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1. Process evaluation of the Domestic Violence Act 1995 [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...and simple as is consistent with justice' suggests that people in need of protection can apply under the Act without the assistance of a lawyer. In fact, this rarely happens. Over all courts in 1998, an estimated 96% of all applications were made through lawyers. The research suggests that people approaching the court seeking advice about a domestic violence issue are almost always advised to consult a lawyer. Summary 11 Judges interviewed were opposed to the practice of applications...

2. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations June 2024 [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...“negative childhood experiences”. Levels of reporting child abuse or neglect can be affected by many things. For example, campaigns such as “It’s Not OK” increase awareness on the issue which can lead to increased reporting. Actions taken through the Children's Action Plan may also increase the reporting of concerns to Oranga Tamariki about care and protection for children and young people, by raising awareness on child abuse. In the short term, this means the proport...

3. LCRO 260/2013 CS v RV (18 July 2017) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...business) and the conduct of employees is at all times competently supervised and managed by a lawyer who is qualified to practise on his or her own account. [8] The decision contains a chronology beginning in 1969 when Mr RV’s grandmother died, through to June 2012. The involvement of others outside the firm who had the file from time to time is noted, as is the work the firm did without receiving payment. The Committee understood Mr H ceased working at Mr CS’s firm around N...

4. 2015 to 2019 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 952 KB]

   ...court system to a minimum. The focus will remain on the needs of our customers and this is reflected in the ambitious goals that we have set for ourselves – to reduce crime, victimisation and harm; to modernise courts and tribunals, and get people through the system quicker; to recognise mandates with all groups who are willing and able by 2017; whilst continuing to provide great service to the public every day. Achieving these goals will require changes to how we manage our business...

5. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations December 2020 [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...Levels of reporting of child abuse or neglect can be affected by a number of things. For example, the extent of publicity around campaigns such as “It’s Not OK” (i.e. increased publicity can lead to increased reporting). Also, actions taken through the Children's Action Plan may increase the reporting of concerns to Oranga Tamariki about care and protection for children and young people, by raising awareness of child abuse. In the short term, this means that the proportion...

6. Dr Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...structure for the various domains of the natural and spiritual world (Barlow, 1991). Whakapapa also provides a structure for the observance of respect and responsibility, the reciprocal obligations of humankind. 15. The widely held axiom is that through the many phases of creation as the world evolved a physical and spiritual element was created when the parental atua (deity), Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatuanuku (the earth mother) were separated by their children, specifically...

7. To-Report-or-Not-to-Report_Report.pdf [pdf, 838 KB]

   To Report or Not to Report? Understanding the impacts of reporting decisions for family and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand Dr Jacinta Cording1, Dr Apriel Jolliffe Simpson2,3 & Professor Devon Polaschek2,3 1Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury 2Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science 3Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato | The University of Waikato 2 Ackn

8. OWRUG - EiC - A M Gillespie (3 Feb 2021) [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...technician in Te Anau for 3 Stations with 5 breeding studs (2006 -07) moving to Taupo to work with Landcorp Pastoral as a budget and management analyst (2007 -09) working with dairy and dry stock units 14. My husband Ben and I met at Lincoln and moved through Landcorp together, following a brief stint overseas, Ben managed a sheep farm in South Otago, and we moved to Omakau in 2011. 15. Trading initially as a partnership we leased the farm from Ben’s parents, we then purchase...

9. NHoO-Ngati-Kapu-O2NL-CIA-20-June-2022-v2.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...1831 as the year in which Ngāti Raukawa gained the mana of the land: 5.6.1 “... Ko taua whenua kua riro noa mai ia matou i te rau o te patu o Ngati Raukawa i te tau 1831 ...” “... This land came into the possession of Ngati Raukawa through conquest, in the year 1831 ...”35 5.7 On the 14 June 1843 George Clarke Chief Protector of Aborigines reported to the colonial secretary: 5.7.1 “... [t]he Ngatiraukawa migrated about 11 years ago in a large body from M...

10. Ministry of Justice annual report 2019-20 [pdf, 9.3 MB]

    ...authorities and committees that help New Zealanders resolve disputes, in addition to our contact centres answering more than 940,000 calls. We contract with over 2,000 community-based and non- governmental service providers to support people moving through the justice system. We administer legal aid – helping people who can’t afford a lawyer to get legal advice and representation. We administered over 82,000 legal aid applications in 2019/20. We have oversight and monitoring r...