Search Results

1. Waitangi Tribunal - Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as expressed by the Courts and the Waitangi Tribunal [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...the different jurisdictions of the Courts and the Tribunal as well as their understanding of what principles signify. Some earlier compilations of Treaty principles may be found in the following sources: Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Environmental Management and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi: Report on Crown Response to the Recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal 1983-1988 (November 1988); Report of the Royal Commission on Social Policy Volume III (April 1988); an...

2. Chief Coroner 2019-20 Annual Report [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...is canny to make a full circle in my career by returning to now sit in the Rotorua Coroners Court. I was the first New Zealander to obtain a Masters in Law from the University of South Pacific with a focus on the integration of customary and environmental laws. I have worked in challenging and interesting areas of the law throughout my legal career. Starting in a “boutique” resource management private law firm, to central government as solicitor for Te Papa Atawhai / Depart...

3. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Michael Moore [pdf, 7.5 MB]

   ...visual effects: 30. Viewers will have a range of opinions as to whether the wind farm is a positive, neutral or adverse addition to the landscape. For some people the sight of a turbine in motion on the hilltop will be positive, representing environmentally friendly power generation and appearing as an elegant sculptural element in pleasing contrast to its rural landscape setting. The evidence from BRCT Trustee Jacinta Ruru is an example of this. For others however, it may be seen...

4. Directory of Official Information J-L [pdf, 765 KB]

   ...of its populations, service costs, government funding and whether or not there are costs to the consumer. Assessment is made of funding resources currently allocated and funding resources anticipated. In addition, demand/capacity issues and Lakes environmental factors (economic, social, technical, and geographic) that influence the availability of health professionals are considered, along with the effectiveness of current services/programmes and in particular appropriateness of service...

5. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...families of offenders. They shouldn’t have to spend any more time than is absolutely necessary in the system. The Ministry’s business strategy and work programmes (as outlined in previous sections) have been developed to take advantage of these environmental trends and respond to the changing demands of our customers. The Ministry keeps abreast of environmental changes in a range of ways, both formal and informal. Examples include engagement with Ministers, sector agencies a...

6. ENVC combined interested party notices R to Y [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...in construction will similarly have adverse effects. For this reason, the location is inappro­ priate and should be declined 35. Ongoing engineering. Ongoing engineering has occtIl'/'ed at a number of marina constructed recently. The environmental damage giving rise to the re- engineering has been significant and expensive engineering re-mediation has been necessary at those marina. The initial design assumptions and criteria have not been met. 36. The environmental da...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 093 CEP Services Matauwhi Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...utility under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and also falls within the definition of “Regionally Significant Infrastructure” (RSI) in the Proposed Plan. The RPS enables use and development (including to promote RSI), provided that environmental imperatives are met.20 Similarly, the Proposed Plan enables use and development, subject to environmental bottom lines being met (for example, Policy D.2.18 Manage adverse effects on indigenous biodiversity). (b) The amendmen...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 111 Fright v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...the strategic directions, 3.3.14, is to avoid significant adverse effects. This does not detract from our interpretation of the objective 14.2.6 in light of 3.3.14 as it was open to the Independent Hearings Panel to apply different standards for environmental outcomes when managing effects of incompatible activities . . 1;, '\ 36 [2016] NZEnvC 237 at [102]. ," 37 [2017] NZEnvC 165 at [29]-[30]. ")) 38 For further discussion on "significant adverse effect" in...

9. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 64 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...its shores. It looks at the effects of those activities on Māori interests in land, in the environment, and in their culture and traditions. The report also examines the law on how to allocate rights to exploit the resource and how to manage the environmental and other effects of petroleum exploration and mining. The Waitangi Tribunal is a permanent commission of inquiry established to hear claims brought by Māori concerning acts or omissions of the Crown that breach the promises mad...

10. OIA-94638.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

    ...not be put to the jury because, as a matter of policy, a restrictive approach should be taken to necessity defences: There are a number of areas of human activity which can give rise to a firmly held belief that they create a danger to others . .. environmental protection, genetic engineering, animal vivisection, abortion ... Such beliefs, no matter how honestly held, cannot become a licence to commit offences. 63. The Court held that judicial or administrative decisions should be cha...