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1. [2023] NZEnvC 116 Norrish v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...notes49 the pme plantations within the 300 m to 420 m contour strip means landcover has been modified, and even allowing for the presence of transmission lines and ancillaiy buildings, there is a significant relative dominance of natural rather than human made landscape elements. Ottr evaluation [96] We consider the pine plantation is a human made landscape element. Mr McKinlay was unable to assist us with the actual areas of plantation land cover compared to indigenous vegetation...

2. Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Rule 5 in respect of a change to her address in HNZ’s records she said had been made without her authorisation or consent. She also 1 [This decision is to be cited as Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 37] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 37 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 alleged a breach of Rule 6 in respect of a request she made on 5 February 2020 for certain of her personal information. The claim attached a Privacy Commission...

3. Proactive-release-Foreign-Interference-Bill_FINAL..pdf [pdf, 594 KB]

   ...there will be strong public interest in the proposals when they are made public. Discussions are likely to centre on trade-offs between protecting New Zealand interests and communities, the use of coercive state powers and potential impacts on human rights, including freedom of expression and association. 41 Without clear fact-based information explaining the need, scope and purpose of the proposals, alternative narratives may emerge that are false, conflicting or confusing – inc...

4. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...Social Development (MSD) regarding her entitlement to certain benefits. In the course of that investigation MSD sent letters to various third 1 This decision is to be cited as Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 63 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 063/2017 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN PETER JOSEPH THOMAS PLAINTIFF AND MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEFENDANT AT PALM...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 212 Kavallaris v Inframax Construction Ltd [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...the law by deliberately misleading and disadvantaging an employee of Inframax to conceal evidence of misconduct and putting the Inframax board at risk. Ms Greenwood alleged that she had provided clear evidence that Ms Gribben and Inframax’s human resources contractor had committed serious misconduct and stated: I can only presume the appropriate response was delayed to ensure you did not raise any concerns with Waitomo District Council, prior to any decision being made on the...

6. Section 7 reports

   ...Gang Insignia) Bill Section 14 Non-Government Bill 2007 Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Bill Section 19 (disability) Non-Government Bill 2007 Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill 2007 Section 25(c) Government Bill  2006 Human Rights (One Law for All) Amendment Bill 2006 Sections 19 (colour, race, ethnic or national origin) and 20 Non-Government Bill  2006 Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Amendment Bill 2006 Section 19 (age and disability) Non-Government Bill...

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7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM local John Alexander [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...the safety implications of the proposed marina at Matiatia. I have personally seen dangerous fuel spillages occur despite stringent safety protocols being in place and I have an intimate understaning of the implications of those spills for both human safety and the environment. Those concerns are exacerbated by the particular nature and location of Matiatia. 11. Unlike other marinas located throughout New Zealand, Matiatia is the main port and transport hub for an island comm...

8. CAC20005 v McGowan [2015] NZREADT 18 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...[1] On 20 November 2014, we found the licensee guilty of misconduct, generally, for swearing at a fellow real estate agent and assaulting her in the course of a workplace argument. [2] In our paragraph [51] we held that: “[51] On the one hand, human relations blow-ups in the workplace occur from time to time but, on the other hand, real estate salespeople are engaged in an important profession and should always act in a professional manner. We consider that the defendant failed to...

9. E v B & C LCRO 30 / 2009 (19 May 2009) [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...my view, Complainant E has not adequately distinguished between the making of mistakes in the course of a trial, and whether or not the mistakes matter. It is quite often that there are slips of one sort or another in a trial which like all other human activity is prone to error. The task of the judge conducting the trial is to continue the trial when the error is minor and does not cause an injustice, and I am quite satisfied in this case that the District Court Judge when identifyi...

10. BORA Education Amendment Bill [pdf, 99 KB]

    ...opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Education, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Education 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 determine whethe...