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1. Privacy Guidelines FAQ for providers - v2 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...these guidelines will become a requirement for providers that have contracts to deliver on-going services on behalf of the Ministry. Organisations that deliver services such as: • Family violence programmes • Restorative Justice • Parenting through separation • Community legal services etc will have an additional privacy clause added to their contracts from 1 July 2021. The guidelines are being provided as a useful resource to support best practice to Legal Aid...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 084 (29 August 2016) [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive, upheld by a Benefits Review Committee, to establish and recover overpayments as follows: Domestic Purposes Benefit 29/3/2013 to 14/7/2013 $4,556.37 Sole Parent Support 15/7/2013 to 22/3/2015 $26,200.05 Accommodation Supplement 29/3/2013 to 22/3/2015 $6,062.15 Disability Allowance 4/11/2013 to 4/5/2014 $130.95 Temporary Additional Support 29/3/2013 to 22/3/2015 $4,296.12 Total $41,245.6...

3. LCRO 236-2015 DZ v EY [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...[City] Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) to take no further action in respect of his complaint concerning conduct on the part of Ms EY. Background [2] Mr DZ was in a relationship with Ms FX for about 10 years. They had a child, J, and separated about the time he started at school. The separation and arrangements for J’s care went smoothly for a time, then the relationship soured. The parties were unable to resolve their differences and retained lawyers. [3] Ms EY repr...

4. Family violence consultation: Summary of submissions 20160304 [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...12 Views on the legal definition of family violence 17 Views on including principles in law 20 Part 2: Victim safety 22 Views on protection orders 22 Views on property orders 26 Views on Police safety orders 28 Views on parenting arrangements 30 Part 3: Prosecuting family violence perpetrators 33 Views on a framework for family violence offences 33 Views on victim safety in bail and sentencing decisions 36 Views on criminal court judges’ powers 39 Vi...

5. Summary of submissions: Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...12 Views on the legal definition of family violence 17 Views on including principles in law 20 Part 2: Victim safety 22 Views on protection orders 22 Views on property orders 26 Views on Police safety orders 28 Views on parenting arrangements 30 Part 3: Prosecuting family violence perpetrators 33 Views on a framework for family violence offences 33 Views on victim safety in bail and sentencing decisions 36 Views on criminal court judges’ powers 39 Vi...

6. OIA-107110_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...25/11/22 Request for Proposal – questions and answers batch five (answers 54 -110) From: Peter Ashdown (NZ) To: Toon, Jo Subject: Re: As discussed - probity advice re question Date: Monday, 21 November 2022 8:07:57 pm Jo, thanks for sending this through. I see no probity problem with your rewording. Regards Peter Peter Ashdown PwC | Director, Risk Services Office: +64 4 4627206 | Mobile: | Fax: +64 4 4627001 Email: peter.j.ashdown@pwc.com PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand PwC Ce...

7. Reporting crime

   ...interpersonal offence by a stranger were reported to Police. Back to top Who is more or less likely to report to Police? Crime more likely to be reported to Police in 2013 compared to the NZ average (31%) were incidents that involved victims: who were separated/divorced (44%) living in a ‘one parent with child(ren)’ household (40%) aged 30–39 years (38%) Crime more likely to go unreported to Police in 2013 compared to the NZ average (68%) were incidents that involved victims: living i...

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8. MOJ0516_MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 202 KB]

   Going to Family Court without a lawyer A Parenting Through Separation programme factsheet If you’re involved in a Family Court case, you might need to take part in a court hearing before a judge. The Court can hear from witnesses, including you. If you don’t have a lawyer, you’ll have to present your evidence and question the witnesses yourself, so it’s important you’re aware of the Family Court Rules 2002 and the law that covers your case. • There are rules about things at c...

9. 19 April Legal Aid News [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...provided at any time while FLAS Activity 2 (assistance with Court entry forms) should be provided when your client is ready to enter the Court. Unless your client is exempt, this will generally be after they have attended Family Dispute Resolution and Parenting Through Separation. Legacy email addresses Some providers may inadvertently be sending emails to long serving legal aid staff using a firstname.surname@lsa.govt.nz email address, particularly if your email system has...

10. DU & TU v OE [2024] NZDT 75 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 247 KB]

    ...TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 75 APPLICANT DU APPLICANT TU RESPONDENT OE The Tribunal orders: 1. OE is to pay TU and DU $200 by 18 February 2024. 2. The balance of the claim is struck out. Reasons: 1. TU and DU are the former parents-in-law of OE who was married to their son CU and with whom OE has a child. CU has a child (XX) from an earlier relationship with AA. At the time OE and CU were married and living together, XX was 11- 12 years old and had regular vis...