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1. BORA Judicial Matters Bill [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...removal in order to provide relevant information to Parliament or the Attorney-General when considering such questions. When necessary, this process is to be carried out by the Judicial Conduct Panel. • Provide for all Judges to be accorded the same protection of absolute personal immunity from suit as Court of Appeal and High Court Judges. • Provide for the Attorney-General, with the agreement of the relevant Chief or Principal Judge, to allow Judges to sit on a part-time basis....

2. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Palmerston North 21 May 2018 [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...the use of the term ‘Māori’ in Crown/Māori Relationships generalises Māori, ignores culture differences and dilutes the unique relationships that iwi have with the Crown providing sovereignty. Many speakers noted that the Crown needs to carefully consider if the relationship is with Māori or iwi. Some speakers also suggested that the relationship should be focused on mana whenua to address regional priorities and needs. The mana whenua relationship provides a community led...

3. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

4. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

5. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Potter [2022] NZLCDT 36 (12 October 2022) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...subjected to an order under s 242(1)(g)2 prohibiting him from practising on his own account until authorised by the Tribunal. When that order was made, it was stated that “this is a cautious response, which might not need to be long term, but is protective of the public in the meantime.”3 That order has not been discharged. It remains in force and is still required. [8] Those earlier suspensions arose from foolish defaults. On the first occasion, Mr Potter failed to enable r...

6. NZBORA Advice Customs Excise Arrival-Information Amendment Bill for publication [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Section 25(c) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone who is charged with an offence has, in relation to the determination of the charge, the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law. 18. The purpose of s 25(c) is to protect the fundamental liberty and dignity of those accused of offences in light of the grave consequences a criminal charge and conviction may entail.3 19. To this end, the right to be presumed innocent includes three main components:...

7. Appendix-4-Additional-submissions.pdf [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...support of security officers acting lawfully ● Focus on observation and reporting rather than direct intervention Public - Maintain current citizen's arrest powers - Emphasise de-escalation and reporting over direct intervention - Provide legal protections for good-faith interventions to prevent serious crimes 3 Tools for Intervention What tools should security guards and others be allowed to use when confronting violent offenders? Could non-lethal restraints, such as tasers or ba...

8. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...economic well-being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. These include: • Collecting, analysing, and reporting on intelligence relevant to New Zealand's security; • Providing protective security services including advice about personnel security, information security, physical security and national security risks; and • Co-operating with the Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand Defence Force a...

9. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...economic well-being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. These include: • Collecting, analysing, and reporting on intelligence relevant to New Zealand's security; • Providing protective security services including advice about personnel security, information security, physical security and national security risks; and • Co-operating with the Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand Defence Force a...

10. Eichelbaum report [pdf, 441 KB]

    1 I N D E X 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 2.1 Children’s names 2.2 Background 2.3 The Investigation 2.4 The charges 2.5 Depositions 2.6 In the High Court 2.7 The trial 2.8 The 1994 Appeal 2.9 The 1999 Appeal 3. The Ministerial Inquiry 3.1 The Terms of Reference 3.2 Interpretation 4. Process 4.1 Representation of parents 4.2 Appointment of Experts 4.3 The Regulat