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1. Evidence - statements of fact made to the court

   ...contain all the written evidence that you want to present. It should be written in the first person (for example, ‘I saw…’, ‘he said to me…’), and must state the full name, job and home address of the person making it. It must cover only matters that would be allowed if you were giving evidence at a trial and, if it is an affidavit in reply, it must be strictly in reply. If the affidavit includes unnecessary material, the court may refuse to read it and may order you to pay the cost...

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2. BORA Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act Bill (No 2) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...Representatives on 21 July 2008. 2. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching this conclusion we have considered a possible inconsistency with the right to natural justice affirmed in section 27(1) of the Bill of Rights Act. Purpose of the bill 3. The Bill amends section 13 of the Fisheries Act 1996 ('the Act') which requires the Minister of Fisheries to set a Total Allowable Catch (T...

3. Criminal Cases Review Commission: areas for further discussion - Redacted [pdf, 334 KB]

   Criminal Cases Review Commission: areas for further discussion Hon Andrew Little 28 March 2018 Approved by: Brendan Gage, General Manager, Criminal Justice, Policy Group File number: CON-34-22 Purpose 1. This paper provides information on several issues arising from your comments on our briefing of 9 March 2018 with a view to confirming the approach you wish to take in the Cabinet paper. We are available to meet and discuss any matter should you wish. The test for refer...

4. Our Ministry website is now a Shielded Site

   People experiencing family violence and sexual violence often visit our te Tāhū o te Ture - Ministry of Justice website to get information they need to ensure their safety and that of their tamariki. For example, our website has information about Protection Orders, family violence and sexual violence support services, Family Court matters and shared parenting information. Our Ministry has now implemented the Women's Refuge Shielded Site tool on our website. It allows people to safely access i...

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5. Wellington High Court update - alternative arrangements

   ...to be based on the sixth floor of the Wellington District Court (43-49 Ballance St). Lawyers or members of the public wanting to file documents can do so there. All other contact details for the High Court (phone and email) remain the same. High Court matters will be rescheduled to other courtrooms in Wellington. Daily lists of fixtures and their locations continue to be published on the Courts of New Zealand website: Daily Lists Opening hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Phone numbers Phone: 0...

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6. Legal aid

   Legal aid is government funding to pay for legal help for people who cannot afford a lawyer. Legal aid is an important part of New Zealand's justice system. It helps people to resolve legal problems that may go to court and makes sure that people are not denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer. Legal help Find out the help you can get if you're involved in legal disputes or difficulties. Get legal aid Find out if you can get legal aid, how you can apply for legal aid and how you ca...

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7. ARLA COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Protocol [pdf, 38 KB]

   ALCOHOL REGULATORY & LICENSING AUTHORITY Operation of the Authority during COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Priority of hearings The Authority will give priority to: • those matters adjourned as a consequence of Alert Levels 3 and 4 • urgent applications on a case by case basis. Factors considered in scheduling hearings The Authority will consider the following factors when scheduling hearings: • availability of the parties • availability of courtrooms • availabi...

8. BORA New Zealand Flag Referendums Amendment Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   New Zealand Flag Referendums Amendment Bill 2015 23 September 2015 Attorney-General New Zealand Flag Referendums Amendment Bill 2015 (Members Bill) Our Ref: ATT395/239 1. The Ministry of Justice asked us to examine this Private Members Bill for its consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, because the Ministry has provided the Government with policy advice on the principal Act. 2. The Bill proposes an amendment to the principal Act by enabling the addition of a fur...

9. CAA COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Protocol [pdf, 67 KB]

   ..._________________________________________________________________ PROTOCOL OF THE CUSTOMS APPEAL AUTHORITY _________________________________________________________________ Note where possible communicate with the Authority by email using this address: CCA@justice.govt.nz 1. While the Epidemic Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020 is in force, the Customs Appeal Authority’s office will operate in the usual way. However, it encourages the use of email as the primary means of commu...

10. Principal Disputes Referee - position description [pdf, 128 KB]

    Position Profile PRINCIPAL DISPUTES REFEREE Key working relationships • Chief District Court Judge • Disputes Tribunal Referees • Secretary for Justice • Court staff and managers Functions of the position The functions of the Principal Disputes Referee are set out in section 6C of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988. Those functions are: (a) To undertake appropriate measures to ensure that the integrity of the office of Referee is maintained and that Refere...