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1. Evidence - statements of fact made to the court

   ...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, occupation and place of residence of the person making it. It must only cover matters that would be admissible if you were giving evidence at trial and, if it is an affidavit in reply, it must also be strictly in reply. If the affidavit includes unnecessary material, the court may refuse to read it and may order you to pay t...

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2. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Whanganui 4 May 2018 [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...Centre, Whanganui Attendees: Approx. 70 hui participants Hon Kelvin Davis, Minister for Crown/Māori Relations Adrian Rurawhe, Tai Hauāuru MP Te Rau Kupenga, Crown Facilitator Andrew Bridgman, Chief Executive, Te Tāhū o te Ture/ Ministry of Justice Tony Fisher, Director, Māori Strategy, Te Tāhū o te Ture/ Ministry of Justice Officials from: • the Crown/Māori Relations Roopū, Te Tāhū o te Ture/ Ministry of Justice; and • Te Puni Kōkiri. These notes provid...

3. BORA Aquaculture Amendment Bill [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights issues. 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 possible inconsistencies with the right to natural justice affirmed in section 27 of that Act. PURPOSE OF THE BILL 3. The aquaculture management regime is designed to enable the sustainable growth of aquaculture in New Zealand and ensure the environmental effects of aquaculture are properly ma...

4. What to expect at the Family Court (Care of Children) Info Booklet MOJ0588 [pdf, 507 KB]

   Going to the Family Court after a separation or change in family situation can be stressful. Talking to your lawyer or a Kaiārahi (Family Court Navigator) first may help. Find information about how you can get in touch with a Kaiārahi on the back page. What to expect at the Family Court Arrange childcare The court does not provide childcare, so you’ll need to organise this. Let the court know if you need an interpreter If you need an interpreter, including for te reo Māor

5. Watson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Application for recall of judgment) [2024] NZACC 34 [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...three categories of cases in which a judgment may be recalled. These categories were initially set out by Wild CJ in Horowhenua County v Nash (No. 2).3 Ms Koloni, for Ms Watson, relies on the third category: (c) For some other special reason, justice requires the judgment be recalled. [5] The Corporation opposes this application. Legal Principles [5] In Horowhenua County,4 Wild CJ noted that: Generally speaking, a judgment once delivered must stand for better or worse s...

6. MOJ0148.2 Application for access to court docs [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...email, post or hand this form in to the court that holds the records you want to access. If you’re emailing, you’ll need to print out step 3 (which needs your signature), sign it, then scan it. Contact details for courts are on the Ministry of Justice website at justice.govt.nz/contact-us/find-us Getting more information Contact the court you have sent your application to by calling 0800 268 787 (if you’re in New Zealand) or +64 9 583 1900 (if you’re not in New Zealand). Informat...

7. [2008] NZEmpC AC 1/08 Yong t/a Yong and Co Chartered Accountants v Chin [pdf, 34 KB]

   YONG T/A YONG & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS V CHIN AK AC 1/08 15 February 2008 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND AC 1/08 ARC 42/07 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for rehearing and an application for stay of proceedings BETWEEN ANDREW YONG TRADING AS YONG AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Plaintiff AND YUNPEI (SOPHIA) CHIN Defendant Hearing: 25 September 2007 (Heard...

8. Tribunal Guidelines [pdf, 674 KB]

   ...generally find facts, apply the law and make reasoned, binding decisions. Tribunals usually focus on one subject area, unlike the courts. They are usually designed to be faster, more informal and cheaper. Tribunals in New Zealand resolve a range of matters, including private disputes, reviews of decisions of government agencies, and complaints about regulated professionals such as real estate agents. Tribunals generally fall into one of the following categories: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TR...

9. NZCASS in an international context: comparing the New Zealand Crime & Safety Survey with other international surveys [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...crime statistics, although for the most part the additional crime measured is relatively trivial in nature. A substantial proportion of crime mentioned in victimisation surveys is not reported to the Police. This is because victims consider the matter too trivial, not something the Police either could or would help with, or the matter was considered private. Confidence in different criminal justice groups tends to decline alongside public visibility, with groups with high visibili...

10. Scarborough v Kelly Services (NZ) Ltd (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2015] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 77 KB]

    ...The legal issues are now addressed. INTERIM ORDERS UNDER SECTION 95 – PRINCIPLES [10] By virtue of s 95 of the Human Rights Act the Chairperson has jurisdiction to make an interim order if satisfied the order is necessary in the interests of justice to preserve the position of a party pending a final determination of the proceedings. Section 95(1) provides: 95 Power to make interim order (1) In respect of any matter in which the Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Act to mak...