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1. Victims Code report PDF [pdf, 424 KB]

   ...say the term ‘victim’ accurately conveys their experience of harm. Still others, including many Māori, want no label at all. This report uses the term ‘victim’ for the following reasons: • to maintain consistency with current Aotearoa New Zealand legislation (for example, the Victims’ Rights Act 2002) • most criminal justice system workers and stakeholders recognise the term. It may be that through future consultation with those who have been victimised, we can find...

2. [2010] NZEmpC 21 Industrial Services Nelson Ltd v Stewart [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...initial submissions [13] In a memorandum filed on 23 December 2009, counsel for the plaintiff referred to the inadvertence in not following the direction to serve the statement of claim within seven days. After investigating the matter, once new solicitors were instructed, they filed an application for an order extending the time on 23 December 2009. The new counsel did not have any formal address for service for the defendant. On 24 December 2009 the defendant was apparently se...

3. Appearing in court - what you need to know

   ...clothing. You should dress as smartly and tidily as you can for court. Visit the court If you would like to familiarise yourself with the courthouse and courtroom before your appearance, you may be able to visit the courthouse before your appearance. New Zealand courts are open to the public so you can visit the courthouse on any day during the registry’s opening hours. If the courtroom isn’t being used for another trial on that day, you may also be able to look inside the courtroom to get...

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4. LCRO 84/2020 WF v BP (11 June 2020) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...that review applications must be filed within 30 working days after a copy or notice of the determination is served on, given to or otherwise brought to the attention of the applicant 2 for review.1 In the absence of proof to the contrary, service of the Committee’s decision is presumed to have occurred on the fifth working day after it is made, given or performed or exercised.2 [5] In order to comply with the statutory timeframe prescribed for filing a review application,...

5. RIS: Protection of the name ombudsman [pdf, 510 KB]

   ...entity from using the name ‘ombudsman’. This will underscore the unique constitutional position of the Parliamentary Ombudsman. An exception will be made for the continued use of the name ‘Banking Ombudsman’ and ‘Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman’ by their respective entities, as these are both well-established brands in the financial markets disputes resolution sector. 1 [2018] NZCA 27 Protection of the...

6. AP v ZB LCRO 50/2015 (31 March 2015) [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Introduction [1] Mr AP seeks a review of a Standards Committee determination dated 14 November 2014. Background [2] The New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) received the complaint from Mr AP on 3 June 2014. Mr AP did not provide an email address on the complaint form, but in an undated fax to NZLS he stated “Any Corrispondince (sic) email [email address]”. [3] The Commit...

7. Proactive-release_Policy-decisions-for-Judicature-Timeliness-Amendment-Bill-and-Legal-Services-Distribution-of-Special-Fund-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...justice would be preserved by ensuring that applications are given appropriate judicial time and attention without compromising the Court of Appeal’s oversight of first appeal cases from the District Court. Proposal 3: Improve the process for addressing meritless proceedings from vexatious litigants in the civil jurisdiction 13. Senior Courts are experiencing an increase in the number of proceedings, appeals and applications that judges consider to be plainly an abuse of proce...

8. Retto v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 47 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...DECISION REPRESENTATION: Complainant: In person Adviser: In person Date Issued: 30 August 2012 2 DECISION Introduction [1] Mr Retto engaged Mr Standing to provide immigration services. [2] He paid money to him in advance for professional fees, and also gave him money that he was to pay to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. [3] Mr Standing represented to Mr Retto his ability to migrate to New Zealand was e...

9. Notes of Crown Maori Relations focus group with Constitutional and Legal experts 20 March 2018 [pdf, 540 KB]

   ...raise capability of local and central government to deal with Treaty and Maori issues. • Central and local government should consider new models of engagement (e.g., deliberative democracy techniques that involve citizen panels). • The State Services Commission needs to address capability within government with a bicultural framework that covers all government activity (policy, service delivery and implementation). Systemic discrimination against Māori • Underlying the...

10. 221013-Web-Attachment-Wayfinding-for-Civil-Justice-Draft National Strategy.pdf [pdf, 414 KB]

    ...document completion, guided navigation through legal information. • Develop materials in formats to reach different communities, including by presenting materials in Te Reo Māori and other languages. • Evaluation of current legal assistance services and building evidence-informed options to improve and/or extend these services. • Encourage innovation in service provision, for example, through the development of regulatory ‘sandboxes’9 to trial programmes of new classes of...