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1. Wai 3300, 6.2.018 Wānanga ā-rohe background paper [pdf, 598 KB]

   ...and self-government.13 The Central North Island (Wai 1200) Tribunal considered the guarantee of tino rangatiratanga extends to Māori the right to: (b) constitutional status as the first people (tangata whenua); (c) manage their own policy, resources, and affairs within the minimum parameters necessary for the operation of the State; (d) enjoy cooperation and dialogue with the Government; and 8 New Zealand Māori Council, A Discussion Paper on Future Māori Development and Legis...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 220 Very Nice Productions Limited v Ormond [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...http://www.employmentcourt.govt.nz/ [9] The Company has accepted that it is impecunious and that if an order for security for costs is granted, it will not be able to pay. It says that even a small amount of less than $5,000 is beyond its resources. The Company submits that despite its impecuniosity, it is not just for the Court to decide to make an order for security for costs. It submits that its challenge has merit and that the Authority investigation was deeply flawed....

3. Harawira v New Zealand Management Academies Limited & McAuley (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 59 [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...proceeding may be an abuse of process either through a deliberate failure to comply with Tribunal directions4 or through abusive behaviour which it is not tenable to allow to continue having regard to the proper use of the Tribunal’s time and resources and in order to ensure respect for the Tribunal.5 A defendant is not required to show prejudice from the plaintiff’s actions where an abuse of process is engaged in these circumstances.6 [14] Where there have been repeated fail...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 291 Strain v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   STRAIN & WEL v QLDC – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 291 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act concerning Stage 2, Topic 31 of the Proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan BETWEEN ANTONY STRAIN, SARAH STRAIN & SAMUEL STRAIN (ENV-2019-CHC-56) AND WAKATIPU EQUITIES LIMITED (ENV-2019-CHC-65) Appellants...

5. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...Government announced a Joint Venture model at agency chief executive level to deliver an integrated, whole-of-government approach to reduce violence. The Joint Venture developed a single package for budget 2019 to align and prioritise government resources. 38. The 2017/18 budget invested significantly to combat violence: An additional $76m over four years were invested in frontline social services working with families impacted by family violence. Sexual abuse and treatment servic...

6. Rangahaua Whanui National Overview volume 3 [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...Kaiaua on the east coast. The district includes the main islands of the Hauraki Gulf and Great Barrier Island. Since the district is almost entirely surrounded by water and contains numerous bays and harbours, the tangata whenua were never far from food resources and a National Overview1.3 2 means of transportation. Settlements were clustered around the bays and harbours, which were also highly prized by European traders and settlers. One of these bays, the Bay of Islands, contained the p...

7. Rangahaua Whanui National Overview volume 2 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   .... . . . . . 288 10.3 Goldmining legislation and policy, 1875–1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 10.4 Twentieth-century developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 10.5 Sub-surface resources other than gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 10.6 Conclusions: Treaty issues arising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Chapter 11: Public Works Takings 11.1 T...

8. Proactive release - Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention Against Torture [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...Government announced a Joint Venture model at agency chief executive level to deliver an integrated, whole-of-government approach to reduce violence. The Joint Venture developed a single package for budget 2019 to align and prioritise government resources. 38. The 2017/18 budget invested significantly to combat violence: An additional $76m over four years were invested in frontline social services working with families impacted by family violence. Sexual abuse and treatment servic...

9. Christchurch Youth Drug Court pilot: One-year follow-up study [pdf, 595 KB]

   ...considered to be: the consistency of the Judge, the strong multidisciplinary team approach, and interagency coordination. However, a number of concerns were expressed or suggestions made for improvement. These included: the need to more effectively address resourcing issues, including service gaps; concern for victim rights in the YDC process; and ensuring accountability of young people for their offending. The second phase of the evaluation, the subject of this report, is a follow-up assess...

10. Regulatory Impact Statement: Amendments to the Sentencing Act 2002 [pdf, 1 MB]

    ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/key-initiatives-archive/hapaitia-te-oranga-tangata/ https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/14.02.2023-LTIB_Report_extended_final_v5_Web.pdf https://www.tearawhiti.govt.nz/assets/Tools-and-Resources/CO-19-5-Treaty-of-Waitangi-Guidance-for-Agencies.pdf https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/SOI_2023-2027_v27-PRINT.pdf Regulatory Impact Statement | 13 demonstrate that the policy me...