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1. 6.3 Searches and search rules

   ...(c) the right to bring and defend civil proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice: (d) the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community) and any privilege held by, or available to, any person: (e) the principle of open justice (including the encourage...

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2. LCRO 33/2016 GW v AX (27 June 2018) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...liquidation). The Official Assignee had argued that lawyers should just stand in line like any other unsecured creditor, and to privilege them was “archaic”. Thomas J noted that the original justification for the lien was that if lawyers were not so protected, they would not assist “needy people” who were in danger of insolvency. He saw the justification as more broadly based, founded on the rights of access to the courts and to legal representation. The increasing cost of lit...

3. [2018] NZEmpC 140 ITE v ALA [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...order is one that must be approached in a careful and principled fashion; and the relevant principles must be considered on a case by case basis. [61] I begin my consideration of this issue by describing those principles. [62] With regard to the protection of confidential information, the correct approach as to how public interest factors should be assessed was confirmed in the speech of Lord Goff in Attorney-General v Guardian Newspapers Ltd (No 2):8 … [A]lthough the basis o...

4. [2025] NZIACDT 23 – JY v Wen (25 March 2025) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [26] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:3 …It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary 3 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [200...

5. Waitangi Tribunal Vol 3 Kāhui Maunga Report [pdf, 13 MB]

   t e K ā h u i M a u n g a Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz t e K ā h u i M a u n g a The National Park District Inquiry Report Volume 3 Waitangi Tribunal Report 2013 Wai 1130 Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz National Library of New Zealand Catalo

6. CAC 10003 v Kumandan - Penalty Decision [2012] NZREADT 32 [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...on the Board before it could impose the penalties. The Tribunal find that this additional inquiry is not required under s 172. Principles of Sentencing [11] A penalty must fulfil the following functions in a disciplinary case. They are: (a) Protecting the public Section 3 of the Real Estate Agents Act sets out the purposes of the legislation. The principal purpose of the Act is “to promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real esta...

7. EIC-Siobhan-Karaitiana-Rangitane-o-Manawatu.pdf [pdf, 227 KB]

   ........................................................................................................... 7 BF\59997752\3 Page 3 INTRODUCTION 1. My name is Siobhan Alana Karaitiana. I work in Te Ao Turoa Environmental Centre, which is part of Best Care (Whakapai Hauora) Charitable Trust, which is inter alia part of the environmental arm of Rangitāne o Manawatū. I am the Principal Environmental Planner. I oversee the day to day kaimahi relationship between Rangitāne o M...

8. Family Court Lay Advocates

   What a Family Court Lay Advocate does Lay Advocates appear in the Family Court in support of a child or young person who is the subject of care and protection proceedings under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. As a statutory appointment, Lay Advocates are not employed by, or contracted to, the Ministry of Justice or the Court. Lay Advocates are independent service providers and are not covered by the Employment Relations Act 2000. Appointment of Family Court Lay Advocates From time to time, a...

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9. Directory of Official Information 2019 S-U [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...economic well-being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. These include: • Collecting, analysing, and reporting on intelligence relevant to New Zealand's security; • Providing protective security services including advice about personnel security, information security, physical security and national security risks; and • Co-operating with the Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand Defence Force...

10. OIA-118936.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

    ...request: Reform of the Limitation Act 2010 Thank you for your email of 24 January 2025 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding reforms to the Limitation Act 2010 in respect of historic claims of abuse in care. Specifically, you requested: “Please supply information under the Official Information Act related to work on options for reforming limitation legislation pertinent to historic abuse. I appreciate that the Ministry of Justice may...