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1. [2023] NZEnvC 133 Bay of Islands Maritime Park Incorporated v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...of the Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN BAY OF ISLANDS MARITIME PARK INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-AKL-000117) CEP SERVICES MATAUWHI LIMITED (ENV-2019-AKL-000111) D LOURIE (ENV-2019-AKL-000128) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-AKL-0000127) Appellants AND NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J A Smith sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Last case event: 23 June 2023 Date o...

2. Recommendations recap - issue 6 [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...these deaths. 1 Case study: Drowning deaths during recreational boating 4 Summary of coronial recommendations and comments 14 Summaries of general coronial recommendations and comments 14 Adverse effects or reactions to medical or surgical care 18 Aged and infirm care 19 Aviation‑related 21 Child deaths 21 Deaths in custody 23 Drug, alcohol or substance abuse 25 Fire‑related 26 Mental health issues 27 Natural causes 27 Product‑related 27 Recreational or leisu...

3. BORA Criminal Proceeds and Instruments Bill [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...impact on bodily integrity has not been considered in detail in New Zealand, courts in the United States and Canada have been proceeded on the basis that forfeiture does constitute punishment and is accordingly subject to scrutiny against constitutional protections. In any event, we consider that even if forfeiture orders were to be considered "treatment" or "punishment" that is subject to s 9 of the BORA, the impact of such orders is not such as to constitute "dis...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 194 Hawke's Bay Regional Council v Lowe [pdf, 6.9 MB]

   ...Approved cs SOUTHERNSKIES ENVIRONMENTAL .......--:::::: Doug Lowe, Waimarama Road, Havelock North Date 12 November2021 Drawing No. ESCP -001 Sheet No. 1 of 1 Revision B 5.8 Mulching 5.8.1 Definition The application of a protective layer of straw or other suitable material to the soil surface. 5.8.2 Purpose To protect the soil surface from the erosive forces of raindrop impact and overland • M flow. Mulching also ~ Mulch being Blown onto Bare Soil...

5. COVID-19 Alert Level 4 in the District Court data summary [pdf, 439 KB]

   During Alert Level 4 of COVID-191 the justice system, including the courts, was an essential service. The District Court continued to operate to deal with priority proceedings, including those affecting the liberty of the individual; protection of the at-risk or vulnerable (including children); national and community safety; and facilitating and promoting public order. In the criminal jurisdiction, defendants in custody appeared before a Judge either remotely or in person. Othe...

6. NH v Singh LCRO 53/2013, 91/2013 and 115/2013 (27 August 2014) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...declare his interests with respect to the loan from QRS. The Committee concluded that his breaches of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Barristers and Solicitors2 were conduct unbecoming under the LPA,3 and his breaches of the Conduct and Client Care Rules4 [9] The Committee found that Mr NH’s complaint that Mr Singh had been misleading and deceptive as to the identity of the lender was valid. Although the loan documented the lender as QRS, Mr Singh repeatedly referred to t...

7. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...us of the challenges they deal with daily. The Children’s Issues Centre at Otago University shared with us its initial findings from the major research project it is undertaking, following the 2014 reforms, on how parents make arrangements for care of children post-separation. We will be receiving a further update from them to help our final report. We are grateful for their input. We have published this paper so people can comment on the issues discussed and the changes suggested...

8. Adoption Law Reform Targeted Engagement Report [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...surrogacy, whilst ensuring the rights and interests of those children are upheld. • To ensure Aotearoa meets all its relevant international obligations, particularly those in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. 3 Commercial In Confidence Adoption in New Zealand Aotearoa – as it stands today Domestic adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand has decreased dramatically over t...

9. Law Firm A v Standards Committee LCRO 319/2012 (31 May 2016) [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...comply with the Act and/or Trust Account Regulations will not necessarily result in an adverse finding. Such an approach seems to be out of step with the often stated principle that one of the main purposes of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act is the protection of the public. That purpose is stated in s 3(1)(b) of the Act as being “to protect the consumers of legal services and conveyancing services”. of the Act as being “at the lighter end of the spectrum.” The Committee also...

10. Director of Proceedings v Ramsden [2022] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 624 KB]

    ...services. 3. At all material times the defendant, Mr David Ramsden, was a registered social worker employed by a primary health organisation as a mental health practitioner where Mr A was a client. 4. At all material times Mr Ramsden was a health care provider within the meaning of s 3 of the Act, and was providing health services to Mr A within the meaning of s 2 of the Act. 5. On 18 October 2019 Mr A complained to the Health and Disability Commissioner about services provided to him b...