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  1. [2018] NZSSAA 16 (26 March 2018) [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...Wellington, on 12 March 2018 Appearances The Appellant in person Mr R Signal for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Preliminary [1] This case concerns the situation where a grandparent is the day-to-day caregiver for her grandchildren. The appellant’s concern is that she needs a greater level of financial assistance to provide the care that the children require. Her concerns have been further heightened by the differing level of as...

  2. Family Court rewrite submission: Office of Childrens Commissioner [pdf, 340 KB]

    ...opportunity to give their views.5 These rights are enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the Children’s Convention) and reflected in the domestic legislation that underpins the family justice system, namely the Care of Children Act 2004 (COCA) and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (OTA).6 3 From the background paper to this current review, as well as from information the Children’s Commissioner and his office receive in the course of our work advoca...

  3. How administering property works

    ...Order to Administer Property if a property manager has already been appointed. Only 1 person can administer property. The court will not make an Order for a person who has granted someone an enduring power of attorney (EPA) unless it’s not working to protect their best interests or it does not cover a specific decision that’s needed. An Order to Administer Property cannot be made if there is a Property Manager Order in place. Property managers seeking an Order to Administer Property can eit...

  4. MOJ0593_JUN22_WEB.pdf [pdf, 67 KB]

    ...a property manager has already been appointed; only one person can administer property. The court will not make an Order to Administer Property for a person who has granted someone an enduring power of attorney (EPA) unless it’s not working to protect their best interests or it doesn’t cover a specific decision that’s needed. Applying for the order You can apply for an Order to Administer Property if you’re: • a person who can’t fully make decisions about their care • a...

  5. 31 July Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 536 KB]

    ...related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Paying Legal Aid Debts by Internet Banking Family Cost Contribution Orders and Submissions Vulnerable Children Act – Child Protection Policy Queries Paying Legal Aid Debts by Internet Banking Banks have updated and streamlined the internet banking payee details for Legal Aid Services. The following are the details that a legally aided person, lawyer or...

  6. Information sharing arrangements

    To help deliver better services and reduce crime, victimisation and harm, the Ministry of Justice sometimes shares personal information with other government agencies. This is allowed by the Privacy Act 2020, and includes measures to protect people’s privacy. Find out more about Information Sharing on the Privacy Commissioner’s website Approved Information Sharing Agreements (AISAs) Approved information sharing agreements (AISAs) are one of the ways we share information to deliver public s...

  7. What the scheme can help with

    ...prosecuted or convicted of the crime for you to be able to claim compensation. If you are in a close relationship to a witness who is victimised you may also be able to claim compensation for losses. This would be if you had a material loss from helping or caring for the witness. If you can claim money through other means, such as private insurance, you won’t be able to make a claim under the scheme. Types of losses you can claim for You can claim for losses such as: destruction of housing,...

  8. Government Response to the Justice and Electoral Committee Report on 2014/11 Petition of Hillary Kieft and 6 others [pdf, 200 KB]

    ...Electoral Committee on Petition 2014/11 of Hillary Kieft and 6 others Presented to the House of Representatives In accordance with Standing Order 252 2 Introduction The Government has carefully considered the report by the Justice and Electoral Committee on Petition 2014/11 of Hillary Kieft and 6 others. The Government responds to the report in accordance with Standing Order 252. The petitioner requested “That the Parliame...

  9. Clarification on the Family Legal Advice Service processes [pdf, 388 KB]

    ...complete the attached FLAS RMS Delegated User Access From, and return to legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz Family Dispute Resolution Clarification The new Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) service provides mediation for parties with disputes under the Care of Children Act. FDR providers have registered more than 1,600 disputes since the 31st March. There has been some confusion about the situations in which FDR is not to be used. FDR is not intended for disputes where there is domest...

  10. LCRO 277/2016 CH v DS (7 March 2019) [pdf, 175 KB]

    ...times and to act competently; (3,13.5) (d) to promote and maintain proper standards of professionalism; (10) 1 Numbers in brackets are to Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 3 (e) to not to attack a person’s reputation without good cause or reasonable grounds; (13.8,13.8.1,13.8.2) (f) when aware that a person is self-represented, to normally inform the person of their right to take legal a...