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1. GR-to-the-LC-report-Third-Review-of-the-Evidence-Act-2006_Final.pdf [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...mātauranga by introducing a new exception to the hearsay rule (recommendation 1) and clarifying the way that prior acquittal evidence is assessed (recommendation 14). 22 The report also recommends that the Ministry of Justice should further examine protections for counselling notes, and other personal records of complainants in sexual and family violence cases, and of parties and children in civil cases. 23 Appendix 1 sets out the full list of recommendations. 24 Many of the recomm...

2. Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials

   ...recommendations for New Zealand. “Like many countries, we still face challenges when it comes to detecting foreign bribery carried out by New Zealand-based companies. The Working Group has made a range of recommendations, which the Government will carefully consider before deciding how best to implement them.”

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3. OIA-111433.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...reducing costs and meeting FATF standards. 16. Both proposed packages are complex, require specific expertise to develop, and will need significant consultation and further joint development with industry. 17. The timing of the packages needs to be carefully sequenced, as there are significant dependencies between them. We will need direction from relevant ministers in early 2024 to have reforms in place in time to influence New Zealand’s next FATF evaluation. Introduction to the AML/CFT s...

4. BORA Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...only those individuals and organisations that hold licenses are authorised to provide potential migrants with advice on immigration matters, unless they are exempted. 4. The Bill is directed at ensuring that the interests of potential migrants are protected when receiving immigration advice and that New Zealand's reputation as a migration destination of choice is enhanced (see clause 3 of the Bill). The provisions of the Bill therefore extend to those providing advice both in New Ze...

5. Smitheram v Hanns [2010] NZWHT Wellington 24 [pdf, 483 KB]

   ...under or between the ply in the adjacent cladding. [65] Stormwater is able to pond against the bottom of the cladding at the gable end. There is minimal bottom of the sheet clearance between the bottom of the EIFS cladding and the LAM. No protective UPVC shoe could be found protecting the bottom of polystyrene sheet. The framing showed visible signs of decay. The LAM upturn is of insufficient height to prevent moisture wicking up behind the cladding and causing damage the s...

6. Whānau Protect (National Home Safety Service) evaluation report [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   Whānau Protect National Home Safety Service Evaluation report Provider & Community Services Ministry of Justice November 2017 Disclaimer This research was undertaken by Provider and Community Services within the Ministry of Justice, with assistance from Gravitas Research and Strategy Limited. The Ministry acknowledges and thanks the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges, and their affiliated and associated refuges who helped with and...

7. Berry v Rondel LCRO 130 / 2011 (26 April 2012) - Penalty Decision [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...concerning the Gisborne property. This fee is accepted by Mr AK and will be allowed. The narration to Mr SF account refers to “obtaining detailed instructions regarding estate and other issues, conducting legal research regarding potential Family Protection Act claim and obligation of trustees to provide documents” as well as the matters relating to Mr Rondel. Ms Berry has advised that his attendances on matters other than those relating to Mr Rondel were minimal, and has r...

8. LCRO 63/2024 WL v AC and TU (25 November 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...law firm, Law firm A (the firm). The second-named respondent (second respondent) is the firm’s General Manager. He is not a lawyer. Background [3] On 27 July 2022, the applicant engaged the first respondent to represent him in defending a protection order proceeding in the Family Court. The applicant was an existing client of the firm. 2 [4] Between 27 July and 1 August 2022, the first respondent took initial instructions, reviewed documentation initially provided by the...

9. BORA Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

   Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill 15 August 2008 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: CULTURAL PROPERTY (PROTECTION IN ARMED CONFLICT) BILL 1. We have considered the Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill (PCO 13181/1.7) ('the Bill') for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ('the Bill of Rights Act'). We understand that the Bill will be considered by the Ca...

10. [2014] NZEmpC 25 Law Ors v BOT of Woodford House Ors [pdf, 518 KB]

    ...defendants also took this point. [12] However, the Secretary also put forward submissions about the role and significance of accommodation (board or lodging) provided to the plaintiffs and, in particular, how this was affected by s 7 of the Wages Protection Act 1983. This was not a point taken by the defendants and there was little, if any, evidence about how the plaintiffs’ remuneration may have been affected by their accommodation arrangements and the application of s 7 of th...