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1. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends June 2019 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...In 2018/2019, there were 60,587 substantive applications filed in the Family Court. This was similar to the number in 2017/2018 (60,552 applications). The largest number of applications were for 'guardianship' cases, which relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) (30%; 17,953 applications), followed by applications for care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (18%; 10,775 applications) (Figure 6). Figure 6: Guardianship cases had the highest n...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 109 V T Taueki v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 796 KB]

   ...or for a heritage order, or a resource consent, section 10 (certain existing uses protected), or section 20A (certain existing lawful activities allowed); ... She explained that Ms Taueki's application contained two limbs. The first was protection of an archaeological site. The second was protection of sites of interest to Maori. [16] Ms Thornton referred to the provisions of s 42 Heritage Act which in summary prohibits the modification or destruction of an archaeological sit...

3. [2015] NZEmpC 91 Burrowes v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...stated in that case: The principles of open justice, as articulated in many cases to the highest level … also warrant very careful consideration, along with any other factors pointing to publication. Factors against publication must also be carefully assessed, so that a proper balancing exercise is undertaken. It will often be necessary for reliable evidence to be produced in relation to relevant factors especially where an application for a non-publication order is opposed....

4. [2021] NZEmpC 13 Edwards v Recreational Services Ltd [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...Rules 2016, r 5.45(1)(b) applied by Employment Court Regulations 2000, reg 6. 10 High Court Rules 2016, r 5.45(3)(b). discretion regard must be had to the overall justice of the case and the respective interests of both parties need to be carefully weighed up. That balancing exercise was summarised by the Court of Appeal in AS McLachlan Ltd v MEL Network Ltd as follows:11 [15] The rule itself contemplates an order for security where the plaintiff will be unable to meet a...

5. Legal Aid Practice Standards Feb 17. [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

6. Practice Standards for Legal Aid Lawyer (2016) [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

7. Legal Aid Practice Standards [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...Responsibilities to Clients ................................................................................................15 Without Notice Applications .............................................................................................16 Care of Children Act 2004 ................................................................................................17 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 ...................................................17 Domestic...

8. LCRO 58/2021 EW v YL (29 October 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...had failed to provide her with competent advice; and 5 (d) Mr YL had spoken to her daughter by phone when she was present in Mr YL’s office; and (e) she had not made request of Mr YL to represent her daughter; and (f) Mr YL had failed to protect her interests; and (g) she had received no documentation concerning the transaction; and (h) Mr YL had failed to execute a deed of forgiveness of debt; and (i) she had not signed the documents required to facilitate the transfer of t...

9. Youth Court - The Youth Courts of New Zealand in 10 years time [pdf, 635 KB]

   ...offences (not now within the Youth Court jurisdiction unless associated with imprisonable offences arsing out of the same circumstances) would all be heard in the Youth Court. Boys in short trousers would not be mixed up in the adult court lists for careless driving with the likelihood of a conviction – when they would have received a better outcome (a possible absolute discharge) if they had assaulted the police officer at the time and thus been within the Youth Court’s oversight...

10. Applying-be-a-Legal-Aid-Provider-Step-by-Step-Guide-Feb-2025 [pdf, 655 KB]

    ...of Appeal or High Court or another higher court Supreme Court 6 Area of law Minimum period of recent experience Minimum number of cases or proceedings Indicative number of cases or proceedings Other requirements Refugees and Protected Persons At least 18 months working on refugee and protected person cases Substantial and active involvement in at least 5 cases at the Refugee Status Branch level Actively participated in at least 1 proceeding before the Im...