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1. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations 2021 [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...within the period. Where an individual is proceeded against for more than one offence at the same time, and the offences occurred either side of a birthday, age is at the time of the earlier offence. Where an individual is proceeded against on two separate occasions, once for an offence committed at age 13, and once for an offence committed at age 14, within the same 12- month period, the individual will only be counted in the offending rate for children measure. Estimated total...

2. NZCVS Cycle 3 topical report final - patterns of victimisation by family members and help-seeking by victims [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...offended against by an ex-partner and 38% were offended against by other family member(s). • The groups that most often experienced offending by family members were Māori (4.7%) and females (3.2%). • For offending by family members, 13.1% of separated people and 4.1% of non- partnered people experienced offending by family members compared to the NZ average of 2.2%. • 49% of adults who experienced offending by family members knew someone else experiencing family/whānau...

3. Tranche 2 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...relating to clubs and ranges. Executive Summary 3 My overall firearms reform programme aims to provide for greater protection of public safety and simplify regulatory requirements, to improve compliance and better support licenced firearms owners, through four phases. 4 Amendments to the Act in 2020 changed how clubs and ranges were regulated, including new approval and certification requirements. I consider these went beyond what is necessary to ensure public safety and are jeopardi...

4. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 560 KB]

   ...Appeal, High Court, 58 District Courts, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment Court and Maori Land Court; • Supporting 29 tribunals, authorities and committees that help New Zealanders resolve disputes; • Providing legal assistance through the Public Defence Service and administering the Legal Aid system. It is essential that the public has trust in the justice system and to achieve that, court proceedings must be open and transparent. The media, as the public’s ‘ey...

5. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 804 KB]

   ...Appeal, High Court, 58 District Courts, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment Court and Maori Land Court; • Supporting 29 tribunals, authorities and committees that help New Zealanders resolve disputes; • Providing legal assistance through the Public Defence Service and administering the Legal Aid system. It is essential that the public has trust in the justice system and to achieve that, court proceedings must be open and transparent. The media, as the public’s ‘ey...

6. [2021] NZREADT 36 - Lindsay-Penalty (13 July 2021) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...District Council (“the Council”) developed and sold industrial and commercial sections at its Izone Business Park in Rolleston. The Council outsourced its management of Izone sales to Hughes Development Ltd (HDL). HDL sold land directly and through real estate licensees. If a purchaser were 1 Section 50 of the Act came into force on 17 November 2009: see s 2 of the Act. introduced through a real estate licensee, a commission would be payable for the introduction. [5...

7. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block (2011) 34 Waiariki MB 151 (34 WAR 151) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...submitted that the resolutions were purportedly passed in the knowledge that an injunction had been sought and this shows a lack of respect for the Court and a lack of good faith with the owners, which is consistent with the trustees’ behaviour throughout these proceedings. Failure to obtain independent advice [24] In accordance with the Court’s earlier directions the Respondents were ordered to obtain independent advice. They received advice from Price Waterhouse Coopers (�€...

8. ISR Evaluation Synthesis Report [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...community partners and coalitions/collaborations ............................... 105 Appendix 2 – Challenges to evaluating ISR ................................................................................. 106 Appendix 3 – Support services delivered through ISR ................................................................ 107 Appendix 4 – Impact of ISR on Māori victims .............................................................................. 109 Appendix 5 – ISR referral...

9. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2020-21 [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   ...People can still choose to represent themselves if they want to. This initiative means more people can engage a lawyer in their care of tamariki proceeding. This is one of several initiatives aimed at strengthening the Family Court and supporting parents and whānau through often emotional and financially stressful proceedings. Resources and Information for Care of Children The Resources and Information for Care of Children initiative is developing quality resources and information that...

10. 2015 Ministry of Justice annual report [pdf, 4.2 MB]

    ...Director Risk & Assurance. REPORT OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE During the 12 months ended 30 June 2015 the committee has met on 5 occasions to fulfil its duties and responsibilities. In additional to its formal meetings, the committee has separately reported to the Chief Executive on matters through meetings with its Chair. During these meetings the committee has: • received briefings on the Ministry’s strategic plan and key priorities • examined the Ministry’s governan...