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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML evidence chief Pita Rikys [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...North-eastern Bay Area (site of the Marina) is waahi tapu. Indeed some make this claim for the whole of Matiatia Bay. This claim is not supported by Ngati Paoa as Mana Whenua. It appears to be based on allegedly extensive discovery of koiwi (human bones) in the foreshore fringe, allegations that there are significant 'burials' in the seabed itself arising from battles with Ngapuhi in this location, and evidence that some warriors were slain in the foreshore area and left...

2. BORA Public Finance (State Sector Management) Bill [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of State Services, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC: Minister of Justice Minister of State Services Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attor...

3. 2010 to 2013 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 498 KB]

   ...Negotiations. Constitutional independence and support to the judiciary A key role for the Ministry is supporting the work of the judiciary. The Ministry ensures that the judiciary is provided with adequate levels of administrative, technological and human resources support, and funding for judicial training and development. The Ministry seeks judicial input into its operations through joint Ministry–judicial governance and management committees and councils, for example, on impro...

4. ENVC Matiatia expert witness ecology conditions 2014 [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...review provisions, that provides for (as applicable) baseline monitoring prior to commencement of works, during construction and thereafter for the marina site of the following: (i) Measurement and analysis of bacteriological and viral indicators of human sewage in the water for comparison with Ministry for the Environment (MfE) guidelines for contact recreation including summer (peak period) monthly microbiological indicators (baseline and operational); Response Coastal Ecology an...

5. CEO Position Profile [docx, 35 KB]

   ...ensuring legal and legislative obligations are met; · proactively managing risks, opportunities for innovation and information to best effect; · monitoring developments in other jurisdictions in relation to electoral matters; · implementing modern human resource policies and practices including Health and Safety; · providing leadership to a wide range of contractors, managers and staff including the up to 25,000 temporary staff who work for the Commission during a general election or an ele...

6. ENVC Matiatia expert witness landscape recreation 2014 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...parking areas, c. prominent houses, d. the barren nature of the foreshore between the main car park and the beach, and Landscape, Natural Character, Amenity, Recreation and Open Space Joint Witness Statement 14 e. commercial vessels, vehicles and human activity. 5. The experts agree that moored vessels affect the natural character values of the water surface of the Bay, without agreeing on the degree of effect. 6. The experts agree that there are notable cultural (modified / man-...

7. Proactive Release - High Court Amendment Rules 2019 [pdf, 673 KB]

   ...w55f2if1v 2019-07-16 09:51:10 RE LE AS ED B Y TH E AS SO CI AT E M IN IS TE R FO R CO UR TS 8.1. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 8.2. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 8.3. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 8.4. relevant international standards and obligations; and 8.5. the LAC Guidelines on the Process and Content of Legislation (2018 edition), whi...

8. [2022] NZEmpC 60 The Chief of New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...contrary, the Court noted that those factors did not preclude her from engaging in job-seeking activities from as early as 27 March 2019 and attending various job interviews (within the 90-day period). It was also noted that she was an experienced Human Resources practitioner and would have been well aware of the 90- day time period for raising a grievance. In view of those considerations, the Court found that the delay was not occasioned by exceptional circumstances and that it was...

9. 2022-03-18 Willowridge & Remarkables Park - Synopsis of Opening Submissions [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...adverse effect on water quality, including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; (e) any adverse effect on: (i) Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses (ii) any natural or human use value (iii) use of water bodies or the coastal marine area for contact recreation and food gathering 7 and measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate these adverse effects. [18] The rules as amended by agreements reached...

10. TE v QU Ltd [2023] NZDT 53 (12 January 2023) [pdf, 198 KB]

    ...property. In appropriate cases it can also award compensation for emotional distress, although awards are relatively uncommon and usually modest in amount. 26. Other Tribunals routinely award compensation for emotional distress. For example, the Human Rights Review Tribunal can award damages for emotional harm resulting from privacy breaches. It generally considers compensation under three broad bands, with less serious breaches up to $10,000.00. Also, the Employment Relations Aut...