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1. 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...

2. [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...

3. [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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. Legal aid consultation on Criminal Procedure Act changes to criminal fixed fees [pdf, 637 KB]

   ...Stage Specific General Tasks Trial Scene visits Serving summons to appear Briefing witnesses Preparing cross examination Preparing submissions Preparing opening/closing addresses Sentencing Reviewing Crown submissions Reviewing probation or other reports and annexures Obtaining testimonials/references Preparing submissions Hearing time Pre-trial conferences and Callovers, pre-trial application, trial hearing, sentencing Actual hearing time...

8. Cambie v ACC [2012] NZACA 7 [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...whereas, she actually concluded that Bridget did suffer this, and the erroneous “not” considerably changed the import of her final conclusion. [76] Mr Barnett argued that Dr Kanji’s opinion was well outside his field of expertise and of little probative value, with which I am inclined to agree when considering whether his opinion provided any compelling new evidence that contradicted the other medical experts. [77] However, it does provide a helpful overview, and the analysis...

9. Brown v Otago Polytechnic (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...had reached after assessing the evidence. Nor was it permissible for Mr Scott to give evidence that he had allegedly been discriminated against. Such evidence was not relevant to the issues in the strike out application and was, in any event, not probative of any fact in issue in Mr Brown’s case. [25] The preliminary matters having been disposed of, Mr Dorking presented the submissions for Otago Polytechnic. 6 The submissions for Otago Polytechnic in support of the strike out...

10. AW v ZK LCRO 230/2012 (28 March 2014) [pdf, 259 KB]

    ...relatively routine estate administration and bearing in mind that most of the work was done by the senior partner, Mr ZK, at his hourly rate of $390 plus GST. Two smaller invoices were also issued for that same month, for the application and grant of probate (fee of $3,543 plus GST- invoice number 3170) which, while not altogether straightforward, recorded 109 units, and transmissions in relation to which a considerable amount of time was spent on “research” and “miscellaneo...