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  1. High quality legal aid services [pdf, 466 KB]

    ...well handled and although the plea was fairly straightforward there was evidence of the client’s cooperation […] and the provider was able to push matters to the extent that a good sentence was handed down. On each file reviewed, the facts are carefully analysed, relevant law applied and clear defence strategy/advice given; invariably resulting in outcomes in the band of very good to excellent. In criminal legal aid there was good use of the sentence indication process as a means to...

  2. Sionepulu v Downer and Police (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 76 KB]

    ...schedule or the High Court scale: Smith v Air New Zealand (HRRT Decision 37/02, 4 April 2006) at [8]. [21] However, it has equally been recognised that Parliament has conferred the particular jurisdictions which the Tribunal exercises in part to protect access to justice for litigants who might otherwise be deterred by the costs and complexities of proceeding in the courts: Herron at [7]. Each case must be decided on its own facts: Orlov v Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General [200...

  3. TX & UX v XC Ltd [2024] NZDT 440 (1 May 2024) [pdf, 232 KB]

    ...permissible margin is fact dependent. 33. In this case I consider an overrun of 21% to be unreasonable for the following reasons: a. XC Ltd accepted that it had underestimated the original figure. While an estimate is not a fixed price or a quote, care must still be taken in providing figures that a reasonably accurate and which a consumer relies upon; b. XC Ltd expressed confidence in its pricing in a situation where it was aware of two lower quotes for the work. I accept XC Ltd...

  4. Summary report on workshop feedback on ways to reduce cost compliance [pdf, 7.9 MB]

    ...of buyers’ agents is uncommon in real estate transactions, especially in rural areas. Younger real estate agents were seen to be more likely to struggle with CDD as they are establishing new client relationships. Participants recommend that careful consideration is given to the information for CDD to ensure it is clear and concise. Lawyers in Dunedin cited that not having a register of trusts is one of the biggest existing loop holes. The lawyer referenced that currently trust b...

  5. Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court Outcomes Evaluation 2018-19: Summary Evaluation Report [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...AODTC model. This report includes a discussion of what ‘success’ looks like for an AODT Court from an international perspective and New Zealand’s position within that context, as well as from a New Zealand perspective on ’best practice and care’. It also discusses broader cost and benefit issues to strengthen the potential benefits of the AODT Court for the participants, their families and for the community. Conclusion This outcomes evaluation shows that AODT graduates...

  6. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

    ...at international case studies and experience, and considered previous reports and recommendations, including from the Electoral Commission, parliament’s Justice Select Committee, and the 1986 Royal Commission on the Electoral System. We have taken careful account of all these sources when developing our own views. In June 2023, we released an interim report with our draft recommendations. After considering feedback on that report, we have made several changes to our draft recommendations. We...

  7. Waitangi Tribunal - Part 1 The alienation of Māori land in Rohe Potae [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...had decided the district had to be ‘opened up’, although for different reasons. Settlers and Government wanted the area open to Pakeha settlement and to Government authority. Maori had decided that a controlled opening was essential if they were to protect their lands from rival claims, participate in new economic opportunities, and to ensure their future prosperity. Historically the district itself was more important than its precise outer boundaries and these fluctuated according to fact...

  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. Key Informant Interviews Review of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 [pdf, 326 KB]

    ...important to ensure that sex workers were less vulnerable to exploitation from others (in particular from clients and brothel operators): You had no rights as it was officially illegal. You were open to Police raids, extortion. There was no protection against clients raping you. You couldn't refuse if you had your period – or you needed to bring a medical certificate to prove it. There was no protection against poor working conditions, no child care, no rights as a worker....