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1. MAC-01-07-31 Te Whanau o Rangihaerepo of Te Upokorehe and Ngati Tamahaua [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...o Te Wheke / Nga Pou Mana • Treaty of Waitangi o Provisions ▪ Kawanatanga / Governance ▪ Tino Rangatiratanga / Māori control and self determination ▪ Oritetanga / Equity o Principles ▪ Partnership / Participation / Active Protection ▪ Marine and Coastal Area – Customary Rights • He Korowai Oranga / Whānau Ora • Rangatiratanga / Māori aspirations and contributions • Whānau, hapū, iwi, community development • Tohungatanga o Te Puna a Rona2 / M...

2. Practice note: Family Court caseflow management [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...comprehensive Family Court Caseflow Management Practice Note was published in 1998. This revised Practice Note is designed to update that document in light of a number of legislative and practice changes that have taken place since that time. The Care of Children Act 2004 brought about some fundamental changes to the practice of family law, including a change in relation to many expressions. “Custody and access” disappeared and were replaced with “parenting orders” which in tur...

3. BORA Taxation Income Sharing Tax Credit Bill [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...7 for your consideration. THE INCOME-SHARING TAX CREDIT PROPOSED BY THE BILL 4. The stated intention of the Bill, as set out in the Explanatory Note, is to give couples greater freedom to work fewer hours or more flexible hours in order to care for dependent children. Under new section MG 2, a person qualifies for the ISTC if: (a) the person is in a relationship with another person (the “family partner”) as spouses, civil union partners, or de facto partners; and (b) b...

4. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Collins [2023] NZLCDT 3 (20 February 2023) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...proposed attorney (in the sale and on-sale transactions). [9] We consider these to be serious defaults, albeit unintentional. We accept Mr Fowler’s submission that his client at all times considered that he was actively advocating for and protecting his client, who was a vulnerable person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s dementia. We also accept that the practitioner was careful in obtaining medical evidence to demonstrate that his client still had decisional capacity, a...

5. BORA Maraeroa A and B Blocks Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...defined in the Bill [1]. The Bill transfers to the descendants of the original owners of Maraeroa A and B blocks various items of cultural and commercial redress, including the vesting of property and right of first refusal over the purchase of certain protected land. It provides claimants with rights in respect of culturally significant matters, including statutory acknowledgements; overlay classifications with associated protection principles and rights of consultation; geographic name c...

6. BORA Privacy (Cross-Border Information) Amendment Bill [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...important objective and is proportionate to that objective. [1] 7. Here, the objective of the provision is stated in the explanatory note as: "to ensure foreign personal data cannot be sent, via New Zealand, to jurisdictions without adequate privacy protection. These amendments will enable New Zealanders and New Zealand companies to assure their trade partners that New Zealand law will ensure their privacy is protected." 8. The Bill also makes it clear in proposed s 114B(2)(...

7. LCRO 131/2020 JG v ZN (27 October 2021) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...attorney. Mr SA was appointed as the successor attorney. [5] The complaints made by Ms JG and Ms HP against Mr ZN arise out of the fact that Mr ZN witnessed Mr HP’s signature to the document and provided the certificates as required by the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (the PPPR Act). Complaints [6] Ms JG and her sister lodged complaints against Mr SA and Mr ZN in January 2020. In her letter4 in support of the complaint, Ms HP says: [This letter] pr...

8. Service providers

   ...non-violence courses and services. We fund these through community-based provider groups across the country. Family mediation & parenting course providers Family Dispute Resolution providers are mediators who help families settle disputes about the care of their children. Parenting Through Separation courses give separating or separated parents information and support to make good decisions about the care of their children. Practice notes & procedures Practice notes cover many...

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9. Customer Charter [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   Respect You can expect We treat you with empathy and understanding. We listen to you and respect your culture, values and time. Integrity We’re fair and impartial. You can trust us to do what we say we’ll do. We take care of your information and protect your privacy. Service We care about you and are committed to providing a safe environment. We work together to help you get the information you need – no matter how or where you contact us. If you'd like to g...

10. J Ltd v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 170 (17 April 2024) [pdf, 220 KB]

    ...repair cost. After 5 weeks, Mr O went to U Ltd and discovered his vehicle had been stolen. A police report was filed. Mr O claimed a bailment relationship was created when he left his vehicle and keys with U Ltd, that they did not take reasonable care of the vehicle as it was stolen during that time, and that they are responsible for the costs relating to any loss or damage to the vehicle. U Ltd disputed that they took possession of the vehicle or were involved in any bailment relatio...