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1. [2018] NZLCDT 29 Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Horsley [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...most closely analogous to the Grave2 decision, albeit at a slightly less serious level. [13] It was common ground that this matter could properly be dealt with by a fine, censure and an award of costs. This is certainly not a situation where the protection of the public requires a more serious intervention such as suspension. Decision and Orders [14] We accept the submission of counsel that the recommended penalties are proper in this matter, to reflect the seriousness but to tak...

2. NZ Law Commission review of the law of Trusts [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...make life easier rather than harder. There are some areas where we have, for good and sufficient reasons, pushed beyond current law and practice. The way we have phrased these recommendations is designed to mitigate any perceived ill effect. We have carefully considered these and have recommended an appropriate lead-in period so that practice can adjust, and, if desired, settlors and trustees can make changes to specific trust deeds. Of course, trustees will need to keep under review their admi...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Kwon [2024] NZLCDT 44 (11 December 2024) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...itself. [50] It is clear from his evidence that Mr Kwon totally misunderstood the provisions of the Act for which he referred, namely ss 132, 147 and 188. [51] Furthermore, while the Standards Committee in its October letter to him which carefully set out the limits of confidentiality and made suggestions to how private information could be protected, he rejected their advice entirely. [52] We find that Mr Kwon had no valid reason for refusal. 13 3. Misconduct [...

4. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.4 June 2017 [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...that legal aid should be granted. Family legal aid Family legal aid may be available for family disputes or issues that could go to court such as: • disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, or the guardianship and care of children • applying for or defending protection orders • matters relating to the care and protection of children and young persons • adoption • paternity http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2011/0004/latest/whole.html�...

5. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations December 2020 [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...Additionally, in late 2018 a change was made to how Youth offending is recorded in Police systems. 1 From 1 July 2019, an application for a declaration that a child or young person is in need of care or protection has been replaced by an application for a care and protection order. 4 The numbers of individuals with unknown ethnicity for a particular time period will change over time. This means that the number of indivi...

6. Director of Proceedings v Southern District Health Board [2020] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 6.6 MB]

   ...had a partner but he did not live at the home and was not alone with [Master A]. [Master A' s] father did not have contact with [Master A]. She advised that [Master A's] father was in prison for domestic violence. This had made her very careful about who had access to her children. She confirmed that no one other than Ms A herself, [Master A' s sibling] and the day care staff had the care of and contact with [Master A]." 14. Full blood test result were normal. Dr C r...

7. 2019 Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 916 KB]

   ...Security Act 2017 requires that the Minister responsible for the intelligence and security agencies issue Ministerial Policy Statements in relation to the lawful activities of the agencies. Functions and Responsibilities The GCSB’s mission is to protect and enhance New Zealand’s security and wellbeing. GCSB has two primary objectives - to deliver Impenetrable Infrastructure and Indispensable Intelligence. The GCSB has five core functions: • Intelligence collection and analysi...

8. Vucich & Anor v CAC306 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 40 [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...not to punish the individual, but to ascertain whether the individual has met appropriate standards of conduct in the occupation concerned, and what may be required to ensure that, in the public interest, such standards are met in the future. The protection of the public and the maintenance of proper professional standards (specific and general deterrence) are the key considerations. In the context of real estate agency work specifically, we agree that the purpose of the proceedings is...

9. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends December 2020 [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...in the Family Court. This decreased 4% from 2019, mostly due to reductions in Oranga Tamariki Act, guardianship and dissolution cases. The largest number of applications filed were for guardianship cases (29%). These applications relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) and are mostly 8 applications for parenting orders. The next most frequent case types in 2020 were related to care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (16%), family viol...

10. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends June 2021 [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...applications In 2020/2021, there were 61,054 substantive applications filed in the Family Court. This increased 2% from 2019/2020. The largest number of applications filed were for guardianship cases (28%). These applications relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) and are mostly applications for parenting orders. The next most frequent case types in 2020/2021 were related to care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (15%), family 8 v...