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1. Courts modernise more as new legislation comes into effect

   ...district courts combine to become the District Court of New Zealand – the largest single court in Australasia – hearing over 200,000 cases a year. For example, the Manukau District Court is now the District Court at Manukau. The High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court are now known collectively as the ‘senior courts’ (formerly ‘higher courts’), in line with the Senior Courts Act 2016. More information Media release from the Chief District Court Judge. Media release from the...

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2. Members of the Tribunal

   ...members is also designated by the Minister as the deputy chairperson of the Authority. David Plunkett (Chairperson) David Plunkett was formerly a partner in a law firm and arbitrator in Hong Kong. In 1997, he was appointed a member of the Refugee Status Appeals Authority (now the Immigration and Protection Tribunal). Since 2003, he has been Deputy Chair or Chair of various tribunals. Catherine Sandelin, LLB (Deputy Chairperson) Ms Sandelin graduated from Auckland University in 1987 with an LLB....

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3. Can I get criminal legal aid?

   Legal aid may be available if: you are charged with an offence that could be punished with a prison term of 6 months or more you are appealing your conviction or sentence for 1 of these offences you are appearing before the parole board (in some cases). Legal aid is less likely to be available for minor charges as a duty lawyer can help you with these matters. However, legal aid may be available for these cases if you face a special barrier of disability, such as difficulties with reading or w...

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4. When the family doesn't want a post mortem

   ...or a full post mortem. It is done without delay to ensure the person who has died is returned to the family as soon as possible. This will depend on the circumstances of the death and the availability of a mortuary, mortuary staff and a pathologist. Appeal to High Court if coroner decides to go ahead with post mortem If the coroner decides to go ahead with the post mortem, you can ask the High Court to stop the post mortem. There is a fee for this but you might be able to apply for help to pay...

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5. ENV-2020-AKL-000086

   Appeal ENV-2020-AKL-000086 Taupo District Council v Waikato Regional Council s274 interested parties Beef+Lamb New Zealand Limited Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited Genesis Energy Limited Graeme Gleeson Hamilton City Council Hauraki District Council Matamata-Piako District Council OJI Fibre Solutions NZ Limited Otorohanga District Council Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated South Waikato District Council Waikato District Council Waikato River and Waipa River Iw...

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6. ENV-2020-AKL-000087

   Appeal ENV-2020-AKL-000087 Horticulture New Zealand v Waikato Regional Council s274 interested parties Auckland/Waikato Fish and Game Council Beef+Lamb New Zealand Limited CNI Iwi Land Management Limited Dairy NZ Limited Director-General of Conservation Federated Farmers of New Zealand Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited Graeme Gleeson Matamata-Piako District Council Mercury NZ Limited Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporate...

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7. ENV-2020-AKL-000099

   Appeal ENV-2020-AKL-000099 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited v Waikato Regional Council s274 interested parties Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Farmers for Positive Change Federated Farmers of New Zealand Genetic Technologies Limited G Pinnell Graeme Gleeson Horticulture New Zealand Landcorp Farming Limited Lochiel Farmlands Limited Mercury NZ Limited New Zealand Deer Farmers Association OJI Fibre Solutions NZ Limited Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association Royal Forest and Bird Protection Soc...

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8. About the authority

   The Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority (ARLA) was established under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. It replaced the Liquor Licensing Authority. Membership ARLA can have up to 3 district court judges (one of whom is the Chairperson) 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 member

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9. [2016] NZEnvC 140 South Epsom Planning Group Inc & Three Kings United Group Inc v Auckland Council [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...carry out their functions in order to achieve the purpose of the Act. [19] Sections 74 and 75 RMA then go on to identify a series of specific requirements for preparation and change of district plans and their contents. The Environment Court in Appealing Wanaka Incorporated v Queenstown­ Lakes District Councif summarised the obligations of territorial authorities (and the Court) when considering the preparation or change of a district plan in these terms: Apart from their formal...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 105 Pilgrim & Ors v Attorney-General & Ors [pdf, 596 KB]

    ...the Overseeing Shepherd during much of the time that these proceedings are concerned with. [11] Hopeful Christian was sentenced to prison for sex offences against young women within the Gloriavale Community in 1995.12 He did not pursue an appeal against his convictions. He did pursue an appeal against the sentence that had been imposed. The Court of Appeal dismissed that appeal on grounds set out in a judgment of the Court.13 It was apparent that this sequence of events, and...