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1. McKeogh v Attorney-General [2020] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...that exceeds her entitlement to NZS has been deducted from Mr Larsen’s entitlement to NZS because he is married to Ms Stensrud. Mrs Burke [25] The Director also called Mrs JS Burke who is not a plaintiff but is affected by the spousal deduction through her marriage to a citizen of the United States of America. Her husband is not eligible for NZS but the entire amount of his overseas pension is deducted from Mrs Burke’s pension. Alleged differential treatment or effect [26] In r...

2. [2007] NZEmpC AC 3/07 McGreal v Television New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...application as conscientiously as I can. Factual events [6] The history of this matter was set out by Mr Drake in a chronology of events filed at the outset. This document is referred to as an agreed chronology although when I took Mr McGreal through it, he disagreed on one or two points, which I shall shortly mention. [7] The chronology is set out as follows: 8 November 1989 Paul McGreal commences employment with Television New Zealand as a sound operator. 6 April 1994 P...

3. Victims of crime in the adult criminal justice system: a stocktake of the literature [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...coordinated. Factors influencing victimisation • Victimisation is not evenly distributed, with specific groups being at increased risk of experiencing crime. Inherent disadvantage, rather than individual risk factors (such as being Māori or a sole parent), underlies heightened risk, and it is this that should be the focus of crime prevention and victim initiatives. State responses – victims’ rights and standards of care • Victims’ rights instruments have been developed an...

4. Appendix-M4-Economic-Impact-Report-on-the-New-Zealand-Sport-Horse-Industry-2012-.pdf [pdf, 695 KB]

   ...leaving 80,000 to be classified as sport horses for the purpose of this research. The implications of using the Agribase Biosecurity database information is outlined later in this report. The report firstly looks to define the industry and how it is separated from other industries; it also looks at what factors contribute to the makeup of the industry and how these factors are inter- related. The ability to look at comparable industries or in this case sporting pursuits is not possib...

5. Pirikahu v Hohaia - Awanui Haparapara No 1 (2021) 253 Waiariki MB 112 (253 WAR 112) [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...equal portions if more 9 As amended by Te Ture Whenua Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolution, and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2020, which came into force on 6 February 2021 253 Waiariki MB 126 than 1, the portion to which their parent would have been entitled if living at the death of the deceased: (b) where the deceased leaves no issue, but leaves brothers and sisters, the persons entitled shall be the deceased’s brothers and sisters living at the death of...

6. Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu Rogers [2024] Chief Judge's MB 144 (2024 CJ 144) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...shares of the deceased solely with the true intention being that all of her four deceased siblings would also receive their entitlement equally and that the present situation needed to be rectified. 2024 Chief Judge's MB 146 4. In a separate application made during 2022, the applicants sought to have the matter corrected pursuant to section 86 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. That application was however unable to proceed with the Court being unable to amend orders older...

7. Family and Sexual Violence work programme April [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...to the April update from the Multi-Agency Team on Family and Sexual Violence. The Multi-Agency Team is leading government efforts to create a coordinated, cross-government approach to preventing and responding to family and sexual violence. Through this newsletter you will receive updates on current work, including the implementation of the Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill. We welcome your feedback so please email us at familyandsexualviolence@justice.govt.nz In...

8. LCRO 79/2019 PS v NR (28 May 2020) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...the respondent, Mr NR, at the relevant time a lawyer employed by [Law Firm G] (the firm) as a consultant. Mr NR represented Ms PS’ former husband, Mr UM, in domestic violence proceedings against Ms PS in the Family Court. [2] Ms PS and Mr UM separated during 2002. Their twin sons, A and B, were then aged 2. Mr UM remarried in 2015. [3] Ms PS says she had over time experienced difficulties obtaining financial contribution from Mr UM for the boys’ care and upbringing which...

9. RA v LZ LCRO 2 / 2011 (22 August 2012) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...considered that the fees charged to the estate were reasonable for the administrative work done, that the charges were properly incurred and that it was appropriate that the Practitioner be paid for the work. [19] The Standards Committee considered separately the fees charged for the litigation work. The Committee did not order a refund of the $7,000 fees that had been debited against the estate, despite the Judge’s comments that the litigation was not an estate proceeding. T...

10. Rec-Recap-2024-Q1-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 873 KB]

    ...Laken Toko Watene, aged 30, died on 1 December 2022 at Crayfish Point, Matira, of drowning. On 1 December 2022, Mr Watene and his friends, Mr Awatere and Mr Lush, were fishing off the rocks at Crayfish point, situated in a remote area accessible through farmland. Access to the fishing spot required navigating steep rock faces. Mr Watene and his friends fished for approximately three hours without wearing life jackets. After several hours of fishing, they noticed the waves were getting...