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1. LCRO 174/2013 ZF v H BU and G BU [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...was the beneficiary of the trust. [37] The trust capital was one half of Mrs BU’s estate. The other half passed directly to Mr BU. [38] On Mrs BU’s death, the trust capital (being the other half of Mrs BU’s estate) passed to H. He was separately advised on all matters relating to the trust and the estate. [39] G entered into an agreement to purchase a replacement home. Mr ZF acted for her in respect of that purchase. [40] Mr ZF prepared a resolution to be signed by G a...

2. OIA-111634.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...research evidence that young adults have a distinct developmental profile and many jurisdictions overseas are making moves to respond to this more appropriately in their criminal justice systems. Addressing offending between the ages of 18 and 24 through the use of proven diversionary and restorative measures could lead to long term reductions in the prison population, particularly for Māori. 14. Two options that could be considered to respond to these new insights about young adult of...

3. 2022-02-11 Statement of Evidence of Edward Ellison dated 11 February 2022 [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...influence) in the Kāi Tahu whakapapa of the world. From their union, Rakinui (also known as Raki, or Ranginui in northern dialects of te reo Māori) was born, Raki coupled with many wives, including Papatūānuku (the Earth Mother). When these parents were separated by their children, the tears the parents shed were the origin of wai māori. Hence the rain that falls is often regarded as the tears of Raki for his beloved Papatūānuku, likewise mist that rises is often regarded a...

4. Deputy Registrar - Orongotea B No 1 (2008) 127 Whangarei MB 18 (127 WH 18) [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...relation to Maori Freehold land happen, but that given the likely scale of the development work (for both LlNZ and the Maori Land Court), and the legislative changes that would probabty be necessary, such an initiative would have to be established as a separate project in its own right and would presumably require a business case to secure the necessary funding . While some initial high-level scoping work may be undertaken later Ihis year it appears LlNZ will not be In a position to give t...

5. [2007] NZEmpC WC 34/07 Crook v Sovereign Services Ltd [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...impacted on their ability to accurately recall. As I find none of the witnesses deliberately set out to mislead, the task for the Court has been to assess the reliability of witnesses’ perceptions of what occurred at the relevant time and to separate out evidence and opinions which, while genuinely given, may have been coloured by subsequent events. Ms Crook’s illness [16] Of the five medical witnesses who gave evidence, only Ms Crook’s GP, Dr Wong, had seen her while she...

6. LCRO 2011 Annual Report [pdf, 919 KB]

   ...operations of Standards Committees, which provides the platform for identifying and facilitating improvements. Particularly of note has been the absence of uniformity in the decision making processes, and outcomes, of the many Standards Committees throughout New Zealand. The lower volumes of complaint-related activity undertaken by smaller regional centres have necessarily reflected the reduced opportunities for developing their processes. These, and other matters, have been raise...

7. NZCVS Core Report Cycle 1 (2018) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...– strongly associated with high victimisation ..........................41 3.9 Geographical areas – rural areas are less victimised ............................................43 3.10 Household composition, size and ownership status – solo parents at risk ............45 3.11 Economic factors and employment – financial pressure is associated with higher victimisation ...............................................................................................49 3.12 Deprivatio...

8. Te Manutukutuku 80 [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...C ow ie Matariki is upon us once again. An abbreviation of ‘Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea’ (‘the eyes of the god Tāwhirimātea’), Matariki refers to Tāwhirimātea casting his eyes into the heavens after his siblings had separated their parents, Ranginui and Papatūānuku. The annual appearance of the stars, also known as the Pleiades, signals the Māori New Year. It is a time for remembrance, reflection, and celebration. ...

9. Turuki! Turuki! Moving Together [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...Aotearoa New Zealand’s justice system to one which prevents harm, addresses its causes, and promotes healing and restoration among individuals and communities. This requires a new vision, stronger values, and a long-term commitment to transformation throughout the justice system and wider social systems that determine justice outcomes. P. 6 As Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group, we have heard many reflections on what “safe and effective” migh...

10. Young people & alcohol: some statistics on possible effects of lowering the drinking age [pdf, 279 KB]

    ...that people may legally drink alcohol. Firstly, the legal minimum drinking age was lowered from 20 years to 18 years with one exception. Secondly, some offences involving minors became infringement offences where the person may either be prosecuted through the court system, or an infringement notice may be issued. A definition of 'evidence of age documents' was also introduced. Alcohol available for consumption In 2000, following the law change, the volume of alcoholic beverage a...