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1. [2007] NZEmpC AC 18/07 Kingi v Responsive Maintenance 2000 Ltd [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...inordinate delay, that such delay is inexcusable, that there has been serious prejudice to the defendant applicant as a result of the delay, and that even though those factors may be established, ultimately the Court must have regard to the interests of justice in determining whether proceedings should be struck out. Those factors are not exhaustive but tend to be adopted by the Court in applications such as this. [8] Insofar delay is concerned, I have already set out some of the...

2. complaining about a member of a tribunal 202206 edit [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...is not done to be hurtful but because fairness requires the tribunal member to be clear about such concerns so that the person has the opportunity to respond. Tribunal members, as judicial officers, are independent of ministers, the Ministry of Justice and the head of the tribunal. Their independence will be respected in assessing any complaint. Disputes Tribunal and Tenancy Tribunal: If you want information about what your options are in the event you are unhappy with the h...

3. Government response to the Law Commission’s report Pecuniary penalties: Guidance for legislative design [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...Commission for its Report. The Government agrees with most of the Law Commission’s recommendations. The Government has identified the need for further work on three recommendations. Background Based on a referral from the previous Minister of Justice, and following a suggestion from the Legislation Advisory Committee (LAC), the Law Commission undertook a first principles review of whether pecuniary penalties are desirable. Pecuniary penalties are monetary penalties that are...

4. National Standards Committee 1 v Deliu [2016] NZLCDT 26 [pdf, 408 KB]

   ....................................................................................................... 19 Background to charges – the three judgments ......................................... 22 Charge 1 and in the alternative charge 2 – complaint to Judicial Conduct Commissioner re Justice Harrison ............................................. 28 The correspondence ...................................................................... 29 Discussion .................

5. OIA-113556.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 2 August 2024 Our ref: OIA 113556 Tēnā koe Official Information Act 1982 request: Young offender academies Thank you for your request to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) of 24 June 2024, under the Official Information Act 1982. Specifically, you requested: Any advice provided to Ministers, or their offices, rel...

6. Tucker v Real Estate Agents Authority (Application for Closed Hearing) [2019] NZHRRT 49 [PDF, 287 KB]

   ...Tucker’s application is to be determined on the papers pursuant to HRA, s 104(4A). 3 [11] Prima facie, the closing of a court or tribunal hearing to the public and to the media represents a radical departure from common expectations as to how justice is administered in New Zealand and for that reason reference to principle is required. The importance of the open justice principle [12] The fundamental rule of the common law is that the administration of justice must take place in...

7. Environment Court COVID 19 Protocol All traffic lights [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...distancing, with alternate seats in public galleries taped off. This may mean there will be capacity limits in some courtrooms and other venues. Hand sanitiser will be available for use in all courtrooms and other venues. d. The Ministry of Justice will continue to take steps to ensure the safety of those coming into courthouses and other venues during this time, as described on its website https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/publications/announcements/covid- 19/court-protocols/. e...

8. Industrial action on Wednesday 19 September - Courthouses to close

   District and High courthouses and tribunal offices across New Zealand will be closed to the public from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 19 September. Public counters will also generally be closed from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The Ministry of Justice has decided to close courthouse and tribunal offices because members of the Public Service Association have decided to strike between those hours. Apart from the Auckland High Court, which is hearing a limited number of matters, all other High and Distric...

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9. Consulation Paper [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...and/or high billing practices, and identifies providers whose legal aid applications, or amendment to grant applications are often rejected. 4. Details of our proposed changes are outlined in this paper, while proposed amendments to the Ministry of Justice documents are presented as tracked changes in the following: 4.1. Appendix 1 – revised audit policy 4.2. Appendix 2 – revised audit TOR Current audit policy – risk selection metrics 5. Section 91 of the Legal Services Ac...

10. Discussion Document Review of the Courts Remote Participation Act 2010 [pdf, 487 KB]

    Review of the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010 Discussion document Ministry of Justice October 2024 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 2 Key terms used throughout discussion document ................................