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1. OIA-124515.pdf [pdf, 783 KB]

   ...1982 (the Act), relating to government expenditure in technology systems to detect fraud and corruption. On 5 August 2025, your request was transferred in part under section 14 of the Act by DPMC, to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry), for response. Specifically, you requested: The information of interest that this OIA and LOGIM request relates to government expenditure in technology systems to detect fraud and corruption. This request is being limited to the following agencies:...

2. LCRO 189/2020 ZK v XM (30 August 2021) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...claim for legal aid; and (d) Mr XM had failed to competently represent him at trial. [8] In follow up correspondence to the Complaints Service of 23 May 2020, Mr ZK confirmed that his complaint was primarily about legal aid. [9] In providing response to Mr ZK’s complaint, Mr XM submitted that: (a) a letter of engagement provided to Mr ZK on 17 May 2016 confirmed the basis on which his fees would be charged; and (b) instructions received from Mr ZK were to the effect that Mr ZK...

3. Regulatory Impact Statement Enhancing Victims Rights Review [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...Regulatory Impact Statement Enhancing Victims’ Rights Review Disclosure Statement This Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. It analyses proposals that aim to ensure criminal justice agencies are more responsive and accountable to victims of crime; and to enhance victims‟ rights and roles in criminal justice processes. The Enhancing Victims‟ Rights Review has been informed by a public consultation process, consultation with key stakehol...

4. EA v ZZ LCRO 138/2011 and 124/2012 (24 January 2014) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...ZZ about Powers of Attorney made by Mrs EB. In a letter to Mrs EA dated 1 October 2010, Mr ZZ referred to a Power of Attorney dated August 2004, in which Mrs EB appointed Mrs EC her Attorney. Mrs EA requested a copy of that document. [4] In response, Mrs EA received a copy of a Power of Attorney dated 21 July 2006. [5] Mrs EA subsequently requested copies of any Powers of Attorney which pre- dated this, and received a further Power of Attorney dated 16 June 2000. In response to...

5. Shankar v Ahuja [2015] NZIACDT 36 (31 March 2015) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...2012 and identified that she required a work visa and that her family members required related visas. He identified that the complainant required an employment contract and renewals of the family passports. Mr Ahuja said it was the complainant’s responsibility to arrange: [18.1] An employment contract; and [18.2] Passport renewals [19] Mr Ahuja said he was clear with the complainant that she had to renew her and other family passports, as Immigration New Zealand would require that b...

6. Responding-to-the-Royal-Commission-of-Inquiry-into-Abuse-in-Care_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 531 KB]

   ...recommendation made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions (the Royal Commission).1 Relation to government priorities 2 The proposals in this paper form part of the Government’s response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations. On 30 September 2024, Cabinet noted that recommendation 27 of the Royal Commission could be given effect to in the Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill (the Bill) which amends the S...

7. OIA-124045.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...request be handled urgently, so that I can use any released information to assist in developing my submission to the consultation (I also intend to publish it to assist others). The consultation deadline is 8 August 2025, so I would appreciate a response a ferw days before then so I have time to chew it over. I'd also appreciate an early response whether that deadline will be met, so I can plan my submission around refusal. If an urgent response is not granted, the Ministry must...

8. Rātima v Sullivan - The Tataraakina C Trust (2015) 41 Takitimu MB 102 (41 TKT 102) [pdf, 531 KB]

   ...new forestry right, or lease to a third party. The delay and inaction resulted in regrowth, making replanting more expensive and less attractive. The failure to replant could cause significant deforestation liability under the Climate Change Responses Act 2002. Moreover, Mr Armstrong concluded that if there is no liability this was probably due to luck rather than by design. Mrs Huata Kupa also sought to unilaterally terminate the engagement of Taine Randell as the trust’s advis...

9. LCRO 178/2021 AA v EL (26 November 2021) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...court which indicated elements of racial bias. [22] The Complaints Service elected to manage Mr AA’s complaint through its Early Resolution process. [23] Mr EL was provided with a copy of the complaint, but not required to provide a formal response to it. [24] The Standards Committee identified the focus of its investigation as requiring a consideration as to whether Mr EL had breached any of his professional obligations. [25] The Standards Committee delivered its decision on...

10. LCRO 034/2017 TC v DM (30 April 2019) [pdf, 287 KB]

    ...two means of identification when only one was required; (g) failed to provide explanation for terminating the retainer; and (h) invoiced for work when the work engaged by the retainer had not been completed. [7] Ms TC provided a detailed response to the complaint in correspondence to the Complaints Service of 1 September 2016. A summary of her position is that: (a) she considered she had good cause to terminate the retainer; (b) Ms DM had failed to provide a full and accurat...