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1. BORA Criminal Procedure Bill [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...given effect to in ss 357 to 359 Crimes Act 1961 (relating to pleas of previous acquittal and previous conviction). 6. The double jeopardy rule is of great significance and importance.1 It is seen as a fundamental building block of the criminal justice process and a basic safeguard of civil liberty in our legal system. The fundamental purpose of the double jeopardy rule is to protect individuals against the excessive use of state power: the state, with all its resources and powers, sh...

2. BORA Education (Establishment of Tertiary Education Institutions) Amendment Bill [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...long-standing application by a tertiary institution for university status. 6. We have considered whether this Bill raises issues of consistency with the Bill of Rights Act, specifically the right to the observance of the principles of natural justice (section 27(1)). We have come to the view that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. 7. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also atta...

3. Information about phone and video hearings for participants [pdf, 49 KB]

   Overview A judge or judicial officer can decide if a hearing (or ‘appearance’) will happen over phone or video. This might be due to an emergency event where we can’t use the courthouse, or because it is a matter that doesn’t require parties to attend in person. You will be told by the court if your hearing is happening over phone or video. This will be confirmed in writing by email and will include the date and time of the hearing. Rules for phone and video hearings...

4. ED v MA [2023] NZDT 557 (20 June 2023) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...this hearing was to decide whether a rehearing should be granted. 4. Under s 49 of the Disputes Tribunals Act 1988, a rehearing can be granted on terms the Tribunal thinks fit. In general, a party should show that there may be a miscarriage of justice that justifies a rehearing, taking into account prejudice to the other party and the need for an end to litigation. If a party did not appear, that party should provide good reason for their non-appearance. 5. In respect of her absence...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 109 Jackson v The Aorere College Board of Trustees [pdf, 182 KB]

   MICHAEL ROBERT JACKSON v THE AORERE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES [2021] NZEmpC 109 [15 July 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2021] NZEmpC 109 EMPC 404/2020 IN THE MATTER OF an application for special leave to remove proceedings to the Employment Court BETWEEN MICHAEL ROBERT JACKSON Applicant AND THE AORERE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Respondent Hearing: On the papers App...

6. Applying-be-a-Legal-Aid-Provider-Step-by-Step-Guide-Feb-2025 [pdf, 655 KB]

   Applying to be a legal aid provider Step-by-step guide Ministry of Justice February 2025 Introduction This guide will help you complete an application to become an approved provider of legal aid services or specified legal services under section 77 of the Legal Services Act 2011 (Act). The guide explains some of the terms used in the forms and includes a checklist to help you ensure your application is complete. Before you can provide legal aid services or specified legal servi...

7. 2019 archive

   A message from the Legal Services Commissioner Message from Secretary for Justice Legal aid provider ‘Contract for Services’ (contract): variation of contract Criminal Case Assignment Christmas and New Year availability Special duty lawyer arrangements for the holiday period Cut-off date for invoices reminder Temporary closure of Levin District Court Expressions of interest sought for legal aid provider selection committee members Advertisement for District Inspector of Mental Health positi

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8. [2023] NZEmpC 45 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...University). The case arises in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and public commentary given by Associate Professor Wiles that has led to her being targeted by some members of the public. [2] This judgment deals with various interlocutory matters raised by the parties that have delayed the progression of the substantive proceedings. History of the proceedings [3] Associate Professor Wiles’s statement of claim was filed in the Court on 27 January 2022. The Cou...

9. [2011] NZEmpC 166 Hepburn v Huhtamaki Henderson Limited [pdf, 75 KB]

   HEPBURN V HUHTAMAKI HENDERSON LIMITED NZEmpC WN [2011] NZEmpC 166 [9 December 2011] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2011] NZEmpC 166 WRC 35/11 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN GARRY HEPBURN Plaintiff AND HUHTAMAKI HENDERSON LIMITED Defendant Hearing: (on the papers) Counsel: Tanya Kennedy, counsel for the plaintiff Anthony Drake, counsel for the defendant Robert Stewart, couns...

10. WHT - Introduction to the Weathertight Homes Tribunal [pdf, 1 MB]

    Introduction to Weathertight Homes Tribunal Guide to adjudication of claims under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 https://www.govt.nz/ http://www.justice.govt.nz/ Introduction to Weathertight Homes Tribunal Guide to adjudication of claims under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 The purpose of the Weathertight Homes Tribunal is to provide speedy, flexible, cost-effective resolution for leaky home claims brought under the Weathertight Homes Res...