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1. Coronial Services Annual Report 2015-2016 [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...uniquely flavoured by the proximity of such recreational attractions. With a background in criminal law and investigations, I enjoy the inquisitorial nature of the coroner role. A coroner has a unique and broad perspective of the medical, social and environmental facets and context of a death. While all cases have death as a starting point, the scope of the coroner’s jurisdiction provides for positive outcomes. The opportunity afforded to the coroner under legislation to assist thos...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 192 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Northport is apparently reluctant to do this because the land is owned or operated by others. The introduction of rail and refinery changes We also conclude that the sound contour for the port area is likely to be changed 2 Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc [2021] NZCA 638. [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] 15 with the introduction of the new rail link which we understand is currently under construction. Part of the unknowns in this whole situatio...

3. [2015] NZEnvC 137 Tram Lease v Auckland Transport and Auckland Council [pdf, 813 KB]

   ...also noted that a 1m wide landscaping strip shown in earlier drawings, could be reduced to O.Sm and offer visual mitigation through planting. [88] The witnesses agreed that the project has "CPTED" implications (crime prevention. through environmental design), which could be addressed through the detailing of permeable balustrades, maximising the width of footpath, orientation of steps parallel to the overbridge, good level of lighting, and selecting materials for ramp and...

4. Youth Crime Action Plan - summary [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...manage their future risk of re‑offending. Effective interventions address dynamic risk factors, such as antisocial attitudes and association with criminal peers. They help young people develop skills for school or work, and they take into account environmental issues such as family problems. What does this mean in practice? • Interventions: – respond to a young person’s needs – enhance their motivation to change – include a therapeutic component, such as cogniti...

5. Adlam v Reihana - Himatangi 1H1A (2022) 447 Aotea MB 1 (447 AOT 1) [pdf, 658 KB]

   ...terms. In fact, Mr Adlam had this say about the land use report:35 The key take away for me in terms of economic wellbeing, it seemed farming continues to be the best option but I feel that the report doesn’t cover the best use to improve our environmental, our social and cultural wellbeing. I feel that our whare, building houses would be the way to address that best use part of our wellbeing. That’s just my opinion. Others might have a different view. [76] I agree, bu...

6. Transcript - PC8 - Primary Sector Provisions - 8 November 2021 [pdf, 575 KB]

   ...unfortunate, but here we are. In response to your point around nitrogen management, I suppose I’d echo the comments made by Ms de Latour, there are other layers of control in relation to that, particularly the nitrogen limits in the national environmental standard which at the very least, kind of put a cap on that to a degree, and then the other controls in those 5 documents around, you know, intensive winter grazing, the potential for intensification, managing the likes, you kno...

7. Waitangi Tribunal - remaining historical claims update [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...reserves; (e) Crown purchase policy and practice; (f) Public works takings; (g) Crown administered district land boards and development schemes; (h) Socio-economic disadvantage; (i) Failure to protect taonga tuku iho; and U) Resource management and environmental issues. 8. The Claimants therefore seek an opportunity to present evidence to the Tribunal through a District Inquiry about the impact of the Crown and its processes on the claimant whanau, hapO and iwi in violation of Te Tiri...

8. Chief Coroner 2017-18 Annual Report [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...liaise with other agencies. The coroner is carrying out a joint enquiry into five of the deaths from the Auckland region. Coronial Services has been working closely with the Ministry of Health, Police, District Health Boards, ESR (the Institute of Environmental Science and Research) and pathologists to identify the substances involved and the circumstances around each death. The majority were found to have the dangerous chemical AMB-FUBINACA in their systems. The coroner has also dire...

9. [2021] NZACC 69 - Auva'a v ACC (28 April 2021) [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...VIMA assessor in relation to the first of the two roles, a comparison of the descriptions and tasks of the two occupations with his previous employment, the view of Mr Macann, a vocational specialist, and the view of Dr Black, occupational and environmental medicine specialist. It is well established that, if suggested occupations are substantively the same as pre-injury employment, they will be excluded from consideration.13 This is because the concept of capacity for work is bas...

10. Prasad v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work Related Gradual Process Injury) [2024] NZACC 182 (18 November 2024) [pdf, 309 KB]

    ...Prasad’s work had already been carried out by Occupational Therapist, Sarah McEntee, and it was agreed to rely on this report. [19] The Corporation then obtained a Complex Medical Case Review Report from Dr David Payne, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician. Dr Payne concluded that Mr Prasad had developed glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis through a combination of genetics, obesity, and age, with this having been rendered symptomatic by his heavy work. [20] On...