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1. BORA Citizenship Amendment Bill [pdf, 344 KB]

   ...imprisonment. In this case, the penalty level reflects the fact that the citizenship certificate could be used to conduct fraud if it were not returned. Providing a strong deterrent and punishment reflects the seriousness of what can be obtained through having evidence of New Zealand citizenship. In our view, the penalty is clearly associated with the importance of the objective of the offence. • We consider that new s 27(3) appears to impair the right to be presumed innocent no mo...

2. Trends for children and youth in the New Zealand justice system 2001 to 2010 [pdf, 586 KB]

   ...children and young people charged in the Youth Court. These decreases can be seen across gender, age and ethnic group since 2003. Only the most serious youth offending reaches court. The majority (80%) of youth offending is dealt with out of court through alternative action, including warnings, diversionary programmes and Family Group Conferences. The most serious youth offending (which results in the transfer to the District or High Court) has also decreased. The number of children and...

3. Recommendations Recap Issue 26 1 January-31 March 2021 [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...implementation completed in March 2020) which strengthens assessment (involving three key stages: initial, core, and full) and decision-making practice by focusing on early and accurate identification of tamariki whose safety and needs are best addressed through the child protection system; b. Requiring a chronology to be completed (supported by improvements to CYRAS) as part of the initial assessment when a report of concern is received. This ensures a full understanding of prior his...

4. Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe (2016)350 Aotea MB 181 (350 AOT 181) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...[11] An application for succession to Wiini Tangahoe was heard on 20 January 1931. 8 The minutes record evidence given by Kahutopuni Ngatai that the deceased died in May 1929 leaving no will and no children. The Court noted the interests came through the will of Kahutopuni Waata. The proceedings were then held over to enable the Court to consider how to deal with the interests. A further hearing was held on 26 May 1936 where the Court confirmed that the interests did not fall int...

5. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2021 [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...cautious when drawing conclusions using the 2020/2021 statistics. Youth justice system Most children and young people in the youth justice system don't go to court but are instead dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in court for...

6. Children and young people data notes and trends June 2022 [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...offending by children and young people is dealt with outside the court system, only the most serious offending goes to court Children and young people in the youth justice system are most often dealt with by Police in the community. This could be through a Police warning or being referred to Police Youth Aid. A family group conference happens in more serious circumstances where the offending can’t be dealt with in the community. Children and young people only appear in cour...

7. Appendix 2 Draft Annex to 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...environmental, spiritual and economic importance to iwi and hapū. Kōhanga reo: development and language revitalisation initiative grounded in Māori cultural principles and ideals. It facilitates the growth and development of mokopuna (children) through the transmission of Māori language, knowledge and culture Kuia: A female elder Kura: Primary school Kaupapa: topic, policy, matter for discussion, plan, purpose, programme, theme, issue, or initiative. Mana: Prestige and status...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...redundant? [28] Mr Johnston and Fletcher Construction signed an employment agreement in November 2000. The agreement intended to state the duties and responsibilities of the job but the schedule, that would have contained them, was left blank. Throughout Mr Johnston’s employment his duties and responsibilities were not recorded, except on one occasion when he made a list of them when completing a performance review. [29] The rest of the agreement was clear. He was entitled to o...

9. [2013] NZEmpC 82 Tan v Morningstar Institute of Education Ltd t/a Morningstar Preschool [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...a decision could be made. Given their close working relationship it was agreed that the most dignified way to explain this situation to her was for the directors and Mr Tan to meet with her and outline the process. They had never before been through a redundancy situation. [10] They put together a two page document headed “Background” to assist in explaining the process and the proposed timeline. The background document states that management felt that the fairest way to a...

10. Making Aotearoa Safer and more Inclusive Summary of engagement [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...government agencies undertook on the Royal Commission of Inquiry's recommendations to improve social cohesion. Social cohesion is about enabling everyone to belong, participate and have confidence in public institutions. We completed 30 hui throughout Aotearoa, including hui with Māori, Pasifika and ethnic communities, disability, rainbow and faith-based communities. Experiences and expressions on social cohesion Māori and other communities strongly believe Te Tiriti o Waita...