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1. MFAT report Human Rights in NZ 2010 [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...decent work for disadvantaged groups such as Mäori, Pacific youth and disabled people Developing and implementing regional and national strategies to reduce homelessness Increasing the supply and diversity of social housing Reducing child poverty through a co-ordinated and integrated approach, with specific attention to Mäori, Pacific and disabled children Reviewing and addressing the adequacy of core benefit rates 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 HUMAn RiGHtS in neW ZeALAnD 2010 9...

2. Rec-Recap-2023-Q3-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 790 KB]

   ...environmental hazards in the area included a strong current, choppy water, waves, and the bar. These hazards were not identified by any signage in the area on the date of Mr Apperley’s death. Mr Apperley and Aidan crossed the bar successfully through the southern part of the river mouth. However, when they decided to return to shore, they missed the southern entrance and ended up on the northern side of the river mouth. The boat became grounded on the sand bar. Mr Apperley instructed...

3. NZCVS Core Report Cycle 3 (2020) [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...socioeconomic groups both for Cycle 3 and over time. This analysis, in particular, found that in every NZCVS cycle, the proportion of Māori who are victimised is higher than any other ethnic group. The analysis also reveals that females who are separated or divorced are significantly more likely to be victimised, while males who are married, in a civil union, or in a de facto relationship are significantly less likely to be victimised. This section also analyses the demographic facto...

4. [2015] NZSSAA 84 (13 November 2015) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...although Mr XXXX returned to live at 25 XXXX Avenue later in 2005, they never shared a room again. She saw very little of Mr XXXX during 2006 and she did not see him as her partner in 2007 and 2008. The appellant said that she and Mr XXXX finally separated after an incident on Mother’s Day 2008. 4 [12] Mr XXXX gave evidence. He painted a different picture. As far as he was concerned the appellant was his partner from 2003 to 2008. He agreed, however, that arguments betw...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Vulnerable childrens bill child harm prevention orders [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...been raised. The Ministry of Social Development considered various options and, after settling on a legislative option to address the concerns raised by the Government, asked the Ministry of Justice for assistance on developing an order regime through legislation. On 24 September 2012 Cabinet approved the release of the White Paper for Vulnerable Children (the White Paper) which set out its preferred policy options [CAB Min (12) 34/9 refers]. The White Paper was releas...

6. Domestic Violence 1995 Act 42-day rule & Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1989 60-day rule [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...managing complex defended cases also caused significant delays. Lack of hearing time and breaks in Court sittings over the Christmas period could also result in long delays. Other reasons for significant delays were parties pursuing other applications e.g. through the Guardianship Act, delays in obtaining specialist reports, criminal proceedings and counsel seeking adjournments to negotiate with parties. Most of those consulted thought that with the exception of some criminal proceedings, these...

7. Restorative justice: Best practice framework August 2019 [pdf, 1006 KB]

   ...offender. Restorative justice in New Zealand The application of restorative justice principles and practices in New Zealand as a response to offending and victimisation began with the introduction of Family Group Conferences for young offenders through the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989. During the 1990s, similar principles and practices were applied on an ad hoc basis to cases involving adult offenders. However, it wasn’t until the passage of the Sentencing...

8. [2015] NZSSAA 94 (30 November 2015) [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...“Income Security in Transition for the Aged and Children in the Soviet Union and in the Russian Federation” by Lilian Liu,3 [12] In summary, prior to 1990 two laws governed pension programmes in the former Soviet Union: explains the developments through to 1993. The information in this article is supported by the other information provided. • the 1956 law on State pensions, which covered workers and employees of State farms, enterprises and institutions; and • the 1964...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 097 (18 November 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...necessary to consider the history of pension arrangements in Russia. [11] An article entitled “Income Security in Transition for the Aged and Children in the Soviet Union and in the Russian Federation” by Lilian Liu,3 explains the developments through to 1993. The information in this article is supported by the other information provided. [12] In summary, prior to 1990 two laws governed pension programmes in the former Soviet Union: • the 1956 law on State pensions, which...

10. Kauikia-Stevens v Trustees of the Rangitatau 1D5A1 Block (2014) 318 Aotea MB 217 (318 AOT 217) [pdf, 267 KB]

    ...currently administered by Te Tumu Paeroa (the Māori Trustee). 5 [11] Three of their children or their descendants are relevant to the proceedings, namely Takutaimoana, Clark and Samuel. Takutaimoana Kauika-Stevens and her husband Sonny were the parents of the applicants, Clark Kauika Stevens (who currently resides in the house) and Donata Kauika-Stevens. Clark Tawake Wirihana is a current trustee and has a room set aside for his use in the house. Third, Samuel Wirihana-Tawake,...