Health NZ Litigation Conduct Policies or Equivalent Documents
Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to Health New Zealand
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From: Erika Whittome
Dear Health New Zealand,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information:
* A copy of the current model litigant policy, or any other policy, guideline, protocol, manual, or internal document or policy - by whatever name - that governs or provides guidance to HNZ staff, legal teams, and/or external counsel on the conduct of litigation or legal proceedings.
* Copies of any previous versions of the above documents that have been in effect at any time since 2021, to the present.
For each version identified, please indicate:
* The title of the document;
* The period during which it was in effect (including commencement and, if applicable, end dates); and
* A brief description of the context in which the document is/was used (if not clear from the document itself).
If such guidance exists in multiple formats (e.g., standalone documents, sections within a broader code of conduct or legal manual), I would appreciate receiving all relevant material.
If no such documents exist, but internal practices or expectations equivalent to a model litigant approach are followed, please provide a description of those practices and how they are communicated and enforced.
Yours faithfully,
Erika Whittome
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From: hnzOIA
Kia ora Erika,
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Litigation policies on 21 April 2025. Please find attached our response to
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