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1. Statistical bulletin: An overview of conviction and sentencing statistics in New Zealand 1999 to 2008 [pdf, 759 KB]

   ...in the volume of criminal behaviour. The number of charges can be affected by legislative changes, technical changes surrounding the collection and enumeration of offence data, as well as alterations in the availability and prioritisation of police resources for detecting and investigating offences. Court areas are estimated by allocating each 2006 census meshblock to the nearest courthouse. Nearness is measured as the shortest road distance from the geographical centre of the meshblo...

2. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 8 for the period 2 to 8 June 2020 [pdf, 760 KB]

   ...ago (29%), the graph below demonstrates a clear shift in opinion from policing and enforcement to system and services improvement, better COVID-19 monitoring and clarity of safety rules. Almost one quarter of respondents, 23% (24%), suggested more resources, better practices and improved systems and services within the criminal justice system, the same proportion as a week ago. Figure 7: Answers to the question, “What, if anything, the criminal justice system could be doing bett...

3. Tai Rāwahiti v Tauranga - Tekumi A21A (2009) 228 Aotea MB 148 (228 AOT 148) [pdf, 442 KB]

   ...at Parihaka. [21] It is important to note, according to counsel, that a sibling of the applicant had lived in the existing residence on the marae for some time. It had been built well over a century ago and had been used as a base, a home and a resource for all the beneficiaries of the trust to use when visiting the marae. The house represents an important connection that the Totorewa whanau have had with Parihaka Marae and so it is both a practical and symbolic connection. [22] Cou...

4. Statistical bulletin: An overview of conviction and sentencing statistics in New Zealand 1998 to 2007 [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...volume of criminal behaviour. The number of charges and cases can be affected by legislative changes, technical changes surrounding the collection and enumeration of offence data, as well as alterations in the availability and prioritisation of police resources for detecting and investigating offences. Other Annual statistical Reports Available The Research, Evaluation and Modelling Unit within the Ministry of Justice carry out regular statistical reporting in a number of areas. The annua...

5. Evidence Brief: Post-release Supervision [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...officer skills and techniques that are most effective at reducing recidivism. These skills, are referred to as “core correctional practices “include effective use of authority, prosocial modelling, problem-solving strategies, use of community resources, and interpersonal relationship factors.xi A 2015 meta-analysisxii of 10 studies shows that offenders supervised by officers who had received specific training in these practices have a recidivism rate approximately 13% lo...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 69 Halse v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...submissions hearing; rather it is a matter for the discretion of the Court after considering the reasons given for seeking a transcript.40 [63] In the present circumstances, the hearings have been transcribed so there is no issue of using Court resources to produce the transcript for the parties. 39 Senior Courts (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017, rr 4 and 8. 40 Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand v CultureSafe New Zealand Ltd (in liq) [2022] NZEmpC 230 at [15]....

7. Director of Proceedings v Counties Manukau District Health Board [2020] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 578 KB]

   ...CMDHB impacting on patients receiving their follow-up appointments around this time, included: • The incidence of chronic disease associated with the ageing population which had placed, and continues to place, significant demands on ophthalmology resources, with referrals to the service increasing year on year. • In 2009, the service moved into a new purpose-built facility, which soon reached maximum capacity. • In 2013, planning commenced to expand the facility further with a...

8. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Resolution Institute [pdf, 685 KB]

   ...need to be addressed. Strengthening the family justice system Page 5 of 13 Resolution Institute submission Quality, accessible information Resolution Institute supports:  An information strategy to provide a wide variety of resources that meet all needs  A public awareness campaign to improve New Zealanders’ understanding of Family Justice Services. Resolution Institute recommends: That the public awareness campaign promotes out of court resolution an...

9. BU v DG LCRO 276 / 2011 (17 September 2013) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...had been unwilling to negotiate with DN about fees. DG had reached an impasse. BZ had the files, an obligation to meet BU’s fees but no funds, no security and no incentive to increase her exposure in having to meet BU’s fees from her own resources. BU had significant unpaid costs, no file and no instructions. DG had instructions, an incomplete copy of DN’s file, increasing costs and a rapidly approaching hearing. DN owed substantial fees to BU and DG, could add nothing fu...

10. Pue v Tapatu - Okawa A1B (2011) 268 Aotea MB 93 (268 AOT 93) [pdf, 165 KB]

    ...and ability to communicate. [29] As to the issue of legal advice, Ms Godkin says she has no personal legal representation and nor has she sought and nor does she intend to source legal representation in the future as she does not have available resources to commit to an obligation that she is unable to meet. [30] Regarding the claim of adverse possession, Ms Godkin says her personal view is that her father is lawfully undertaking and carrying out his right and entitlement to do...