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1. Final Report of the Independent Panel - Word [docx, 11 MB]

   ...Children’s participation 34 Recognition of te ao Māori 37 Responding to diversity 41 Accommodating disability 45 Family violence and children’s safety 48 Delays 55 Part Two: Encouraging Early Agreement 58 Quality, accessible information 60 Counselling 62 Parenting Through Separation 64 Family Dispute Resolution 67 Access to early legal advice 72 Recognising community engagement 75 Part Three: Strengthening the Family Court 77 The Family Justice Coordinator and early triaging 79 Senior Fami...

2. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - PDF version [pdf, 824 KB]

   ............................................................................................................... 10 PART 2: Specific Topics ....................................................................................................................... 12 Parenting Through Separation .......................................................................................................... 12 Counselling ......................................................................................

3. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - Word version [docx, 3.1 MB]

   ...messages from submitters 6 Impact of family disputes 6 Delay 7 Access to Justice and support 7 Complex needs of families and whānau 8 Responsiveness of family justice services 9 Family violence 9 A better family justice system 10 PART 2: Specific Topics 12 Parenting Through Separation 12 Counselling 14 Family Dispute Resolution 17 Family Legal Advice Service (FLAS) 21 Legal representation and legal advice 22 Lawyer for Child 24 Specialist reports 25 Court processes 28 Children’s safety 31 Co...

4. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau: The final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...te ao Māori 37 1.3 Responding to diversity 41 1.4 Accommodating disability 45 1.5 Family violence and children’s safety 48 1.6 Delays 55 Part Two: Encouraging Early Agreement 58 2.1 Quality, accessible information 60 2.2 Counselling 62 2.3 Parenting Through Separation 64 2.4 Family Dispute Resolution 67 2.5 Access to early legal advice 72 2.6 Recognising community engagement 75 Part Three: Strengthening the Family Court 77 3.1 The Family Justice Coordinator and early triaging 79...

5. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Te Putahitanga [pdf, 552 KB]

   ...tamariki Māori in State care continues to increase in Aotearoa with current child protection methods appearing to marginalise the most disadvantaged1. For many whānau, the fear and distrust of the welfare and justice system has significant impacts on parenting, on the safety for children, on opportunities to receive assistance and thus containing the ingredients to create another generation of trauma. The impact of child poverty has short and long-term health, social, economic and cult...

6. MOJ0588_What-to-expect-at-family-court_A5_MAR23-WEB.pdf [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...can wait with you in public spaces, but if you want them in the courtroom you’ll need to ask the judge. Your lawyer or court staff can help with this. Preparing for court Things to check before you go to court When you get to court, you may go through a security check. This means you’ll go through a metal detector and your personal items may be checked by security staff. Anything that’s a risk to safety or security may be taken, and returned when you leave. Signs in the court b...

7. MOJ0610-Responding-to-a-Notice-of-Application-Samoan.pdf [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...le ‘Notice to Respondent.’ E amata faitau mai le taimi lea mai le aso na e maua atu ai se kopi o le talosaga na faia e le isi tagata. A fia fai sau oe lava fautuaga i le faiga e tausi ai lou alo, e mafai na e faia atoa le talosaga i le ‘Parenting Order.’ E mafai na e tuuina atu le pepa lea i le taimi lava e tasi na faia ai lau ‘Notice of Response.’ Maua atu se pepa talosaga e faatumu i le • Tagai i le justice.govt.nz/notice-of- response • Telefoni vili fua le Ministry...

8. Wawatai - Estate of Akutini Wawatai (2001) 150 Gisborne MB 38 (150 GIS 38) [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...letter was received in the Maori Land Court from Teraiwini Wawatai who resides in Western Australia indicating that she supported her mother. Another letter was sent via e-mail to the Court from Theresa Wawatai-Smith acknowledging the status of her parents relationship as that of a married couple and supporting her mother's right to a life-interest. On 5 March 2001, a letter was faxed to the Court from Marcie Johnson (nee Wawatai) who resides in New South Wales Australia. In that lett...

9. OIA-109796.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...contract: regions serviced) 25/07/2018 - 30/06/2025 • Transport services ( _Pathology services - all areas of the • Coronial Pathology services L Support services contract: Waikato region are serviced by the 30/05/2018 - 30/06/2025 orovider Parenting Through Separation Barnardos New Zealand Inc o~ Waikato - all areas of the region are 1/07/2023 - 30/06/2028 serviced by the provider Whanau Protect - National Home National Collective of Independent National Service Safety Suppo...

10. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Portia Law [pdf, 443 KB]

    ...affected by the parent’s behaviour. The proposed three types of counselling still focuses on the adults. It is unclear from the proposal whether the “behavioural family therapy-type counselling” could be used for children. Question 13: Parenting Through Separation Is it possible to have the caregiver training run by the Ministry for Children – Oranga Tamariki approved under the regulations as a “Parenting Information Programme”? Therefore people Page 3 of 5...