Search Results

1. Notice-of-Mediation-03.06.2020.pdf [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...have been directed to attend court­ assisted mediation. The prerogative for setting a date for the mediation lies solely with the Registrar and is made first and foremost in terms of the availability of an Environment Commissioner. Accordingly this matter has been set down for mediation at the date, time and at the venue specified below: DATE: TIME: VENUE: Monday, 22 June 2020 and Tuesday, 23 June 2020 10:00 AM Courtroom 5.03 and 5.04 District Court Building 5th Floor 49 Ball...

2. BORA Taxation (Base Maintenance and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...non-disclosure right for tax advice. Some of these amendments have retrospective effect. However, any retrospectivity is benign in effect. 4. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Finance, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice M...

3. BORA Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill [pdf, 27 KB]

   ...hours a week for between 6 to 12 months. We have, therefore, concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 5. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Labour, if you agree. Melanie Gudsell Margaret Dugdale Principal Legal Adviser Manager Office of Legal Counsel Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Cc Minister of Justice Mini...

4. Hamilton-Hutt-Valley-District-Courts-CPIP-Pilot.pdf [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...Policies and Criminal Court Processes Legal Services Commissioner i Criminal Process Improvement Programme The Criminal Process Improvement Programme (CPIP), led by the Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, is a justice-sector-wide effort to improve access to justice by establishing best practice in court processes, leading to more meaningful court events and less delay. CPIP’s improvements will also support the judiciary’s Te Ao Mārama vision...

5. BORA Public Records Bill [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...limitations appear to be reasonable in terms of section 5. 9. The Bill therefore appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 10. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister Responsible for Archives if you agree. Val Sim Boris van Beusekom Chief Legal Counsel Senior Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Bill of Rights/Human Ri...

6. Notice-of-Mediation-03.08.2020-WEB.pdf [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...have been directed to attend court­ assisted mediation. The prerogative for setting a date for the mediation lies solely with the Registrar and is made first and foremost in terms of the availability of an Environment Commissioner. Accordingly this matter has been set down for mediation at the date, time and at the venue specified below: DATE: TIME: VENUE: Monday, 3 August 2020 10:00 AM Courtroom 5.03 District Court Building 5th Floor 49 Ballance Street Wellington Ph: (04)...

7. Lawyer Panel Members Position Profile April 2023 [docx, 31 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE Title: Panel member (Lawyer), Human Rights Review Tribunal / Taraipiunara Mana Tangata Appointed by: Minister of Justice Term: Up to five years Remuneration: $521 per day (set under the Cabinet Fees Framework) ___________________________________________________________________________ The Tribunal The Human Right Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) is established under the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Act) and comprises a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons and Panel Members, t...

8. BORA Holidays Amendment Bill [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...the sickness or injury lasts for 3 or more days). 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 4. In accordance with your instructions we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy of the opinion is also attached for referral to the Minister of Labour, if you agree. Roger Palairet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Joanna Gould Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team C...

9. Lawyer-Panel-Members-Position-Profile-April-2023 [docx, 31 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE Title: Panel member (Lawyer), Human Rights Review Tribunal / Taraipiunara Mana Tangata Appointed by: Minister of Justice Term: Up to five years Remuneration: $521 per day (set under the Cabinet Fees Framework) ___________________________________________________________________________ The Tribunal The Human Right Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) is established under the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Act) and comprises a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons and Panel Members, t...

10. BORA Customs and Excise (Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill [pdf, 87 KB]

    ...Part 2 will come into force on 1 April 2005. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 5. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach copies for referral to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Customs, if you approve. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Sarah Kerkin Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Hum...