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1. Factsheet: Convictions in the general population [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...those of the researchers, not Statistics NZ. Only people authorised by the Statistics Act 1975 are allowed to see data about a particular person, household, business, or organisation, and the results in this report have been confidentialised to protect these groups from identification and to keep their data safe. Careful consideration has been given to the privacy, security, and confidentiality issues associated with using administrative and survey data in the IDI. Further de...

2. BORA Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...Crown to comply with a Culture and Heritage protocol issued under Part 2 of the Bill. It might be argued that this clause limits the right to bring civil proceedings against the Crown affirmed by s 27(3) of the Bill of Rights Act. However s 27(3) protects only procedural rights,[6] while clause 29(3) affects the substantive law. Accordingly, no inconsistency arises. Review of this advice 9. This advice has been reviewed, in accordance with Crown Law protocol, by Fergus Sincla...

3. CJARS - claim form [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...A witness or you assisted in the administration of justice. For example: • You reported a crime or gave information to the police in a criminal case that is punishable by imprisonment; and • you suffered material loss or damage to property and you are not in a Witness Protection Programme; or • you are in a close relationship with a witness and you experienced costs or suffered losses as a result of assisting or caring for the witness. Impo...

4. LCRO 199/2018 EJ v AP and XG (6 March 2019) [pdf, 92 KB]

   LCRO 199/2018 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN EJ Applicant AND AP and XG Respondents DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr EJ has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [X] to take no f

5. Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution .pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...the Māori Land Court are unrepresented it is understandable why the mediator is required to play this reporting role. In private mediations, some mediators have a practise of not preparing the settlement agreements for the parties or being very careful when they are tasked with this job. The simple point is that settlement agreements arising from mediations can be legally binding documents and if there is a dispute about the validity of the agreement, then it may turn on who actual...

6. Submissions-on-behalf-of-CDHB-as-to-Scope.pdf [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...responder” is important. 8. For the reasons that follow, it is submitted that CDHB/Christchurch Hospital is not properly described as being a ‘first responder’. 9. There is no legal definition of “first responder.” However, in the Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill (defeated on 14 April 2021) “first responder” was defined as: (a) a constable (within the meaning of section 4 of the Policing Act 2008); or (b) an emergency services worker (w...

7. BORA Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...amends the Patents Act 2013. In particular, the Bill proposes the following changes: a. an amendment to the grounds on which a person can oppose the grant of a patent under the Patents Act 2013. This would allow patent applicants to claim patent protection for more than one invention per application; b. provision for a single patent application process and single patent examination process for Australia and New Zealand; and c. a single trans-Tasman registration regime for Australian...

8. OIA-98256.pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...Family Justice Services and on their journey through the Family Court. While Ka iarahi will not provide legal advice, the service is free and will support whanau by: • Accessing support in the community to help fam ilies reach agreement about the care of their children. • Helping part ies understand the Family Court and support them through their journey. • Supporting community groups that work w ith whanau/families. Recruitment for the Kaiarahi roles began in March 2021 with...

9. 2021-06-24 List of Parties [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...Fish and Game Council and the Central South Island Fish and Game Council Service via the website S274 Party Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pine Terrace Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Pomahaka Water Care Group Service via the website S274 Party Puketoi Farming Company Ltd Service via the website S274 Party Queenstown Lakes District Council Service via the website S274 Party Ravensdown Limited (Ravensdown) Service via the website S274...

10. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 1 v Williams [2020] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 98 KB]

    ...admitted that his conduct was unbecoming and that he had properly engaged in the investigative and disciplinary process. It emphasised that strike-off was necessary to meet the need for general deterrence of other practitioners and in order to protect the reputation of the profession and maintain public confidence. [8] Mr Hamilton for Mr Williams informed us that his client accepted that a period of suspension should be imposed. He contended that a period of about twelve months...