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1. MM v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 503 (8 August 2024) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...repaired, and the water pump needed replacing. The applicant seeks reimbursement of the invoice of [Repair Shop] of $634.13. 3) The position of the respondent is that the car was, at the time of sale, free of defects. The respondent does not have a responsibility to cover minor repairs after this length of time since the sale. A water pump is a consumable part of a vehicle and commonly requires repair or replacement at some stage of a vehicle’s life. 4) The relevant law is the Co...

2. 2025 Decisions of public interest

   ...of charitable organisation and their board – trust exercised considerable control over minister – minister fully integrated into life of church – minister not in business on his own account – minister was employee – all of church’s legal responsibilities handled by the trust – committees responsibility for minister’s employment derived power from the trust – committees responsible for minister’s employment devolved into the trust prior to the dispute arising – the trust to...

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

   ...• What tools have been acquired to prevent further harm? • How resilient are victims to repeat victimisation/further harm? • Rates of recidivism / repeat offending – frequency and seriousness? 3. Are offenders held to account/taking responsibility for their behaviour and are programmes responsive to the needs of victims? • How responsive and accessible are programmes? • What are programme uptake, attendance completion and dropout rates? • What affects engagement...

4. Adoption in Aotearoa NZ - Discussion document [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (‘the Hague Convention’). The majority of adoptions in Aotearoa take place under the Adoption Act. An adoption order made under that Act transfers the legal rights and responsibilities toward children from birth parents to adoptive parents. Adoption orders are made by the New Zealand Family Court. Once an order is made, the law treats the child as if they were born to the adoptive parents. In Aotearoa, adopt...

5. NE v LBC [2014] NZIACDT 8 (05 February 2014) [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...the view that the evidence could not support the complaint. [3] The grounds of complaint, and the reasons they could not be supported were: [3.1] A lawyer, not the adviser, filed the first residence application. Accordingly, the adviser was not responsible for any deficiencies in the form of the application. [3.2] The adviser did not delay in the interval until filing the second application. He could not provide assistance until he was licensed, and the record showed he addressed the...

6. TTPPR-1 Notice giving prescribed information for defendant served in Australia [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...working days after the day on which you are served with the attached document(s) to respond. IF THE PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE NEW ZEALAND COMMENCEMENT COURT OR TRIBUNAL WOULD ALLOW A LONGER PERIOD THAN 30 WORKING DAYS FOR FILING AN APPEARANCE OR RESPONSE DOCUMENT IN THE CASE OF SERVICE WITHIN NEW ZEALAND, SUBSTITUTE THAT LONGER PERIOD. The [name of appearance or response document] must contain an address in New Zealand or Australia where documents can be left for you or sent to y...

7. 21 July 2014 Legal Aid News [pdf, 345 KB]

   ...line with providers’ feedback, the new amended policy introduces greater discretion for lead providers to decide the appropriate level of supervision for work they delegate to a supervised provider. Please note that lead providers’ regulatory responsibilities have not changed – as a lead provider you continue to be responsible for the quality of supervised providers’ work, regardless of the level of supervision. We wish to thank those of you who responded for your insight...

8. 2021-08-05 D-G of Conservation - MOC - in response to directions at PHC [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...proposed Plan Change 8 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago under s142 2 (b) of the Act by the Minister for the Environment. AND Otago Regional Council Memorandum of Counsel for Director-General of Conservation Tumuaki Ahurei In response to Pre-Hearing Conference Directions – dated 5 August 2021 Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai RMA Shared Services Operations Group Private Bag 4715 Christchurch 8140 Solicitor:...

9. OIA-98082.pdf [pdf, 28 MB]

   ...that outlines the up-to- date actions and/or agreements and/or plans and/or intentions of your agency, or on behalf of your agency, for use of the services of any of these datacentres in any respect Your request has been referred to me for response as it falls within my responsibilities as Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Digital Services and is being managed in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). No briefing papers have been sent from...

10. Chief-Victims-Advisor-Press-Release-21-April.pdf [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...safety and support for victims A raft of changes designed to help victims of crime are being welcomed by Chief Victims Advisor Dr Kim McGregor. “I am delighted that Minister of Justice Kiri Allan has pushed hard for a more victim-centric justice response to victims,” Dr McGregor says. “The Minister has heard the call from victims and advocates and has insisted justice sector agencies act to improve the safety planning for victims of serious crime, and improve supports for chi...