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1. Tom De Pelsemaeker - Evidence in reply to supplementary evidence of TA's (21 May 2021) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...water quality effects that can be considered.16 16 The policy and rule framework for managing effects on water quality are set out in Chapters 7, 9, 10 and 12 of the RPW, while Chapter 5 allows decision-makers to consider effects on natural and human use values, some of which are reliant on good water quality. As is the case with the framework for managing water quantity, the provisions for managing water quality do not ensure that natural and physical resources are managed in a...

2. 2021-07-05 Nga Runanga - Closing Submissions [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...well as widespread degradation of water quality, with resultant impacts on the way of life of Ngā Rūnanga and other parts of the Otago community. There was uncontroverted evidence that NPSFM national bottom lines for some ecosystem health and human contact attributes are not being met in many rivers10. 18. To the extent that the PC7 provisions essentially enable the assessment of applications and the issuing of resource consents subject to conditions for a short duration, durin...

3. Worker-Exploitation-in-NZ-Enforcement-and-Commentary-Paper.pdf [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...above n 7, at 18. 15 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, above n 3, at 7. 16 At 8. 17 Sections 98 and 98AA. 18 Sections 98C and 98D. 19 Section 351. Page | 5 counts of using a person as a slave and 10 counts of human trafficking.20 In R v Ali, the defendant was imprisoned after having trafficked 15 victims.21 In R v Lata, the defendant was convicted of dealing with a person under 18 for sexual exploitation after she sold the sexual services of...

4. [2021] NZACC 133 – Larason v ACC (17 August 2021) [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...important to note that traumatic rupture of the umbilical area is not the same as “general rupture of the anterior abdominal wall” which would take a far more violent force to develop. … The umbilicus is a natural point of weakness in the human body and the force required to disrupt this area is of course less than required to cause a “general rupture of the anterior abdominal wall”. It appears that ACC has perhaps inadvertently overlooked this fact. [30] Following M...

5. Julian v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 115 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...Accident (1) Accident means any of the following kinds of occurrences: (a) a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that— (i) involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body; or (ii) involves the sudden movement of the body to avoid a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the body; or (iii) involves a twisting movement of the body: [39] Section 26(1) and (2) of the Act provid...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 209 Bettley-Stamef Partnership v Waikato District Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...efficient use and development of natural and physical resources under s7 of the RMA, to be provided for through a resource consent process. The proposal is in response to the presence of the Waikato Expressway. Addresses a matter that relates to human health or the protection of life and property X The proposal does not directly relate to a human health matter or the protection of life or property. Application of relevant national, regional and district rules...

7. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...Act 1994 were filed on 14 August 2024. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 52. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 52 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 matters in issue and the Tribunal is asked to make a consent declaration. The parties have filed: [1.1] A statement of claim dated 14 August 2024. [1.2] A...

8. Proactive-release-ProactiveofLegalAssistance_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...further work. 51 A Climate Implications of Policy Assessment (CIPA) is not required. 52 This proposal will directly affect Māori. Treaty analysis and analysis of implications for Māori will be undertaken to inform final policy decisions. Human rights 53 A human rights analysis will be completed when this policy is developed further. Use of external resources 54 An engagement specialist will provide assistance with consultation as needed. Consultation 55 I consulted the M...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 179 Panuku Development Auckland Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ........................................................................ 27 Coastal - General Coastal Marine Zone (Chapter F) ............................................... 31 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health .............................................................................................. 32 Overall Activity Status / Bundling .............................................................................. 3...

10. Dr Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 2 MB]

    ...genealogical descent to homo-sapiens, begins with the act of the atua Tane breathing life (hau ora) through his nostrils (hongi) into the sculpted earth form of Hineahuone, the first human created. Tane then procreated with Hineahuone (Marsden, 1992). Humans are therefore both descended from and created by the 500 atua, and hold both divine (hauora from the atua) and mortal (substance from Papatuanuku) elements. 17. The creation beliefs of traditional Maori are not consistent wi...