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1. Proactive-release-Sentencing_Reinstating-three-strikes_Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 788 KB]

   ...N F I D E N C E I N C O N F I D E N C E 4 same qualifying sentence requirements, manifestly unjust exceptions and guilty plea discount as other non-murder offences. Ensuring the three strikes regime is workable with New Zealand’s human rights framework 15 The reinstated three strikes regime will only apply to offences committed after the commencement date by individuals over the age of 18, as was the case under the previous regime. Strikes from the 2010 regime will no...

2. Director of Proceedings v Brooks [2019] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 828 KB]

   (1) PERMANENT ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 37 UNDER BETWEEN AND AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Ms W Gilchrist, Member REPRESENTATION: Reference No. HRRT 093/2016 SECTION 50 OF THE HEAL TH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF WILLIAM ARTHUR BROOKS DEFENDANT Ms V Cas...

3. Applying to be a legal aid provider - Selection Committee guidance [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...members of the Employment Law Institute of New Zealand (ELINZ). ELINZ members are bound by the ELINZ Code of Conduct. Applicants for employment advocate approval also need to demonstrate experience dealing with mediation, dispute resolution and/or human resources issues. The application should include the following information in the Additional information section: • the applicant’s qualifications • a brief employment history, including the applicant’s experience in mediation,...

4. Peake v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 134 (6 August 2024) [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...decision based on the amalgamation of the known methods as above and formulating a reasonable clinical conclusion. One should be cautious if relying on a single method of measurement as there may be intra-observer variability. There are also inherent human errors built into measurement methods that cannot be eliminated. I would also comment that there have been many research conducted in the past that shows conflicting evidence of which method best analyses the leg length discrepanc...

5. [2020] NZEnvC 001 Environmental Defence Society v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...flora and fauna; and • maintaining coastal water quality, and enhancing it where it has deteriorated from what would otherwise be its natural condition, with significant adverse effects on ecology and habitat, because of discharges associated with human activity. 2. To preserve the natural character of the coastal environment and protect natural features and landscape values through: • recognising the characteristics and qualities that contribute to natural character, natural fea...

6. 1 Cab paper Repeal of three strikes law Redacted [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...proposals in this paper have no direct or specific implications from a disability perspective. People with neurodisabilities are over-represented in the prisoner population, and the changes proposed are likely to improve outcomes for these people. Human rights implications 68 These changes will promote and safeguard the rights of those coming into contact with the criminal justice system, as affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act and the Human Rights Act 1993. The draft Bill will be vette...

7. 2023-10-16-Memorandum-of-Counsel-general-matters-prior-to-hearing.pdf [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...acronyms and terms (Biodiversity Offsets Accounting Model) Biodiversity offsets accounting system - user guide (doc.govt.nz) Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 Designation and resource consent conditions abbreviations, acronyms and terms (Contaminated land) Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil...

8. Barcello-Gemmell - Gore Blocks XVII and XIX Sec 90B2 (2001) 95 South Island MB 36 (95 SI 36) [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...battles and the bones that are their legacy, the woolshed and sheep yards area would not be an appropriate place to build a house. Mrs Barcello said that Kenny Hector had told her that if " .. . at any time you saw a bone, no matter it was a human bone or sheep bone, you had to bury it. Put it back into the ground." In the face of criticisms of the area being used for building materials to be landed and kept during construction of her son's and daughter's houses, Mrs...

9. [2019] NZEmpC 123 Elisara v Allianz New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...misconduct and, if so, that dismissal might be the outcome. Mr Elisara was overseas on leave at the time the letter was sent to him. [15] A further letter was sent to Mr Elisara on 18 January 2017 by Mr Fearnley, the Acting Group Manager, Human Resources, Allianz Australia. The letter reiterated the seriousness of the concerns which had been raised, recommended that Mr Elisara seek advice and bring a support person and/or representative to the meeting, and advised that once Mr...

10. Proactive release - Proceeds of Crime Fund: the future of the Fund [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...of restraining assets are likely to fluctuate each year depending on Police operations however, 40 The agency responsible for administering the fund meets the administrative costs from within baselines. 41 At current levels of activity, 8 9 Human Rights 42 The proposal is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993. Legislative Implications 43 Legislation will not be required....