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1. External Sector Feedback Document Audit and Monitoring Policy [pdf, 393 KB]

   ...and “case approvals refused”. 18. These two terms distinguish between applications for legal aid refused on the basis of the application not meeting criteria for approval, and applications for legal aid rejected on the basis of insufficient information supplied with the application e.g. failure to supply financial information/failure to sign the form. Amendments to grant NZLS response 19. The NZLS raised a concern relating to a metric considering an “above average number of a...

2. Strathmore Park Progressive April 2018 Judicial Conference Speech Note [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...being heard in the first instance by the Environment Court (direct referral) has thus far been satisfactory to us as a submitter & therefore we have no wish to recommend that this process be reviewed in the light of delays. 5. We respectfully request the Environment Court to direct that the ensuing Application be publically re-notified in its entirety and to agree that the direct referral method of handling continue to be used. Glenn Kingston (Secretary)

3. Email - Crown regarding security concerns [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...August 2013), and that a number of consents have been issued for large scale events in the same general vicinity that have undoubtedly been subject to such requirements. However, these are not generally available to the public and would need to be requested from the Councilor consent holder. (c) Does counsel and her client the Crown have recommendations for the extent to which, and how, such matters might be tied into conditions of consent for the avoidance, remediation or mitigation of su...

4. Apostolakis v Attorney-General No.1 (Consolidation Refused) [2017] NZHRRT 46 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...hearing which took place on 9 March 2017. These delays speak for themselves. [7.4] Consolidation will serve no useful purpose. [8] As to the proceedings in HRRT046/17: Apostolakis v Public Trust, Mrs Apostolakis alleges an information privacy request by her was not responded to in a manner which complied with the Privacy Act 1993. The Public Trust denies this allegation and protests the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. It has applied to have the proceedings struck out. In a Minute iss...

5. Apostolakis v Attorney-General No.3 (Consolidation Refused) [2017] NZHRRT 48 [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...which took place on 9 March 2017. These delays speak for themselves. [7.4] Consolidation will serve no useful purpose. 3 [8] As to the proceedings in HRRT046/17: Apostolakis v Public Trust, Mrs Apostolakis alleges an information privacy request by her was not responded to in a manner which complied with the Privacy Act 1993. The Public Trust denies this allegation and protests the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. It has applied to have the proceedings struck out. In a Minute iss...

6. BORA Smart Meters (Consumer Choice) Bill [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...is set out below. Purpose of the Bill 3. The Bill amends the Electricity Act 1992. The purpose of the Bill is to empower domestic consumers to better manage their electricity use. To this end, the Bill requires providers of smart meters to inform domestic consumers of their options when installing or upgrading smart meters and sets minimum requirements for the provision of smart meters. Section 14 – Freedom of Expression 4. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right...

7. BORA Electricity (Renewable Preference) Amendment Bill [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...Commission’) for the purposes of monitoring or enforcing new Part 6A. Under s 172KB, industry participants must: • provide all information, papers, recordings, and documents in the possession, or under the control, of the industry participant that are requested for the purpose of the investigation • permit its officers or other employees to be interviewed • give the Commission full access to any premises at which the industry participant carries on business or maintains recor...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 177 Pro Land Matters Company Limited v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...aware of any authority for such a proposition. [6] It is, of course, at all times open for a party to challenge whether a party who has given s 274 notice is properly entitled to be a party of the proceedings. This would normally require some form of declaration by the Court or a preliminary hearing as to their status. 3 [7] The s 274 notice for Tiki Whai Incorporated states that the Society consists of environmental design professionals, ecologists and te Uri 0 Hau with a con...

9. BORA Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...Counsel Footnotes 1. Or in some circumstances, a victim’s immediate family member: cl 4 (definitions of ‘victim’ and ‘immediate family’). For ease of reference, we refer solely to ‘victims’ throughout this advice. 2. Prohibited forms of contact (see cl 11(1)) would include: • Watching, loitering near, or preventing or hindering access to or from, a place the victim visits often; • Following, stopping, accosting or making contact with the victim; • Giving o...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 162 NZPSA v IRD [pdf, 110 KB]

    ...does apply. Its provisions must be considered in light of other sections of the Act, including s 4, as well as the contractual obligations of the existing CEA, particularly cls 3.1, 3.3.1 and 10.2, and the particular circumstances. [8] IR was requested to send all communications to the union directly, and not to deal with its members with regard to the change process. It declined to do so. However, having regard to the good faith obligations of s 4, and the relevant provision...