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1. Electoral-Amendment-Bill-Supplementary-Order-Paper-Final.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...proposal as the threshold for significance is not met. Compliance 35 The Bill complies with: 35.1 the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi; 35.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 35.3 the disclosure statement requirements (a supplementary disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 35.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 35.5 relevant int...

2. [2021] NZACC v Jones (5 August 2021) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...22 NZTC 19,832 (HC) Asher J. 10 Ngahuia Rihana Whanau Trust v Flight CA23/03 26 July 2004. (d) the destruction of the 1991 claim file satisfies the third category in Horowhenua County v Nash (No.2)11. Mr Jones relies on the decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal (“HRRT”) in Vivash v Accident Compensation Corporation12 and contends that this decision undermines the Authority’s 2018 Substantive Decision. Discussion Miscarriage of Justice [38] It is unclear how...

3. [2021] NZACC 65 - Crowley v ACC (20 April 2021) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...injury caused by an accident. [17] Section 25 of the 2001 Act defines "accident'. It means, inter alia, a specific event or series of events other than a gradual process, involving the application of force or resistance external to the human body. [18] “Personal injury” is defined at s26 of the 2001 Act and includes, for example, a strain or sprain. [19] Section 26(2) and (4) exclude from the definition of personal injury, personal injury caused wholly or substanti...

4. Tom De Pelsemaeker - Statement of Supplementary Evidence in relation to pORPS (14 July 2021) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...managing climate change is set out in Chapter IM – Integrated Management. This framework is aimed at enhancing environmental and community resilience by identifying and recognising climate change impacts, providing for activities that reduce human impacts on the environment and reduce the risk and impacts of climate change, and facilitating planning responses that allow communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change (IM – P8 to P12). ISSUE 5: To what ext...

5. LCRO 1/2020 NR v YB (28 June 2021) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...very serious emotional impact on [her], personally and the stress has impacted [her] health”. [6] Although this Office lacks the statutory jurisdiction to make determinations in these regards, Ms NR’s views that the decision contravenes the Human Rights Act 1993 and her rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, in particular for being expressly and/or impliedly racist, are noted for completeness. [7] Mrs YB’s reply to the application for review is dated 29 July 202...

6. Kapiti-Coast-District-Council-Cover-Letter-Form-7a-and-Form-18-20221101.pdf [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...construction. These approvals may include resource consents determined relevant at the time of construction, such as consents for soil disturbance under the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The following consultation has been undertaken with parties that are likely to be affected: Consultation has been undertaken with iwi, landowners, the community and key stakeholders including as part of the assessment of alterna...

7. Cook v Legacy Church [2023] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...Church, described as the Legacy group or as being under the Legacy umbrella. The defendant, Legacy Church is also one of the legal entities within the Legacy group. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Cook v Legacy Church [2023] NZHRRT 31]. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 31 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 27 September 2019 Ms Cook’s lawyers sent a Privacy Act 1993 (PA, 1993)2 request to Legacy Housing’s General Manager for Ms Cook’s personal info...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 098 Neale Russell Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...period. MAZ-S1(1)(a) does not apply to the following: (i) Aircraft landing or taking off in an emergency; or (ii) Emergency flights required to rescue persons from life threatening situations; or (iii) Emergency flights to transport patients, human vital organs or medical personnel in a medical emergency; or (iv) Flights required to meet the needs to a national or civil defence emergency declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; or (v) Flights required to meet th...

9. HI v D Ltd and FB [2024] NZDT 26 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...further financial loss being suffered by HI. The inconvenience was subsequently caused by having to pursue the refund with FB and send follow up emails. 49. While not discussed at the hearing, HI, in his written submissions, made reference to the Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. The Disputes Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to make orders under these Acts. 50. I do appreciate the difficult situation that HI found himself in and I do sympathise...

10. Port-Waikato-By-Election-Cabinet-paper.pdf [pdf, 548 KB]

    ...following approval by the Governor-General. Compliance 47 This Order complies with each of the following: 47.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 47.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 47.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 47.4 relevant international standards and obligations; I N C O N F I D E N C E 7 I N C O N F I D E N C E 47.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021...