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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Gardner-Hopkins [2021] NZLCDT 21 (22 June 2021) [pdf, 360 KB]

   ...“glitz and glamor”. He says this was due to the fact that it was “… a large firm, with big entertainment budgets, corporate dinners and functions, and client and firm parties”. [22] He went on to describe a culture where partners or human resources managers routinely put credit cards down on the bar “with no limits on drinks for clerks and staff”. He describes his first 24-hour shift as a summer clerk as not being regarded as particularly exceptional, but rather “...

2. BORA Foreshore and Seabed Bill [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...of that minority." 26. This section has not been the subject of much meaningful discussion in New Zealand case law, and my view on its proper interpretation, scope, and application has been influenced by the decisions of the United Nations Human Rights Committee ("UNHRC") under article 27 ICCPR on which section 20 BORA is based.[6] 27. In my view, the removal or failure to protect land rights may engage section 20 where those rights are necessary for the conduct by m...

3. 16-May-2020-Regional-Plan-Waste-for-Otago-with-PC1-proposed-amendments.pdf [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...Waste matter may break down quickly in the environment or it may persist for long periods, leading to an accumulation of products and by-products as it breaks down. Wastes may also have a cumulative effect on the environment in general and on human, plant, and animal health in particular. This Plan seeks to implement a waste strategy dealing with all stages in the life cycle of waste. To the extent that it is practicable, this Plan considers cross-media effects on air, water and...

4. Tapiki and Eru v New Zealand Parole Board [2019] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 403 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 5 Reference No. HRRT 030/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN JUDITH ANN TAPIKI FIRST PLAINTIFF AND JOSEPHINE ERU SECOND PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND PAROLE BOARD DEFENDANT AT NEW PLYMOUTH BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms JA Tapiki and Ms J Eru in person Ms VJ Owen for defendant DA...

5. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism - Cabinet Paper 4 - March 17 [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...in the benefit/cost calculation. This is up from a range of 0.84 to 0.98 in October. Compliance Treaty of Waitangi 49. The AML/CFT Amendment Bill complies with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 2a40oqq242 2017-03-13 15:30:56 IN CONFIDENCE 50. Overall the proposals contained in this paper appear to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights...

6. Standards Committees v Deliu [2016] NZLCDT 41 [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...five lawyers employed by chambers would not be entitled to practise if he could not. [48] In support of his good character he provided reference letters from two solicitors who have instructed him over the past 10 years, and from an Auckland human rights barrister. There were three letters from Amicus Law, and seven from his staff, being employed lawyers and legal executives or assistants. He also emphasised the nature of his work being to service the immigrant community espec...

7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...14. The following extracts are taken from Landsbury-Hall & Beder, ‘The Need for a Precautionary Approach to the use of Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) as a Timber Preservative’, 2005 (Attachment 2): • “Arsenic and chromium are known human carcinogens.” • “In less than 2 weeks, an average five year old playing on a CCA treated playset would exceed the lifetime cancer risk considered acceptable under federal pesticide law. (Sharp and Walker, 2001).” • “Some...

8. Recommendations Recap - Issue 13 [pdf, 988 KB]

   ...death with the support of other agencies. The purpose of this investigation is to establish what happened and how a death of a similar kind can be prevented in the future. Themes in coronial recommendations and comments on workplace deaths Human error Human error is often a feature of workplace deaths, particularly in circumstances where persons are using heavy machinery or do not have the appropriate safety gear for the activity. While human error can never be eliminated enti...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 10 substitute [pdf, 935 KB]

   ...14. The following extracts are taken from Landsbury-Hall & Beder, ‘The Need for a Precautionary Approach to the use of Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) as a Timber Preservative’, 2005 (Attachment 2): • “Arsenic and chromium are known human carcinogens.” • “In less than 2 weeks, an average five year old playing on a CCA treated playset would exceed the lifetime cancer risk considered acceptable under federal pesticide law. (Sharp and Walker, 2001).” • “Some...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 058 Hokio Trusts v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

    ...physical and archaeological evidence from disturbed sites. In cases where sites clearly are unable to be retained intact, the orderly and systematic removal of archaeological evidence and information is of the utmost importance. • K6iwi Tangata (human skeletal remains) are from time to time unearthed through a range of causes, man made and natural. The dignified and appropriate cultural management of such sites and remains is of vital importance. • To obtain quality informat...