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1. Standard explanation of effects and implications of EPA in relation to personal care and welfare [pdf, 131 KB]

   1 Standard explanation of effects and implications of enduring power of attorney in relation to personal care and welfare Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 About this document: This document is intended for a witness to an enduring power of attorney (EPA) in relation to personal care and welfare to use with a person who is considering creating such an EPA. It has 3 parts, entitled as follows: • Standard explanation of effects and implications of EPA...

2. Protection Order Applications flow chart December 2023 [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...Protection Order applications were filed in 2023 Application served on the respondent OR it has already been withdrawn/discontinued by applicant or dismissed/struck out by court (1,272 applications, 22%) Temporary Protection Order made under the Care of Children Act (13 temporary Protection Orders) Respondent doesn’t get a chance to respond to the application until after the temporary Protection Order is granted Temporary Protection Order granted (3,397 without notice...

3. Protection Order Applications flow chart jun2024 [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...Order applications were filed in 2023/2024 Application served on the respondent OR it has already been withdrawn/discontinued by applicant or dismissed/struck out by court (1,289 applications, 23%) Temporary Protection Order made under the Care of Children Act (9 temporary Protection Orders) Respondent doesn’t get a chance to respond to the application until after the temporary Protection Order is granted Temporary Protection Order granted (3,349 without notice applica...

4. BORA Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill 14 November 2006 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: PROTECTION OF PERSONAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS AMENDMENT BILL(PCO 7396/7) Our Ref: ATT395/26 1. On Thursday 16 November 2006 the Cabinet Legislation Committee will consider the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill (PCO 7396/7) for approval for introduction to Parliament. 2. The proposed Bill amends...

5. BORA Resource Management (Climate Protection) Amendment Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   Resource Management (Climate Protection) Amendment Bill 2006 24 March 2006 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CLIMATE PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILL 2006 1. We have considered the Resource Management (Climate Protection) Amendment Bill 2006 (‘the Bill’), a Member’s Bill in the name of Jeanette Fitzsimons MP, for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). The Bil...

6. BORA Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill [pdf, 27 KB]

   Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill 6 May 2004 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: PARENTAL LEAVE & EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL 1. We have considered whether the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill (the "Bill") (PCO 5787/8) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("Bill of Rights Act"). We understand that the Bill will be considered by...

7. Regulatory Impact Statement Hague Child Protection Convention [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Accession to the Convention will simplify case management for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) resulting in savings in time and resources. Child, Youth and Family should not incur additional costs in relation to the management of international care and protection cases. 2 Nature and timing of proposed treaty action 9. We propose that New Zealand accede to the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental...

8. BORA Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

   Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL 14 October 2012 Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill – Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Summary 1. I have considered this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. 2. The Bill provides for the imposition of further and potentially indefinite detention and other restrictions on certain exceptionally dangerous offenders, despit...

9. BORA Protected Objects Amendment Bill 2004 [pdf, 104 KB]

   7 December 2004 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: PROTECTED OBJECTS AMENDMENT BILL 2004 1. We have considered whether the Protected Objects Amendment Bill 2004 (PCO 5669/31) (“the Bill”) is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the “Bill of Rights Act”). We understand that the Bill is to be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee on 9 December 2004. 2. The Bill raises a prima facie iss...

10. BORA Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

    Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill 15 August 2008 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: CULTURAL PROPERTY (PROTECTION IN ARMED CONFLICT) BILL 1. We have considered the Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill (PCO 13181/1.7) ('the Bill') for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ('the Bill of Rights Act'). We understand that the Bill will be considered by the Ca...