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

   Final Report Our recommendations for a fairer, clearer, and more accessible electoral system November 2023 He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake Independent Electoral Review This report may be cited as: Independent Electoral Review, 2023. Final Report: Our Recommendations for a Fairer, Clearer, and More Accessible Electoral System. Wellington: New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-473-69963-5 (Print) ISBN 978-0-473-69964-2 (Online) This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 I

2. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   ...Issues identified The use of primary and secondary legislation needs to strike a balance between certainty and flexibility. A high degree of prescription in primary legislation may mean that the intent of the law is clear, but it is difficult and time consuming to make reasonably minor changes and improvements. Regulations are commonly used where laws may need to be updated regularly or where technical or administrative detail needs to be set out. The different kinds of legislation also reflect...

3. Waitangi Tribunal - Part 5 Te Urewera [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   T E U R E W E R A P A R T V Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz W A I T A N G I T R I B U N A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 4 W A I 894 T E U R E W E R A P r e - p u b l i c a t i o n P a r t V Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Down

4. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...My job is to review this material with fresh eyes.  I have certainly not purported to  conduct a retrial.  It is not within my mandate to do so.  There have already been two trials.   Not only would a third trial be prohibitively costly and time consuming (in a case that is already  over 18 years old) but I think the Cabinet is entitled to assume, for present purposes, that the  130 witnesses whose evidence is re...

5. Waitangi Tribunal - Initiation Consultation and Consent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   I n I t I a t I o n, C o n s u l t a t I o n, a n d C o n s e n t W A I T A N G I T R I B U N A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 6 W A I 2 4 7 8 I n I t I a t I o n, C o n s u l t a t I o n, a n d C o n s e n t Chapter 3 of Report into Claims concerning Proposed Reforms to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 P r e - p u b l i c a t i o n V e r s i o n typeset 2016 by t

6. 2021-10-27 ORC - PC8 - Common Bundle - Volume 3(b) [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...traditional lore of Māori land tenure. Kai hau kai – customary exchanges of gifts and resources between whānau/hapū, the creation and satisfaction of such obligations within the wider Ngāi Tahu tribe. Kawa – protocol. Koha – gift, and consequential reciprocal obligations. Manaakitanga – support, caring and hospitality, as shown towards guests. Marae – traditional Māori open meeting ground. All important matters aff ecting an iwi must be discussed, and ultimatel...

7. Waitangi Tribunal theme G - Public works takings of Māori land [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   Rangahaua Whanui National Theme g PUBLIC WORKS TAKINGS OF MAORI LAND, 1840–1981 CATHY MARR May 1997 First Release WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other Rangahaua Whanui reports District reports District 1: Auckland, R Daamen, P Hamer, and B Rigby District 5b: Gisborne, S Daly District 7: The Volcanic Plateau, B Bargh District 8: The Alienation of Maori Land in the Rohe Potae, C Marr District 9: The Whanganui District, S Cross and B Bargh District 11a: Wairarapa, P Goldsmi

8. 2021-10-27 ORC - PC8 - Common Bundle - Volume 2 [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...by negotiated agreements and Court decisions in the period up to 4 July 2003. These changes were incorporated into the Plan and the Plan made operative. Proposed Plan Change 1A was notified on 17 August 2005 to make miscellaneous amendments consequential to recent changes to the Resource Management Act and other minor changes. Four submissions and one further submission were received. Following the hearing, decisions on the submissions received were released on 1 April 2006. Plan...

9. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 5 (Part 1) [pdf, 28 MB]

   KÄI TAHU KI OTAGO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 CB1716 1 Yellow - Purapura Whetu Reminds us of the tini mate - myriads of ancestors. Light and Dark Blue - Mumu/Tapawha Represents blocks of forest and vegetation. Green/Grey - Waewae Pakura Part of the lower half of the design. Depicts footprints of the Pukeko, signifying presence of wildlife on the land. Green/White - Roimata Toroa Reflects the importance of the Toroa (Albatross) in tradition and pride of place in Otago. Green

10. [2022] NZEnvC 266 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 3 MB]

    ...amendments are more effective and efficient in achieving the pSWLP objectives compared to the decision’s version for the pSWLP.89 As all interested parties are in agreement on these matters, the consent orders will approve the necessary changes. Consequential amendment to the Interpretation Statement and deletion of an advisory to the proposed plan policies [61] Finally, the court proposed an amendment to the Interpretation Statement (as a replacement for the change proposed b...