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1. 2017 to 2022 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...an independent Judiciary and effective public institutions. We have a long history of upholding the rule of law. We’re committed to enhanced Crown/Māori relationships grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our justice system upholds the fundamental human rights of everyone in New Zealand so they can live with dignity and transact with confidence, knowing their interests are protected. We actively uphold the global rule of law and our other international obligations. 7 Our strategy Our...

2. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Janet Stephenson [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...and the Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Otago. My qualifications and experience are set out as follows. Academic credentials 2. I have a BA in Sociology (Auckland), a Masters in Planning (Massey) and a PhD in human geography (Otago). I gained my PhD in 2005 on the topic of cultural values in landscapes. Professional credentials 3. I worked as a professional planner from 1987 to 2001, and lectured in the Masters of Planning course at the Unive...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 122 Auckland Council v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOOTI T AIAO O AOTEAROA Kl TAMAKI MAKAURAU IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC J Z. 2. of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s120 of the Act AUCKLAND COUNCIL (ENV-2017-AKL-190) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent I INGLIS, M G GREEN AND P SIMUNOVICH DR P H MITCHELL AND P MITCHELL DANOS HUNT P AND S LYNESS GSHAW P AND J STANSFIELD P KI

4. Gangs-Legislation-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...possible. Issues related to gangs are raised with the Waitangi Tribunal in Te Rau o te Tika – the Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (Wai 3060). 68 Māori victims of crime may benefit from any reductions in gang offending that result from this proposal. Human Rights and Litigation 69 These proposed policies engage a number of rights under the Bill of Rights. 69.1 Prohibition of gang insignia in public Section 14 freedom of expression; Section 25(c) the right to be presumed innoce...

5. Proactive-release_Policy-decisions-for-Judicature-Timeliness-Amendment-Bill-and-Legal-Services-Distribution-of-Special-Fund-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...significance is not met. Population Implications 40 Māori and Pacific people are disproportionately likely to use the courts system and have a higher proportion of debt to government. Women also have a higher proportion of debt to Government. Human Rights 41 These proposals have been designed to ensure access to justice is not unduly limited. Efficient court proceedings will generally support access to justice. We are satisfied that these proposals are consistent with the New Zeala...

6. Willowridge Developments Ltd & Remarkables Park Ltd - Claire Hunter - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...(Auckland Council Guideline Document GD2016/005); and • Any adverse effect on water quality, including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; and • Any adverse effect on any natural or human use value, and on use of the coastal marine area for contact recreation and seafood gathering; and • Measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses. [7] PPC8...

7. [2008] NZEmpC WC 17/08 Witcombe v Clerk of the House of Representatives [pdf, 219 KB]

   WITCOMBE V CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WN WC 17/08 26 September 2008 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON WC 17/08 WRC 12/06 IN THE MATTER OF proceedings for breach of contract and for personal grievances removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF preliminary issues of privilege BETWEEN ALAN WITCOMBE Plaintiff AND CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Defendant Hearing: 14 and 15 November 2006 And by further

8. [2018] NZEnvC 101 Kumeu Properties Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...deposited dust beyond the subject site as a result of the earthworks activity that in the opinion of the Team Leader - Northern Monitoring, is noxious, offensive or objectionable. Mana Whenua 14. If, at any time during site works, potential koiwi (human remains), archaeology or artefacts are discovered, then the following discovery protocol is to be followed: (a) All earthworks will cease in the immediate vicinity (at least 10m from the site of the discovery) while a suitably qual...

9. [2019] NZEnvC 092 Beadle v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC 92 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act PETER, JILLIAN AND SIMON BEADLE (ENV-2018-CHC-156) Appellants QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner G Paine Hearing: at Queenstown on 13 December 2018 Appeara

10. [2011] NZEmpC 21 Maddern v Worldxchange Communications Ltd [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...cranes continued to go missing from his artwork and so approximately a week later he felt compelled to remove them from his workplace. The personal grievance [19] On 13 January 2009, Mr Maddern sent a rather lengthy email to Ms Carol Eddy, the Human Resources Manager for WorldxChange, about the fact that he had laid a formal complaint in September against Mr Moore, the operations‟ manager, “for an incident that resulted in personal humiliation and emotional distress” but...