Secretary for Justice (New Zealand Central Authority) v H J - [2007] 2 NZLR 289

Infants and children — Hague Convention — Children wrongfully removed from Australia to New Zealand by New Zealand mother — Application by father for return over 12 months after removal — Children found to be settled in New Zealand — Exercise of discretion to order return — Effect of concealment — Whether presumption of return — Weight to be given to purposes of Hague Convention — Principles for exercise of discretion — Care of Children Act 2004, s 106(1)(a).