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1. BORA Child Support Amendment Bill (No 4) [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...to meet the minimum liability. 4. We consider that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. However, the Bill does raise one issue relating to the observance of the principles of natural justice that we wish to draw to your attention. ISSUES OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 27(1) Observance of the principles of natural justice 5. Clause 17 of the Bill inserts a new Part 5A into the CSA. Part 5A provides...

2. Structure and jurisdictions (specialist)

   Key statutes Coroners Act 2006 Domestic Actions Act 1975 Family Courts Act 1980 Family Proceedings Act 1989 Family Violence Act 2018 Contempt of Court Act 2019 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (administered by TPK) Court Matters Act 2018 Courts Security Act 1999 Arbitration Act 1996 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1979 Key secondary legislation Coroners (Forms) Regulations 2008 Coroners (Pathologists Fees) Regulations 2007 Family Court Rules 2002 Family Courts Fees Regulatio...

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3. About the Review Officer

   ...it by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 may promote the resolution of complaints or issues, by negotiation, conciliation, or mediation provides advice to the New Zealand Law Society, the New Zealand Society of Conveyancers and the Minister of Justice on any relevant issues identified while carrying out a review. What the Legal Complaints Review Officer can help with The Review Officer can:                &...

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4. BORA Sustainable Biofuel Bill [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 in relation to the Taxation (Consequential Rate Alignment and Remedial Matters) Bill. It should not be used or acted upon for any other purpose. The advice does no more than assess whether the Bill complies with the minimum guarantees contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice sho...

5. BORA Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Lots 1, 2, and 3 DPS 3401 (called Parana Park) in the Hamilton City Council as a recreation reserve subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977. The Bill repeals the Hamilton City (Parana Park) Empowering Act 1958 and also provides for other matters related to the vesting of the land. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. This advice has been prepared by the Public Law Group and the Office of...

6. BORA Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Amendment Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013 (‘the Act’) to establish a Technical Advisory Board to provide expert assistance and advice to the Minister responsible for the administration of the Act. 3. The Bill proposes that any matters requiring the Minister to exercise his or her discretion or prescribe an additional area of specified security interest must first be referred to the Technical Advisory Board for analysis and recommendations. 4. We have conclud...

7. BORA Human Rights (Women in Armed Forces) Amendment Bill [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...permits preferential treatment based on sex being given to anyone serving in the Armed Forces in an active combat role. Such preferential treatment would otherwise be illegal by virtue of section 22 of the Human Rights Act (discrimination in employment matters). 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Right...

8. [2014] NZEmpC 132 Whaanga v Sharp Services Ltd [pdf, 47 KB]

   IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2014] NZEmpC 132 ARC 69/13 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for adjournment BETWEEN PHILLIPA WHAANGA Plaintiff AND SHARP SERVICES LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 23 July 2014 (Heard at Auckland ) Appearances: G Bennett, advocate for plaintiff A Sharp, representative for defendant Jud...

9. TG v Tangilanu [2012] NZIACDT 28 (15 June 2012) [pdf, 50 KB]

   BEFORE THE IMMIGRATION ADVISERS COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Decision No: [2012] NZIACDT 28 Reference No: IACDT 020/11 IN THE MATTER of a referral under s 48 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 BY Immigration Advisers Authority Authority BETWEEN TG Complainant AND Alungamonu (Laki) Tangilanu (Monu) Adviser ORDER LIMITATION ON PUBLICATION Representation: Adviser In p...

10. 2021-03-16 Beef + Lamb Deer Industry NZ MOC ORC Evidence [pdf, 108 KB]

    IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-127 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Water Permits Plan Change - Plan Change 7, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA...