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1. Waikato River Authority.pdf [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Conservation (“the Appellant”) in respect of the decisions on Proposed Plan Change 1 (“PPC1”) to the Waikato Regional Plan, which were publicly notified on 22 April 2020 (“the Decisions Version”). 2. The WRA is the statutory body formed under the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010, the Ngati Tuwharetoa, Raukawa, and Te Arawa River Iwi Waikato River Act 2010, and with additional responsibilities arising under the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa...

2. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee 1 v Allan [2019] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...of failing to follow up a decision regarding costs in respect of that same matter. We record that Mr Allan admitted unsatisfactory conduct in respect of four other charges which, in summary, concerned his failures to respond in a timely way to requests from other practitioners and clients. [2] The Standards Committee seeks the following penalties: (a) A censure. (b) An order pursuant to ss 242(1)(a) and 156(1)(l) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) that Mr Allan...

3. Financial Markets Infrastructure Bill Advice [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...Commerce and Consumer Affairs on what FMIs should be classed as designated; b. create legally binding standards that apply to designated FMIs; and c. engage in general monitoring and oversight, including the power to require the provision of information, appoint an investigator, or seek warrants to enter premises to obtain evidence on an investigation. 5. The Bill contains crisis management provisions including a tailored statutory management regime for FMIs, and a requirement on FMIs...

4. 20-05-13 Coroners Court alert level 2 protocol [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...list for more detail [insert link]) 5. So far as possible, counsel should take instructions and brief witnesses outside the courthouse, to minimise demand on interview rooms. Larger rooms will be made available for interviews, and counsel may request breaks to take instructions safely using those facilities. 6. Safe distancing will be observed in the courtroom, and the following hygiene practices can be expected. a. Those working in the courtroom, including counsel and security...

5. Overseas Investment (COVID-19 Emergency Measures) Amendment Bill [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...the Bill of Rights Act. Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill amends the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (‘the principal Act’). This Bill and the Overseas Investment (Other Measures) Amendment Bill (‘the Other Measures Bill’) form part of a package to replace the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 2) (‘the previous Bill’) which was introduced on 19 March 2020. This advice should be considered in conjunction with our advice on the previous Bill1 and the Other...

6. [2018] NZSSAA 23 (14 May 2018) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...(in total). The adjustment concerned transactions with a third party. [4] The appellants were given the opportunity in the interim decision to provide any further information that might justify a different outcome. [5] The interim decision also requested that the Ministry determine the effect of the $1,792.15 adjustment to the quantum of income. [6] The interim decision indicated that failure to provide material justifying further examination of the issues, would result in the Aut...

7. [2018] NZLCDT 31 Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Taia [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...[1] By an oral decision given on 2 November 2017, this Tribunal found Mr Taia guilty of misconduct under s 7(1)(a)(i) for failing to comply with a Standards Committee order to refund monies to former clients and of failing to comply with written requests from clients to uplift documents and records held on their behalf. [2] Since then Mr Taia has been given time to address issues concerning his health and financial affairs. [3] We heard submissions regarding penalty on 22 June 2018....

8. Chairperson of the Electoral Commission: Position description [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...(Commission) is an independent Crown Entity and has a constitutionally important role — Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri — as guardian of the Parliamentary electoral system. The Electoral Act 1993 requires the Commission to act independently in performing its functions and defines its objectives as being to administer the Parliamentary electoral system impartially, efficiently, effectively, and in a way that: (a) facilitates participation in Parliamentary democracy (b) promotes u...

9. Director of Human Rights Proceedings [Lightbody] v Corrections (Joinder of Second Defendant No. 2) [2018] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...Information Privacy Principle 5. He referred the matter to the Director under s 77(2) of the Privacy Act 1993 (PA). The Director has given Serco an opportunity to be heard and decided to take proceedings against Serco under s 82(2) of the PA. Joinder order requested 6. Counsel for Corrections' Application for Joinder and Memorandum dated 11 July 2018 are accepted as correctly explaining why joinder should be ordered. 7. The Tribunal's comments at [19]-[21] of Joinder of Secon...

10. Criminal Cases Review Commission: Appointments media release [pdf, 112 KB]

    ...Chief Commissioner position.” Andrew Little congratulated the Deputy Commissioner and the Commissioners on their appointments. “Each of them will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles. Together with Mr Carruthers, they will form the inaugural board in this important new entity in our justice system. “It is important that the board has a mixture of legal expertise, governance experience and subject matter knowledge, and I am confident we have achieved that wi...