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1. Justice of the Peace

   Find out the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs), their role and responsibilities, and the process for being appointed as a JP. In New Zealand, JPs are involved in an ever-increasing multitude of matters including both Ministerial and Judicial duties. Ministerial functions of a Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace have no inherent jurisdiction and may exercise only those powers given to them by legislation. Other duties of a Justice of the Peace include the: witnessing of documents t

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2. Legal aid provider resources

   There are a range of resources available to support legal aid lawyers: Legal aid factsheets These factsheets provide basic information on variety of topics. Bail conditions File keeping Interviewing clients What to expect from a legal aid audit Providing legal aid to clients subject to Mental Health assessment or treatment Working with victims and perpetrators of sexual violence and family violence Waitangi Legal Aid factsheet for claimants Invoicing Quick Reference Guide Employment costs F

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3. Decisions

   ...enforced.  You must wait until the appeal period of ten (10) working days has expired. To apply for an enforcement order the following procedure should be followed: Contact the civil enforcement team.  The telephone number is 0800 233 222. Application forms, information about civil enforcement options and frequently asked questions are available on the 'About civil debt' pages on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ Ban from trading as...

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4. Affidavits & statutory declarations

   Affidavits and statutory declarations are examples where you set out your evidence in a written form and sign in front of a person who is authorised to take declarations and administer oaths. An affidavit, setting out your evidence, may be either sworn on oath or by way of affirmation before an authorised person.  An oath is sworn on a religious book such as the Bible or Qur’an. An affirmation is an oral statement declaring that the written contents are true, instead of taking an oath A statu...

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5. What happens next

   Acknowledgement of your claim Once we receive your notice of claim, we’ll send you an acknowledgement and a receipt for your application fee. Phone conference & directions hearing The Authority may hold a phone conference before the hearing to make sure everyone has the information they need. It may also arrange a directions hearing to ensure progress is being made on the claim. The hearing Time & place At least 10 days before your case is due to be heard, we’ll tell you the day and

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6. First day in court

   ...what you want tell the judge about your personal circumstances and your point of view about the offence (a plea in mitigation) if you are pleading guilty to a minor charge ask for your case to be put off (remanded) so that you can get more advice or information apply for bail for you in some cases help you apply for legal aid if you have to come back to court. What can’t a duty lawyer do for you? The duty lawyer usually can’t represent you after the first day of your case.  If you hav...

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7. Members of the Tribunal

   ...and membership services. He was an elected REINZ National Councillor from 1997 to 2007, chairing the Technology, Rules, Education and Agreements sub-committees during that time. He was also the REINZ representative on the Auckland District Law Society Forms sub-committee dealing with joint property agreements as a Councillor. Neil O'Connor, AREINZ Mr O'Connor currently owns and operates Property Management New Zealand that service the greater Auckland area. He also currently consults to Ray Whi...

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8. What you'll need to apply

   ...certificate. This ID must match your name on your application. If you are using an overseas passport as evidence of identity, you will also need to file your visa or other evidence that you are entitled to work in security in New Zealand. When you fill in the form you need to tell us which ID you will use. The IDs you can use are: Passport New Zealand driver licence Kiwi Access Card New Zealand firearms licence. Training & skills documents When you apply for a licence or certificate you...

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9. What you need to apply

   ...on good quality paper. Find examples of the sort of photos you can use on passports: Passports website Identification (ID) You’ll need to provide details of another type of ID. This ID must match your name on your application. When you fill in the form you need to tell us which ID you will use. The IDs you can use are: Passport New Zealand driver licence HANZ 18+ card New Zealand firearms licence. Statutory declaration As part of your application you will need to complete a statutory decla...

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10. Apply for an eviction warrant

    You can apply for an eviction warrant if: you have a Tenancy Tribunal order saying that possession of residential premises is to be returned to you by a specified date, but the respondent has not yet done this, or you have a Tenancy Tribunal order or Mediator’s order saying that possession of a residential premises is to be returned to you if payment conditions are not met by the respondent. An eviction warrant allows a bailiff to evict anyone from the property and return possession (con

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