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1. Bell v McDonnell - Mataimoana (2017) 374 Aotea MB 298 (374 AOT 298) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...share common bonds of whakapapa in relation to Aotea, It is also conclusively established that the ahi ka and tikanga (together being the kaitiakitanga) is with Ngati Rehua only, They have the knowledge of customary practices on Aotea and are the human kaitiaki of the taonga. Discussion [28] My preliminary observation is that the approach out lined above regarding ss 129 and 132 of the Act is sound. The Court is tasked with deciding the lands ownership and determining the relativ...

2. [2019] NZEmpC 18 Watts & Hughes Construction Ltd v De Buyzer [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...WHCL. I am satisfied there was an intention to satisfy the original condition for payment imposed by the Court. Some steps were taken in anticipation of a timely payment, but these were not completed. I find that the failure to do so was due to human error; the fault was not a deliberate one. [9] There was prejudice as far as Mr de Buyzer was concerned. He proceeded with enforcement; but Ms Mathieson submitted that was an issue which could be addressed by WHCL meeting those...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 48 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 370 KB]

   ...attend mediation with a mediator appointed by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Mediation took place on 24 July 2014. At its conclusion Dr Sawyer, and Robert Miller, the university’s Acting Director Human Resources, signed a record of settlement pursuant to s 149 of the Act. That settlement agreement recorded the terms on which Dr Sawyer’s employment would end. [11] As is required by s 149, the mediator signed the settlement agreeme...

4. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill: Approval for Introduction [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...Bill. 8y9t1vo72j 2018-07-19 11:51:38 6 Compliance 41 The Bill complies with the following: 41.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 41.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 41.3 the disclosure statement requirements (a disclosure statement has been prepared and is attached to this paper); 41.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 41.5 relevant international stan...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 144 Auckland Council v Braines [pdf, 377 KB]

   ...to pathogens; (b) increased risk to the environment from the discharge of inadequately treated sewage; (c) risks of offensive odours; (d) increased risks of unlawful tenancies being established; and (e) increased risk of adverse effects on human health. [4] Part of the application was based upon an assertion in relation to methamphetamine-associated contaminants on the site. The Court did not accept that evidence, or that there was any breach of s 15(1)(b) of the RMA. Neverthele...

6. ORC outline conditions for surface water takes [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...consent. Advice Note X: Water Testing for Drinking Water Use It is the responsibility of the consent holder to ensure that the water abstracted under this resource consent is of suitable quality for its intended use. Where water is to be used for human consumption, the consent holder should have the water tested prior to use and should discuss the water testing and treatment requirements with a representative of the Ministry of Health and should consider the following Drinking Water...

7. 2021-04-11 - Evidence Summary - Christina Bright 12 April 2021 [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...Evidence in Chief (EIC) (EIC dated 5 February 2021), with the exception that my PhD was awarded in March 2021 and will be conferred in May 2021. My doctoral thesis was accepted with editorial changes only and has since been recognised on the Humanities Divisional List of Exceptional Doctoral Theses. Corrections 2. In reference to errors identified in Mr Leslie’s Evidence in Reply (EIR) (dated 19 February) I have reproduced Tables 1 to 5 from my EIC with corrections made. The...

8. ZA v YB LCRO 39/2016 (15-February 2017) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...parameters imposed by the council. Any complaint about his conduct must therefore be directed to the council and/or NZLS as the parent body. [36] The appropriate remedy for Mr TF was to direct his complaint to the branch council or NZLS. Infringement of human rights, breaches of privacy and other allegations inherent in Mr TF’s complaints should be directed to the appropriate bodies. Pursuant to s 138(1)(f) of the Act there is therefore an adequate remedy available to Mr TF that it...

9. The Treaty of Waitangi Past and Present Teacher's Guide [pdf, 8.8 MB]

   ...their cultural groups and with other cultural groups. 2b LEVEL 5 OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Section 1 . . Social Organisation Section 2 Place & Environment ... How and why people seek to gain and maintain social justice and human rights. '. .. . Why people move between places and the consequences of this for the people and the places. 1b 2a FURTHER RESOURCES - AN ANNOTATED LIST GENERAL Useful for more than one section of the resource Arbury,...

10. Water Services Bill [pdf, 214 KB]

    ...purpose of ensuring that legislative requirements and/or a drinking water safety plan have been, are being, or will be complied with, and investigating anything that might have, or might potentially have, contaminated drinking water and poses a risk to human life or public health. 13. The Bill provides that the privilege and confidentiality provisions in Subpart 5 of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 apply to anything done under clause 109, as they do in other provisions of...