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1. FAQs

   ...How long will the process take? That is difficult to know, as every claim will be different. The Tribunal will set timeframes that must be followed and will actively manage cases to keep claims progressing. The Tribunal will also be able to adjust its resources in response to need, which will ensure the process is as efficient as possible. Can Tribunal decisions be appealed? The Act provides for an appeals process. Decisions can be appealed to the High Court on any grounds (fact or law), if agr...

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2. [2025] NZREADT 37- IM v REAA (26 August 2025) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...disciplinary finding would be to dilute the significance of disciplinary findings. This would undermine the overall effectiveness of the disciplinary process. [22] Mr Tan submits that it would also be a poor allocation of the Authority’s scarce resources if the disciplinary process was made open to cases at this low threshold and, as a matter of fairness, it would be disproportionate to mark the conduct in this case with the stigma of a disciplinary finding. 5 Wilson & Wi...

3. Ryan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 81 (13 May 2025) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...construed or interpreted and applied to the facts is a question of law … . [25] Even if the qualifying criteria are made out, the Court has an extensive discretion in the grant or refusal of leave so as to ensure proper use of scarce judicial resources. Leave is not to be granted as a matter of course. One factor in the grant of leave is the wider importance of any contended point of law … . [17] In Gilmore,3 Dunningham J stated: [55] I accept that, for the purposes of leave,...

4. Van Wey Lovatt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Continuance of All Appeals) [2025] NZACC 73 (6 May 2025) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Previous minutes have emphasised, in accordance with the Practice Guidelines2 and Regulations3 the need for the just, expeditious and economical disposal of the proceedings. It is in Dr Van Wey Lovatt’s interests and the appropriate use of judicial resources that timetable orders are complied with. [14] Previous enquiries of Dr Van Wey Lovatt by the Registry have been met with automated email responses referring to illness. Dr Van Wey Lovatt has previously been told by the Court...

5. Behavioural Science in the Justice Sector

   ...is what matters most. During the trial, 44 WTAs were withdrawn, which represents a return on investment of 3.4 for every dollar spent. Given the success of the initiative, we’re working across the sector to identify further opportunities to free up resources and improve outcomes. Protection Order information Protection Orders are formal legal documents and can be difficult to understand. BSA worked with stakeholders across the justice sector to develop a coversheet for Protection Orders, simp...

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6. Young Adult List

   ...complete the education package. It has been developed to provide information to help you feel informed and prepared. The education package includes training modules on important elements of the Young Adult List, such as plain language and supporting resources. View the education package Operating Guidelines The Ministry have also developed Operating Guidelines to provide a central point of information about the List. This document provides the national approach for the List, but some local vari...

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7. EL1 Ltd & Anor as Trustees of the Eurolife Trust v Lay [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...painting An Urban Oasis 1,600.00 Exterior painting The House Painters Ltd 5,306.25 Garden restoration An Urban Oasis 520.00 Expert’s report Joyce Group 1,174.50 Architect fees Jessop Architects Ltd 5,179.50 Resource Consent fees Auckland City Council 315.75 Building Consent fees Auckland City Council 900.50 CAR Insurance Oceanic Insurance Ltd 151.77 Adjudication fee WHRS 400.00 Lost rent 45,180.00...

8. Domestic violence programme evaluation report [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   An Evaluation of the Ministry of Justice-funded Domestic Violence Programmes Judy Paulin Elaine Mossman Nan Wehipeihana Michele Lennan Hector Kaiwai Sue Carswell with Rob Lynn Emmy Gauper November 2018 i Acknowledgements The authors acknowledge with thanks the women and men who shared with us their views and experiences of family violence programmes. We thank the providers who assisted with the recruitment of programme users and who

9. E92 Joe Phillips - Traffic and Transportation - RE – Applicant [pdf, 14 MB]

   31050383_2.docx BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ENV-2018-AKL-000078 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) AND IN THE MATTER of the direct referral of applications for resource consent for the necessary infrastructure and related activities associated with holding the America's Cup in Auckland BETWEEN PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority REBUTTAL EVIDE...

10. [2020] NZEnvC 201 Auckland Council v Noe [pdf, 12 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Kl TAMAKI MAKAURAU Court: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) of an application pursuant to s 316 of the RMA AUCKLAND COUNCIL (ENV-2019-AKL-000179) Applicant ROBERT WILLEM NOE Respondent Chief Environment Court Judge D A Kirkpatrick sitting alone under s 309 of the RMA Date of Decision: 0 3 DEC 2020 0 3 DEC 2020 Date of...