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1. Process evaluation of the Election Access Fund Act (2020): after the first use of the Fund (Read only) [docx, 773 KB]

   ...ethnicity data was not collected. Topics covered in the survey included: · the proposed applicant process approach · the planned criteria for when a disabled person is “seeking selection” · using the UNCRPD definition of a “disabled person” · a legal declaration being enough evidence of eligibility · third parties being able to provide information about an applicant’s needs · the proposed funding timing · how to pay funding to applicants · the types of funding support to con...

2. Election Access Fund Evaluation Report (Accessible Version) [docx, 236 KB]

   ...ethnicity data was not collected. Topics covered in the survey included: · the proposed applicant process approach · the planned criteria for when a disabled person is “seeking selection” · using the UNCRPD definition of a “disabled person” · a legal declaration being enough evidence of eligibility · third parties being able to provide information about an applicant’s needs · the proposed funding timing · how to pay funding to applicants · the types of funding support to con...

3. Issue 25 1 October 31 December 2020 [pdf, 737 KB]

   ...edition includes 43 recommendations and/or comments issued by Coroners between 1 October and 31 December 2020. DISCLAIMER The summaries of Coroners’ findings included in this publication have been produced by Legal and Research Counsel. The best effort to accurately summarise those findings has been made; however, they are not exact replications of the original finding. If formal reference of a finding is intended, the original finding should be a...

4. Decision-of-Coroner-B-Windley-as-to-Scope-of-Issues-for-Inquiry-28-4-22-signed.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ........................................................ 10 Commencement of responsibility for the Inquiry.............................................................. 11 Receipt of further submissions .......................................................................................... 11 Legal framework and principles applicable to determining scope ........................................ 12 Statutory framework .........................................................................

5. AMLCFT Statutory Review Final Report [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...that: • the opinions contained in this document are those of the Ministry and do not reflect official government policy. • the information does not alter the laws of New Zealand, other official guidance, or requirements, nor does it constitute legal advice. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice from a qualified professional person before undertaking any action in reliance on the contents of this publication. • the Ministry does not accept any responsibility or liabi...

6. Rec-Recap-2023-Q4-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 873 KB]

   ...50 findings with recommendations and/or comments issued by Coroners between 1 October and 31 December 2023. DISCLAIMER The summaries of Coroners’ findings included in this publication have been produced by Legal and Research Counsel. The best effort to accurately summarise those findings has been made; however, they are not exact replications of the original finding. If formal reference of a finding is intended, the original finding should be ac...

7. Waitangi Tribunal - Part 1 The alienation of Māori land in Rohe Potae [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...district for the purposes of land purchase policies and tactics. Land purchase officers such as Wilkinson had purchasing responsibilities in the ‘railway area’, a larger district than the actual Aotea block. This meant that in spite of official and legal determinations, in practical terms the ‘railway area’ and the larger ‘rohepotae’ were often regarded as almost interchangeable by officials dealing in land in the 1890s. This has resulted in some confusion evident in official docume...

8. Allen + Clarke FV Courts Evaluation Final Report [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...lawyers and other justice system personnel can impede, promote or be neutral in relation to outcomes connected with participant wellbeing such as respect for the justice system and the law, offender rehabilitation and addressing issues underlying legal disputes” (Source: https://aija.org.au/research/resources/the- concept-of-therapeutic-jurisprudence/ [accessed; 2 March 2021]). Therapeutic approaches are based on principles including, for the FV Courts, collaboration and communication (i...

9. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...we’ve already got. We’re not waiting until the doors open.’ W O RK IN G T O G ET H ER 35 The missing middle W O RK IN G T O G ET H ER 37 Community Law Canterbury is the biggest law centre in New Zealand, providing free legal help to people in Canterbury and the Grey and Westland Districts. Its 28 lawyers see around 20,000 people each year, with many wanting help with family justice matters. So they turned to the local court to see what could be done to help...

10. D v IAG New Zealand Ltd [2022] CEIT-2020-0014 [pdf, 619 KB]

    ...will give it. [55] Mr Harrison and Mr Creighton used different formats for their costing. Mr Harrison’s format is a standard template used by quantity surveyors, NZ Standard 4202. The template allows for itemised scoping to be provided. This aids with the transparency of costs as the reader can see on a line-by-line basis, what actions need to be taken, what materials are to be used and what the cost will be. [56] Mr Harrison’s costing is stated to be an estimate, as is common p...