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1. Electoral-Maori-Electoral-Option-Legislation-Bill-Supplementary-Order-Paper-proactive-release-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 567 KB]

   ...of Waitangi; 51.2 advice from the Treaty Provisions Officials Group on any Treaty of Waitangi provisions (include a summary of any concerns raised) (N/A); 51.3 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 51.4 the disclosure statement requirements (a supplementary disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 51.5 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 51.6 relevant int...

2. [2022] NZACC 56 – Ajayi v ACC (5 April 2022) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [43] Section 67 of the Act provides: A claimant...

3. 2022-03-28 Willowridge & RPL - Reply Submissions [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; and (e) Any adverse effect of any discharge from the site on: i. Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses ii. Any natural or human use value iii. Use of water bodies or the coastal marine area17 for contact recreation and food gathering and measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate these adverse effects. 17 Because this only applies to the Queenstown Lakes...

4. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - summary document - Tuvaluan [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...io me ke fakamafuli vaega o latou, io me fakatoka i se auala. E tau katoa o maua otou fautuaga mai i te po 25 Iuni ki te po 6 Aokuso 2021. E mafai o aumai otou fakatagi ki te Citizen Space website https://consultations.justice.govt.nz, te email humanrights@justice.govt.nz, io me lafo ki te Human Rights, Ministry of Justice, SX10088, Wellington. E mafia o maua ne koe fakamatalaga maea e uiga mo te tulafono, mo fakatagi mo faka mafuliga mo pogai mo i te tusi o fakamatalaga. Fakatagi...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 44 Maheta v Skybus New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...ambiguity in the wording of category 15, it now appears that it is not confined to information obtained from the plaintiff. [90] The defendant’s response was that it complied previously by supplying copies of handwritten notes taken by its human resources representative during an interview with the plaintiff, and that no other documents exist. The disclosure obligation has been satisfied. Category 16 Copies of the nine-page document signed by you and the plaintiff relating to...

6. 11.-Evidence-of-Mr-Te-Kororangi-Hakaraia-Ngati-Wehi-Wehi.PDF [PDF, 255 KB]

   ...ways in which individuals come into interaction with the world, with people, and with life, and might include genealogies or stories about the entire world. 38. The earth gave birth to all life after it emerged from the water. Trees, birds, and humans all grow and are nourished by the land. Māori are born from Papatūānuku's womb and to return there after death. The earth gives birth to Page 9 people's emotional, intellectual, and spiritual lives daily, even...

7. Mitchell v Corrections [2023] NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...the Department of Corrections (Corrections), when in November 2014, she undertook an assessment with [redacted] Ian Britton, at the 1 This decision is to be cited as Mitchell v Corrections [2023] NZHRRT 18 (Note publication restrictions). IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 18 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 request of the Parole Board. Later that year the New Zealand Police (the Police) requested the [medical] assessment to assist...

8. Merrylees v Accident Compensation Corporation [2023] NZACC 186 [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...tunnel syndrome and other damage to his right elbow arose from and are consequential on the injury of 16 August 2017. Respondent’s Submissions [66] Ms Becroft, with Ms Watson’s approval, handed up to the Court two drawings of the human arm, the first depicting radial tunnel syndrome and the second showing the path of the radial nerve. [67] Ms Becroft briefly referred to the claims history and confirms that it is the personal injury by accident claim that is before the...

9. Cook v Department of Corrections [2023] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...request. Ms Cook was facing the prospect that her sentence of home detention would be changed to a sentence of imprisonment. It was in this context that 1 [This decision is to be cited as Cook v Department of Corrections [2023] NZHRRT 21]. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 21 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 Ms Cook’s IPP6 request was sent to the Department on 16 June 2019 (via her lawyer, Mr Tennet). [3] It is common ground between the parties that...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 107 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Waipa District Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...Trimming, pruning or removal of trees or vegetation inside Bat Habitat Areas (a) The extent to which the removal of the tree(s): (i) Will avoid serious damage to structures, property and infrastructure; and/or (ii) Is necessary for saving or protecting human life or health. (b) Whether alternatives which would avoid the need to remove the tree(s) have been adequately considered, including trimming or pruning. (c) The ecological values of the tree(s) which are proposed to be removed a...