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1. LCRO 24/2023 RD v KE and PS (5 September 2023) [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...that there was no Will of the deceased and also the added confusion of the claim of an existing Codicil without the apparent existence of a Will. I communicated on 3 occasions with other lawyers after advising the parties to direct their enquiry through an appropriate appointed counsel. The last correspondence was with [Law firm B] on the 22 April 2021 with Mr TZ advising that we no longer acted since the uplift dated 25 March 2021. [51] Mr KE also recorded his understanding that...

2. NZCASS Main findings report [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...external experts who contributed to the project: James Reilly, Yvette Tinsley, Andrea Johnston, David Scott, Peter Mullins, Carolyn Bugler, Vic Duoba and CBG Health Research Ltd. Finally, special thanks to Charles Sullivan for his moral support and advice throughout. JUSTICE.GOVT.NZ/NZ-CRIME-AND-SAFETY-SURVEY Published by the Ministry of Justice W justice.govt.nz • T +64 4 494 9800 • E research@justice.govt.nz 19 Aitken Street, DX SX10088, Wellington, New Zealand PRINT...

3. Smith v Smith - Nuki o Te Hapū Tahawai ki Rataroa Whānau Trust [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 110 (2019 APPEAL 110) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...views of the owners in rare circumstances. The Court is not bound to appoint the leading candidates resulting from an election by the beneficial owners. A candidate who has strong support from the owners might be regarded by the Court as unsuitable through lack of ability, experience and knowledge or for other reasons. For example, the existence of conflicts of interest might be relevant or the need to obtain a suitable spread of skills amongst the trustees. Nevertheless, the Court wo...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 101 McNabb v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...2 McNabb v Silver Fern Farms Ltd [2019] NZEmpC 42 at [4]. 3 At [7]-[8]. 4 Employment Court Regulations 2000, reg 44(3)(c). [7] Notwithstanding the unorthodox route this matter has taken, that still is the appropriate lens through which to consider the issues now raised. The first issue is whether disclosure would involve “publication” [8] The starting point is s 11B of the Family Court Act 1980. Section 11B(3)(b) limits publication of reports of proceeding...

5. Wellington v MacDonald - Te Maika B4 Residue (2008) 129 Whangarei MB 258 (129 WH 258) [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   ...was a trust already in place in favour of his tlu'ee children. Otherwise, why would he make that proposal? Furthermore, nowhere in his written material or the minutes does Joseph claim that the shares are already subject to a tmsl. Rather, throughout his correspondence with the Court and his attendances at Couri he promotes the idea of either a whanau tmst, or equal division of his father's shares between his father's three natural children, or a gift directly to Jose...

6. 2019 to 2024 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...efficiently and effectively as possible. To ensure public health, the response to COVID-19 has seen individual’s rights and liberties constrained. As these liberties return it is vital to ensure we maintain trust and confidence in our justice system, through high levels of transparency and public accountability. The COVID-19 crisis has also demanded that we adapt quickly, to ensure the essential work of the justice system continues. We need to harness that adaptability, agility an...

7. New fees framework for family legal aid providers - summary April 2012 [pdf, 925 KB]

   ...proceedings could involve six different placements – there is confusion about how the reduced fee will apply. Further, a review hearing is a legal requirement, not only should this be a repeatable activity, hearing time should be available as a separate fee. The CYP schedule has been amended to correct the error as it is recognised that the Department initiates the proceedings. During the review process, it was accepted that given the nature of these proceedings, a reduced f...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 4 Haig v Edgewater Developers Ltd and Others [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...Developers Limited. In addition, although he claims also to have been a director and the Managing Director of Carrington Farms Limited, only his directorship of this company is admitted. [6] PH II Incorporated is a United States corporation which, through subsidiaries, is the parent and controller of the New Zealand companies Edgewater Developers Limited and Carrington Farms Limited. [7] Mr Haig first issued proceedings in the High Court against the defendants. Summary jud...

9. NZCASS Data tables 2 reporting crime [xlsx, 809 KB]

   Contents Data Tables Contents i About the data tables About the survey, interpreting statistics, symbol notation and links for further information. ii Terms and definitions Selected terms and definitions. Reporting crime 10 Comparing NZCASS and Police statistics - estimates Comparisons between NZCASS and Police statistics for 2005, 2008 and 2013, with adjustments to Police data for 2013. 10 Comparing NZCASS and Police statistics - sampling error How var

10. Summit resources [pdf, 1.9 MB]

    ...To graduate they must have been drug and alcohol free for 18 months and be employed or enrolled in study. What is this, and why did we do it? A pre-sentencing initiative to address alcohol and drug dependency issues and associated offending through access to treatment and court supervision. Where is it? Waitākere and Auckland District Courts. 022 / SESSION 10 / IMPROVING WAIORA / INITIATIVE CANVASES Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou New Beginnings Court IMPROVING WAIORA When did i...