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1. [2024] NZEnvC 189 Gisborne District Council v China Forestry Group New Zealand Company [pdf, 4.3 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 189 IN THE MATTER OF an application for enforcement orders under s 316 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN GISBORNE DISTRICT COUNCIL (ENV-2023-AKL-159) Applicant AND CHINA FORESTRY GROUP NEW ZEALAND COMPANY LIMITED First Respondent YUXIA SUN Second Respondent WOOD MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED Third Respondent MANA TAIO TAIRĀWHITI Inter...

2. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...foraminal and spinal canal stenosis involving the mid-cervical spine which was moderate to severe at C4/5 and C5/6, with associated cord myelomalacia/oedema; and multilevel discopathy involving the lumbar spine. [6] On 12 April 2012, an ACC injury claim form was lodged, with a diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis, and an injury date of 25 March 2012. The respondent was granted cover for cervical spinal stenosis, and then received entitlements including weekly compensation and ho...

3. Youth Court - history of the Youth Court [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...punished as adults in adult courts, and age offered no exoneration. The justice system was characterised by the ‘Classical’ approach where crime was seen as a rational act of free-will. Punishment consequently focused on deterrence rather than reform and was applied equally to adults and children. However, in the latter part of the 19th century there was an acknowledgement that children are uniquely vulnerable and a subsequent move towards child-centred, welfare-based treatment.3 The exist...

4. Beatson v CAC 416, Cripsin, Mordaunt & Property Brokers Ltd [2019] NZREADT 25 (9 July 2019) [pdf, 521 KB]

   ...applied flexibly, recognising that the strength of the evidence required will differ depending on the nature of the case. Stronger evidence will be required to prove more serious allegations…. 3.2 The Authority submits that that is of particular application in this case. Mr Beatson alleged (and continues to allege) the backdating of documents. The Authority submits that the strength of evidence required to prove this on the balance of probabilities will be high. [Citations omitt...

5. Recommendations Recap 2024 Q2 [pdf, 884 KB]

   ...Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 April and 30 June 2024 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2024 (2) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a death, a Coroner may m...

6. Ashraf v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 77 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

7. [2018] NZEnvC 090 Cabra Rural Developments Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 31 MB]

   ...maintenance of the integrity of the information cannot be assured, the person who must provide or produce the information must: (i) notify every person to whom the information is required to be provided or produced of that fact; and (ii) if requested to do so, provide or produce the information in electronic form in accordance with paragraph (b); or (b) in electronic form, whether by means of electronic communication or otherwise if, (i) the form and means of the provision or th...

8. 27-Sept-2022-Redacted-SAR-for-publication-suggested-redactions2.pdf [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...Analysis Report: Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill Coversheet Purpose of Document Decision sought: Advising agencies: Proposing Ministers: Date finalised: Problem Definition This analysis was produced for the purpose of informing final Cabinet decisions on an omnibus Bill to enhance enforcement tools to disrupt and prosecute gang conflict and harm. Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Police ('Police') and the Ministry of Transport (on the transport spec...

9. Supplementary Analysis Report Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...Analysis Report: Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill Coversheet Purpose of Document Decision sought: Advising agencies: Proposing Ministers: Date finalised: Problem Definition This analysis was produced for the purpose of informing final Cabinet decisions on an omnibus Bill to enhance enforcement tools to disrupt and prosecute gang conflict and harm. Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Police ('Police') and the Ministry of Transport (on the transport spec...

10. Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi

    ...Te Arawhiti While there are limits on the extent to which Treaty rights can be argued and enforced in court, the Waitangi Tribunal provides a forum for hearing cases related to the Treaty. Under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, any Māori can take a claim to the Tribunal that they have been disadvantaged by any legislation, policy or practice of the Crown since 1840. The Tribunal does not enforce the law, but has the power to make recommendations to the government. Historical Treaty breaches ar...

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