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1. BORA Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Bill [pdf, 190 KB]

   Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Bill 7 October 2015 Hon Christopher Finlayson QC, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Bill (the ‘Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the ‘Bill of Rights Act’). 2. We have...

2. BORA Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. This advice has been prepared by the Public Law Group and the Office of Legal http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/ArcAggregator/arcView/resource/IE26146201/http:/www.justice.govt.nz/policy/constitutional-law-and-human-rights/human-rights/bill-of-rights/commerce-cartels-and-other-matters-amendment-bill#1-butler-andrew-and Counsel. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Footnote: 1....

3. BORA New Organisms And Other Matters Bill [pdf, 19 KB]

   New Organisms And Other Matters Bill 26 March 2003 Attorney-General Preliminary Legal Advice New Organisms And Other Matters Bill: Consistency With The New Zealand Bill Of Rights Act 1990 INTRODUCTION 1. We have considered the New Organisms and Other Matters Bill (PCO 5072/4) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the "Bill of Rights Act"). We understand that the current intention is for this Bill to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Comm...

4. ENVC Notice of hearing: 20 Maraetai Road Matters [pdf, 78 KB]

   THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND NOTICE OF HEARING TAKE NOTICE that there is to be a sitting of the Environment Court as detailed below to hear the proceedings listed in the attached schedule. The hearing will be held: COMMENCING: Monday, 19 September 2016 TIME: . VENUE: 10:00 AM Hearing Room 2.01, Environment Court Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre Level 2, 41 Federal Street (Corner of Wyndham and Federal Streets) Auckland Ph: (09) 9169091; Fax: (09) 9169090 1.

5. Granting aid for Waitangi Tribunal matters policy [pdf, 851 KB]

   Granting aid for Waitangi Tribunal matters Operational policy June 2016 iii Contents Status of this Operational Policy and Effective Date 1 Background 1 Introduction 1 History 1 The Waitangi Tribunal and Legal Aid 1 Defined Terms 2 Relevant Statutory and Policy Framework 2 Legal Services Act 2011 2 Other important provisions 3 Relevant Policy 3 Services for Tribunal matters funded by Legal Aid Services 4 Legal Aid Services for Proceedings before Wa...

6. Submissions on 2014 family justice reforms now open

   The Independent Panel considering the 2014 family justice reforms wants to hear from people who have used the Family Court and related services. Public submissions open today (5 September) and close in eight weeks on 9 November 2018. “We’re keeping an open mind as to what changes may be needed. That’s why it’s important that we hear from as many people as possible. Submissions from those who have had contact with family justice services, or who work in this area on a regular basis, are c...

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7. Budget 2021 investment supports access to justice and wellbeing

   The Budget will support continued improvements to the courts and justice system. Whakaorongia te mana tangata – uplifting the mana of offenders, victims and whānau will mean court participants and their whānau will have access to tailored services to overcome their social, health and wellbeing needs. This initiative ($13.7m over 5 years) aims to reduce the imprisonment and reoffending rates for Māori by providing a kaitiaki-type service, modelled on the Kaikohe Matariki Court, at three addi...

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8. Justice launches work-from-home initiative

   4 April 2016 The daily commute to and from work will end for more Ministry of Justice collections registry officers who will start transitioning to a new innovative working-from-home environment. Bryre Patchell, General Manager Collections, says about 100 collections registry positions will move permanently from the office to working from home over the next 13 months. Collections officers handle and process fines and reparation inquiries, and enforce payment when required. “The vast majority o...

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9. BORA Civil Aviation (Cape Town Convention and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   Civil Aviation (Cape Town Convention and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 25 May 2010 ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: CIVIL AVIATION (CAPE TOWN CONVENTION AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL 1. We have considered whether the Civil Aviation (Cape Town Convention and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“Bill of Rights Act”). We understand that the Bill is to...

10. BORA Taxation (Consequential Rate Alignment and Remedial Matters) Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

    Taxation (Consequential Rate Alignment and Remedial Matters) Bill 30 JUNE 2009 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: TAXATION (CONSEQUENTIAL RATE ALIGNMENT AND REMEDIAL MATTERS) BILL 1. We have considered whether the Taxation (Consequential Rate Alignment and Remedial Matters) Bill (IRD 13812) (the ‘Bill’) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘Bill of Rights Act’). We understand that the Bill is t...