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Before relying on any material contained within this site, users should carefully evaluate its accuracy, completeness and relevance to their particular circumstances. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the electronic version of the full text decisions and that they have not been interfered with. In the case of difference, the official version held in either the New Zealand Refugee Status Library (also known as The Nicholson Library) or the Auckland District Law Society High Court Library prevails. Decisions published after 1 October 1999 bear the seal of the RSAA.

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