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1. Specialist reports in the Family Court 2022 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...report for the judge. The judge will then use the information in the report to decide what will be best for your child. The report writer doesn’t decide your case; that’s the judge’s job. Most report writers will want to meet with each parent or caregiver to find out how you see the issues. They may also want to talk to new partners and other people who may have a significant role in your child’s life. Paying for the report The court will decide if the parents or other people in...

2. Application for personal Order in respect of applicant - PPPR3 [pdf, 93 KB]

   r 406 Form PPPR 3 Application for personal order in respect of applicant Section 10, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 at ……………………………… [place] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [full name] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [address] ……………………………...

3. Cabinet Paper: Strategic Approach to Support the Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions Date of Issue: 8 May 2019 Date 8 May 2019 Title: Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in S...

4. Secretary for Justice leads New Zealand delegation to UN Committee Against Torture Examination

   ...in 2019, which the delegation will speak to in Geneva. Examinations are part of the normal reporting cycle under our human rights treaties.Andrew Kibblewhite said the examination was a valuable opportunity to undertake a stocktake of our human rights protections, and understand where New Zealand can make further improvements.“Open and constructive engagement from New Zealand, as part of the robust dialogue with the committee, is important for accountability and transparency,” Mr Kibblewhite...

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5. MOJ0585_OCT21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...life more than necessary. The Court can also be asked to review decisions made by people who have the power to act on the behalf of other people, such as an EPA issue. Enduring power of attorney An EPA is a legal document that says who can take care of your personal or financial matters if you can’t. That person is called your attorney. You can set up an EPA through a lawyer or trustee corporation. You don’t need to go through the Family Court, but the Court can get involved if a...

6. Legal aid for civil family disputes [pdf, 845 KB]

   ...aid in the future. Legal aid does not have to be repaid if it is for: • domestic violence protection orders • ‘proposed patients’ in proceedings under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 • ‘proposed care recipients’ in proceedings under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003. More information For more information about legal aid, contact your local legal aid office or go to the Ministry of Justice webs...

7. Signing and witnessing EPAs during COVID-19

   ...Can I sign and witness an EPA via audio-visual link now that Covid-19 public health requirements have been lifted? No. An EPA must be signed and witnessed in person. The requirements for signing and witnessing EPAs are provided under section 94A of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. For more information see Setting up an EPA What changes had been made previously in light of Covid-19? In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Government previously made a temporary law change t...

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8. Practice notes & procedures

   ...proceedings through to disposition (the end of the case). They can also outline how professional services must be managed. Family Court caseflow management practice notes Family Court Caseflow Management (Currently under review) Applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 Joint protocol Ministry of Justice and Department of Child, Youth and Family, 1 July 2000 Intellectual Disability Act 2003: Reviews, applications for orders and representation Hague Convention c...

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9. Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiry Programme Appendix [pdf, 163 KB]

   Appendix B. The kaupapa inquiry programme Updated: March 2019 Order in: Inquiry Indicative issues in registered claims 2015 2019 1 1 Maori military veterans (Wai 2500) Discrimination, recognition, disproportionate risk of harm, inadequate care and rehabilitation, land alienation, farm resettlement and economic opportunity, welfare and entitlements, cultural practices I 3 2 Health services and outcomes (Wai Health system, hospitals, primary healthcare, funding equity, access to health...

10. Application for order to administer property of applicant - PPPR5 [pdf, 75 KB]

    r 406 Form PPPR 5 Application for order to administer property of applicant Section 11, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 at ……………………………… [place] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [full name] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [address] …………………………...