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1. [2023] NZEnvC 069 Transpower New Zealand Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...the following NPSET objective:33 To recognise the national significance of the electricity transmission network by facilitating the operation, maintenance and upgrade of the existing transmission network and the establishment of new transmission resources to meet the needs of present and future generations, while: • managing the adverse environmental effects of the network; and • managing the adverse effects of other activities on the network. Policy 30.2.8.2A [38] We accep...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 116 Norrish v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...directives in the partially operative Otago Regional Council Regional Policy Statement (PORPS) Objective 3.2, Policy 3.2.5, Policy 3.2.6, Policy 3.1.11, and Schedule 3. [60] Objective 3.2 reqwres: Otago's significant and highly-valued natural resources are identified, and protected or enhanced where degraded. There are 18 policies under this objective relating to identification and management of: (a) significant indigenous vegetation and habitats (Policies 3.2.1 and 3.2.2);...

3. NZCVS 2023 Cycle 6 Reporting to Police [xlsx, 85 KB]

   ...sample and a Māori booster sample that aimed to increase sample size for Māori. Information on the number of interviews completed from each sample is provided below. Refer to the NZCVS methodology report for further details about the survey, found at resources and results. NZCVS sample time periods and sample composition Period of data collection Time period covered by data Main sample size (response rate) Māori booster sample size (response rate) Total sample size (response...

4. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...victim of crime’s experience of the criminal justice system can be complex and challenging and these experiences can have a significant impact on the victim’s mental health and well-being. Victims and their whānau receive appropriate support and resources to participate safely in all parts of the criminal justice process, and their voices are heard and respected in accordance with the law. Victims of family violence, abuse and neglect receive appropriate support and resources to p...

5. Regulatory-Systems-Courts-Improvement-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...13 To enable FCAs to take on more work, and free up more Family Court judge time, I recommend an amendment to CoCA to allow FCAs to make any order by consent without having to convene a settlement conference. Better utilisation of judicial resources under the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 14 The Criminal Procedure Act requires applications for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal in a criminal proceeding to be heard by two or more Court of Appeal judges, at least one of whom mu...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 212 Kavallaris v Inframax Construction Ltd [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...by deliberately misleading and disadvantaging an employee of Inframax to conceal evidence of misconduct and putting the Inframax board at risk. Ms Greenwood alleged that she had provided clear evidence that Ms Gribben and Inframax’s human resources contractor had committed serious misconduct and stated: I can only presume the appropriate response was delayed to ensure you did not raise any concerns with Waitomo District Council, prior to any decision being made on the bid for...

7. Recommendations recap - issue 1 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...ascending cholangitis is considered a possible diagnosis. RESPONSE FROM AUCKLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD The ADHB stated that due to the broad range of potential presenting symptoms and signs of cholangitis, it would be impractical with current resources to expect a gastroenterology review in all such patients. The ADHB did recognise that the deceased’s death highlights potential flaws in the current system and initiated a change to policy. This policy change addressed the need...

8. MAG-Final-report-on-workstream-1.pdf [pdf, 622 KB]

   ...other defences (self and defence of others). Increasing theft and property damage had led to increased premiums on business that has an inflationary impact through prices. There is also a utility element to deterring crime that enables Police resources to be better targeted. Option 3: [Repeal and consolidation)++ This option will take more time in terms of consultation and drafting but will, like in Canada, result in a fit for purpose modern legislation. That said a similar ou...

9. Advancing an Investment Approach: Linking frontline activity with strategic targets through robust analytics [pdf, 966 KB]

   ...focus areas Level 2: Data-driven identification of priority groups Return on Investment ■ A systematic way of understanding which investments are most likely to affect system-level targets ■ Most useful for budget-holders when allocating resources Level 3: Evidence-based investment in priority groups using ROI analysis The purpose: linking frontline activity with strategic targets through robust analytics Effective practice ■ Systematic training and support of staff on the...

10. BORA Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Bill [pdf, 269 KB]

    ...uncertain. Nevertheless, this amendment does not limit the factors that the decision maker can take into account in making a decision under the Fisheries Act 1996. Its purpose is to ensure that proper weight is given to the sustainability of fishery resources. Accordingly we have concluded that this provision does not limit the right to natural justice affirmed in section 27 of the Bill of Rights Act. 6. For completeness, we note clause 5 of the Bill, a transitional provision which provi...