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1. Herewini - Te Tii Mangonui A3 (2019) 192 Taitokerau MB 170 (192 TTK 170) [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...out of aroha; and that the funds from the sale of Rangimarie Herewini’s house in Manurewa were used to carry out extensive alterations in the 1990s. [13] Rangimarie Herewini passed away on 9 June 1996. She left a will dated 30 May 1996, and probate was issued on 12 May 1997 appointing Erehi Herewini; Nukumai Herewini (deceased); Solomon Herewini and Ringapoto Herewini as the administrators of her estate. [14] The will provides as follows: … 2. I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH all...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 26 Gibson-Smith v Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...had previously understood there would be no ability to filter bond and tenancy calls. He did not call evidence on this issue at the hearing because he was unaware the IVR function was to be introduced. His affidavit would be of significant probative value. d) A discreet issue was raised in respect of which the documentation would speak for itself, and the issue could be dealt with quickly and without any significant delay. [18] In response, Mr Chemis submitted: a) M...

3. Hamilton-Hutt-Valley-District-Courts-CPIP-Pilot.pdf [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...be available for same day sentencing. A stand-down report writer will be available in court to undertake stand-down report interviews and produce a stand-down sentencing report on the same day, therefore not adding any additional tasks for the probation officer allocated for the list court. Bail Address Checks Bail Support Services of Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) will be available to assist with bail address checks. When a charge is filed and an address conditi...

4. OIA-99641.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...reporting no methamphet amine use post-Kahukura (a period of between 6-12 months). The majority of those who have experienced a lapse have reduced their use. During the programme, compliance with conditions and r,eportin,g requirements for those on bail or probation is high . On completion whai ora are overwhelmingly positive about the benefits they have gained from the programme - many are reporting improvements in physical, mental, whanau and spiritual hea lth, and there are notable impro...

5. Porter v Porter - Succession to Hakaraia Waka Porter (2024) 324 Waiariki MB 1 (324 WAR 1) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...this claim and maintains that Hakaraia is his biological father. Kōrero whānui Background [6] Hakaraia passed away on 24 May 2020. His will is dated 13 September 2011. [7] The Public Trustee, as executors of the will, have chosen to renounce probate and elected to administer the estate of Hakaraia. [8] Clause 4 of Hakaraia’s will deals with succession to his Māori land. It states: Gift of Māori Land 4. I GIVE the interest which I own at my death in any Māori freehold...

6. Southon v Southon - Estate of Tame Southon [2008] Chief Judges MB 28 (2008 CJ 28) [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...Wales for her own uvse obsolutelh m liew of commussion ¢) I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH to mny Trustees the whole of nn estate of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate L PON TRUST to pay mv funeral and testamentary evpenses and debts and all death probate estate succession and other lthe duties pnable in respect of my estate and the legacy wpeutfied m Clause 3(b) above and to hold the residue then remainmg ( my 1esiduary estate ) LPON TRIUST for such of my grandchildren as <hall s...

7. Changes to legal aid criminal fees schedules review - responses & final decisions [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | DX SX10125 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz www.legalservicescommissioner.govt.nz Criminal Legal Aid: Changes to Fees Schedules – Review Responses and Final Decisions 2 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

8. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri (2024) 309 Waiariki MB 197 (309 WAR 197) [pdf, 459 KB]

   ...application filed by Tui Julian sine die upon Ms Julians passing, with the direction to revisit its status once we received information on who would participate in the hearing. 6 These claims were filed because Tui’s whānau could not afford the probate process, which would have allowed the executors to continue Tui’s claim. 309 Waiariki MB 201 support claimed is spiritual in nature, there is little focus on any financial considerations. It is a Māori take. [6] The...

9. Evaluation of Defendant-centred Courtroom pilot [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...to their counsel if they needed something explained. Most defendants also said they understood their sentence and what was entailed, often because they had been briefed by their counsel on what to expect prior to their hearing or had spoken to a probation officer from Corrections Services if they were a repeat offender. However several indicated they were unclear about all the details of their sentencing. Some key informants who engaged regularly with defendants said it was not only...

10. Wilson - Oue 2B 2C [2025] Chief Judge's MB 185 (2025 CJ 185) [pdf, 976 KB]

    ...father Poukapua Wirihana who was provided this information by his grandmother Peata Pou. This whakapapa is generally accepted amongst members of his wider whānau. 9. Further research of the Court record provides the following: (i) The probate file for Akuhata Kiwi (982 Pers.) contains the will of Akuhata Kiwi, the application for probate and the declaration on application for probate. Matiu Pou as the executor appointed under the will of Akuhata Kiwi makes the initial appli...