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1. Regulatory stewardship

   ...over the long term. Regulatory stewardship in the Ministry The Ministry is responsible for stewarding regulatory systems that set out some of our most important constitutional foundations. Regulatory systems and areas We administer 154 pieces of legislation and have regulatory stewardship responsibilities for 52 regulatory systems. Our approach to regulatory stewardship Our approach to regulatory stewardship is informed by the 'Government Expectations for Good Regulatory Practice' and the...

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2. Structure and jurisdictions (specialist)

   ...1989 Family Violence Act 2018 Contempt of Court Act 2019 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (administered by TPK) Court Matters Act 2018 Courts Security Act 1999 Arbitration Act 1996 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1979 Key secondary legislation Coroners (Forms) Regulations 2008 Coroners (Pathologists Fees) Regulations 2007 Family Court Rules 2002 Family Courts Fees Regulations 2009 Family Courts (Prescribed Proportion of Professionals' Costs) Regulations 2014 Family Proceedin...

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   4. Courts and tribunals

3. Tribunals

   These tribunals, authorities and committees are a forum for resolving disputes over facts and/or law and assessing specific cases. They also work as regulatory bodies, issuing licences and certificates. Each body is established by legislation which also sets out its functions, powers and the extent of its authority or jurisdiction.

4. Regulatory Systems (Justice) Amendment Bills

   The Government has introduced four Justice Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills. The four Bills listed below contribute to the Government’s priorities to improve the quality of existing regulation, access to justice and court timeliness. They are:  the Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill; the Regulatory Systems (Tribunals) Amendment Bill; the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill; and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bil...

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5. About the authority

   ...and any number of other members. Members are appointed for a term of up to 5 years and can be reappointed for a further term of up to 5 years. ARLA currently consists of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons (who are district court judges) and 4 members. Legislation The following legislation is often considered by ARLA: Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013 Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 Sale of Liquor Act 1989 Sale of Liquor Regulatio...

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   1. Tribunals >
   2. Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority

6. Addressing stalking

   ...criminal justice settings do not adequately respond to stalking. Stalking has been considered the same as, or a form of, harassment. As a result, New Zealand law only addresses harassment, with the intention that stalking behaviours are covered by this legislation. The Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill will make it clear that stalking is illegal and better reflect in the law people’s experience of stalking. The Bill introduces a new offence into the Crimes Act 1961 t...

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7. [2013] NZEmpC 165 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...however, and at some stage the plaintiff will need to give consideration to amending the pleadings if the penalty is to be pursued. [14] Mr Drake for the plaintiff has maintained what is effectively an argument on the literal wording of subordinate legislation contained in the 2000 Regulations. Regulation 39, upon which he relied, reads as follows: 39 Applicability (1) Subject to subclause (2), regulations 40 to 52 apply to all proceedings in the court. (2) Nothing in re...

8. About the Authority

   ...Minister of Justice. They must have at least five years’ experience as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court. Appointments to the position are for a term of three years, and a person may be reappointed. The current Authority is Ms Patricia McConnell. Laws that cover our work The Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers is governed by the following legislation: Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004 Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Regulations 2005 Commission...

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   2. Licences & certificates >
   3. Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers & Pawnbrokers

9. New Zealand's constitutional system

   ...Government Judicial independence Parliamentary sovereignty The branches of Government New Zealand has three branches of Government: The Legislature consists of Members of Parliament and the Governor-General. The role of the Legislature is to make laws (legislation), and to scrutinise the Executive. The Executive consists of Ministers (both inside and outside Cabinet) and Government departments. The role of the Executive is to decide policy, propose laws (which must be approved by the Legis...

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   4. Representing yourself in a civil case in the High Court

10. Process and powers (civil)

    ...Court Act 2019 Key secondary legislation District Court Rules 2014 High Court Rules 2016 Supreme Court Rules 2004 Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005 District Court (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017 Family Court Rules 2002 Districts Courts Fees Regulations 2009 Contract and Commercial Law (Electronic Transactions) Regulations 2017 (administered by MBIE) Information/links to recent or currently underway reviews Current reviews and initiatives include: Rules Committee – The Rules Commit...

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