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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 5 marine pollution [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...environments, being strongly influenced by factors such as local productivity, wave- energy and the structure and nature of available habitats (reviewed in Richmond and Seed, 1991; Svane and Petersen, 2001). Differences in physical factors caused by human modification of habitats along shorelines, such as boat harbours, tend to result in fouling assem- blages that differ in composition and abundances from those in many natural habitats (Arenas et al., 2006; Bulleri et al., 2005; Con- nell and G...

2. New Zealands all-of-Government response to organised crime [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...all-of- government work programme to ensure we stay on top of organised crime. 6 Introduction rganised crime has a substantial global impact. It is involved in a wide array of illegal markets and offending, from trade in drugs, humans, counterfeit goods and environmental resources, to many cybercrimes and financial crimes. In many countries organised crime is a significant corrupting influence, undermining community wellbeing, proper governance, economic development...

3. 2010 to 2013 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 498 KB]

   ...Negotiations. Constitutional independence and support to the judiciary A key role for the Ministry is supporting the work of the judiciary. The Ministry ensures that the judiciary is provided with adequate levels of administrative, technological and human resources support, and funding for judicial training and development. The Ministry seeks judicial input into its operations through joint Ministry–judicial governance and management committees and councils, for example, on impro...

4. National guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design in New Zealand - Part 1 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...support surveillance. The CPTED approach to design There are three approaches to managing the physical environment in ways that will reduce the opportunity for crime: ■ Natural – the integration of security and behavioural concepts into how human and physical resources are designed and used (e.g. border definition, windows). ■ Organised – the introduction of labour-intensive security (e.g. guards, police, security patrols). ■ Mechanical – the introduction of capital...

5. BT v YB LCRO 128 / 2010 (26 May 2011) - Costs Decision [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...application for costs. Submissions were sought from the parties and have now been received. This is the decision on that application for costs. The Applicant’s submissions [3] The Applicant expresses the view that he was exercising his basic human right to question and challenge a decision which is believed to be incorrect. 2 [4] He is disappointed as to the review decision, and adamantly maintains the position that all other parties were “wrong” to advise that pro...

6. 2017 NZSSAA 021 (9 May 2017) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...that they express a level of frustration that Mr XXXX has about the service that he has received from the Ministry of Social Development. 2 [3] Mr XXXX’s dissatisfaction about service has been the subject of applications to the Human Rights Review Tribunal and the High Court. In 2015 MSD compensated him with a payment of $2000 in recognition of service failures and wrote off a debt of $2311.74 which was for relocation costs, rent/letting fee and bond.1 [4] On 13...

7. BORA Resource Management and Electricity Legislation Amendment Bill [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...is also attached for referral to the Minister for the Environment and Hon Dr Michael Cullen, Leader of the House, if you agree. Roger Palariet Boris van Beusekom Acting Chief Legal Counsel Senior Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister for the Environment Leader of the House In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-Gen...

8. BORA Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Paid Parental Leave for Self-Employed Persons) Amendment Bill [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Labour, if you agree. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Acting Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Labour 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...

9. BORA Ngai Tāmanuhiri Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...claims. 5. To the extent that the exclusion of subsequent challenge could be said to limit the claimant’s right under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act. [3] It would similarly also be justified under s 5 on the same basis. 6. The United Nations Human Rights Committee upheld a similar exclusion under the 1992 fisheries settlement, which was an incident of a negotiated settlement. The Committee found the exclusion was consistent with a right of access to the courts as affirmed by Art 14...

10. BORA Ngati Mutunga Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 356 KB]

    ...agreement. The same justification would apply to those persons (if any) within the iwi who dispute the mandate or the settlement process. 7. This analysis is consistent with advice concerning the effect of other settlements[2] and the ruling of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations on the Fisheries Settlement and Article 14 of the ICCPR.[3] Section 27(3) Issue 8. Clause 23(3) of the Bill raises the issue of compliance with s 27(3) of the Bill of Rights, namely the right...