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1. Te-Manutukutuku-Issue-79.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...The name Te Manu tuku tuku was chosen as symbolic of the role of a messenger. Wira wrote of his intention for the new publication : We wish to be informative. We wish to be educative and above all we wish to project a professional image with a human face that is indicative of the work of the Waitangi Tribunal. Thirty­three years later, as we put out this issue – our 79th – we trust that we continue to live up to Wira’s ori­ ginal vision. E te Rangatira, haere, haere, haere....

2. OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL v NGA RUNANGA & Ors NOE ENV 20210628 [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...when it comes to the historical information that has been put into the database, so there is a risk that you are relying on incomplete or inaccurate information and then there’s me also as well trying to translate it into a schedule, the risk of human error. And when you 30 compare that to the actual deemed permits which – or the mining privileges that often have those priorities listed on them, in the document itself, you probably have better assurances in terms of accuracy an...

3. 25.-Appendices-below-Evidence-of-Mr-Gavin-Lister-Landscape.-Visual-and-Natural-Character.PDF [PDF, 310 KB]

   ...matters, and to the proposed urban and landscape design measures. 12. The Ō2NL Project also fits landscape patterns at a finer scale within the constraints of engineering geometry for such a road. Such a fit helps reduce effects on natural and human aspects of landscape character and will contribute to aesthetic coherence between the highway and landscape. Nevertheless, there will be some unavoidable residual adverse effects on landscape character and amenity values, most not...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 255 Abrahamson v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...dwelling, along with associated disturbance of the soil on an allotment created under a subdivision consent, required a further resource consent under the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health (‘NES-CS’). [74] Activities covered by the NES-CS included disturbing the soil of Hazardous Activities and Industries List (‘HAIL’) land for a particular purpose, including for construction of a dwelling. 15 Re Hast...

5. 221013-Web-Attachment-Summary-of-Submissions-Policy.pdf [pdf, 421 KB]

   ...programmes. However, one submitter cautioned that this principle may be problematic and lead to inflexible applications of policy based upon outdated data. Other principles suggested Submitters suggested the following additional principles • Human-rights based • Tikanga-based (several submitters supported this) • Rangatiratanga • Cost-efficiency • Equality • Equity of access • Affordability • Participation • Empowerment • Sustainability • Eas...

6. Official Information Act request Family and Sexual Violence [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...Victims’ Rights Act 2002. Zoë currently provides legal advice to people who have experienced sexual harm. 19. Maria Dew KC practises from Britomart Chambers, with a focus on employment law, health and safety, medico legal, professional misconduct and human rights. She is currently president of the New Zealand Bar Association. RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 Meeting with the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Ministers Hon Paul Go...

7. Supervised Contact Quality Practice Framework [pdf, 762 KB]

   ...supporting the rights and needs of children. 4 The framework is part of the Ministry’s work to make sure our services for children align with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child1 (UNCRC). The UNCRC establishes human rights standards for the treatment of children and young people, including the right of the child to have their views heard and considered in all matters that affect their lives, including judicial proceedings. The processes and pra...

8. M v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2024] NZACC 88 [pdf, 366 KB]

   ...case of Dr Leeks, had passed away. Accordingly, no matters proceeded to criminal trial. [32] In 2017, M denounced what happened to him at Lake Alice and requested an investigation to the Attorney-General, to the Office of the Ombudsman, to the Human Rights Commission and to the Minister of Justice, to no avail. [33] In March 2018, M submitted a complaint to the United Nations regarding the abuse of himself and other children at Lake Alice hospital. The UN Committee Against Torture i...

9. Rapana v Anderson - Te Kōmiti Matua o te Haahi Rātana (2024) 492 Aotea MB 95 (492 AOT 95) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...meetings, Hui Whakapūmau, and the annual convention of the apostles and other officials and sub-groups within Te Haahi. [5] The structure of Te Haahi is set out in Ngā Kaupapa ā-Mahi. But like all structures, its practical operation relies on human endeavour and effort, as much determined by tikanga and convention as it is by constitution clauses. In this regard, the Court received helpful evidence from Andre Meihana,2 Hon Mita Ririnui, Lance Rapana, Rt Hon Adrian Rurawhe, Wiki...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 164 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

    OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL – PLAN CHANGE 7 – INTERIM DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 164 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: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s 142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127)