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1. BORA Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 279 KB]

   Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill 15 February 2012 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill (PCO 14005 version 3.9): Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/166 1. I have considered the current draft of this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”). I conclude that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. This advice addresses issues which arise in...

2. Civil

    In this section you will find: Resolve a problem without going to court Your first step should be to try to sort out the problem without going to court. This reduces the cost, saves time and avoids extra stress. Claims you can take to civil court Cases are brought to the civil court by individuals or organisations and sometimes local or central government to help settle a dispute. Civil law cases are generally not about breaking a criminal law. Civil cases can include disputes over bus...

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3. Make a person in Australia give evidence in certain New Zealand proceedings

   You can ask a New Zealand court for permission to make someone in Australia give evidence in New Zealand court proceedings. This is called a trans-Tasman subpoena. Trans-Tasman subpoenas cover all criminal court cases and most civil court cases. Some Family Court cases aren’t covered, like cases involving orders under the 1980 Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or relating to a person who is not fully able to manage their own affairs. Apply to the New Zealand cour

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4. EMPC Form 2C - Notice accompanying statement of claim served outside NZ [doc, 28 KB]

   Form 2C Notice accompanying statement of claim served outside New Zealand Schedule 3, clause 5A, Employment Relations Act 2000 1 The plaintiff named in the attached statement of claim has commenced proceedings against you by filing a statement of claim in the Employment Court. 2 Even though you are outside New Zealand, the Court may hear and determine these proceedings. It may do so if the proceedings come within its jurisdiction. The grounds on which the plaintiff says that the proceeding...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Prisoners and Victims Claims 2012 Expiry and 2012 Application Dates Amendment Bill [pdf, 526 KB]

6. High Court

   ...ChristchurchHC@justice.govt.nz You can apply to waive, postpone or refund fees. An application is considered by a registrar or deputy registrar of the court against criteria set out in the fee regulations. Find out more about getting help to pay court fees Forms & documents Many court forms and documents must be set out in a certain way which is fixed (prescribed) by legislation. The content and details to be included in a form or document will be specific to the particular circumstances o...

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7. WHT - diagram of the process a claim goes through [pdf, 13 KB]

   Registration of claim Preliminary conference Joinder/removal applications Responses to claim Mediation Filing of briefs & hearing documents Hearing Decision Respondents served Discovery Experts conference if directed Site visit if ordered Case conferences as required Settlement Termination of claim Application to Tribunal If not settled

8. Notice to Registrar response to third party claim [pdf, 187 KB]

   Form 85 Ministry of Justice Collections Unit  www.justice.govt.nz/fines/civil-debt 0800 233 222 Notice to registrar: response to third party claim Court reference number Agent reference number This notice relates to the court case between (Full name of judgment creditor(s))  and (Full name of judgment debtor)  To a registrar of a District Court This document notifies you that: Select one of the following: I accept (Name of third party’s)  claim to ownership of the fol...

9. WHT Claims under $20k - Chair's Directions [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...http://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/wht Weathertight Homes Tribunal Chair’s Directions for lower value claims page 2 of 5 Employment (MBIE) a certificate that confirms that the claimant has made reasonable steps to resolve the claim under the lower-value claims process. 3.2 Applicants should only make an application when they have their claim quantified and ready to proceed, having obtained all the necessary evidence, costings and other relevant documents. 3.3 Applications ar...

10. WHT - Chair's directions for lower value claims [pdf, 174 KB]

    ...http://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/wht Weathertight Homes Tribunal Chair’s Directions for lower value claims page 2 of 5 Employment (MBIE) a certificate that confirms that the claimant has made reasonable steps to resolve the claim under the lower-value claims process. 3.2 Applicants should only make an application when they have their claim quantified and ready to proceed, having obtained all the necessary evidence, costings and other relevant documents. 3.3 Applications ar...