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1. JM v Minister for NZSIS (Interim Name Suppression) [2023] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...the Court of Appeal is disposed of. THE RELEVANT LAW [8] By virtue of s 95 of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson has jurisdiction to make an interim order if satisfied the order is necessary in the interests of justice to preserve the position of a party pending a final determination of the proceedings. Section 95(1) provides: 95 Power to make interim order (1) In respect of any matter in which the Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Act to make...

2. 20240313-Fast-track-Approvals-Bill.pdf [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion, we have considered the consistency of the Bill with section 27(1) (right to the observance of the principles of natural justice). Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill provides a fast-track approval1 process for eligible activities. The fast-track approval process aims to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and development projects with si...

3. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Kaitaia 7 April 2018 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...the key points raised by participants and are not minutes of the hui. The headings used in this note correlate with the information contained in the pamphlet Te Ara Whakamua ā tātou – Crown/Māori relations (which can be found at https://www.justice.govt.nz/maori-land-treaty/crown-maori-relations/initial-proposals-from- government/). Main issues and opportunities raised • The Crown/Māori Relationship - There should be opportunities for hapū engagement (not just iwi level)....

4. [2012] NZEmpC 216 Q v W [pdf, 110 KB]

   Q v W NZEmpC AUCKLAND [2012] NZEmpC 216 [14 December 2012] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2012] NZEmpC 216 ARC 47/04 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN Q Plaintiff AND W Defendant ARC 70/08 IN THE MATTER of proceedings removed AND IN THE MATTER of further and better particulars BETWEEN Q Plaintiff AND W Defendant...

5. MVDT Annual Report 2019-2020 [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...require special mention. 4. Highlight the Tribunal’s increasing use of audiovisual technology. 5. Make recommendations regarding amendments to the Act. 1. Summary of applications dealt with The Tribunal dealt with a total of 494 matters this year, consisting of 407 new applications, 1 matter remitted back from the District Court and 86 matters carried over from 2018-2019. The number of new applications is lower than in recent years due, at least in part, to lower motor ve...

6. FDR Operating Guidelines [pdf, 713 KB]

   ........................................................................... 33 Appendix 4 – Privacy statement ........................................................................................ 35 1 This document is for suppliers the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) contracts with to deliver the Family Dispute Resolution service (FDR). It forms part of the outcome agreement each Supplier has with the Ministry and services must be delivered in accordance with these gui...

7. [2020] NZEmpC 54 Bennett v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...cause and relied upon other aspects of other cases to justify the imposition of the penalty; (b) follow the law when determining the issue of whether Mr Bennett obstructed the Authority from holding the investigation meeting; (c) apply natural justice in this matter. [25] Mr Bennett distils two issues: (a) Did the Authority, in exercising its powers and performing its functions have to comply with the principles of natural justice? (b) Was the failure of the Author...

8. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...which sets out in detail our policies relating to legal aid. Our terminology In this handbook, we use terms that are common across legal aid services but which may be unfamiliar to you. A provider is a person who is approved by the Secretary for Justice to provide legal aid services or specified legal services. A provider is generally a lawyer with a contract to provide legal aid or specified legal services. A lead provider is a person who has been assigned a legal aid case. The l...

9. Waitangi Tribunal bibliography 2021 part 2 [pdf, 659 KB]

   ...commissioned by the Muriwhenua Research Committee, 1993, 39pp Wai 45 H8, Muriwhenua inquiry Alemann, Maurice, ‘Muriwhenua Land Tenure’, research report commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal, 1994, 15pp Wai 45 M4, Muriwhenua inquiry https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/WT/wt_DOC_93162637/Wai%2045%2C%20J005.pdf WT Bibliography 1975-2020 Part 2 15 February 2021 Page 2 of 150 Alemann, Maurice, ‘Case Studies [re: land development in Kaipara]’, research report...

10. Proactive release - COVID 19 Response Courts Safety Legislation Bill [pdf, 4.4 MB]

    ...classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the appropriate authority. Amendments to Support the Safe Operation of Courts and Tribunals During COVID-19 Portfolio Justice On 8 February 2022, Cabinet: 1 noted that the judiciary and the Ministry of Justice (the Min stry) hare esponsibilities for the safe operation of the courts, and this includes responding to the risks of COVID-19 to health,...