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1. [2024] NZEmpC 123 Wiles v University of Auckland [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...Hannah were upset at the lack of response from most of the people to whom they sent their correspondence and raised that with the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor responded and advised that Andrew Phipps, the University’s director of human resources, would be in contact. [26] The intensity of the criticism and abuse increased markedly from September 2020, after University of Auckland epidemiologist Dr Simon Thornley appeared on the television programme Q&A and alleged t...

2. 21.-Evidence-of-Mr-Michael-Smith-Noise-and-Vibration.PDF [PDF, 1.4 MB]

   ...thaddeus.ryan@buddlefindlay.com Tel 64 4 044 620450 Fax 64 4 499 4141 PO Box 2694 DX SP20201 Wellington 6011 ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON REGISTRY I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA ENV-2023-WLG-000005 Under the Resource Management Act 1991 In the matter of the direct referral of applications for resource consent and notices of requirement under sections 87G and 198E of the Act for the Ōtaki to North of Levin Project By Waka Kotahi...

3. Pue v Kīngi - Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Whenua Tōpu Trust (2015) 335 Aotea MB 1 (335 AOT 1) [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...in fact used their best endeavours to attempt to comply with the trust order but were often distracted from their tasks by the continuing litigation initiated by Mr Pue. This then diverted the trustees’ time and energy, as well as their scare resources, away from attending to their obligations as set out in the trust order. Discussion [45] It is an understatement to record that elections have been problematic for the Trust. It will be recalled that when the Trust was first con...

4. 2019-11-13 Allen + Clarke FVB Pilot Evaluation Final Report 004 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...personnel from Police (prosecuting officers; frontline officers; FMC operators; and a district Family Violence Coordinator) due to variations in their role at each court. The interviews discussed individual roles in the FVB pilot process, workload and resourcing implications of the pilot, unanticipated outcomes of the pilot, and perceptions of the effectiveness of the pilot. These interviews gave the team important insight into the ‘on the ground’ experience, strengths, weaknesse...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement - Criminal justice proposals to counter foreign interference in New Zealand [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...underlying power and control that come with the internationally recognised status. Foreign states can create laws that RESTRICTED UNCLASSIFIED Regulatory Impact Statement | 23 direct the conduct and behaviours of its citizens and possess resources to detect and hold those that violate laws to account – most significant of which include punitive actions such as fines, forfeiture of assets, censorship and in severe cases, imprisonment, forced labour, and execution. 99. Whil...

6. Waitangi Tribunal theme D - Crown's right of preemption [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...Government's policies and practices through the appointment of an independent Protector of Aborigines; and (b) the assurance of adequate reserves. That tribunal held that the apparent principle behind the reserves was that 'Maori would retain sufficient resources to be full participants in the projected new economy, and would have sufficient land to provide an economic base for the future'. 8 A key question addressed here is whether the Crown's actions in relation to p...

7. Waitangi Tribunal theme G - Public works takings of Māori land [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...terminology also often tends to blur distinctions with blanket terms such as Crown ‘acquisitions’ of Maori land or ‘alienations’ from Maori. As well as these types of losses, issues also arise of the Crown assumption of ownership of waterways, natural resources, and foreshores. In terms of rangatiratanga, there is also the question of the loss of control and management of land even if ownership remains. However, while associated issues are briefly referred to as necessary, this report...

8. Waitangi Tribunal theme I - Māori and rating law [pdf, 549 KB]

   ...was largely exempt from rates. Rating in its nineteenth century form did not have a Maori equivalent, although there were strong traditions of community involvement in the form of projects, for example, construction of whare whakairo, distributions of resources and ‘gift’ exchanges, and reciprocal feasting.4 After the introduction of rates in New Zealand, Maori were to refer to rates using the transliteration ‘reti’. A ratepayer became a ‘kaiutu reti’.5 1. R O’Regan, Rating in N...

9. Henare v Horowhenua District Council - Hokio A, Part Hokio A and Hokio Maori Township (2013) 310 Aotea MB 292 (310 AOT 292) [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...owners who are not represented by the trustees. 310 Aotea MB 341 Where should the seaward boundary be set? [152] Legislation relevant to title boundaries includes s 41 of the Crown Grants Act 1883, s 35 of the Crown’s Grant Act 1908, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Marine and Coastal Area Act 2011. [153] Section 35 of the Crown Grants Act 1908 provides that where in any grant the ocean, sea, or any sound, bay, or creek, or any part thereof affected by the ebb or flo...

10. Waitangi Tribunal theme A - Old land claims [pdf, 7.2 MB]

    ...Wales, not his representative in New Zealand, with responsibility for setting up the legal basis for the investigation of pre-Treaty transactions. He anticipated a flood of pre-annexation claims which only New South Wales possessed the administrative resources to deal with. He also believed that Gipps would be better equipped to resist Pakeha claimant pressure for making extensive grants. A New South Wales-appointed commission, he hoped, would avoid 'the dangers of the acquisition of...