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1. Guide to the Draft Exposure Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...possess and consume cannabis in New Zealand. The Bill establishes a regulatory framework for reducing the harms from cannabis use to individuals, families, whānau and communities. The purpose statement (section 4) sets out the broad objectives of the legislation. The Bill provides for: • people to grow cannabis for their own use, within prescribed parameters • the development of a marketplace for the licensed supply of cannabis. The provisions in the Bill are intended to...

2. Youth Court - It’s all relative: the absolute importance of the family in youth justice [pdf, 444 KB]

   ...assume that adults who offend are autonomous and individually responsible human beings, youth justice systems rest on different principles. While properly recognising that youth offenders must be held accountable for their offending, youth justice legislation does so by adopting a youth specific approach. This approach, amongst other things, recognises the importance of involving family structures when responding to that offending. Given that most youth justice systems recognise the...

3. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Combined_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...Purpose 1. This briefing seeks decisions on policy proposals to improve the timeliness of the official vote count. Your decisions will determine which proposals are included in any Electoral Matters Bill. Executive summary 2. We have assessed legislative options to improve the timeliness of the count. The following legislative options could be implemented in time for the 2026 General Election: 2.1. Closing enrolment at least 12 days before election day would allow enrolment proc...

4. Working with victims and perpetrators of sexual violence and family violence [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...bail or name suppression applications, and have their views sought. If you suspect family violence or sexual violence, you should keep a record of the advice you gave the client about support agencies and Protection Orders. Sexual Violence Legislation Act 2021 The Sexual Violence Legislation Act 2021, which became a number of amendment Acts, came into force in December 2021. The Act amends the Evidence Act 2006, Victims’ Rights Act 2002, and the Criminal Procedure Act 20...

5. Constitutional

   ...part of claim settlements. Further information about constitutional arrangements (Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)) Back to top Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) settlement commitments This regulatory system deals with settlement and other legislation administered by the Te Arawhiti - The Office for Māori Crown Relations, a recently-established departmental agency dedicated to strengthening engagement and partnership with Māori. Te Arawhiti negotiates the settlement of historical T...

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6. Deputy Registrar - Utakura 7 Block (2010) 7 Taitokerau MB 71 (7 TTK 71) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...to other titles and title plans within the Court’s jurisdiction, I do attempt a complete sketch of the topic. [14] Rights of way could be created: a) By order of the Maori Land Court; b) By conveyance, depending on the particular Native Land legislation at the time and requirements as to confirmation or noting by the Court; c) By statutory implication under, for example, s 168 of the Land Transfer Act 1952 on the deposit of a subdivision of land. 7 Taitokerau MB 74 [1...

7. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-1.pdf [pdf, 28 MB]

   ...you to consider, and consult with your coalition partners and Ministerial colleagues. 5. Appendix Three sets out high-level timings for progressing electoral reform, including the process for policy development, coalition discussions, drafting of legislative changes, budget processes and House time. The appendix shows that work should begin early in 2024 if any changes are to be in place for the 2026 General Election. Traditionally changes to electoral law are not made in an election year...

8. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-5.pdf [pdf, 26 MB]

   ...the Ministry's briefing on the Electoral Matters Bill's (EMB) scope (see table below for agreed scope). We wou ld like to begin working with you on developing t he policy proposals. In particu lar, we're keen to start discussions on legislative changes that could be made to improve the enrolment and voting aspects (enrolment settings, special voting and advance voting). Perhaps it would be best to have three separate sessions on these, as I'm sure there's a lot...

9. OIA-119799.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of retail crime 13. In July 2024, you announced the establishment of the Advisory Group as part of the Government’s plan to restore law and order. Its initial objectives are to provide advice on possible legislative changes to empower security guards to deal with retail offenders; allow 2 See: NZ Herald Hamilton Countdown security guard wrestles supermarket trolley from brazen thieves” (online ed 27 September 2023); Times.co.nz “Securit...

10. OIA-120238.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

    ...Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of retail crime 13. In July 2024, you announced the establishment of the Advisory Group as part of the Government’s plan to restore law and order. Its initial objectives are to provide advice on possible legislative changes to empower security guards to deal with retail offenders; allow 2 See: NZ Herald “Hamilton Countdown security guard wrestles supermarket trolley from brazen thieves” (online ed, 27 September 2023); Times.co.nz “Secu...