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1. BORA Electronic Identity Verification Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney- General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions....

2. LCRO Definitions [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...empowered to perform their professional duties. Standard of service Practitioners who provide regulated services must meet fundamental obligations: • to be independent • to act in accordance with all fiduciary duties and duties of care • to protect the interests of his or her clients. A legal practitioner must also uphold the rule of law and facilitate the administration of justice in New Zealand. Strike off To remove a lawyer from the Roll and effectively wit...

3. 5.3 Youth Court

   ...These restrictions continue to apply even if the young person is deceased. In some cases, leave to publish may be subject to further conditions as specified by the judge. It is only in rare cases that leave to publish will be refused. This may be to protect witnesses who may be later giving evidence in trails at the District or High Court or to ensure that a fair trial is not prejudiced. Family group conferences The Oranga Tamariki Act prohibits the publication of any particulars that could lea...

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4. Interpreting in courts & tribunals

   When unwell: If you're unwell and cannot make it to court, please let us know as soon as possible. It's important to take care of your health and protect the health of others. Important changes: The Ministry of Justice has updated the Standard Terms and Conditions for Interpreter Services in Courts and Tribunals (Standard Terms).Read a copy of the Standard Terms Most courts and tribunals in Aotearoa New Zealand conduct their hearings in the English language. For many participants,...

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5. [2006] NZEmpC AC 55/06 Downey v NZ Greyhound Racing Assoc Inc [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...Mr Downey’s contract was terminated on 15 June 2004 by the giving of 30 days’ written notice. The contract [13] The document is entitled “Independent Contractor Agreement”. It is dated 1 October 2002. The wording of the agreement is careful to note that the plaintiff, Mr Downey is not an employee. It provides that he is not to represent to any third party that he is anything other than an independent contractor. Mr Downey (referred to throughout as “the con...

6. LCRO 47/2017 KD: Review of a prosecutorial decision (30 June 2017) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...hold the total sum on trust for the benefit of CBL. I believe a police complaint needs to be made – I will put this in writing Monday – WS [16] Mr KD replied: Noted talk tomorrow already done can’t be reversed rumours just upset you think carefully don’t react [17] On Monday 3 February 2014, Dr WS sent an email to Mr KD saying: 1. I have reread your email of 30 January regarding the receipt of the $50,000 from CBL. Your email is possibly not totally clear. You rang me th...

7. Pillay v New Zealand Transport Agency [2021] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...4 IMMUNITY UNDER THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT [17] The OIA enables access to official information by the public, through a prescribed process and framework. If official information is provided in good faith, then the agency that provides it is protected from legal proceedings arising from the provision of official information. Section 48 sets out the specific protections for those who provide information under the OIA: 48 Protection against certain actions (1) Where any officia...

8. [2019] NZEnvC 150 Arthurs Point Outstanding Natural Landscape Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019) NZEnvC 150 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for enforcement order under section 316 of the Act ARTHURS POINT OUTSTANDING NATURAL LANDSCAPE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-CHC-102) Applicant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson (sitting alone under section 309(1) of the Act) Hearing: at

9. Common Bundle Volume 4 [pdf, 4 MB]

   The Cry of the People Te Tangi a Tauira Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku Natural Resource and Environmental Iwi Management Plan 2008 CB1043 Photo credits for artwork (previous page) Main Photo Source: Venture Southland Kererū (wood pigeon, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) Source: Venture Southland Faces Sourced through: SXC Imagery The Kererū is a quiet, humble yet noble bird. Kererū eat the berries of the trees and spread the seeds throughout the land. May the message be spread throu

10. [2012] NZEmpC 109 Shelby Park Ltd v Blackie [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...up again” as he walked away, his reaction made me think he didn’t care, he wanted to frighten and hurt Cam and he very nearly did. The look on Mark’s face made me think he could do it again. Mark was dangerous. … I made a decision to protect my staff members and my babies, I told Mark to get off my property immediately. I dismissed Mark on the spot, but said I would pay two weeks wages to him. [38] Mr Blackie’s evidence was that after he had told Mr Skinner that he wou...