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1. Family

   ...relationships, for example marriage or civil union, and ownership of property. One of the system’s objectives is to ensure fairness in the division of property as this is often the focus following the end of a relationship or the death of one party. It also protects the interests of vulnerable adults who are unable to fully manage their own care and property matters. The remedies provided in this system are for the distribution or control of property and assets under direction of the courts....

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2. 2017 Population report A3 summary [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...Segment name Definition People in segment Under 17 High H1: Serious young offenders People under 17 who have been dealt with by Police for a serious offence in past five years 3,840 H2: High risk under 17 Male, ever subject to a Oranga Tamariki care and protection intervention, currently supported by benefit, with no serious offence in last five years 11,913 Medium M1: Under 17 care and protection history Young people ever notified to Oranga Tamariki for care and protection...

3. 1.0 Introduction

   ...Zealand, most court activity and trials are open to the media and may be reported in full. The presiding Judge, however, has the power to control court proceedings. This includes discretion over media attendance and coverage, to ensure a fair trial and to protect the integrity of the process. We greatly appreciate the media’s care and professionalism in reporting court proceedings and wish to provide assistance where possible. This resource will assist your coverage of court proceedings, help...

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   5. Media guide for reporting the courts and tribunals: Edition 4.1

4. 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...

5. [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...

6. 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...

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7. 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...

8. 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...

9. 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...

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10. 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,...

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