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1. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 2 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...This national policy statement provides a National Objectives Framework to assist regional councils and communities to more consistently and transparently plan for freshwater objectives. Te Mana o te Wai is an integral part of the framework that forms the platform for community discussions about the desired state of fresh water relative to the current state. New Zealanders generally aspire to high standards for our waterways and outcomes that are better than those achieved under the sta...

2. Tranche 1 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...17.1. the status of clubs and ranges, including the need for shooting clubs to hold a certificate of approval and for ranges to be certified, incorporation (in some cases), and the duration of certifications/certificates of approval 17.2. the application process to become certified/approved, including who may apply, how applications must be made, and what information must be provided 17.3. the criteria and conditions for approval, including rules for safe operation and facilities fo...

3. Independent Electoral Review Final Report [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...resolution....................................................................................................................... 459 19. Security and Resilience ............................................................................................................. 467 Managing the risks of disinformation .................................................................................... 467 Foreign interference .........................................................................

4. RC - Felicity Boyd - Statement of Evidence - 17 December 2021 [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...MATTER of the Omnibus Plan Change - Plan Change 8, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF FELICITY BOYD ON BEHALF OF THE OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL PC8 URBAN PROVISIONS 17 December 2021 Applican...

5. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...foraminal and spinal canal stenosis involving the mid-cervical spine which was moderate to severe at C4/5 and C5/6, with associated cord myelomalacia/oedema; and multilevel discopathy involving the lumbar spine. [6] On 12 April 2012, an ACC injury claim form was lodged, with a diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis, and an injury date of 25 March 2012. The respondent was granted cover for cervical spinal stenosis, and then received entitlements including weekly compensation and ho...

6. Youth Court - history of the Youth Court [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...punished as adults in adult courts, and age offered no exoneration. The justice system was characterised by the ‘Classical’ approach where crime was seen as a rational act of free-will. Punishment consequently focused on deterrence rather than reform and was applied equally to adults and children. However, in the latter part of the 19th century there was an acknowledgement that children are uniquely vulnerable and a subsequent move towards child-centred, welfare-based treatment.3 The exist...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 189 Gisborne District Council v China Forestry Group New Zealand Company [pdf, 4.3 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 189 IN THE MATTER OF an application for enforcement orders under s 316 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN GISBORNE DISTRICT COUNCIL (ENV-2023-AKL-159) Applicant AND CHINA FORESTRY GROUP NEW ZEALAND COMPANY LIMITED First Respondent YUXIA SUN Second Respondent WOOD MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED Third Respondent MANA TAIO TAIRĀWHITI Inter...

8. Beatson v CAC 416, Cripsin, Mordaunt & Property Brokers Ltd [2019] NZREADT 25 (9 July 2019) [pdf, 521 KB]

   ...applied flexibly, recognising that the strength of the evidence required will differ depending on the nature of the case. Stronger evidence will be required to prove more serious allegations…. 3.2 The Authority submits that that is of particular application in this case. Mr Beatson alleged (and continues to allege) the backdating of documents. The Authority submits that the strength of evidence required to prove this on the balance of probabilities will be high. [Citations omitt...

9. Ashraf v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 77 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

10. Recommendations Recap 2024 Q2 [pdf, 884 KB]

    ...Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 April and 30 June 2024 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2024 (2) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a death, a Coroner may m...