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1. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 7 for the period 26 May to 1 June 2020 [pdf, 698 KB]

   ...The survey interviews people who have taken part in the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) and have said they are happy to participate in future research. NZCVS uses a randomly selected nation-wide sample. The proportion of people who consented to participate in future research is very high (more than 90%). This means that a sample used by COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey may be also considered random. Approximately 370 people are contacted each week aiming to achieve approxi...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 207 Martin v Solar Bright Ltd (in liquidation) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...non-de novo hearing. 6 See, for example, Jerram v Franklin Veterinary Services (1977) Ltd [2001] ERNZ 157 (EmpC); Xtreme Dining Ltd, (T/A Think Steel) v Dewar [2016] NZEmpC 136, [2016] ERNZ 628. [9] Paragraph [76] was the Authority’s statement of the purpose of a penalty relying on Xu v McIntosh.7 In paragraph [77], the Authority stated that Mr Martin should pay a penalty for his failure to comply with his obligations as a Solar Bright employee and to send a message of de...

3. KQ & WQ v EN & MN [2021] NZDT 1439 (27 April 2021) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...scheme had 2 driveway options. EN and MN say KQ and WQ wanted to move the driveway in order to have an exclusive single use driveway and that they agreed subject to the proviso that KQ and WQ meet the additional cost. They submitted two written statements from third parties supporting their position. KQ and WQ say that EN and MN were informed that the existing driveway in the scheme plan was not compliant with engineering requirements and it was them that sought the change. 13. KQ a...

4. LCRO 100/2020 FT v D and O CM (9 June 2020) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...started to run before the applicant was aware the determination had been issued and provided with a copy. [39] Section 198 was amended by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Amendment Bill 2010. When the Bill was first introduced, the general policy statement set out the explanation for amending s 198 of the Act.11 (a) New section 198(b) ensures that those applications must be lodged within a 30-working-day period commencing on the day after a copy or notice of the decision or action is b...

5. LCRO 69/2020 CX v DW (21 July 2021) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...national superannuation payments. This order was of minimal assistance to achieve payment of the debt. However, the hearing had another purpose, which was to ascertain what assets Mr EV had which could be pursued by Ms CX.19 Mr EV’s financial statement included an interest in a “family home”. That was the property at [Redacted]. [37] At some stage, Mr DW employed a law clerk, Mr FU.20 Mr DW delegated the work to obtain a charging order over the property to Mr FU. Mr DW...

6. s-7-Report-Returning-Offenders-Management-and-Information-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 678 KB]

   ...released from prison overseas and have limited connection with New Zealand, other than citizenship, or support networks here. 38. The Bill’s limitation of s 26(2) of the NZBORA is therefore demonstrably justified under s 5. 15 Regulatory Impact Statement Management of Offenders Returning to New Zealand, available at https://www.treasury.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2015-10/ris-justice-mro-nov15.pdf Natural justice 39. The High Court in G v Commissioner of Police held that the appro...

7. KI & GI v Q Ltd [2023] NZDT 152 (3 July 2023) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...under s25 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 as I was satisfied that this was appropriate despite him not being provided with notice of the claim, because he is the owner of the Motor Vehicle and has paid the Car Mechanic Invoice. GI provided a written statement but did not attend the hearing. I appointed KI as the representative of GI. Issues 7. The issues I need to determine are: (a) Were the CV Joints not of acceptable quality and/or not reasonably fit of purpose, and/or were...

8. Appearing in court - what you need to know

   ...behalf and cross-examining Crown witnesses, among other things. The appointment of an amicus, and the extent to which he or she may file documents and present arguments, are at the discretion of the court. The appointment of an amicus does not require the consent of the parties to the proceeding. Dress tidily Everyone appearing in court should wear appropriate clothing. You should dress as smartly and tidily as you can for court. Visit the court If you would like to familiarise yourself with th...

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9. [2019] NZEnvC 110 Western Bay of Plenty District Council v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...amended to "Assessment factors" and "Evidence". As we explained in the interim decision, the listed matters are framed as factors rather than criteria and are evaluated as factors by experts in the field. There are few or no statements of methodology in the third column: the matters listed there are collections of information used to inform assessment of the factors. Matakana Island Coastal Edge - ONFL 5 [29] As notified, the listing in relation to Matakana Isl...

10. Restorative justice: Practice standards for family violence cases 2019 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES RESTORATIVE JUSTICE He aha te mea nui o tea ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people 3 CONTENTS CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION .......................