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1. OIA-109347.pdf [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz Ref: OIA 109347 21 March 2023 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Recording and transcription services Thank you for your email of 29 January 2024 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry), in which you requested information under the Official Information Act (the Act). Specifically, you requested: I would like to get informati

2. Impact of Treaty on Government Agencies report [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...Runanga Iwi Bill, for the first time since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, provides for Government’s formal recognition of the iwi structure. The purpose of the Bill is, essentially, to enable Maori to use more traditional structures to deliver services to their people. The major features of the Government’s policies on these issues are outlined on pp 40–49. These policy moves, as they come to full fruition, will transform the historical and existing relationships between Ma...

3. [2024] NZEmpC 44 Maheta v Skybus New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 266 KB]

   DHARMENDRA MAHETA v SKYBUS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED, FORMERLY AIRBUS EXPRESS LIMITED [2024] NZEmpC 44 [13 March 2024] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2024] NZEmpC 44 EMPC 476/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF applications for disclosure of documents BETWEEN DHARMENDRA MAHETA Plaintiff AND SKYBUS NEW ZEAL...

4. BORA Judicature Modernisation Bill [pdf, 321 KB]

   Judicature Modernisation Bill 20 November 2013 Attorney-General Judicature Modernisation Bill (PCO 17309/14.0): Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/207 1.We have considered this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). 2.We conclude that the Bill, which consolidates and modernises existing legislation on the constitution, jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the High Court, the Court of A...

5. Nottingham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2022] NZACC 212 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...Subject to the above points being discussed with the supplier, I recommend ACC instruct Accessable to proceed to tender, complete working drawings and apply for necessary consent. [9] On 16 October 2018, Mr Mark van Diepen, Housing Modification Service Provider, completed a Housing Modification Service Report, and provided an estimated renovation cost of $55,000.00. [10] On 13 May 2019, Mr Richard Angell, for Maynard Marks Property & Building Consultants, provided a report to...

6. Recording Industry Association of New Zealand v Telecom NZ 3553 [2013] NZCOP 6 [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...and apologised for what occurred. In all the circumstances we do not consider that this infringing amounted to “flagrancy”. [43] As to the effect on the market, we take very broadly into account the submission of RIANZ about legal downloading services in New Zealand, as we do of the third prescribed factor being the reimbursement of fees to be paid. [44] Looking at matters in the round, and taking into account all the circumstances in this case, we believe that an appropriate amou...

7. Improving alcohol regulation

   The Government is changing alcohol laws to make alcohol licensing more practical with the aim of while maintaining public safety. The hospitality sector makes a significant contribution to New Zealand’s economy. To increase growth in the sector the Government is seeking to address known regulatory issues in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.  Associate Justice Minister, Hon Nicole McKee, has said the focus of the package is to make more practical alcohol regulation without increasin...

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8. Otago Standards Committee v Duff [2022] NZLCDT 4 (21 January 2022) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...2 REASONS FOR PENALTY ORDERS MADE ON 20 DECEMBER 2021 Introduction [1] In our decision of 2 September 2021 we found Mr Duff guilty of one charge of misconduct, arising out of a business dealing which was unconnected with legal services.1 At the conclusion of the penalty hearing we made the following orders: Orders 1. The practitioner was fined $10,000.00. 2. A censure was imposed which was to be delivered in writing. This is attached as Appendix 1. 3. Mr Duff...

9. Budget 2023 - Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture

   ...meaning people receiving legal aid may receive lower repayment amounts as well.   Remuneration for legal aid lawyers has also increased, with hourly rates increasing by 12% on 1 July 2022. This is aimed at encouraging legal aid lawyers to provide the service and supporting access to justice for New Zealanders.    So far in 2022/23, this funding has meant: An estimated 6,700 people have received lower repayments amount due to the changes in repayment settings. Over 2,700 people h...

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10. LCRO 69/2017 AO v IA (1 May 2018) [pdf, 137 KB]

    ...abandoned his appeal against conviction on 4 April 2017. He proceeded with his appeal against an aspect of the sentence that had been imposed. That appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.2 The complaint [17] Mr AO lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) in a letter dated 30 January 2017. [18] The substance of Mr AO’s complaint was that: (a) Mr IA contravened r 13.8.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client C...