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1. Trustees of Horina Nepia and Te Hiwi Piahana Whanau Trust v Tahamata Incorporation (2011) 274 Aotea MB 203 (274 AOT 203) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...judgment. [20] I also record Mr Potter’s request for co-operation from the Incorporation regarding access to documents concerning the share transfer in question in the absence of a formal application for discovery. I also note Mr Macdonald’s response that the Incorporation would co-operate as much as possible to achieve a resolution of the proceedings which he noted was in the interests of all parties. Decision [21] The application for interim injunction is adjourned. [22...

2. BORA New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa) Bill [pdf, 377 KB]

   ...(freedom of expression) and 19 (freedom from discrimination). PURPOSE OF THE BILL 3. The Bill repeals and replaces the New Zealand Geographic Board Act 1946. It continues the existence of the New Zealand Geographic Board (‘the Board’) which is responsible for assigning, approving, altering, or discontinuing the use of official names for geographic features in New Zealand and Antarctica. POSSIBLE INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 14: Freedom of Expression 4...

3. MLC - 2012 February - The appointment of trustees to Māori land trusts [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...Land Court | Judge’s Corner Judge L Harvey The appointment of trustees to Māori land trusts February 2012 Introduction Trustees perform a vital role in the administration and management of Māori land. They have many important responsibilities to fulfil and must balance the expectations of the beneficiaries with their duties as prudent trustees. Trustees are appointed by the Māori Land Court under the jurisdiction set out in s 222 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993...

4. EGX v BSL [2011] NZIACDT 17 (6 July 2011) [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...passport was returned on request and the Adviser had informed the office manager of his employer when this allegation was made. Decision – Complaint Dismissed [10] The minute gave the parties the opportunity to respond. There was no substantive response from any party. [11] In the absence of any further response from the parties and no further material coming before the Tribunal, I am satisfied the potential reasoning set out in the minute must be adopted as the Tribunal’s assess...

5. BORA Electoral Amendment Bill [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...elected as a member of Parliament. These provisions limit the s 12 Bill of Rights Act right to parliamentary candidacy. We conclude, however, that these limitations are justifiable on the basis that they apply to individuals who choose to accept responsibilities under the Electoral Act 1993 and are reasonable limitations arrived at after due consideration and justifiable as means of ensuring fair, transparent and orderly elections. 2.3 The Bill also creates a new offence provision, rel...

6. Notes of CMR focus group with Maori Business and Social Enterprise on 3 April 2018 [pdf, 429 KB]

   ...participants indicated that they were confused about which agency they could turn to for business support and the processes/bureaucratic forms that government agencies make them fill out. • An enabling operating engagement model from government – for responsive policy design and implementation to constantly recalibrate and inform good advice and effective implementation. The changing business landscape and ways in which Māori participate needs an agile model of engagement fro...

7. LP v NB LCRO 114/2012 (19 December 2014) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...extended beyond their literal meaning. I do not agree that the professional regulatory regime is properly considered penal in the same way that statutes which create criminal offences clearly are. Professor Webb, in his text, Ethics, Professional Responsibility and the Lawyer (2nd ed) notes:6 Professional discipline is quite distinct from a criminal process, so it is inappropriate to draw analogies between the two. The main distinction is that the function of the disciplinary proce...

8. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Thames on 28 April 2018 [pdf, 434 KB]

   ...Māori, and reflect them in the long- term council plan. • Capability – Some speakers discussed the need for a significant improvement in: o the cultural competency of officials; and o the ability of officials to deal with Māori issues more responsively. o giving effect to, and the implementation of signed agreements (rather than developing ‘Māori responsiveness plans’ – which in the speaker’s view did not reflect the original purpose of the signed agreement). •...

9. Notes of CMR focus group with Human Rights Maori Business and Social Enterprise on 3 April 2018 [pdf, 429 KB]

   ...participants indicated that they were confused about which agency they could turn to for business support and the processes/bureaucratic forms that government agencies make them fill out. • An enabling operating engagement model from government – for responsive policy design and implementation to constantly recalibrate and inform good advice and effective implementation. The changing business landscape and ways in which Māori participate needs an agile model of engagement fro...

10. ENV-2016-AKL-000205 Liddle v Auckland Council [pdf, 209 KB]

    ...particular recommendations that are beyond the scope of submissions are identified in the recommendation reports and summarised in Appendix 3 to this overview report.” Other documents necessary for an adequate understanding of the appeal Our response to the statement above. Relying on wide ranging submissions, that included statements such as that the entire notified version of the plan ought to be changed and simplified, is not sufficient when deeming changes such as establis...