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1. Communication assistance quality framework

   The communication assistance quality framework [PDF, 3.6 MB] describes who can provide communication assistance, how it should be delivered and how the Ministry will support ongoing quality improvement for the service. It is a resource for all those involved in using communication assistance including judges, lawyers, police, and other justice sector professionals. The quality framework supports consistent use of the service throughout the country and sets expectations of all court-app...

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2. Where to Start

   These pages provide information and resources regarding both in-court & out-of-court options for people making decisions about parenting & guardianship arrangements in relation to the care of children.

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3. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML rebuttal Jon Styles [pdf, 48 KB]

   Before the Environment Court at Auckland ENV-2013-AKL-000174 In the Matter of the Resource Management Act 1991 And In the Matter of Notice of Motion under Section 87G requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a Marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf Rebuttal Evidence of Jon Robert Styles on behalf of Waiheke Marinas Ltd Dated 26 September 2014 Ri...

4. ENVC Matiatia party corresp WMLDec14 memorandum of counsel [pdf, 114 KB]

   Before the Environment Court at Auckland ENV-2013-AKL-000174 In the Matter of the Resource Management Act 1991 And In the Matter of Notice of Motion under Section 87G requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a Marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf Memorandum on behalf of Waiheke Marinas Ltd Dated 15 December 2014 Richard Brabant/Jeremy Brabant B...

5. [2015] NZSSAA 83 (13 November 2015) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...the Direction as meaning whether a person (including any other person who would, together with the person, be an applicable person in relation to any social housing that may be allocated to the person) can afford (with any financial assistance and resources available to them) suitable housing other than social housing, in accordance with the calculation in Schedule 1. [23] This criteria focuses on ability to afford alternative suitable housing in the private market.

6. [2016] NZSSAA 099 (21 November 2016) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...485 1982, 11 August 2005. 5 three particular matters; namely the effect on the beneficiary if the need is not met, when that effect is likely to impact on the beneficiary, and the beneficiary’s ability to meet the need from his own resources. In this case, the answer to these three questions is interrelated. [20] The effect on the appellant if his need was not met was that his benefit was to be suspended or terminated on 7 December 2015. The consequences for him dep...

7. Summary of submissions and final decisions [pdf, 347 KB]

   ...section. Applicants for legal aid who are in prison do not have a household income and usually have no funds to pay for legal fees. Can the form be shortened for applicants in prison? We agreed. Schedule 1(4)(1) of the Act, states that the resources of a partner are not included when the person is living apart from their partner. An explanatory note has been added under the income section to advise “if in prison, your partner’s income and assets are excluded wh...

8. Tangi v ACC [2013] NZACA 9 [pdf, 35 KB]

   ...However a mixed question of law and fact can amount to an error of law. [5] Even if the qualifying criteria are made out, this Court has an extensive discretion I the grant or refusal of leave so as to ensure the proper use of scarce judicial resources; and leave is not to be granted as a matter of course”. [6] The errors of law alleged are: (i) The award was unreasonable, particularly in light of the hearing having occupied only 2 hours. (ii) It was based on incomple...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 50 (31 May 2016) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...first year in Auckland. If she was unable to meet her outgoings she ought to have sought cheaper accommodation. In fact, the appellant has purchased four homes and sold three in Auckland in the nine years from 2005 to 2015. The additional financial resources available to her were used to purchase a lifestyle not available to most beneficiaries. [13] The appellant misled the Ministry about her circumstances, including her financial circumstances over a significant period. Moreover, th...

10. JF v RT LCRO 148 / 2011 (16 February 2012) [pdf, 69 KB]

    ...applicant is not entitled to dictate procedures and each of her letters was responded to with a courteous reply and explanation. [38] The manner of the Applicant’s engagement with this office has been entirely inappropriate and wasteful of the resources of this office. The disciplinary machinery is funded by a levy imposed on all practising lawyers and it is expected that this resource will used for its intended purpose, and that those who wish to avail themselves will engage in...