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1. BI v NX [2024] NZDT 310 (22 May 2024) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...reasonable care? 5. The relevant law is the law of negligence. Drivers must take care not to drive in a manner that causes damage to another vehicle. 6. I find that NX failed to take reasonable care. This was accepted by NX, who accepted responsibility for the collision as she had been distracted by her friend who was in the car with her and who was crying. 7. While NX’s explanation explains why the collision occurred, it does not excuse the conduct. Clearly she failed to...

2. Service providers

   ...Lay Advocate. Youth Court Lay Advocates This section is for Youth Court Lay Advocates or for anyone considering applying to be a Youth Court Lay Advocate. Justice of the Peace Find out the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs), their role and responsibilities, and the process for being appointed as a JP. Interpreting in courts & tribunals Most courts and tribunals in Aotearoa New Zealand conduct their hearings in the English language. For many hearing participants, Englis...

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3. New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey Released

   ...and deception, burglaries (288,000 offences experienced by 10 percent of households), and physical offences including physical assault and robbery. Due to COVID-19 limitations, the latest NZCVS involved fewer interviews (5,326) and resulted in a lower response rate (71 percent) compared to previous years. Therefore, caution is needed when interpreting some results. Other key findings People who identify as LGBT+, people who are separated from a partner or spouse, and Māori were significantly...

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4. Safe harbour video transcript

   ...a naked woman that someone has posted online. One of the people chatting turns red with anger and the chat becomes nasty. A warning sign appears. Transcript Did you know that if people use your pages to bully, harass or defame others, you can be held responsible? Visual The screen changes to show a ribbon with a shield of protection. Transcript But there is a way you can let people have their say, without you having to take the rap if they go too far. Visual An arrow moves across the ribbon, pu...

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5. Jury service

   ...more about what happens in a jury trial and the different roles of people involved. After the trial: Support and information Find out what support and guidance is available to you after the trial. Jury service forms Fill out and send in the jury response form. Information for employers If one of your employees has been summoned for jury service, here’s what you need to know. Frequently asked questions While we've tried to give as much information as possible in this section, it's like...

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6. Fieldwork processes

   ...interviewers who had a proven track record working on other large government surveys. No new interviewers were used as part of the 2014 NZCASS field team. Interviewer training Interviewers did a range of training, including: public sector surveying maximising response rates cultural awareness enumeration safety management and protocols for dealing with high-risk situations the NZCASS and the questionnaire. Victim Support also gave a presentation as part of NZCASS fieldwork training, so interv...

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7. Summons to a defendant

   ...issued If a charging document has not been filed before a summons is served, it must be filed as soon as reasonably practicable after the summons has been served, unless the person who issued the summons decides not to proceed with the charge. It is the responsibility of the person who issued the summons to ensure that a charging document is filed. If they decide not to file a charging document, or decide to file a charging document containing a different charge than that on the summons, they m...

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8. Special licences

   ...does it cost? What is a special licence? A special licence allows the sale or supply of alcohol at certain events (for example, a food and wine festival or some types of private functions in public venues). If alcohol is sold at the event, the person responsible needs to get a special licence. They also need a special licence if alcohol will be available and they charge an entry fee or ask for a donation or koha. There are 2 types of special licence: on-site special licence: this allows the s...

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9. Compulsory substance addiction treatment

   ...issued.  The people who can apply for an urgent review of a patient's status are: the patient or the patient's: principal caregiver  welfare guardian  lawyer medical practitioner or the person who applied to have the patient assessed the responsible district inspector. To apply, fill in the form ‘Application for urgent review of patient’s status’ and give it to your local court. Note: When you print the forms it's important to print them single sided. Application for...

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10. Apply for paternity

    On this page: Paternity Order Declaration of Paternity (or non-paternity) Forms you’ll need to apply for a Paternity Order or a Declaration of Paternity What happens after you apply Proving paternity in court is done 2 different ways depending on who is applying. Paternity Order If you’re a mother you ask the court to make a Paternity Order to say a man is your child’s father. This application can also sometimes be made by: the person who has day-to-day care of the child (if the mother

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