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1. 2024 NZPSPLA 072.pdf [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...Mr Tupai Ui’s convictions related to his work as a security guard. He used his previous employment security access to unlawfully gain entry to an apartment building. Because of this Mr Tupai Ui’s certificate has been suspended since September 2023 when the police filed their initial complaint. I also consider the nature and seriousness of Mr Tupai Ui’s offending shows he is not a fit and proper person to be a certificate holder. [4] Police have established that grounds for disqu...

2. 20231312-Land-Transport-Clean-Vehicle-Discount-Scheme-Repeal-Amendment-Bill-2024.pdf [pdf, 61 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 8 December 2023 Hon Judith Collins, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Repeal) Amendment Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Repeal) Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. We have not yet received...

3. 2025 NZPSPLA 026.pdf [pdf, 71 KB]

   [2025] NZPSPLA 026 IN THE MATTER OF a complaint by The Police against MARCARIOS SETEFANO- MOASILI under s 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 HEARD on the papers DECISION [1] In August 2023 Police made a complaint against Marcarios Setefano-Moasili as he was facing two charges of illtreating or neglecting a child under 18. Other than suspending Mr Setefano-Moasili’s certificate of approval the complaint was put on hold until ther...

4. 2024 NZPSPLA 018 [pdf, 24 KB]

   [2024] PSPLA 018 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint made under s 73 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) against AP PROJECTS LIMITED DECISION [1] In June 2023 I added AP Projects Limited to a complaint against Okeksii Aharkov. I asked the Complaints, Investigation and Prosecution Unit (CIPU) to investigate whether AP Projects had employed Mr Aharkov and others in restricted security roles without a COA. [2] CIPU concluded...

5. 2025 NZPSPLA 044 pdf [pdf, 69 KB]

   [2025] NZPSPLA 044 IN THE MATTER OF Complaint by The Police under s 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against TEVITA TAKITAKI HEARD remotely on 15 April 2024 DECISION [1] In December 2023 Police made a complaint against Tevita Takitaki as he had been charged with serious drug and firearm related offences. Other than suspending Mr Takitaki’s certificate of approval the complaint was put on hold until there was an outcome on the...

6. 20250324-Plain-Language-Act-Repeal-Bill.pdf [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...2022 (the Act) sought to improve the effectiveness and accountability of the public service through the use of clear, concise, easily understood language in public documents. The Act was passed into law in October 2022 and came into force in April 2023. 4. This Bill seeks to repeal the Act on the basis that its aim, while worthy, is better achieved in ways other than legislation. It is anticipated that the repeal will reduce the compliance burden on agencies and free up resources f...

7. OIA-Treaty Principles [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Information Act request: Treaty Principles Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 12 September 2024, to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). Specifically, you requested: The NZ First Coalition Agreement of 2023 states: Conduct a comprehensive review of all legislation (except when it is related to, or substantive to, existing full and final Treaty settlements) that includes 'The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi" and replace...

8. 2024 NZPSPLA 098.pdf [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Police under s 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) against BD HEARD remotely on 6 November 2024 APPEARANCES Constable D Leahy for NZ Police BD – no appearance DECISION [1] In January 2023 police filed a complaint against BD after he was charged with kidnapping, refusing to provide a blood test, and driving while his licence was suspended or revoked. On 11 October 2024 BD was convicted on all three charges. He was sentence...

9. Legal Services Commissioner announces rate increase and review for duty lawyers

   ...pay rates, alongside a longer-term commitment to review the duty lawyer service,” she added. The review will be led externally and include an advisory group of key stakeholders including members of the profession. It is expected to start in August 2023 and be completed by February 2024.

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10. Consultation opens – Public views sought on options to change the law for attending court remotely

    ...achieve a modern, fit-for-purpose regime that increases remote participation, supports access to justice and promotes efficiency in courts in a way that is consistent with the interests of justice. The Government decided to review the Act in December 2023 as part of its 100-Day-Plan commitment to enable more virtual participation in court proceedings. The review is part of a wider work programme to improve the efficiency, timeliness and performance of the courts system. Public feedback is sough...

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