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1. SV v WT LCRO 21/2013 (26 August 2014) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...he was Mr GN’s instructing solicitor, he now says he agrees with Mr SV, when he says he was not Mr WT’s client in the matters to which the invoice relates. [3] Mr WT describes Mr GN as the “scoundrel” in the case, and attributes all responsibility for his actions to Mr GN. Mr WT says that to the best of his recollection, it is most likely that Mr GN generated the invoice, put it before him, told him he was acting as Mr GN’s instructing solicitor, and asked him to sign it...

2. Regulatory Impact Statement Family Court Review [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...  FAMILY COURT REVIEW: REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT Agency Disclosure Statement  The Ministry of Justice prepared this Regulatory Impact Statement. It analyses policy options that aim to create a modern, accessible family justice system that is responsive to children and vulnerable people. The focus is on cases under the Care of Children Act 2004 as that is where there is greatest potential to improve responsiveness to children while also addressing cost pressures. The key gaps, as...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 114 Summerset Villages Lower Hutt Limited v Hutt City Council [pdf, 31 MB]

   ...since been advised that Summerset has purchased 3/3 and we do not consider the matter of effects on it; • We also directed Summerset to address a number of questions regarding conditions; • We set a timetable for revised conditions and responses to be provided. [4] Summerset prepared a draft of the proposed conditions and some parties provided written comment with Summerset then considering the comments and providing what it proposed as the final set of proposed conditions w...

4. Ransfield - Poukawa 9E2 (2011) 13 Takitimu MB 102 (13 TKT 102) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...Trustee A Ransfield in person Judgment: 12 December 2011 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE LR HARVEY Introduction [1] Areta Ransfield is an owner in Poukawa 9E2. Mr Ransfield is dissatisfied with the activities of the Māori Trustee as responsible trustee. He would like the Māori Trustee removed and for the owners to manage the land themselves. [2] It is said that a majority of the owners support the appointment and retention of the Māori Trustee. The Māori Trustee was...

5. H Ltd NB v QU [2023] NZDT 344 (14 July 2023) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...determine the questions in dispute or to grant the relief that might arise. NB had been present throughout as the company representative and waived his right for an adjournment to be served notice. 5. The issues to be determined are: a. Who was responsible for the collision and was there any contributory negligence? b. If NB was responsible for the collision, is the company vicariously liable? c. What are the reasonable costs associated with the collision, and if there was contri...

6. Evidence Brief Independent Bodies and Complaints Mechanisms [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...appointment of a Chief Victims Advisor represents real progress, there is still no statutorily independent victim-focused body. Neither is there an independent body available to assist victims to navigate the current complaint system, or one with responsibility for system-wide collection, monitoring and oversight of data. 3 https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/20161130-Final-PPS-report.pdf 4 http...

7. [2020] NZEnvC 163 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council.pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...Cowie, and a final suite of conditions have been filed to reflect the relevant changes sought. [4] No other party has made submissions on the water permits which are the subject of this decision. However, the LCG and ORC confirm that their response6 has been prepared with the benefit of comments from Ms Baker-Galloway for the Otago Fish and Game Council and has incorporated her suggestions. General conditions and amendments [5] The Council has relodged consent conditions for...

8. OIA-121939.pdf [pdf, 936 KB]

   ...documents, correspondence, meeting minutes and briefings related to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report titled "Review of the policing of public protests in New Zealand" dated 18 February 2025, including any government responses to the report's recommendations. 2. Any correspondence (including attachments) between the ministry and the minister regarding protest or the IPCA report mentioned above. 3. All communications between staff about their work...

9. OIA-124176.pdf [pdf, 727 KB]

   ...able to be received after that date. On 20 August 2025, the Ministry extended the time frame to respond to your request in line with section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as consultations necessary to make a decision on your request were such that a response could not be made within the original time limit. You were advised that you could expect a response no later than 5 September 2025. In response to your request, I can advise that the following stakeholders were part of targeted e...

10. OIA-124402.pdf [pdf, 789 KB]

    ...Information Act 1982: The number of criminal record checks requested by third parties or employers annually for the past 10 years (i.e. from 2014 to 2024 inclusive), broken down by year if available. Your request has been referred to me for a response, as it falls within my responsibilities as Group Manager, National Service Delivery, and is being managed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. In response to your request, I refer you to the table below for a breakdown of the...