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1. Ministerial group work programme update on family & sexual violence [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...communities. However, given the level of under-reporting, and that most of our investment is toward supporting victims’ immediate needs or holding perpetrators to account, it is realistic to assume that costs and demands (e.g. prison muster, Police resources, victim support services and court time) may initially increase before we can see significant reductions over time. Background The case for change 22 The high rates of family violence and sexual violence in New Zealand are una...

2. Tuson - Mangamuka West 3B2A (2018) 168 Taitokerau MB 17 (168 TTK 17) [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...accretion and erosion along the Mangamuka River. The plan of each proposed route indicated the total area of the proposed road, including over the accretion areas, which would technically still be classed as river bed. The report also noted that resource consent may be required for formation of the access; however this would be dependent on the route and the requirements of the FNDC and the Northern Regional Council. If a bridge was to be built, that would certainly require resourc...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 009 Maypole Environmental Limited v Kapiti Coast District Council [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Court: Hearing: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC 9 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under cl 14 of the First Schedule to the Act MAYPOLE ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED (ENV-2018-WLG-000008) Appellant KAPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge B P Dwyer Environment Commissioner D J Bunting at Wellington on 30 January 2020 Counsel/ Appearances: P Tan...

4. Granting Aid for Waitangi Tribunal Matters Policy v3.pdf [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...Services. Relevant policy 12. Legal Aid Services will from time to time develop and approve policy relevant to Waitangi legal aid. All such policies are available on the Ministry of Justice website (www.justice.govt.nz) in the Legal aid provider resources section. 13. Various parts of the Grants Handbook are relevant to Waitangi legal aid including: (a) The “Prescribed manner” section (b) The “Eligibility for civil and family legal aid” section (c) The “Provider assignm...

5. OIA-101731.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...compensation: ...................... .... .................................................. 41 Recruitment of Duty Lawyers .......................................... .. ................................................... 43 Policy changes and additional resources - entering pleas and same day sentencing .................. 45 Offering Lawyer of Choice .......................................... ... ............................................................ 45 More judicial resource and...

6. Kaupapa Maori responses to violence against wahine Maori [pdf, 965 KB]

   ...culturally effective responses to wāhine Māori harmed by violence. There is, however, little research to show how kaupapa Māori services and programmes benefit wāhine Māori who are harmed by violence. This lack of evidence has led to a gap in resources for providers and policy makers who are considering how to provide for the justice needs of wāhine Māori. What is the problem? The purpose of this report is to explore how kaupapa Māori services support wāhine Māori af...

7. Waitangi Tribunal - The Volcanic Plateau [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...Waitangi Tribunal, which will receive the [mal version as evidence in its hearings of claims. Other district reports have been, or will be, published in this series, which, when complete, will provide a national theme of Maori 16ss of land and other resources since 1840. Each survey has been written in the light of the objectives of the Rangahaua Whanui proj ect, as set out in a practice note by Chief Judge E T J Durie in September 1993. The text of that practice note is included as an a...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 129 The Wellington Diocesan Board of Trustees v Palmerston North City Council [pdf, 13 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA Court: Date of Order: Date of Issue: Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 129 IN THE MATTER of an appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN THE WELLINGTON DIOCESAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND (ENV-2021-WLG-000015) Appellant/ Applicant PAUvIERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge B P Dwyer sitting alone under s 279 of the Act 20 July 2022 20 July 2022...

9. Family violence consultation: Summary of submissions 20160304 [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...• each population group should know about family violence and where to go for help • anyone who responds to family violence, including Police, judges, and lawyers, needs training on the risk factors and needs of vulnerable populations • more resources are needed to meet the particular needs of different populations. 4 DEFINING FAMILY VIOLENCE Most people supported a change to the legal definition of family violence to ensure it covers all relevant behaviours and situati...

10. BORA Parihaka Reconciliation Bill [pdf, 4.3 MB]

    ...Manawapou, "ka herea te whenua, ka herea te tangata", "tangata tomua, whenua tomuri". Taranaki whenua poapoa ki te hoko, poapoa ki te Kawana. Phase 1-The upheaval Violent upheaval 1813-1840 s6 The Taranaki region, rich in resources, densely populated and thick with human existence. Then the region's desolation from northern bounds, lives torn apart within the tempest, ripped to shreds in the st01m. The concussive force of the musket resounded, fortificati...