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1. [2025] NZSSAA 06 (12 February 2025) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Ministry's case was presented with particular emphasis on the prescribed nature of the IRR calculation process and its consistent application across all cases. The Ministry acknowledged XXXX's concerns while explaining that the Ministry is bound by legislative requirements in calculating IRR. 40. The Ministry explained that the current increase was triggered by a standard adjustment to NZS rates that took effect from April 2022. This adjustment increased the total net ho...

2. OIA-123428.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...noting both the need to address the drafting issue, and to pass the Bill before the end of June, as it is an item on the Quarter Two Action Plan. Option 1: Proceed with both second reading and CoWH this week, and amend the Bill through a subsequent legislative vehicle 10. This option provides you with the ability to continue with the parliamentary schedule as set down for this week, with second reading on Tuesday and CoWH on Wednesday. 11. We will work with PCO to draft an amendment paper...

3. Inaia Tonu Nei - Hui Maori - English version WORD [docx, 69 KB]

   ...accelerate and understand the change needed, and to establish a Mana Ōrite model of partnership. Further, various other themes were identified within the recommendations relating to building or improving leadership capability, workforce development, legislative and policy settings, working together and service delivery. To enable these recommendations to happen, the message from those who attended the Hui Māori was clear: Māori must lead now, Ināia Tonu Nei. The journey to Ināia Ton...

4. [2019] NZREADT 57 - Catley & Boyle v CAC 521 & M & R Flanagan - Ruling (2) (10 December 2019) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...which appeals could be filed, pursuant to s 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (“the Act”).1 [2] Mr Catley and Mr Boyle (“the applicants”) have now applied to the Tribunal to file a late appeal, pursuant to s 111(1A) of the Act. The legislation [3] Section 111(1) and 111(1A) of the Act provide, as relevant: 111 Appeal to Tribunal against determination by Committee (1) A person affected by a determination of a Committee may appeal to the Disciplinary Tribunal again...

5. Aperahama v Anderson - Section 57 of the Ratana Pa [2022] Māori Appellate Court MB 424 (2022 APPEAL 424) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...the phrase means, but s 4 defines the word “Māori” as “a person of the Māori race of New Zealand; and includes a descendant of any such person.” [16] Judge Stone began the exercise of interpreting s 30 by referring to s 10 of the Legislation Act 2019.9 As is well known, s 10 says that to ascertain the meaning of legislation, we focus on “its text and in the light of its purpose and its context.” The senior courts have applied s 10 in many cases, and have distilled it...

6. BORA Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...emergency works have now evolved into planning, rebuilding and the regeneration of greater Christchurch. This includes the removal, repair, rebuilding, and development of land, infrastructure and other property. 3. In particular, the Bill provides a legislative basis to support the outstanding stages of recovery, and recognises the need for community participation. It also recognises changes in recovery leadership and the delivery of functions, as well as the need for an orderly transiti...

7. BORA Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...investigation, dispute resolution and appeal determination processes. We consider this to be a sufficiently important objective to justify some limitation on the freedom of expression. The Law Commission’s 2012 report on New Zealand’s official information legislation recognised this objective, in the context of investigations and inquiries, as one which may warrant a new ground for withholding information. 4 11. The limit is rationally connected to this objective. Deferring the OIA...

8. BORA Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill (PCO 14162/1.12) (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). We understand that the Bill will be considered by the Cabinet Legislation Committee at its meeting on Thursday, 20 May 2010. 2. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion we have considered a pos...

9. BORA Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill [pdf, 289 KB]

   Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill (PCO17290/1.7) – Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 14 MAY 2013 1. We have considered this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”). 2. In our opinion the Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Outline of the Bill 3. The purpose of this Bill is to achieve a reduction in the...

10. Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution .pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...settlement offers made in the mediation cannot be used against a party Court if the matter does not settle at mediation. This is standard in most mediation processes. One of the key considerations with any new mediation process established by legislation is to ensure that the parties have a consistent experience, to the extent possible. Although flexibility is a critical benefit of mediations, key questions that the Court will need to monitor as we navigate this new development...