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1. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...Act 1994 were filed on 14 August 2024. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 52. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 52 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [1.1] A statement of claim dated 14 August 2024. [1.2] A...

2. Proactive-release-ProactiveofLegalAssistance_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...further work. 51 A Climate Implications of Policy Assessment (CIPA) is not required. 52 This proposal will directly affect Māori. Treaty analysis and analysis of implications for Māori will be undertaken to inform final policy decisions. Human rights 53 A human rights analysis will be completed when this policy is developed further. Use of external resources 54 An engagement specialist will provide assistance with consultation as needed. Consultation 55 I consulted the M...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 179 Panuku Development Auckland Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ........................................................................ 27 Coastal - General Coastal Marine Zone (Chapter F) ............................................... 31 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health .............................................................................................. 32 Overall Activity Status / Bundling .............................................................................. 3...

4. Dr Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...genealogical descent to homo-sapiens, begins with the act of the atua Tane breathing life (hau ora) through his nostrils (hongi) into the sculpted earth form of Hineahuone, the first human created. Tane then procreated with Hineahuone (Marsden, 1992). Humans are therefore both descended from and created by the 500 atua, and hold both divine (hauora from the atua) and mortal (substance from Papatuanuku) elements. 17. The creation beliefs of traditional Maori are not consistent wi...

5. Final Report of the Independent Panel - Word [docx, 11 MB]

   ...implement the changes we recommend. The development of Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau will: · improve the well-being of children and young people · enhance access to justice for children, parents and whānau · strengthen respect for and fulfilment of human rights for all who engage with the family justice services. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau should be a model for the justice sector as a whole, in being child centred, in how te ao Māori is recognised, in its responsiveness to diversity, acco...

6. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau: The final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...the changes we recommend. The development of Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau will: • improve the well-being of children and young people • enhance access to justice for children, parents and whānau • strengthen respect for and fulfilment of human rights for all who engage with the family justice services. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau should be a model for the justice sector as a whole, in being child centred, in how te ao Māori is recognised, in its responsiveness to diversity, acc...

7. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2020-21 [pdf, 6.4 MB]

   ...judicial independence – an essential part of the rule of law and separation of powers; it means that judges can exercise their functions without fear or favour and people can have confidence that justice will be done in the courts • protection of human rights. Against this backdrop of constitutional arrangements, the Ministry’s role is to serve the government, and the public service, to make decisions in ways that are regarded as legitimate by communities across Aotearoa. Legitima...

8. Recommendations recap - issue 11 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...hiking deaths, coroners most commonly direct their recommendations to the Department of Conservation (DOC), MSC, New Zealand Alpine Club and Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand. Themes in coronial recommendations and comments on hiking deaths Human error Human error is often a feature of deaths while hiking, particularly in circumstances where weather changes rapidly. While this can never be eliminated entirely, coroners have made recommendations to reduce the likelihood of h...

9. Proactive release of Cabinet papers and minutes relating to supporting the delivery of the 2020 election due to the change of election date and COVID-19 [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...General Election. A waiver of the 28-day rule is sought. Compliance 9. The Order complies with the following:  the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi;  the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993;  the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993;  relevant international standards and obligations; and  the Legislation Guidelines (2018 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 062 Pukekohe East Community Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

    ...presents difficulties that are not the same as for the control of noise from permanent activities. This is the basis on which the relevant New Zealand standards provide for levels of construction noise different from other operational noise of human activities. The use of management plans to address the particular circumstances of an activity is also recognised by the Court as an appropriate method of enabling some fine-tuning of controls set in conditions that might otherwise have...