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1. Māori Trustee v Forde – Section 186 Block V Longwood Survey District (2013) 17 Te Waipounamu MB 152 (17 TWP 152) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ......this Act shall be exercised, as far as possible, in a manner that facilitates and promotes the retention, use, development, and control of Maori land as taonga tuku iho by Maori owners, their whanau, their hapu, and their descendants, and that protects wahi tapu. 17 General objectives (1) In exercising its jurisdiction and powers under this Act, the primary objective of the court shall be to promote and assist in— 17 Te Waipounamu MB 161 (a) the retention of Maori land and...

2. OIA-Audio-visual techniques [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   ...well for child victims. Feedback from victim advisors was that the impact of this is that smaller courts are unable to support victims to appear remotely. The Family Court also has a strong unmet need for audio-visual links, particularly for care and protection cases. Further research with case parties and victims is required to more deeply understand how issues with Court AV services impact their experience. Impacts on court staff The current Court AV service functions due to...

3. Appendix-1-Nelson-Courthouse-Initial-Seismic-Assessment-Holmes-February-2025.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...observations have been visual only and are limited to representative samples, as described in our record of observations. Our observations have been restricted to structural aspects only. Waterproofing elements, electrical and mechanical equipment, fire protection and safety systems, service connections, water supplies and sanitary fittings have not been inspected or reviewed, and secondary elements such as windows and fittings have not generally been reviewed. Our professional service...

4. Talking about sentences & crime: views of people on periodic detention [pdf, 746 KB]

   ...offender is under the supervision of a probation officer and must report to the probation officer, as and when required to do so, and may also be expected to undertake various programmes. Community programme involves an offender being placed in the care of an appropriate group or individual, and participating in a programme for a period not exceeding 12 months or six months if it is a residential programme. Other sentences or orders include discharge, deferment, reparation and suspended priso...

5. NZCVS Cycle 1 (2018) data tables [pdf, 2 MB]

   Data tables Cycle 1 (March - September 2018) Disclaimer 1. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the use directly, or indirectly, of the information in this publication. 2. This report contains highly aggregated data. No identifiable per...

6. [2019] NZEmpC 65 Rayner v Director-General of Health [pdf, 795 KB]

   ...objective standpoint. 2 Rayner v Director-General of Health [2019] NZEmpC 13. [10] In the next section of this judgment it is necessary to set out the somewhat complex chronology with care. This detailed history of events will then enable the Court to make findings as to the steps taken by the various parties involved. [11] Although credibility issues will need to be considered in the usual way,3 this is a case where the...

7. NZCVS Cycle 4 - Section 10 - Perceptions of safety [xlsx, 300 KB]

   ...attribute the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording “New Zealand Ministry of Justice” in your attribution, not the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. Data tables for NZCVS Key findings – Cycle 4 (2020/21) Section 10: Perceptions of safety mai...

8. [2015] NZEmpC 34 Rodkiss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...that none of the issues had ever been specifically raised with him, nor had there been any consultation, instead the PIP was given to him "as a fait accompli". I accept Mr Rodkiss' evidence in this regard. He impressed me as a careful witness who was not given to overstatements. On the contrary, I found Mr Adams' evidence vague on specifics. I listened in vain for a cogent and credible explanation of the need to issue Mr Rodkiss with a PIP containing an ackno...

9. Huata v Robin - Rotopounamu 1B1A (2017) 60 Takitimu MB 7 (60 TKT 7) [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...servient tenements. I accept that the Wagg principles are relevant as a guide to determining reasonable access but do not consider that each of the principles should be applied slavishly. [73] Counsel, as foreshadowed, urges the Court to take care to ensure that advancing the development plans of one piece of land is not to the detriment of other blocks, as this would be inconsistent with the kaupapa of the 1993 Act. [74] In Māori Trustee v Forde – Section 186 Block V Longw...

10. LCRO 154/2023 FH and NH v WA, BF and DT Limited (28 February 2024) [pdf, 347 KB]

    ...trustee was aware of the application; (d) directed the respondents to advise whether or not they had been served in their court proceedings with pleadings alleging negligence and/or disputing the amount of their claim. [87] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that necessit...