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1. BORA Building Amendment Bill (No 4) [pdf, 304 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. BORA Judicial Matters Bill [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...removal in order to provide relevant information to Parliament or the Attorney-General when considering such questions. When necessary, this process is to be carried out by the Judicial Conduct Panel. • Provide for all Judges to be accorded the same protection of absolute personal immunity from suit as Court of Appeal and High Court Judges. • Provide for the Attorney-General, with the agreement of the relevant Chief or Principal Judge, to allow Judges to sit on a part-time basis....

3. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Palmerston North 21 May 2018 [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...the use of the term ‘Māori’ in Crown/Māori Relationships generalises Māori, ignores culture differences and dilutes the unique relationships that iwi have with the Crown providing sovereignty. Many speakers noted that the Crown needs to carefully consider if the relationship is with Māori or iwi. Some speakers also suggested that the relationship should be focused on mana whenua to address regional priorities and needs. The mana whenua relationship provides a community led...

4. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

5. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

6. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Potter [2022] NZLCDT 36 (12 October 2022) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...subjected to an order under s 242(1)(g)2 prohibiting him from practising on his own account until authorised by the Tribunal. When that order was made, it was stated that “this is a cautious response, which might not need to be long term, but is protective of the public in the meantime.”3 That order has not been discharged. It remains in force and is still required. [8] Those earlier suspensions arose from foolish defaults. On the first occasion, Mr Potter failed to enable r...

7. NZBORA Advice Customs Excise Arrival-Information Amendment Bill for publication [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Section 25(c) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone who is charged with an offence has, in relation to the determination of the charge, the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law. 18. The purpose of s 25(c) is to protect the fundamental liberty and dignity of those accused of offences in light of the grave consequences a criminal charge and conviction may entail.3 19. To this end, the right to be presumed innocent includes three main components:...

8. Maori Trustee v Hanford - Ohiro 19 and 21 Block 10 (Polhill Gully) (2006) 165 Aotea MB 131 (165 AOT 131) [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...agreement involving the Wellington Tenths Trust. The Maori Trustee has administered this land as responsible trustee since 1986. During the tenure of his trusteeship he has endeavoured to ensure that the interests of the owners are being maintained and protected as responsible trustee. After a long period it would seem of review and examination as to the potential uses of the land he has arrived at the conclusion that this exchange is in the bests interests of the owners. As part of the p...

9. 2019 to 2024 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...recommendations from the independent panel review, Te Korowai Ture ā-whānau, published in 2019. This review took a human rights approach to ensure that the welfare and best interests of tamariki are paramount when settling disputes about their care. • Working with the Ministry of Education to free children and young people from racism and discrimination. We also contribute to child and youth wellbeing through our support of the Family Court, Ngā Kōti Rangatahi and Pasifika Co...

10. Wairakei Pastoral Limited [pdf, 452 KB]

    ...and further submissions on PC1 (Decision). Parts of Decision of Particular Concern to WPL 6. WPL is largely supportive of the Decision. In particular: a. WPL strongly supports Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato and the need to restore and protect the permanent and intermittent waterbodies within the PC1 catchments within a generation. b. WPL strongly supports PC1 as being an important first step towards achieving that ultimate objective. 3 7. The discrete parts o...