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1. NZCVS topical report Victims trust and confidence in the criminal justice system [pdf, 640 KB]

   ...lawyers, the Parole Board, and groups that provide services to victims.14 Groups that provide services to victims include organisations such as Women’s Refuge, Rape Crisis and Victim Support. 14 While information is available on perceptions of probation officers and the prison service, this report focuses on the parts of the system most relevant to victims. 16 3 Results This chapter begins by summarising trust and confidence in the criminal justice system for victims...

2. NZCVS topical report Cycle 2 (2019) - Victims' trust and confidence in the criminal justice system [pdf, 748 KB]

   ...lawyers, the Parole Board, and groups that provide services to victims.14 Groups that provide services to victims include organisations such as Women’s Refuge, Rape Crisis and Victim Support. 14 While information is available on perceptions of probation officers and the prison service, this report focuses on the parts of the system most relevant to victims. 16 3 Results This chapter begins by summarising trust and confidence in the criminal justice system for victims...

3. Sentencing in New Zealand: A statistical analysis [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   Sentencing in New Zealand: a statistical analysis Sue Triggs Ministry of Justice 2 First published in June 1999 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-20142-7 3 Foreword The Ministry undertakes research and evaluation on sentencing, so that future policy decisions can be underpinned by relevant information. The research presented in this report examines for the first time the combined effects of a wide range of statistica

4. ENV-2016-AKL-000186 Viaduct Harbour Holdings Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 8.6 MB]

   ...or efficient way of achieving either sustainable management or the objectives included in the proposed plan. 8.3 The decision will not enhance economic growth or employment opportunities. 8.4 The decision is not supported by any evidence of probative value, or has no rational basis. 8.5 By imposing a blanket parking ratio across the Central Area regarding all activities (including offices) except residential activities, the decision is an abuse or abdication of discretion....

5. Justice Sector Prison population forecast 2008 to 2016 [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...Proportion of sentence served (excluding remand) The proportion of sentence served will continue to rise, converging to around 66%. Growth seen over previous years will continue, as the Parole Board continues to take a cautious approach to probation decisions. 10 2008-2016 FORECAST Overall results The prison population is forecast to increase to 10795 by June 2016, an increase of 37% over the coming eight years, but a slower rate of growth than in the past. The...

6. [2007] NZEmpC AC 57/07 CE of the Department of Corrections v Imo [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...addressed rather than being summarily dismissed. [76] I conclude his dismissal was unjustified. Reinstatement [77] The reinstatement of Mr Imo was strongly resisted by the department. Helen Hurst, the human resources manager for the Probation and Offender Services Division of the department said that, given the findings made by the department, the reinstatement of Mr Imo would be completely impracticable and unacceptable to the department. [78] The reasons she ga...

7. [2006] NZEmpC AC 53/06 Graham v Crestline Pty Ltd [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...plaintiff my preliminary view that the second or third-hand hearsay opinion of the defendant’s solicitors would have carried little, if any, weight in determining whether a settlement had been achieved, counsel continued to advance this evidence as probative of Crestline’s view that there had not been a settlement. In those circumstances I considered that there was a substantial risk of injustice if the Court considered only part of the solicitor’s advice to the plaintiff, gi...

8. Carley (INZ) v B [2015] NZIACDT 96 (17 November 2015) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...consistent with the counter allegation. Given this case requires proof at the higher end of the scale, I do not find the allegations of bribery, and counter allegations of solicitation from persons who have not presented for cross- examination at all probative, and in any case does not refer to any actions by Ms B. Accordingly, I disregard this evidence. [34] In her evidence, Ms Gardiner attached significance to the three apparently unconnected applicants all producing forged certificates...

9. Tahata v Tahata- Ngāwhakatutu A1A Incorporation (2014) 37 Tairawhiti MB 217 (37 TRW 217) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...shares that is noted on the Ref: A20130008604 for the Peka & Margaret Whānau Trust attached at “B” is 1037 shares. The ‘control’ of these shares has since both my parents died being with me subject to the wills made by my parents, the probate granted by the High Court and agreement by my siblings, as included in “C”. The report in the document marked “C” is the result from the meeting of the Proprietors of Ngāwhakatutu A1A & Other Blocks Incorporated he...

10. Koning v Smith - Matapihi 1A 3D 4C 1 Block (2011) 18 Waikato Maniapoto MB 220 (18 WMN 220) [pdf, 209 KB]

    ...uncle and that his uncle had taken a transfer of the mortgage. [9] On 20 October 1992 the transfer of the second mortgage to Mr Reweti was registered against the title. [10] On or about 12 June 1995 Mr Reweti died at Tauranga leaving a Will. Probate was granted on or about 25 January 1996. Pursuant to that Will Mr Reweti appointed Karora Smith and Mr Kennedy as executors and trustees of his estate. The residual beneficiaries of the late Mr Reweti’s estate are Rangiwhakaehu Wa...