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

   ...Contents Message from the Chair 5 Karere nā te Heamana 9 Executive Summary 13 Recommendations 29 Introduction 45 Why do elections matter? 45 Our task 45 Our approach 46 Our final report 48 [image: Part 1] Foundations 51 1. The Constitutional and Human Rights Context of Electoral Law 53 2. The Overall Design of Our Electoral Laws 67 Modernising electoral law 67 The use of primary and secondary legislation 71 The entrenched provisions 75 3. Upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waita...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 163 Horowhenua District Council v Manawatu Whanganui Regional Council [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...to the granting of consents for the intensive farming activities: (a) Disposal to land is to all intents and purposes the only option available to the Council if it is to meet the directive provisions of Policy 5-11 of the One Plan. Policy 5-11 (Human sewage discharges) provides that: Notwithstanding other policies in this chapter: (a) before entering a surface water body all new discharges of treated human sewage must: (i) be applied onto or into land, or (ii) flow overland, or...

3. 2022-02-11 Statement of Evidence of Rachel Ozanne dated 11 February 2022 incl appendices [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...Change 7 to the RPW). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11 In Otago, water quality is best at river and stream reaches located at high or mountainous elevations under predominantly native vegetation cover. Water quality is generally poorer at sites where human activities are more pronounced, e.g., on smaller, low-elevation waterways that drain agricultural or urban catchments. 12 Since ORC’s water quality monitoring began in the late 1990’s there has been very little change in the patter...

4. Proactive Release - Amendments to the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...Background 8. Transnational and organised crime undermines our economy, financial systems, and causes harm to the wellbeing of individuals, whānau, and communities through offending including illicit drug manufacture and supply, money laundering, and human trafficking [SWC-20-MIN-0074.01 refers]. 9. The purpose of CPRA is to eliminate the chance for a person to profit from significant criminal activity and to deter such activity. CPRA creates a civil regime, under which Police invest...

5. BORA Electricity And Gas Industries Bill [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister for Economic Development, if you agree. Stuart Beresford Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC Minister of Justice CC Minister of Economic Development In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the foll...

6. BORA Education (Export Education Levy) Amendment Bill [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Education, if you agree. Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Education In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whet...

7. BORA Animal Welfare (Restriction on Docking of Dogs Tails) Bill [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Dianne Yates MP, if you agree. Roger Palairet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/ Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dianne Yates MP In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Atto...

8. BORA Social Security (Social Assistance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Social Development, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Social Development In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine...

9. BORA Taxation (Base Maintenance and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Finance, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Finance In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a...

10. BORA Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

    ...of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General t...