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1. Submissions summary: Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms (second consultation round) [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...have any other suggestions for more child-responsive court processes or services? Summary Fifty-nine submitters responded to question 1. The most common suggestions for inclusion in the comprehensive safety checklist were criminal background checks, details of emotional abuse as well information about physical and mental health. Fifty-three submitters responded to question 2. Many submitters (43%) suggested that evidence of abuse of any kind is pertinent information for the Famil...

2. 2020 Cannabis Referendum Public Release 27 April 2021 [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   IN-CONFIDENCE 1 In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Business Committee 2020 Cannabis referendum: Exposure draft Bill and Summary of policies for public release Proposal 1. The decision on whether or not to legalise and regulate cannabis for personal use is an important one that has implications for New Zealand as a society, and for our communities. The Government is committed to a well-informed cannabis referendum, to ensure a definitive r

3. Cabinet paper - Summary of policies Cabinet minutes - Exposure draft Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill [pdf, 6 MB]

   IN-CONFIDENCE 1 In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Business Committee 2020 Cannabis referendum: Exposure draft Bill and Summary of policies for public release Proposal 1. The decision on whether or not to legalise and regulate cannabis for personal use is an important one that has implications for New Zealand as a society, and for our communities. The Government is committed to a well-informed cannabis referendum, to ensure a definitive r

4. Proactive release - Market structure for recreational cannabis [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   BERL REPORTS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE DISCLAIMER 1. This report was prepared by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL), under commission from the Ministry of Justice. 2. The views, opinions, recommendations, and advice expressed in this report belong solely to the authors of the report. The views do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Justice or the New Zealand Government. 3. The report was one of a number of inputs considered by the Ministry in the dev

5. [2016] NZEmpC 136 Xtreme Dining Ltd t/a Think Steel v Dewar [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...that he knew Mr Feaver had used Think Steel’s fuel card without authorisation; he had explained that he understood the card belonged to someone else. The Authority held that the explanation was almost immediately discounted without it being checked with Mr Feaver, in circumstances where serious allegations were being considered. 2 The Authority also held that the investigation was not undertaken with an open mind and that there were elements of pre-determination by Think Steel�...

6. [2020] NZEnvC 189 Weston Lea Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 10 MB]

   BEFFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Court: Chair: Hearing: Appearances: Date of Decision: Date of issue: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC J ~~ of the Resource Management Act 1991 {the Act) of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act WESTON LEA LIMITED (ENV-2019-AKL-308) Appellant DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CONSERVATION (ENV-2019-AKL-310) Appellant HAMIL TON CITY COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J

7. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Ltd v Dunedin City Council - Application [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...tlwre allY oW'rIIlYlI'~ D:~\lici Plan r"qu'remenls Ih~ 1 Epply to .hl' Sill' e.g. 'n' lalldsc~pe Managelnenl Area, in a TownSCllpe or Heritage Prec:inCt, Scheduled BULldings on'~lIe elc? If unsure, please check wuh Ci lY Planning- staff. S Qr<'''' ",-j: Tl--'1 .\."R \S ov<=vlo,'" b 'J 0. Lo.~SC~?€ (l'\l<t,\(1,t"~if ~'" . he. NQ,-I-h Coast COG\&}d ~~d-,c"&quo...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 133 Gumbeze v The Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children [pdf, 422 KB]

   BIGSON GUMBEZE v THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ORANGA TAMARIKI – MINISTRY FOR CHILDREN [2024] NZEmpC 133 [24 July 2024] ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION NAMES OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF NAMES AND IDENTIFYING DETAILS AS AT [10] OF THIS JUDGMENT IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2024] NZEmpC 133 EMPC 256/2022 EMPC 425/2022 IN THE MATTER OF challenges to two determinations of the Employmen

9. Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill Exposure Draft for Referendum [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...of the cannabis supply chain are regulated, from seeds and growing stock through to retail sale. All licence applicants must be aged 20 years or older and will be required to meet a core set of requirements, including a fit and proper person test and police vetting. The fit and proper test has three elements: • a capability assessment – assessing ability to comply with conditions and financial requirements; and • disqualifying conditions – such as serious previous convictions, previous...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 096 Clevedon Protection Society 2017 Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 31 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC C; b of the Resource Management act 1991 (the Act) of appeals under s 120 of the Act CLEVEDON PROTECTION SOCIETY 2017 INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-AKL-000044) FULTON HOGAN LIMITED (ENV-2018-AKL-000046) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge D A Kirkpatrick Date of Decision: 2 5 J UN 2018 Date of Issue: 2 5 J UN 2018 DETERMIN