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1. Review of community-based sentences in New Zealand [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...difficult to be precise in this area. Conclusions There has been a great deal of ambiguity and variety of expectations underlying the introduction of community-based sentences. Some of these views were that:  they represented a more humane, constructive, and cheaper alternative to short sentences of imprisonment;  they introduced a new dimension into the penal system with an emphasis on reparation to the community;  they were a means of bringing or keeping...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 161 Hutt City Council [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...Notices of Requirement (NoRs); (b) the grant of NZTA's, WRC's and HCC's applications for land use consent under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 (NES Soil) (District Applications); and (c) the grant of NZTA's, WRC's and HCC's applications for resource consents (Regional Applications). [21] In their Notice of Motion the Applicants provide...

3. 2013 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...system so that crime is reduced, justice is easily accessible and disputes can be resolved. Our vision is a safe and fair society and our work spans criminal and civil justice. We provide advice on the law, the constitution, and democratic and human rights, and we negotiate Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the Crown. Our responsibilities range from administering the court system to licensing private security personnel; from providing advice to the Attorney‑General on the con...

4. [2019] NZEnvC 044 Director-General of Conservation v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...compacting of sailor rock. Earthworks exclude disturbance caused by the replacement and/or removat of a fuel storage system as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011. Illustration of setback distances of earthworks: Figure 2 ~ Unsupported Fill r rn GX, ht lghl (l l) of fill I ,,-toe of fill II rnrll imUIh j c o " " ~ c " o " "....

5. 2012 Ministry of Justice annual report [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...locations across New Zealand. We work to support and strengthen our justice system so that crime is reduced and disputes can be resolved. Our work spans criminal and civil justice. We provide advice on the law, the constitution, democratic and human rights and negotiate Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the Crown. Our responsibilities range from administering the court system to licensing private security personnel; from providing advice to the Attorney-General on the consisten...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 227 Nga Kaitiaki O Te Awa O Ngaruroro [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Ngaruroro with a higher proportion of non-natural land use (agriculture and forestry respectively). [39] The Water Quality JWS recorded: 5. The experts agreed that water quality in a natural state refers to water that has not been degraded by human influences, i.e. minimal human disturbance, evidenced by no agriculture/horticulture/forestry in the catchment. Water in a natural state (i.e. wai Māori) is taonga tuku iho. Minor plant pest incursions, or the presence of feral deer/p...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 004 KiwiRail Holdings Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 29 MB]

   ...separate determination issued contemporaneously in relation to PC150 but for one aspect relating to internal roading. PC109 Appeals [2] The relevant aspects of the appeals by KiwiRail and Waka Kotahi seek new provisions to protect amenity and human health, and to manage reverse sensitivity effects, for noise sensitive activities in close proximity to the state highway and rail networks across Whangārei district. [3] These aspects of the appeals were allocated to the District Wi...

8. [2019] NZEnvC 115 Gibbston Vines Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 17 MB]

   ...vineyard setbacks. [103) A range of matters were traversed through this evidence. Broadly speaking, it is undoubtedly the case that a number of fungicides used in the operation of vineyards could, if improperly managed, cause significant harm to humans. However, what is also readily apparent is that usage of these chemicals is carefully controlled under relevant legislation so as to ensure (on a soundly informed basis) that the lawful usage of those chemicals would not pose material...

9. IncreasingRevenuefromCourtsandTribunalFeesandCollectionsServices.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E 15 B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E to file infringements, which they will recover if fines are collected. There is a possibility that local authorities pass on these financial implications to rate payers. Human Rights 75 The proposals in this paper are consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993. 76 Some may raise concerns as to the possible impacts on the right to justice under section 27 of BORA on t...

10. 2021-03-19 Fish & Game 1 Proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Level as at 19 March 2021 [pdf, 495 KB]

    ...rivers, streams, wetlands and aquifers have significant environmental, social and cultural values for New Zealanders. Consumptive uses of water5 also provide essential services for the economic and social wellbeing of the country. Water is used for human and stock drinking, firefighting, urban water supply, industry, electricity generation and irrigation. 5 ‘Consumptive uses’ refers to any use of water that alters the flows and...