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1. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 1013 KB]

   ........................................................................................................55 New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority .....................................................................57 Ministry of Housing and Urban Development ..................................................................60 Human Rights Commission ...............................................................................................63 Hutt Valley District Health Board..........

2. 2020-10-12-Key-Issues-Report-9-October-2020-Appendices.pdf [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...ensure that it can continue to meet a multiplicity of needs without becoming degraded or depleted. These include the habitat needs of our first freshwater users, the indigenous fish, fowl and invertebrates, and the more recent demands created by human activities, such as the need for clean drinking water, recreation, hydroelectricity generation, and farm irrigation. The task of managing these needs and demands is challenging. One set of challenges relates to water quality. It requir...

3. Review progress reports

   ...including DPMC (the National Assessments Bureau) and the New Zealand Police. Meetings with key public officials such as the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS), a Commissioner of Intelligence Warrants, the Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission and the Deputy Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss our thinking and/or understand their views of the Act. Ongoing meetings with the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Service (NZS...

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   3. 2022 periodic review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017

4. Te Ao Mārama — Enhancing Justice for All

   ...jurisdiction in the longer term – all contributing to a long-term enduring reduction in offending and reoffending and the costs of crime. Timely justice is fundamental to this kaupapa. Lengthy delays for those waiting for their cases to be heard carry a human toll for everyone involved. Te Ao Mārama recognises every court appearance must be meaningful to participants. Using best practice approaches should reduce unnecessary adjournments. There are many factors across the whole justice sector...

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5. The Ministry of Justice Policy Graduate Programme

   ...Group is made up of four core units: the Civil and Constitutional Unit provides advice on the long-term legitimacy of New Zealand’s constitutional foundations, and supports the public service to progress democratic principles, the rule of law, and human rights. It also advises on core civil law matters, such as property rights, contract law, and privacy policy. the Criminal Justice Unit provides oversight of the criminal justice system. This is through regulatory stewardship of the key legis...

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6. Criminal justice and victims

   ...and easy to understand. Further information about investigations International criminal law This system provides the framework for crimes that offend fundamental values of the international community, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The system aims to ensure that Aotearoa New Zealand meets its obligations as a responsible member of the international community by recognising commonly accepted international norms, values and laws. Further information about international...

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7. E50 Myfanwy Eaves Historic Heritage EIC Council [pdf, 810 KB]

   ...does not do this. 8.12 The AUP definition of 'archaeological site' is aligned with the definition used in the Heritage NZPTA 201415. This alignment "fixes" the time of an archaeological site to pre-1900 places with evidence of human activity. This means discussion of archaeological sites can only refer to pre-1900 locations and excludes, in totality, the entire Application area (reclamation) and any reference to such places in other parts, such as the accidental...

8. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 962 KB]

   ...negotiated settlement of claims. 7. To the extent the exclusion of subsequent challenge could be said to limit a claimant's minority rights under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act, this would be justified on the same basis. 8. The United Nations Human Rights Committee upheld a similar exclusion under the 1992 Fisheries Settlement. The Committee found the exclusion was consistent with articles 14 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which are comparable...

9. BORA Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...would preclude judicial review of a previous determination of rights (for example, the East Coast Settlement Report of the Waitangi Tribunal). This limits the right under s 27(2), but the limitation is justifiable under section 5. The United Nations Human Rights Committee considered that the exclusion of judicial review under the Fisheries Settlement, in the context of a negotiated settlement, was consistent with the right of access to the courts under art 14(1) of the International Cove...

10. BORA Protected Objects Amendment Bill 2004 [pdf, 104 KB]

    ...for referral to the Minister of Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Culture and Heritage, if you agree. Bridget Dingle Allison Bennett Senior Legal Adviser Principal Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Office of Legal Counsel cc. Minister of Justice Minister for Culture and Heritage Copy for your information