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1. Te Manutukutuku 77 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...stepped into the role of acting manager of the Claims and Registry Team, before leaving in 2019 to under- take a senior analyst role in the Treaty Settlement Team at the Ministry for the Environment. In early 2020, she worked on a programme at the Environmental Protection Authority to support decision-making commit- tees to better understand mātauranga Māori, before returning to the unit in October 2020 to join the Inquiry Facilitation team as a principal. Joanna was born and raise...

2. Coronial Services Annual Report 2015-2016 [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...uniquely flavoured by the proximity of such recreational attractions. With a background in criminal law and investigations, I enjoy the inquisitorial nature of the coroner role. A coroner has a unique and broad perspective of the medical, social and environmental facets and context of a death. While all cases have death as a starting point, the scope of the coroner’s jurisdiction provides for positive outcomes. The opportunity afforded to the coroner under legislation to assist thos...

3. WT Te Manutukutuku Issue 70 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...the first few years the Tribunal ‘operated out of a billy can’. Sir Graham was involved in all of the Tribunal’s early landmark inquiries, not­ ably Motunui­Waitara, Kaituna River and Manukau. They focused strongly on the impact of the environmental degrada­ tion of waterways and harbours on Māori communities. They also reached deeply into the Māori experience of colonisation and land loss, demonstrating a context of historical grievance that helped lead in 1985 to the ex...

4. [2019] NZEnvC171 Tokonui Developments Limited [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...could be done lawfully on the balance Farm adjoining the subject land as an existing use. The certificate operates as a resource consent allowing the certified activity in the particular location on the conditions contained in any relevant national environmental standard or applicable plan. 19 It does not purport to extend beyond the certified location. [27] In an evidential sense the fact that the balance Farm has existing use rights to undertake quarrying greatly increases the lik...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 049 Boonham v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 546 KB]

   ...that the subdivision or development may be permitted even though sufficient wastewater capacity is not in place. Although it is not within the scope of this hearing, it seems relatively clear that action by a Council to grant a consent where environmental effects could occur may lead to proceedings in the Environment Court or High Court. Accordingly, the question for this Court is what level of importance should be given to ensuring that the infrastructure is in place at a time...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 187 The Canyon Vineyard Limited v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...s108AA of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘the Act’) to: (a) be agreed by the applicant; or (b) directly connect to: (i) an adverse effect of the activity on the environment; or (ii) an applicable district or regional rule, or national environmental standard; or (c) be administratively necessary to implement the consent. Parties’ responses [3] On 22 September 2021, after conferring with Council, Bendigo filed a set of recommended final conditions. [4] On 1 October 2...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 192 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Northport is apparently reluctant to do this because the land is owned or operated by others. The introduction of rail and refinery changes We also conclude that the sound contour for the port area is likely to be changed 2 Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc [2021] NZCA 638. [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] 15 with the introduction of the new rail link which we understand is currently under construction. Part of the unknowns in this whole situatio...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 180 Tasman District Council v Schaeffner [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...using the tiny home in a manner that breaches this rule. Whether the court should make orders [58] The court retains a discretion to refuse to make an order. However, an order will seldom be refused where grounds are made out. The focus is on environmental effects and the public interest in maintaining the integrity of district 20 and regional plans and the RMA rather than the detriment that might be suffered by private individuals.18 [59] I find that it is fundamental tha...

9. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 BB BB Published in June 2024 By the Ministry of Justice Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street DXSX10088, Wellington, New Zealand ISSN: 2623-999X Suggested citation Ministry of Justice. 2024. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report. June 2024. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/justice- statistics/youth-justice-indicat

10. Strengthening Consequences for Crime in the Crimes Act 1961 [pdf, 541 KB]

    ...in the Crimes Act 1961 to enable prosecution in cases where people are smuggled using genuine but fraudulently obtained documents is exempt from the requirement to provide a Regulatory Impact Statement on the grounds that the economic, social, or environmental impacts are limited and easy to assess. Regulatory Impact Statement 62 The Ministry of Justice’s Regulatory Impact Assessment Quality Assurance Panel (QA Panel) has reviewed the Regulatory Impact Statement: Crimes Act Amendment...