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   ...Adoption Law Reform The Government is reforming our adoption laws. The aim of the reform is to create a new system that protects the rights, best interests and welfare of children, upholds our Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, and upholds our international human rights obligations. We want to put tamariki, our children, at the heart of our adoption laws. Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court The AODT Court aims to deliver better outcomes and experiences for court participants with alcohol and o...

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2. 2021-04-21 Transcript (up to end of day 19) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF The Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 12 April 2021 held in Cromwell Court: Environme

3. 2021-04-21 Transcript (up to end of day 19) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF The Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 12 April 2021 held in Cromwell Court: Environme

4. [2012] NZEmpC 142 Horton Media Ltd [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...leader’s meeting was held in the cafeteria. When the meeting concluded, the company’s Christchurch manufacturing manager, Mr Peter Kelly, called Mr Hooper out to the front office where he met with Mr Kelly and Ms Natasha Dunbier, the company’s human resources manager from Auckland. Ms Dunbier informed Mr Hooper that they had reasonable cause to believe that he was consuming drugs during working hours and he was, therefore, required to undergo a drug test and give a urine sam...

5. 2017 to 2022 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...an independent Judiciary and effective public institutions. We have a long history of upholding the rule of law. We’re committed to enhanced Crown/Māori relationships grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our justice system upholds the fundamental human rights of everyone in New Zealand so they can live with dignity and transact with confidence, knowing their interests are protected. We actively uphold the global rule of law and our other international obligations. 7 Our strategy Our...

6. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Janet Stephenson [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...and the Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Otago. My qualifications and experience are set out as follows. Academic credentials 2. I have a BA in Sociology (Auckland), a Masters in Planning (Massey) and a PhD in human geography (Otago). I gained my PhD in 2005 on the topic of cultural values in landscapes. Professional credentials 3. I worked as a professional planner from 1987 to 2001, and lectured in the Masters of Planning course at the Unive...

7. [2020] NZEnvC 122 Auckland Council v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOOTI T AIAO O AOTEAROA Kl TAMAKI MAKAURAU IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC J Z. 2. of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s120 of the Act AUCKLAND COUNCIL (ENV-2017-AKL-190) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent I INGLIS, M G GREEN AND P SIMUNOVICH DR P H MITCHELL AND P MITCHELL DANOS HUNT P AND S LYNESS GSHAW P AND J STANSFIELD P KI

8. Gangs-Legislation-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...possible. Issues related to gangs are raised with the Waitangi Tribunal in Te Rau o te Tika – the Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (Wai 3060). 68 Māori victims of crime may benefit from any reductions in gang offending that result from this proposal. Human Rights and Litigation 69 These proposed policies engage a number of rights under the Bill of Rights. 69.1 Prohibition of gang insignia in public Section 14 freedom of expression; Section 25(c) the right to be presumed innoce...

9. Proactive-release_Policy-decisions-for-Judicature-Timeliness-Amendment-Bill-and-Legal-Services-Distribution-of-Special-Fund-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...significance is not met. Population Implications 40 Māori and Pacific people are disproportionately likely to use the courts system and have a higher proportion of debt to government. Women also have a higher proportion of debt to Government. Human Rights 41 These proposals have been designed to ensure access to justice is not unduly limited. Efficient court proceedings will generally support access to justice. We are satisfied that these proposals are consistent with the New Zeala...

10. Willowridge Developments Ltd & Remarkables Park Ltd - Claire Hunter - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...(Auckland Council Guideline Document GD2016/005); and • Any adverse effect on water quality, including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; and • Any adverse effect on any natural or human use value, and on use of the coastal marine area for contact recreation and seafood gathering; and • Measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses. [7] PPC8...