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1. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...electing jury trials which generally take longer to resolve • court pressures have also been exacerbated by the COVID-19 restrictions, particularly in the Auckland courts and for jury trials – both of which have a large impact on overall system resourcing. Courts are also experiencing an increased demand for court services, and a growing complexity in cases which results in delays in the progression of cases. The Ministry is working closely with the judiciary and justice sector par...

2. Proactive-Release_Bail-Electronic-Monitoring-Amendment-Act-2025.pdf [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...[B4876 / BR 25/10] hearing, while others could be managed through court Registrars. As Corrections approves approximately 30,000 absences per month, this would result in significant impacts on the courts, prosecutors, and defence counsel, who are not resourced to manage this volume of applications. 2 This would include additional court events, impacts on court and judicial resourcing, and additional pressure on the District Court and its ability to meet timeliness. 15...

3. FO v SQ [2025] NZDT 19 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...26. Although finely balanced I accept FO is entitled to the figure of $267.37, which I consider covers not only the opportunity cost of not receiving the money as promised, but also represents a reasonable contribution to the additional time and resources he will have to spend in selling the vehicle elsewhere. 27. Finally, FO claimed the $234.00 Disputes Tribunal filing fee. However, s 43 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 states that costs associated with the proceedings, which inclu...

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 038.pdf [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...and made changes to better his business practices. [b] He accepts the report and is prepared to address the deficiencies identified. [c] He acknowledges he has acted unlawfully. [d] He has engaged with external professionals to provide him with resources to improve those practices. [e] He has implemented a new regime of training and intends to conduct compulsory training for his employees every six months. [f] He spoke to new procedures he has put in place to ensure all workers...

5. Rorason v Hughes - Tuaropaki A (2024) 323 Waiariki MB 233 (323 WAR 233) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...during the meeting, and importantly, 323 Waiariki MB 238 the minutes record Ruth asking to be reimbursed for costs to her whare that has been donated to the Mōkai Marae. Costs included relocation costs for plumbing, the septic tank, and resource consent for the total cost of $9,500.00. [18] The minutes of the Tuaropaki A Trust Meeting held on 21 July 2007 are also consistent with the trustees claim that ownership of the house had transferred to the Marae. The minutes record...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 61 Faitala and Vea v The Pacific Island Business Development Trust [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...her from pursuing her claims. Further, she says the application is misconceived because Mr Faitala’s claims against the Trust arise from the same restructuring process and Authority determination. In addition, the Trust would expend the same resources and hearing time defending Mr Faitala’s claims as it would defending Mrs Vea’s and Mr Faitala’s claims together at the same hearing. Legal Principles [7] There is no express provision in the Employment Relations Act 2000...

7. Guidelines-for-use-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-in-Courts-and-Tribunals-for-lawyers.pdf [pdf, 503 KB]

   ...The use of GenAI may raise copyright issues. Compliance with the law of copyright is your responsibility. 4 This option is currently available in ChatGPT and Google Bard but not yet in Bing Chat. https://privacy.org.nz/publications/guidance-resources/ai/ Page 4 of 7 3) Ensure accountability and accuracy You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide to the court/tribunal is accurate. You must check the accuracy of any information you have been provid...

8. B Ltd v Council [2024] NZDT 709 (2 July 2024) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...landowner. The determining factor in establishing the existence of the duty is the control over the land where the hazard arises; and • the duty on a statutory authority is to take the steps that a reasonable authority with similar hazards, powers and resources would have taken in the circumstances.” 9. As the owners of the adjoining land, I am satisfied that the Council had a duty of care to its neighbours including B Ltd to identify hazards on its land and to take reasonable steps...

9. OIA-121103.pdf [pdf, 815 KB]

   ...media@justice.govt.nz Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry website at: Official Information Act responses | New Zealand Ministry of Justice s9(2)(a) s9(2)(a) https://www.corrections.govt.nz/resources/statistics/quarterly_prison_statistics https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/official-information-act-requests/oia-responses/ If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to make a complaint to the Ombudsman u...

10. 2018 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 4.3 MB]

    ...before a case is disposed of. We are dealing with approximately 50,000 more District Court events in criminal cases than 5 years ago. We have managed to maintain increased productivity through a range of initiatives, including targeted allocation of resources, the use of Local Justice Sector Networks to ensure each court can take accountability for performance and improvement initiatives, and providing good data so managers can access their performance metrics. Another example is the d...