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1. BORA Meat Board Amendment Bill [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Industry participants are eligible for quota irrespective of whether they intend to export to those markets. 3. We consider that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Stuart Beresford Principal Legal Adviser Bill of Right/Human Rights Team Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel. In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to det...

2. Witness Summons content [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...attends but doesn’t bring the documents or records requested in the summons. The witness can be fined $1500 for this offence. What are the relevant legal provisions? The relevant legal provisions can be found in sections 109 and 111 of the Human Rights Act 1993, and in the Witnesses and Interpreters Fees Regulations 1974 Schedule. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1974/0124/latest/DLM42089.html

3. Franciscus-Johannes-E.M.-van-Steensel-Form-33.pdf [pdf, 869 KB]

   ...as cuirentiy no hard data avaiianle that proves large scale pv wi* have a positive impact on "ti*u{".nj.'g"l-;lrit it might be net negative)' our soil an soul based living project is all about creating a better future for humanity and the pranet. o* ra*il] ; i;"'. tir* tr,rf iJJ. tv "*r*"pr" and learns bv doins' we have been at it (e,g. advisory on sustainad;;;;Jil;"ni rno oroduction in the form of Community Supported Agricult...

4. Appendix-M2-NZEAN-NZTR-Letter-of-Support-NZ-Equine-Advocacy-Network-May-2022-2.pdf [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...of all roading, pathways, reserves and parks.” NZTR acknowledges the many and diverse roles horses have played historically, and to this day continue to play in society, and recognises the many benefits brought about by the relationship between humans and horses. These benefits include, but are not limited to, increasingly documented positive effects both on physical and mental health for those who regularly interact with horses. Many horses, and indeed Thoroughbreds, throughout New Ze...

5. Appendix-M2-NZEAN-Support-letter-NZ-Eq-sports.pdf [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...role that horses have played and continue to provide across society. This covers both a sport and recreation connection that adds to the wellbeing of participants. We also know the importance of the role Horses can play in the general wellbeing of humans who may be suffering from various illnesses. Horses of course are also companion animals for many people in society. Our members rely on access to recreational riding to enhance the training and experiences for both themselves and thei...

6. Feedback on adoption law reform released

   ...the needs of society or reflects modern adoption best-practice. It is aiming for a system that has tamariki at its heart by protecting children’s rights, best interests and welfare, and upholds both our Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and international human rights obligations. In general, the feedback indicated support for the overall approach and options in the discussion document, and most people agreed the system should centre around the child’s best interests. The Ministry intends to pro...

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7. Compliance reports

   The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (BORA) protects and promotes human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for scrutinising proposed legislation to look at whether it meets BORA requirements. We advise the Attorney-General whether all Bills (with the exception of appropriation Bills, which are not scrutinised, and Bills developed by the Ministry of Justice, which are vetted by the Crown Law Office) are consistent with the Act. If the Attorne...

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8. Mark-St-Clair_S87F-Report_Planning_28-April-2023_with-Footnotes.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Freshwater ............................................................................61 NES for Air Quality .............................................................................62 NES for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health ....................................................................................63 NES for Sources of Human Drinking Water ........................................63 National Policy Statements (NPS) ............................

9. Anti-corruption guide for NZ businesses [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...systems. Effective internal controls, ethics, and compliance programmes, including a clearly articulated anti-corruption policy are 1 Maryse Tremblay & Camille Karbassi, Corruption and Human Trafficking 4, Transparency International, Working Paper No. 3, 2011 http://www.oecd.org/daf/anti-bribery/ConvCombatBribery_ENG.pdf� http://www.oecd.org/daf/anti-bribery/ConvCombatBribery_ENG.pdf� https://www.unodc.org/documents/brusse...

10. [2018] NZEmpC 69 A Labour Inspector v Sampan Restaurant Ltd [pdf, 343 KB]

    ...occasions when a corporation may legitimately be fined; but no valid argument exists for imposing on a large corporation the sort of swinging fine that would be thought appropriate to an errant millionaire, treating the corporation as though it were a human being. For the punishment does not fall upon those who are really responsible. ... Where a company of which the offender and his wife were the sole shareholders was jointly charged with the offender, it was said to be app...