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1. MVDT COVID 19 Protocol Level 3 [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...environment. 3. With effect from 11.59pm on 27 April 2020: (a) All hearings that were adjourned following the Government’s announcement of the move to Alert Level 4 will be rescheduled as a matter of priority. The parties involved in those matters should expect to be contacted by Ministry of Justice staff in the days following the move to Alert Level 3. (b) All applications, notices and documents relevant to any claim should be emailed to the Tribunal at MVDT@justice.govt.nz r...

2. Cybercrime

   The Government is changing the law to better respond to the international threat of cybercrime by passing the Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill). This Bill proposes to align New Zealand’s legislation with the requirements of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (also known as the Budapest Convention). This omnibus bill will amend the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1992, and the Crimes Act 1961 in...

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3. Reducing serious crime results action plan 2017 [pdf, 147 KB]

   1 BETTER PUBLIC SERVICE RESULT 7 REDUCING SERIOUS CRIME RESULT ACTION PLAN Delivering better publıc servıces MARCH 2017 2 2017 © Crown copyright PUBLISHED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, th...

4. FAQS

   ...asked questions about: human rights issues and implications in policy development the process of assessing Bills for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (Bill of Rights Act vetting). For more information, contact the Ministry of Justice at boravet@justice.govt.nz.This page covers the following topics: Human rights in policy development When should I approach the Ministry of Justice about human rights matters? What should I say about human rights implications in the Cabin...

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5. MLC - Form 33 - Confirmation of resolution of assembled owners [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...Sections 151 and 175 Form 33 Rule 11.20 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This form should be used to seek Court confirmation of a resolution passed at a property called meeting of Assembled Owners under section 173 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The matters that maybe dealt with by an Assembled Owners Meeting are set out in the schedule at the end of of this form HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be file...

6. ACA Notice of Appeal [pdf, 307 KB]

   Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals ACC 01/21 Notice of Appeal District Court Registry What is this form for? This form is used to lodge an appeal against your recent review decision. It will also inform the other parties and the Appeals Registry what your appeal is based on. This form is prescribed under Regulations 6 & 7 of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Review Costs and Appeals) Regulations 2002. Important Information...

7. MLC - Form 14 - Leave to appeal from a preliminary determination [pdf, 51 KB]

   Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC 07/15 - 14 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an appeal against an interim or preliminary decision or determination of the Māori Land Court in which there remain outstanding matters for the Court to address. This form should not be used to appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court. In such cases form 13 should be completed. HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION...

8. CCRC Advisory Group: Terms of reference [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...communication role is to provide transparency in the implementation work to increase awareness about the establishment of the CCRC and the CCRC’s work. Key relationships 3. The Establishment Advisory Group will be appointed by the Minister of Justice. The Establishment Advisory Group will be accountable to the Chief Commissioner. 4. The Establishment Advisory Group will provide advice to the Chief Commissioner. The Chief Commissioner will provide this advice, or a summary of th...

9. Refreshed Family information

   The changes are part of the Ministry’s response to Te Korowai Ture-ā-Whānau: the final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms. The report recommended the Ministry create quality, accessible information to help participants make informed decisions about Care of Children matters.     The changes were informed by extensive user testing to ensure the webpages are fit for purpose, inclusive, and reflect the diversity and needs of Family Court participa...

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10. User charge for family & civil cases

    As of 1 January 2023, there is no longer a requirement to pay a user charge. You only need to pay a user charge if your legal aid grant was approved before 1 January 2023. How much is the user charge and where do I pay it? The user charge fee is $50 (including GST) or $43.48 (excluding GST) and you pay the charge directly to your lawyer. This is the only payment that your lawyer can receive directly from you. If your lawyer tries to charge you for any other legal aid services, please report this

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