2022 Annual Report - Legal aid payments published Post Implementation Review - Improving the Legal Aid Provider Experience - Survey Reminder FLAS audit results Post Implementation Review - Improving the Legal Aid Provider Experience Ministry of Justice to begin distributing Christchurch mental he

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6. Whats New for lawyers providing Legal Aid

   ...files from 247 providers. These audits spanned the Criminal, Family, Civil, and Mental Health jurisdictions. Going forward, we are aiming to assess around 1,250-1,750 files from 250-350 providers each year.  A limited audit involves Ministry staff checking files against a set criteria to ensure providers meet the Ministry’s expectations and professional standards such as whether fees and disbursements are claimed accurately, whether record-keeping obligations are complied with, and wheth...

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7. Process evaluation for the Alcohol & Other Drug Treatment Court [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...participants are identified by people involved in proceedings at the Auckland or Waitakere District Courts.1  A District Court Judge decides on referrals to the AODT Court based on a full AOD assessment and other criteria in the eligibility check list such as Roc*RoI score,2 previous and current offences, willingness to participate, likely plea and sentence.  The AODT Court team receives the referral (including the clinical assessment) and discusses the defendant’s eligibility...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - Report on the Māori Community Development Act Claim [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...409 (1) has the provision of training programmes through the MWP damaged the kaupapa of the Māori Wardens, including by encouraging an overly close relationship between wardens and the Police ? 410 (2) has TPK promoted a view, through its Māori Wardens Project, that only persons who are young and fit can be Māori Wardens ? 422 Downloade

9. MFAT report Human Rights in NZ 2010 [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   Human Rights in New Zealand Ngä Tika Tangata O Aotearoa 2010 The plain English version of Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been translated into the heritage languages of the five major population groups in New Zealand. They are Pakeha/European, Mäori, Samoan, Chinese, Indian. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. I te whänautanga mai ö te tangata, kähore he here, e örite ana töna tapu, töna mana, me

10. 2021 archive

    ...for children, parents and whānau to navigate Care of Children matters, both in and out of court. We would like to provide you with an opportunity to tell us what you think of our current Care of Children resources. This feedback will serve as a pulse check for how the Ministry is currently doing in providing essential information to people going through Care of Children matters. We have created a survey designed for Family Lawyers, Lawyers for Child, Community Law Centre lawyers, Family Disput...

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