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January 2020 Volume 88 Number 4 Justices’QUARTERLY January 2020 Volume 88 Number 4 FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM Conference 2020: Heading for Hawera PRESIDENT’S PAGE Welcome to 2020 Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa: be enhancing competency for all Justices and Greetings of the New Year to all. ensuring our systems and processes are rele- The sun has now set on 2019 and the calendar vant. We need to be progressive in the way we has rolled over to another number as we wel- discharge our collective responsibility to serve come the New Year. the New Zealand public. To that end I wish the newly elected Board every success in carrying on Just as endings are inevitable – a year ends, the good work on our behalf. leaves fall, you close a book – so too are new beginnings inevitable. Although not being As reported at the 2019 association AGMs, col- particularly fond of some endings, such as the laboration is central to the Board’s work, along last day of summer or the final chapter of a with the Federation’s commitment to building good book, I find being open to embracing new on its service delivery, maintaining our relevance beginnings such as the dawn of a new year is as Justices of the Peace and about being sharp incredibly exhilarating, as they tend to be alive in our practice through ongoing education. with opportunities. Federation President These have been focus areas for our discussions Rachael O’Grady with key stakeholders, and other agencies. Since How wonderful then that the 92nd Royal Feder- reporting on progress in those discussions at ation AGM/Conference will run with the theme the AGMs I am pleased to report here that in “Alive with Opportunity”. The Conference is shaping up as November National Manager Tony Pugh and I were most an interesting and enjoyable one, with new and exciting fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet with two key changes to the programme format, an excellent line-up of judicial appointees, the newly appointed Chief District Court guest speakers and a range of thought-provoking, interac- Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, and Chief Justice Dame tive workshops. The South Taranaki association organising Helen Winkelmann. We appreciated the opportunity to wel- committee is carrying out all the groundwork to ensure that come Chief Judge Taumaunu to his new role and to discuss Conference is engaging and socially enjoyable. We look for- significant aspects of the Justice of the Peace role. ward to seeing you at the end of February in Hawera. Also in November, the 2019 Judicial Studies Course con- This year there are three remits submitted by associations for cluded with the two- day practicum. Congratulations to all consideration at the AGM. These appear elsewhere in this Justices who have completed the course to the satisfaction of issue, along with the results of the Regional Representative the Chief District Court Judge. voting. An election will be held at conference for Vice-Presi- dent. As usual over New Year, I check to see who has been recog- nised by the Queen in the New Year Honours List. As New At Conference Denise Hutchins concludes her time on the Zealanders we are predominantly focused on our sports Board. I take this opportunity to place on record our deep heroes, but the unsung heroes are often the ones that freely respect and heartfelt appreciation to Denise for her service volunteer and dedicate their wide-ranging talents, interests to the Federation. She has been instrumental in ensuring the and expertise to organisations, service groups and commu- Federation has a strong strategic focus, in addition to being nities. Congratulations go to those Justices of the Peace who a strong advocate for service desks, and a leader and careful were acknowledged for their achievements. steward of the Federation during a time of significant project work and changes in staff. My involvement with the Federation Board began in 2013 when I was elected Northern Regional Representative. I can Conference 2020 will also be where I sign off as President liken the ensuing journey to a road trip, filled with exciting and in doing so it will be a privilege to present a summary adventures and challenged by unexpected detours. That of what has been accomplished during the 2019-2020 year road trip led me to be your President, the honour of which is in the Annual Report. However, I take this opportunity to hard to adequately express. My greatest source of inspiration thank Board members for their time, expertise, support and has always been derived from you, my fellow Justices. Friend- hard work to ensure prudent governance of the Federation. ships and unforgettable encounters on my journey have left I am proud of what we have achieved, and I say we because the deepest impressions. it takes a genuine team effort to ensure the organisation does not stand still in terms of maintaining our relevance as I have also been fortunate to have the unconditional support Justices of the Peace, which is critical if we are to continue to of my husband Harold; to have had friends and family to achieve excellence in accessible justice services, such a funda- keep me real; and to have worked with the incredibly talent- mental tenet of a civilised society. ed and tremendous group of individuals who have been part of the Federation staff and Board, past and present. Ameri- Our society is not a static environment. The pace of change is can author Jim Rohn suggested that we are the average of rapid, and it’s increasing, and if we are to remain relevant we the five people we spend the most time with. Well, if that is need to keep up, we need to be in a position to meet change the case then I have been more than abundantly blessed. and take the opportunities that change presents. We must continue to lift our gaze and build on progress. Drawing together the concepts of new beginnings, main- taining relevance and building on the quality of service I Being, as I am, prone to drawing analogies, consider if you share with you one of my favourite quotes as I bid my fare- will that if we look from an angle where consumerism under- wells: in the words of Doctor Seuss “You have brains in your pins a great deal of how today’s world works, then the basic head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in equation is the buyer and the seller. More than likely, what any direction you choose.” On that note I wish you all the draws you to a seller is value and engagement in service. The very best for 2020. flip side of that, and what draws you away from a seller, is poor service and low-quality goods. By applying that same Ngā mihi nui logic to what we do as Justices of the Peace in providing an Rachael O’Grady important service to the community, then our priority must THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NEWS 1 Minister congratulates Sir Joe Williams Justice Minister Andrew Little has congratulated Justice Joe Williams on his New Year Honours knight- hood for services to the state. AND ITS AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS Te Kāhui Pou Whakatau Ture O Aotearoa Sir Joe has been appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand EDITOR: GEOFF DAVIES JP Order of Merit. Email: [email protected] “Sir Joe Williams has made an im- mense contribution to the elevation NATIONAL OFFICE: TONY PUGH JP of Māori voices in the justice system. PO BOX 5005 WELLINGTON This honour is well-deserved,” Mr Little said. Telephone 04-918-8114 Fax 04-918-8034 Email: [email protected] Sir Joe was appointed the first Website: www.jpfed.org.nz Māori judge of the Supreme Court ISSN 2382-12164 (print) in 2019. Justice Sir Joe Williams. PICTURE: ISSN 2382-1272 (online) After graduating with an LLB from New Zealand Law Society FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM Victoria University in 1986, and an Let justice be done, though the LLM (Hons) from the University of rigour and tikanga Māori to his heavens may fall British Columbia in 1988, Sir Joe present role, and so reflects New January 2020 VOL 88 No: Four joined Kensington Swan and estab- Zealand in the 21st century. lished the first unit specialising in “Having been a judge of the High CONTENTS Maori issues in a major New Zea- Court since 2008, and of the Court ACJA meeting in Melbourne 2 land law firm. of Appeal since 2018, it was only From the National Manager 3 In 1999 he was appointed Chief fitting he became a judge of the Auckland conference 4 Judge of the Māori Land Court. Supreme Court in 2019, and now In 2000 he was appointed acting Education 5-12 is a worthy recipient of this knight- chairperson of the Waitangi Tribu- hood.” Tech Tips 13 nal, an appointment made perma- Sir Joe’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti nent in 2004. Crossword 14 Pūkenga and Te Arawa (Waitaha, New Year Honours 15 “Sir Joe Williams has brought a Tapuika). unique blend of legal intellectual Historic sitting for CDCJ 16 • JPs honoured by Queen P15 Hubbard inside back cover Appointments outside back cover ‘Strong voice for victims’ FEDERATION OFFICERS Patron: The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO The Government’s Chief Victims Advisor, Kim McGregor, Governor-General of New Zealand has been reappointed to the role for a further two years, President: Rachael O’Grady JP Justice Minister Andrew Little announced last month.
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