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1. 2025 NZPSPLA 080.pdf [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Act, he is guilty of misconduct, see section 4 of the Act. This is a discretionary ground for the cancellation of a COA, see section 83 of the Act. [5] In the circumstances, I do not consider it appropriate to cancel Mr SG’s COA. He has taken responsibility for the situation and is aware of his statutory obligation. I accept his assurance it will not happen again. [6] Accordingly, pursuant to section 81(1)(c)(vii) of the Act Mr SG is reprimanded but no further action is to be...

2. Disputes with someone in Australia

   ...court judgments recognised and enforced in Australia ask a New Zealand court to suspend (stay) enforcement while you appeal to the Australian court to change or cancel the judgment If you’re in Australia Australian residents have the same rights and responsibilities that are outlined in this section for New Zealand residents. Australian residents need to read the information on the Australian Attorney-General’s website. Find out more about resolving a dispute if you’re in Australia...

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3. Bill to strengthen family violence laws introduced

   ...aggravating factor in sentencing enabling the setting of codes of practice across the sector. The Bill is a key element of the Ministerial Work Programme on Family and Sexual Violence, which is focused on building an integrated and effective family violence response system. The Ministry led the development of the measures in the Bill, which were informed by nearly 500 submissions received during public consultation in 2015.  

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4. Apply for an individual licence

   To apply you need to: Pawnbrokers - Fit and Proper Person certification If you operate as a pawnbroker and you are the provider of consumer credit (lender) or a mobile trader, and you are not already licenced or authorised by the Financial Market Authority or Reserve Bank of New Zealand, you must be certified under Part 5A of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCF Act) by the Commerce Commission. More information about the Fit and Proper Person certification is available on the

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5. Victims Code of Rights

   ...Victims' rights There are 11 victims' rights set out in the Victims Code. These rights relate to particular events or processes in the criminal justice system. Victims or their representatives have a right to complain if they recognise the agencies responsible have not delivered on these rights. Read the Victims Code on the Victims Information website Victims have the right to complain to providers or the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), the Ombudsman and/or the Privacy Commiss...

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6. Ministry of Justice appoints new Chief Operating Officer

   2 June 2016 Carl Crafar has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Operations and Service Delivery at the Ministry of Justice. Carl will be responsible for leading the Ministry’s operations and delivery to its customers including administering the courts and tribunals, collecting fines, and the legal aid system. This is a new role at Justice following the decision in April to bring the Ministry’s three operational teams together under one national leader. Carl will join...

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7. Public Defence Service lawyer congratulated on award

   ...colleagues and the profession." Ms Paish says she appreciates being acknowledged for doing something she loves every day. "Community law centres do excellent work and it's great to be part of that," she says. "Lawyers have great privilege and with that comes responsibility. I would like to challenge other lawyers to give to their local community in any way they can." As the winner, Ms Paish has NZ$2,000 paid to her chosen cause, the Wellington Community Law Centre.

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8. What happens next

   ...787. Practice Notes issued by the Chair of the Tribunal for the procedures that must be followed by all parties entering Tribunal proceedings are also available. Download the Chair's Practice Notes Also in this section: First case management conference Response by insurer Site visits Hearings Experts Closing submissions and decision

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9. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Persson [2014] NZLCDT 73 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...6. On the issue of suppression there will be an interim suppression order pending the practitioner filing affidavit evidence in support of his application for a final order within 21 days with leave for the Standards Committee to file any response within a further 7 days. The decision on final suppression is reserved on that basis. DATED at DUNEDIN this 24th day of November 2014 Judge D F Clarkson Chair

10. 5. Transcript (weeks 9 & 10 Dunedin) [pdf, 3 MB]

    ...P Page and B Irving for Clutha District Council, Waitaki District Council, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Dunedin City Council and Central Otago District Council (the Territorial Authorities) J Welsh for Trustpower Limited H Rennie for WISE Response Society Inc NOTES OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT TABLE OF CONTENTS SHANE ANTHONY ENRIGHT (AFFIRMED) (VIA AVL) .......................................................................... 2 EXAMINATION: MR MAW ......