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1. [2023] NZEnvC 265 Gibbston Vines Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 362 KB]

   GIBBSTON VINES LTD v QLDC – INTERIM DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 265 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN GIBBSTON VINES LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-8) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Deputy Environment Commissioner G Paine Special Advisor W R Howie Hearing:

2. [2023] NZEnvC 193 Brial v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...all relevant RMA requirements for the consent to be granted, the decision declined the appeal except insofar as necessary for the court to modify the consent conditions in the manner proposed by the applicants. That decision also directed QLDC file a final version 1 Queenstown Lakes District Council. 2 Creation of two allotments with associated access, the identification of residential building platforms on each lot with associated access, landscaping and earthworks, and the c...

3. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...widespread use of digital technology. Increased use of audio-visual technology was rolled out in multiple courts, providing opportunities for virtual delivery of court events, where appropriate. A new service was created to enable participants to file documents and pay court fees electronically. Technology also provides enhanced engagement channels with communities. Continued community engagement also brings increased expectations of not just being consulted with on potential government...

4. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report December 2024 [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report December 2024 BB BB Published in December 2024 By the Ministry of Justice Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street DXSX10088, Wellington, New Zealand ISSN: 2623-999X Suggested citation Ministry of Justice. 2024. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report. December 2024. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/justice- statistics/youth-jus

5. Regulatory-Systems-Courts-Improvement-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...a consent order formalising that agreement. If agreement is not reached, the proceedings may progress to a hearing. 4 A decision made ‘on the papers’ refers to decisions made by judicial officers in their chambers based on written materials filed by parties, without verbal evidence or oral submissions. auye8nfjli 2024-09-19 13:44:11 I N C O N F I D E N C E 3 I N C O N F I D E N C E types of judicial conferences5, such as a directions or issues conferences. This reduces...

6. OIA-116775 [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 Hon Nicole Mckee, Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) Briefing II: Including AML/CFT Act amendments as part of the Regulatory Systems (Justice) Amendment Bill Date 5 March 2024 File reference AML/CFT 2024 WP Action Sought Timeframe Agree to include the proposed amendments to the AML/CFT regulatory system outlined in this paper in the Regulatory Systems (Justice) Amendment Bill, if you have agreed to proceed with p...

7. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-4.pdf [pdf, 28 MB]

   ...Unit I Policy Group Ministry of Justice I Tahu o te T ure PS9(2)(a) rose.sta iner@justice.govt .nz I justice.govt.nz 2 Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice Report of the Electoral Commission on the 2023 General Election Date 17 May 2024 File reference ELP-17-11 Actions sought Timeframe Note the recommendations made in the Report of the Electoral Commission on the 2023 General Election (the Report). By 23 May 2024 Note you must table the Report in the House of Representat...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 265 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...(a) maintained where the water quality is not degraded; and (b) improved where the water quality is degraded by human activities. 6 This is the version of s 32(4) RMA that applied at the date the plan was notified. 7 SRC Linkages document filed 4 October 2022. 8 Objective 13 Provided that: (a) the quantity, quality and structure of soil resources are not irreversibly degraded through land use activities or discharges to land; and (b) the health of people and communit...

9. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   ...proposed spending limits would need to be adjusted at the time of enactment to take account of the impact of inflation and other factors since 2020. We do not recommend changing current disclosure requirements, including that election expense returns are filed after the election. Part 5: Electoral administration Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission generally delivers well-run elections with high levels of integrity. It also supports and encourages people to take part in elections, inc...

10. Court-imposed fines: survey of Judges [pdf, 509 KB]

    ...____________________________________________________________ 4 currently available to Judges and what additional information would assist Judges when deciding whether to impose a fine and the amount of the fine. As part of the scoping exercise, researchers undertook a search of court files and held discussions with a Judge, probation officers, collections and court staff and duty solicitors. A proposal was developed based on the issues and information gaps raised in the scoping exercise (se...