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1. Adoption in Aotearoa NZ - Discussion document [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...changed over time, the law is largely the same now as it was when it came into force, reflecting the values and attitudes of the 1950s. It doesn’t reflect modern adoption practices or fully align with the direction of domestic and international human rights obligations. It also fails to promote children’s rights in the adoption process, which can place their wellbeing at risk. There is no acknowledgement of a child’s culture, and the cultural needs and practices of those involve...

2. 2018 NZEnvC 067 - Motiti Rohe Moana Trust and Others v Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Interim Decision of the Environment Court - 11 May 2018 [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...migratory species; and (vi) ecological corridors, and areas important for linking or maintaining biological values identified under this policy. 6 Naturally rare: as defined in the Glossary: Naturally rare Originally rare: rare before the arrival of humans in New Zealand Policy 13 Preservation of Natural Character and in particular sub clause (1) (1) To preserve the natural character of the coastal environment and to protect it from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development:...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 077 Durham Property Investments Ltd v Napier City Council [pdf, 898 KB]

   ...No contaminated soil shall be used or deposited in the reserves. Soil testing shall be undertaken to confirm that any imported fill used complies with the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health prior to the vesting of any reserve. 26.10 As-built plans and asset valuations shall be provided for each the Recreation Reserve reserve formed by the Consent Holder and vested to Napier City Council to the satisfaction of the N...

4. The Sentencing Act 2002: monitoring the first year [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...poor health, was of good character, and posed no future risk of offending. However, despite all of the mitigating factors, the Judge felt that a period of imprisonment was required to recognise the high value which the Courts and community attached to human life. 66. A finite sentence was also imposed at first instance in R v Mayes (CA, 16/10/03, CA26/03). The defendant stabbed his “on again, off again” partner during a dispute after she had come to his home and drunk alcohol with him. At...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 067 Motiti Rohe Moana Trust v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...migratory species; and (vi) ecological corridors, and areas important for linking or maintaining biological values identified under this policy. 6 Naturally rare: as defined in the Glossary: Naturally rare Originally rare: rare before the arrival of humans in New Zealand Policy 13 Preservation of Natural Character and in particular sub clause (1) (1) To preserve the natural character of the coastal environment and to protect it from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development:...

6. He Waka Roimata - Transforming our Criminal Justice System [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...and this increases their sense of alienation and disempowerment. “We are new to New Zealand, so we do not understand this criminal justice system.” Auckland “Some of these judges and lawyers just do their job as per legislation, not as humans.” Waikato “The justice system is not set up for people with disabilities.” Wellington Specifically, we heard many people are dissatisfied with the adversarial system of justice. In chapter 4, we briefly described how people who...

7. OIA-109908.pdf [pdf, 14 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 18 March 2024 Ref: OIA 109908 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Internal restructure documents Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 20 February 2024 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). Specifically, you requested: Please release the Consultation- and Decision Docu

8. Evaluation of Family Safety Teams pilot: stage 1 [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...contact between the FST and the evaluation team and provided opportunities for information sharing which assisted the formative process. 3.6 Ethics Prior to the commencement of the project an application was made to the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee for approval to undertake the evaluation which was duly granted (Ref no. 2005/270). All participants were invited to take part and required to give informed consent (see Appendix 4, Participant Information S...

9. E19 Karl Cook and Vijay Lala - Planning - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ENV-2018-AKL-000078 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) AND IN THE MATTER of the direct referral of applications for resource consent for the necessary infrastructure and related activities associated with holding the America's Cup in Auckland BETWEEN PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority EVIDENCE OF VIJAY NAGEN LALA AND K

10. Speaking about cultural background at sentencing: section 16 of the Criminal Justice Act 1985 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    Speaking about cultural background at sentencing Section 16 of the Criminal Justice Act 1985 Alison Chetwin Tony Waldegrave Kiri Simonsen with Strategic Training and Development Services & The Family Centre Social Policy Research Unit ii First published in November 2000 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-20155-9 (Printed) iii Foreword The Criminal Justice Act, which came into force on 1 October 1985, brought about a