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1. Regulatory Impact Statement Civil Fees Review [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...jurisdictions) and tribunals generate both public and private benefits. The total cost of these bodies should generally be shared by taxpayers and users. There may, however, be times when fees will not be appropriate; for example, where there is a human rights issue or social policy that would not be achieved if fees were imposed. User contribution to the cost of tribunals and the civil jurisdictions of courts is through fees, though a few tribunals are also funded by industry levies....

2. E74 Dr Malcolm Patterson - EIC - Ngāti Whātua Orākei [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...Ōrākei anticipates continuing to work closely with the Auckland Waterfront Development Agency in the selection and bestowing of such names. ‘Named features present a cultural grid over the land which provides meaning, order and stability to human existence without which we are strangers on the land, lost souls with nowhere to attach ourselves.’ Professor Hirini Moko Mead The whenua of Auckland is part of the body of Papatūānuku, the earth mothe...

3. Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre [2021] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...2016, on a fixed term, one-year contract. While at MCLC Ms Cook alleged that she had been the subject of workplace bullying and sexual harassment. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre [2021] NZHRRT 10.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 10 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Against this backdrop Ms Abraham, who was employed by MCLC as its Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) advocate, made two requests to WINZ for Ms Cook’s...

4. Young-Adult-List-Operating-Guidelines2.pdf [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...Research shows that participants have a high prevalence of neurodiversity and exposure to trauma and abuse. Processes in the Young Adult List have been redesigned to adjust for the following characteristics and needs: Executive Functioning The human brain continues developing beyond turning 18 and usually fully develops at around 25 in most individuals. This includes the frontal lobe which is responsible for executive functioning that includes impulse control, emotional regulat...

5. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...s9(2)(g)(i) Regulatory Impact Statement | 19 In another report on whānau experience on care and protection, timeliness has been identified by Māori as one of the areas for change. 52 Delays give rise to Te Tiriti or Waitangi and Human Rights concerns Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi 29. The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi (te Tiriti) promised to protect Māori customs and cultural values, and to promote partnership between Māori and the Crown.53 As...

6. Young-Adult-List-Operating-Guidelines.pdf [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...Research shows that participants have a high prevalence of neurodiversity and exposure to trauma and abuse. Processes in the Young Adult List have been redesigned to adjust for the following characteristics and needs: Executive Functioning The human brain continues developing beyond turning 18 and usually fully develops at around 25 in most individuals. This includes the frontal lobe which is responsible for executive functioning that includes impulse control, emotional regulat...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 162 Te Kauri Marae Trust v Waikato District Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...Area 2 FA3 Fill Area 3 FA4 Fill Area 4 MfE Ministry for the Environment Legislative Terms RMA Resource Management Act 1991 NES-CS Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health Regulations 2011 HAIL Hazardous Activities and Industries List Management Plans SFMP Site and Fill Management Plan ESCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan DMP Dust Management Plan CSMP Contaminated Site Management Plan (FA3)...

8. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2021, Counter-Terrorism Legislation Act 2021, and COVID-19 Response (Courts Safety) Legislation Act 2022. We continue to support the Government’s broader legislative programme through our advice on the human rights and constitutional implications of legislative proposals. Across all our work we aim for a fairer, safer Aotearoa, and to build trust and confidence in the rule of law, but cannot do this alone. Working in support of the jud...

9. Rafiq v Commissioner of Inland Revenue (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 39 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 30 Reference No. HRRT 027/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF INLAND REVENUE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook fo...

10. BORA Civil Aviation Amendment Bill [pdf, 20 KB]

    ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Associate Minister of Transport, if you agree. Boris van Beusekom Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel cc Minister of Justice Associate Minister of Transport Disclaimer In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the follow...