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1. The use of imprisonment in New Zealand [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Reoffending This section introduces the Department of Corrections’ development of programmes aimed at reducing reoffending. There is good evidence to suggest that it is possible to reduce the reoffending rates of some convicted offenders through the provision of well targeted programmes which address specific criminogenic needs (poor anger management and communication skills, inadequate self control, low levels of literacy, and so forth). Based on this evidence, the Departm...

2. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 61 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...released its report on Te Raupatu o Tauranga Moana: Report on the Tauranga Confiscation Claims on 11 August 2004. This report concerns the raupatu (confiscation) of Mäori land in the Tauranga district following the war of 1864, and covers 55 separate claims filed on behalf of the various hapu of Ngäi Te Rangi, Ngäti Ranginui, Ngäti Pukenga (or Tarewa), Waitaha, and Marutüahu. This was the fullest inquiry into confiscation that has ever been conducted by the Tribunal...

3. Warin - Whangaruru Whakaturia 4 Lot 32 DP 126453 (Part) 30 Taitokerau MB 37 (30 TTK 37) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...because of the title and status issues and that they now wish to sell the land. The application is opposed by members of the preferred classes of alienees (―PCA‖) who say that the land should remain Māori freehold land. Background [3] The parent title to Lot 32, Whangaruru Whakaturia 4, was vested in the Māori Trustee in 1966 as trustee for the purpose of inter alia subdividing and alienating the land. A beach-side subdivision was completed. The land was subdivided int...

4. 2016 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...procuring and managing contracts with community-based and non-governmental providers. These services include domestic violence programmes, restorative justice services, victims’ services and the Victims Centre, Family Dispute Resolution mediation, Parenting Through Separation programmes and crime prevention and community safety programmes.1 In this way, we help to: � keep people safe and minimise the impact of harm � reduce offending and reoffending � uphold peopl...

5. [2024] NZLVT 062 - Edwards v Minister for Land Information (29 November 2024) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...The land was in pasture with a number of paddocks and featured lodge type improvements, accessed by an inclining driveway from the Woodcocks Road frontage.11 The principal improvements comprised a modern two-level six-bedroom dwelling and large separate garage building with ground and mezzanine accommodation, both located to the rear south-western high ground corner of the land. 433 Woodcocks Road was approximately 24.4295ha. It was operated as a bed and breakfast until mid-2016....

6. Tackling money laundering and terrorist financing consultation [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...apply to business sectors that domestic and international evidence shows are at high risk of being misused by criminals. The AML/CFT regime requires businesses to have measures in place that prevent criminals from channelling ‘dirty’ money through them. The regime also bolsters authorities’ ability to detect and investigate serious crimes by following the money trail that such offences generate. In 2013, Phase One of New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing...

7. Ministry of Justice consultation paper on Phase Two of the AML/CFT Act [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...apply to business sectors that domestic and international evidence shows are at high risk of being misused by criminals. The AML/CFT regime requires businesses to have measures in place that prevent criminals from channelling ‘dirty’ money through them. The regime also bolsters authorities’ ability to detect and investigate serious crimes by following the money trail that such offences generate. In 2013, Phase One of New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing...

8. Mokaraka - Waima C8 (2019) Chief Judge's MB 1137 (2019 CJ 1137) [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...Section 78A/67 vesting the lands: Pakanae 5A $64.00 Waima B4 $743.00 Waima C8 $7 167.00 In Nos 3 and 8 equally. 2019 Chief Judge’s MB 1140 Witness continues: The house on Waima C8 was built for my father in 1988. Financed through Housing Corporation. Family block and all consented to him building the house. COURT: (after perusing will) I would make 2 observations. First, the clause (3) in the Will “gifting” shares in Maori land is expressed “...

9. LCRO 153/2022 YA v CK (16 July 2024) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...of $3,000 to each of her grandchildren, one of whom is Ms YA. The residue of Mrs EQ’s estate was divided between her four children, one of whom was Ms YA’s father. [8] Ms YA had become estranged from her father when he and Ms YA’s mother separated. Mr RQ had remarried and Mrs EQ’s will provided that if Mr RQ predeceased her, his share of Mrs EQ’s estate was to pass to his wife, TB. [9] Ms YA was unhappy with this, as she was certain that Mrs EQ had been pressured to make...

10. Sycamore v Kusabs - Paenoa Te Akau B [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1323 (2024 CJ 1323) [pdf, 888 KB]

    ...the applications that I heard. I sought the views of the parties on this matter on 15 July 2024.9 The parties agreed that I could decide this matter in my capacity as Deputy Chief Judge. Kōrero whānui Background [14] Rangatira 8A is the parent block for the lands that are the subject of this application. This block was partitioned into a number of divisions in 1906, including Rangatira 8A11.10 Rangatira 8A11 was partitioned in 1932 into four divisions: Rangatira 8A11A, B, C an...