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1. [2022] NZEnvC 265 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...the primary indicator of eutrophication, this does not necessarily detract from his work. That is because under Plew et al. (2020) predictions about likely degradation support further scientific investigation, meantime the court must make a judgement as to whether and how farming activities in catchments contributing contaminants are to be managed; (e) while Dr Depree uses measurements (where available), this court does not have the expertise to determine whether the data/observa...

2. Adoption Law Reform Targeted Engagement Report [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...tradition of caring for a child and serving whānau. Our Māori participants perceived risks to the cultural safety and wellbeing of birth parents and whānau under the adoption pathway Māori participants told us that there may be cultural shame and judgement for adopting out their child, through having their legal rights removed and participation revoked, as well as the risk of becoming completely disconnected from the child. Whāngai, in contrast, was seen as a traditional process wit...

3. Proactive release - Prohibiting conversion practices [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice Options for prohibiting conversion practices Date 18 March 2021 File reference HUM-18-01 Action sought Timeframe Indicate your preferred policy options 22 March 2021 Contacts for telephone discussion (if required) Name Position Telephone First contact (work) (a/h) Caroline Greaney General Manager, Civil and Constitutional 04 918 858 Jenna Reid Policy Manager, Civil Law and Human Rights 04 9 8 86 9 Senior Policy Advisor Minist

4. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   2 Final Report [image: Independent Electoral Review Logo] He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake Independent Electoral Review Final Report Our recommendations for a fairer, clearer, and more accessible electoral system November 2023 This report may be cited as: Independent Electoral Review, 2023. Final Report: Our Recommendations for a Fairer, Clearer, and More Accessible Electoral System. Wellington: New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-473-69963-5 (Print) ISBN 978-0-473-69964-2 (Online) [image:

5. [2024] NZEnvC 247 Allied Asphalt Limited [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 247 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) AND of applications for resource consents by Allied Asphalt Limited associated with the construction and operation of an asphalt plant BETWEEN ALLIED ASPHALT LIMITED (ENV-2023-AKL-160) Applicant AND BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL Consent Authoritie

6. [2023] NZEnvC 226 Scaife v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   SCAIFE v QLDC – TOPIC 38 – INTERIM DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 226 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN M SCAIFE (ENV-2021-CHC-022) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner J T Baines Hearing: at Queenstown

7. Adoption Action Inc v Attorney-General [2016] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 371 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2016] NZHRRT 9 Reference No. HRRT 020/2011 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN ADOPTION ACTION INCORPORATED PLAINTIFF AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr MJM Keefe JP, Member Ms ST Scott, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr RH Ludbrook for plaintiff Ms M Coleman, Ms J Emerson and Mr S Humphrey for defendant Ms F Joychild QC and Mr

8. Waitangi Tribunal theme U - Land with All Woods and Waters [pdf, 1010 KB]

   Rangahaua Whanui National Theme u THE LAND WITH ALL WOODS AND WATERS WENDY POND May 1997 Unpublished Draft WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other Rangahaua Whanui reports District reports District 1: Auckland, R Daamen, P Hamer, and B Rigby District 5b: Gisborne, S Daly District 7: The Volcanic Plateau, B Bargh District 8: The Alienation of Maori Land in the Rohe Potae, C Marr District 9: The Whanganui District, S Cross and B Bargh District 11a: Wairarapa, P Goldsmith Distri

9. Waitangi Tribunal - District 11 Wairarapa [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   RANGAHAUA WHANUI DISTRICT llA WAIRARAPA PAUL GOLDSMITH JUL Y 1996 WORKING PAPER: FIRST RELEASE WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other reports in the Rangahaua Whanui Series available: District 7: The Volcanic Plateau, B J Bargh District 9: The Whanganui District, S Cross and B Bargh District 13: The Northern South Island, Dr G A Phillipson FOREWORD The research report that follows is one of a series of historical surveys conunissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal

10. Final-Technical-Assessment-I-Contaminated-Land_Part1.pdf [pdf, 16 MB]

    Barristers and Solicitors Wellington Solicitor Acting: David Allen / Thaddeus Ryan Email: david.allen@buddlefindlay.com / thaddeus.ryan@buddlefindlay.com Tel 64 4 462 0423 Fax 64 4 499 4141 PO Box 2694 DX SP20201 Wellington 6011 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 AND IN THE MATTER OF applications for resource consents and notices of requirement in relation to the Ōtaki to North of Levin Project BY WAKA KOTAHI NZ TRANSPORT AGENCY