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1. 2021-06-21 ORC - MOC - advising of approval of RPS for notification [pdf, 111 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-127 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Water Permits Plan Change - Plan Change 7, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 254 Bunker v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 166 KB]

   BUNKER & ROUSE v QLDC – DETERMINATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 254 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act concerning Stage 1, Topic 16, of the proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan BETWEEN R T BUNKER AND L M ROUSE (ENV-2018-CHC-69) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Envir...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 165 Meridian Energy Ltd v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 215 KB]

   MERIDIAN ENERGY LTD v ORC – EDS WAIVER DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 165 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN MERIDIAN ENERGY LIMITED … and all the other appellants set out in Appendix 1 (ENV-2024-CHC-22) Appellants AND OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 146 Aurora Energy Limited v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 157 KB]

   DCC WAIVER DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 146 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN AURORA ENERGY LIMITED … continued in Appendix 1 (ENV-2024-CHC-24) Appellant AND OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Hearing: On the papers Last case event: 18 June 2024 Date...

5. Cybercrime

   The Government has changed the law to better respond to the international threat of cybercrime by passing the Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Act (the Act). The Act aligns New Zealand’s legislation with the requirements of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (also known as the Budapest Convention). The Act amends the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1992, and the Crimes Act 1961 in a way that is consistent with

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6. Kiwis give their verdict on the justice system.

   ...module of the NZCVS. Interviews for the module were conducted with around 6,500 people between October 2023 and October 2024. Trends over time will be available in future NZCVS publications. Read the PPM key results report [PDF, 6.4 MB] NZCVS Cycle 7 resources and results ENDS Media contact: Paul EastonPrincipal Media AdvisorMinstry of Justicemedia@justice.govt.nz027 276 9810

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7. Public Defence Service changes finalised

   ...the hubs.”   Mr Hutchinson says they have also listened to feedback on proposed changes to the PDS Appeals Team and had made adjustments as a result.   “This change to the original proposal means the PDS will be at a similar senior court resourcing level as it was in 2022 and this will mean the reduction in senior court cases will be less than under the original proposal.”   Mr Hutchinson says proposed changes to the Duty Lawyer Service are being confirmed, including the lo...

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8. Interpreting in courts & tribunals

   ...providing interpreter services for our Ministry. Submit invoices and timesheets If you’re an interpreter for our Ministry, you'll need to complete and submit an invoice and timesheet after a hearing. Family violence translations for interpreters Resources for interpreters to help people involved in family violence court proceedings who have English as a second language. Counselling services for interpreters Read more about how to access the Ministry's free counselling service, Employee...

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9. Identifying & responding to bias in the criminal justice system: a review of international & New Zealand research [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   Identifying and Responding to Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A Review of International and New Zealand Research Identifying and Responding to Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A Review of International and New Zealand Research Bronwyn Morrison November 2009 2 Identifying and responding to bias in the criminal justice system This research was undertaken by the Research, Evaluat

10. Key Informant Interviews Review of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 [pdf, 326 KB]

    ...Reform Act 2003 _______________________________________________________________ 10 CORP 363 Suggestions for ways to improve access included: • better internet resources; • more user friendly printed information (including in foreign languages); and • providing opportunities for experienced sex workers to educate those less experienced. Safety issues Improving the safety of sex workers...