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1. Waitangi Tribunal - Ngāpuhi Mandate Inquiry report [pdf, 905 KB]

   ...however, that this was ‘an external perspective’ Kin groups maintained their rivalries and separate identities 51 This pattern persisted into the 1830s when ‘wars were still conducted by autono- mous but related hapū, who could act in concert or separately’ 52 decision-making was conducted through lengthy debates between rangatira and hapū and while ‘[p] ressure was brought to bear on those who did not want to go [to war]     they could not be compelled to’ 53 even when g...

2. Legal Services Agency closure & annual report 2011 [pdf, 976 KB]

   ...hesitation, that we are proud of what the Legal Services Agency has achieved in the last 18 months. In particular, I want to acknowledge our General Manager Stuart White who has earned respect and loyalty for the way he has led his staff and the Agency through a very challenging period. I also acknowledge the loyalty and hard work of all staff, particularly in a time of great change and uncertainty. One of the Agency’s key achievements has been to manage a huge amount of change, includi...

3. Proactive-release: Firearms-Registry-Review [pdf, 7.3 MB]

   ...some stakeholders were concerned about the security of their personal information within the Registry. The Review confirmed that the Registry meets government certifications for restricted information. The information contained within the Registry is separated in a way that ensures that licence holder and firearm records are not stored together. There are very strict protocols on who can access the information. A detailed monitoring and evaluation framework is required over the next t...

4. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 8 [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...for Research, Science and Technology. In the spirit of the CDRP, it has been an excellent example of cross-departmental research on a subject of high priority to government. The real commitment of the New Zealand Police to reducing crime is evident throughout the ten reports of the Burglary Reduction Research Programme. This substantial series of reports is published to be used in part or in its entirety by front-line Police, as well as managers, advisers and policy makers, all of whom play...

5. Rata v Rata - Takahiwai 5F1 [2023] Chief Judge's MB 60 (2023 CJ 60) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...her children and uri, whom, according to the current records, have no right to succeed to the block and the majority of lands owned by her grandfather at his death. (iii) the block exemplified, as taonga tuku iho, their connection to that whenua through their whakapapa to her father, grandfather and many tūpuna before her. (iv) it is important that the connection of her uri to this whenua is recognised as being a part of their identity and whakapapa and that this connection can be st...

6. Randall v Moeahu - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 442626 (2018) 390 Aotea MB 4 (390 AOT 4) [pdf, 369 KB]

   ...Company & the Association [9] The Marae and its affiliated cultural centre, radio station, social and educational providers form an impressive hub for Te Atiawa mana whenua. These facilities have been established over the last 40 years or so through the collective efforts of a number of leaders and countless hours of voluntary contributions by past and present Trustees and their whānau, relatives and supporters. [10] It is clear to me that the applicants, the current Trustees a...

7. [2020] NZIACDT 49 - HQT v Singh (19 November 2020) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...and his partner, also on 25 February 2019. He stated that a preliminary review of their documents had been completed, so he was attaching a checklist (unseen by the Tribunal). Kevin also attached sample reference letters to be signed by their parents and friends. [26] Colin spoke to the complainant on 26 February 2019 about the content and instructions in the checklist. 5 Preparation of online application commences [27] Also on that day, Mr Singh started the on-line par...

8. Rudd - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust (2017) 368 Aotea MB 201 (368 AOT 201) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...a payment was made to Paul Horton. Mr Rudd cannot find in the previous meeting minutes where the Trust approved Mr Horton to complete any work for the trust. Additionally, the Trust should not have engaged Mr Horton because Mr Procter knows him through Tanenuiarangi Incorporated. (j) The Trust’s laptop was stolen from the property of Keri Hori Te Pa and no police report or insurance claim has been seen to date. (k) Mr Sword was voted in at a meeting of the trustees to represent th...

9. 2021 archive

   ...Ministry is currently doing in providing essential information to people going through Care of Children matters. We have created a survey designed for Family Lawyers, Lawyers for Child, Community Law Centre lawyers, Family Dispute Resolution providers and Parenting Through Separation providers. We would like to understand your views of the existing resources and your feedback will inform their refresh. Please click here to complete this short survey.  The survey will be open until midnight...

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10. NZ Law Commission review of the law of Trusts [pdf, 2.4 MB]

    ...i i Foreword Trusts play a central role in New Zealand society. Trusts are used in many sectors of our society and economy. They are utilised, for instance, by families to hold their wealth collectively, by those seeking to contribute to society through charities, by those in business who seek a flexible governance structure for what they are doing, by financiers involved in complex transactions, and by Māori to hold Māori land or provide governance for Treaty settlements. The law that li...