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1. RIS: Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...this the best option? Consistent with the Minister's direction, the proposed package is focused on strengthening the Family Court and ensuring parents and whanau have access to the legal advice and information they need to resolve disputes. The responses are consistent with the recommendations of 'Part 3: Strengthening the Family Court' of the Panel's final report on the 2014 family justice reforms. 1 Without-notice applications are urgent applications that can be de...

2. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Netsafe Inc [2022] NZHRRT 15 (Removal of Certain Redactions After Appeal Period) [pdf, 511 KB]

   ...assessment of the complaint and issue of the Case Summary, and interactions with Mr Z before and after he filed his application in the District Court. [78] Mr Cocker confirmed that, while not the author of relevant correspondence, ultimately he was responsible for the April 2017 responses to the three personal information requests and the January 2018 release of certain information to the three women. He provided direct evidence of the considerations that underpinned these decisions....

3. [2020] NZEnvC 104 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...documents: 2 (a) an amended set of resource consents including associated maps showing the "command areas" on which water taken is to be used; (b) a document prepared by Ms SA Dicey on behalf of the LCG with a Table 1 setting out the responses to matters raised in the court's (First) Interim Decision on the application for water permits and Table 2 providing an overview of the existing and proposed permits; (c) a document titled Clarification of Issues relating to Clude...

4. LCRO 196/2020 AB v CD (31 March 2021) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...summarising her position, Ms AB submitted that the difficulties that arose with Mr CD’s accounts would not have occurred if Mr CD had informed her of his charging regime at the commencement of the retainer. [9] Mr CD provided a comprehensive response to Ms AB’s complaint. He submitted that: 3 (a) the work he had done for Ms AB had resulted in a “marked improvement in her fortunes”; and (b) he had provided competent and attentive representation to Ms AB throughout; a...

5. LCRO 22/2025 MG and SG v LB (26 September 2025) [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...Mr LB had provided. (h) The High Court judge determining the appeal had questioned the appropriateness of the dispute being litigated in the High Court; and (i) fees charged for work on the High Court appeal were excessive. [40] Mr LB provided responses to the complaints on 14 June 2023 and 1 September 2023. He submitted that: (a) at the time he was instructed, the District Court proceedings had been on foot for over two years; and (b) he had explained to Mr SG and Mrs MG that...

6. BORA Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...Antarctica. 3. The Bill requires operators (those organising or conducting Antarctic activities) to notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade if they cause or discover an environmental emergency. Operators must also take prompt and effective response action when their activities give rise to an environmental emergency. The Bill also establishes liability of operators for costs incurred by an Annex Party taking prompt and effective response action where the operator has failed to d...

7. [2020] NZEnvC 129 W J Allison v Hawkes Bay Regional Council [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...granted through to 31 May 2023. On that basis, the Council considered that the abatement notice was no longer appropriate, and it was cancelled. Written notice of the decision to cancel the abatement notice was given to the appellant. [3] In response to the memorandum cancelling the abatement notice, the Court asked the parties whether there were any outstanding issues, including as to costs. On 8 April 2020 Ms Graham, counsel for the Council, advised the Court that the Council h...

8. CCRC Advisory Group: Terms of reference [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...secretariat. Remuneration 12. Establishment Advisory Group members will be paid by the Ministry of Justice implementation team. State sector 13. Establishment Advisory Group members will act in a way that is consistent with their obligations and responsibilities as members of the state sector.

9. 2023 NZPSPLA 002.pdf [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...attend the hearing. As there was some doubt as to whether the had been served with the notice of hearing he was given further time to respond to the police complaint and apply for waiver of the grounds for disqualification. Mr Uelese has not filed a response, or applied for waiver, or asked for a further hearing to be convened. [5] As grounds for disqualification apply to Mr Uelese, I must cancel his certificate of approval if I am satisfied that because of his disqualifying convicti...

10. OIA-109614.pdf [pdf, 706 KB]

    ...events and other drivers causing delays for example more adjournments and later guilty pleas. If you require any further information, please contact Media & Social Media Manager Joe Locke at media@justice.govt.nz. Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry website at: justice.govt.nz/about/official-information-act-requests/oia- responses/. If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to make...