2023-07-28-WCO-Final-Report-Recommendation.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]
...particular party’s evidence on the science or tikanga, we have an overarching responsibility to ensure that the WCO we recommend is legally sound, effective and workable. [33] However, the Court has sought to abide the principles of natural justice. That has encompassed recognition and application of tikanga in the conduct of the inquiry, including in karakia at the commencement and closing of each sitting day and on-site visits. As we discuss shortly, it has included providin...