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1. BORA Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act Bill (No 2) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...affirms that every person has the right to the observance of the principles of natural justice by any tribunal or other public authority which has the power to make a determination in respect of that person's rights, obligations, or interests protected or recognised by law. The right to natural justice includes the right to be heard. [1] 7. Clause 5 of the Bill contains transitional provisions which apply to consultation undertaken before the commencement of the Bill for the purpose...

2. BORA Cluster Munitions Prohibition Bill [pdf, 360 KB]

   ...search and seizure. There are two limbs to the section 21 right. First, section 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a ‘search or seizure’. Second, where certain actions do constitute a search or seizure, section 21 protects only against those searches or seizures that are ‘unreasonable’ in the circumstances. 6. Clause 13 of the Bill provides that cluster munitions in respect of which an offence has been committed may be seized without a warrant by...

3. Thompson v Van Wijk (Variation of Non-Publication Orders) [2020] NZHRRT 46 [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...finding it difficult to do this, while maintaining her anonymity. c. The plaintiff's older children are aware of her claim and what occurred. She intends to tell her younger children when they are older. d. The plaintiff wishes to continue to protect her children from being directly identified. e. The plaintiff does not wish to speak about the details of the sexual harassment, which are still distressing to her and trigger her PTSD symptoms. f. The plaintiff now understands that...

4. Te Au Reka Market Briefing The digital context.pdf [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...Act, Official Information Act, Privacy Act • Providing evidence and insights that deliver better outcomes and services • The ministry Enterprise Data Warehouse enables research, trend modelling and reporting Integrity of the data Data protection and information security • Government policies and standards • Judicial requirements for court information and data management Data Sovereignty • Awareness of existing requirements • Responding to changes • Maori d...

5. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee 1 v Silvester [2023] NZLCDT 47 (31 October 2023) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...question her fitness to practise. [8] Mr McCaughan advanced his submission about penalty in a balanced manner. We agree that the conduct was serious, at odds with that expected in a person 2 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 4 privileged to be a lawyer. We accept Mr McCaughan’s submission that inexperience and anxiety were operative factors. [9] We also agree with Mr McCaughan that the case of Latton3 is the closest compara...

6. LCRO 40/2023 DG v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (13 March 2024) [pdf, 497 KB]

   ...[another party] and [the other party] initiated legal proceedings for the release of the monies held by [the firm] on my behalf. At that time I took further legal advice and was advised that the wording of the guarantee was erroneous and did not protect my position and to request the funds not to be released. This in turn led to [the firm] being taken to the High Court …, where they lost the case and the funds had to be released to [the other party] and I lost $500,000. This caused...

7. O v CAC 10028 & T [2011] NZREADT 15 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...However, while we have these concerns we are also not convinced that Jo was fictitious. Certainly someone came to view the property. But, if the Ts’ evidence was to be believed and Mr O suggested that the offer be countersigned he was certainly protecting himself from any chance that the unconditional offer might be accepted. However we cannot be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the agreement was not genuine especially in the absence of any evidence from the Ts. We can...

8. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...require you to appear. Discuss any difficulties with the lawyer or police prosecutor who wants you to appear – or with your own lawyer. These could include concern about any risks you feel you run by appearing as a witness. If you feel you need protection from a defendant or their associates, talk to the police. You can talk to the Court Victim Adviser about arrangements for your comfort, privacy and security at court. Remember, by acting as a witness in a criminal case, you are helping...

9. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...and the Practice Standards set by the Secretary. The legal aid Practice Standards form part of the contract for service. These set out the minimum standards of service and conduct required of you. While similar to the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers, the practice standards set out specific requirements for legal aid lawyers’ responsibilities to clients, relationships with clients, conduct of legal aid cases and their dealings with others such as judges, experts, and co...

10. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

    ...and the Practice Standards set by the Secretary. The legal aid Practice Standards form part of the contract for service. These set out the minimum standards of service and conduct required of you. While similar to the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers, the practice standards set out specific requirements for legal aid lawyers’ responsibilities to clients, relationships with clients, conduct of legal aid cases and their dealings with others such as judges, experts, and co...