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1. Coroners-Court-Annual-Report-2023-WEB.pdf [pdf, 977 KB]

   ...Coroners Court bench in October 2023, after around 25 years working in private practice, primarily in employment law. As a law student, and then a green lawyer in large firms, employment law had resonated with me because, at its core, it’s about human relationships. As a lifelong observer of human nature, and with an amateur psychologist mindset, employment law offered the opportunity to use my legal skills as well as feed my interest in people. Employment law served up some intrigui...

2. 2021-04-21 Transcript (up to end of day 19) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF The Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 12 April 2021 held in Cromwell Court: Environme

3. 2021-04-21 Transcript (up to end of day 19) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF The Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 12 April 2021 held in Cromwell Court: Environme

4. Electoral-Maori-Electoral-OptionFINAL.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...the timing and frequency of the Māori Electoral Option will be improving the voter experience for Māori. Engagement with Māori will be critical to understanding how the timing and frequency of the Māori Electoral Option can best be improved. Human Rights 43 The proposals in this paper do not limit any rights or freedoms contained in the Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. Changes to the timing and frequency of the Māori Electoral Option to improve the...

5. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 560 KB]

   ...(for less than $200,000) Appeals to High Court • Accident Compensation Appeal Authority • Accident Compensation District Court Registry • Alcohol Licensing & Regulating Authority • Copyright Authority • Customs Appeal Authority • Human Rights Review Tribunal • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Land Valuation Tribunal • Lawyers & Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal (only on points of law) • Private Security Personal Licensing ...

6. OIA-110232.pdf [pdf, 8.2 MB]

   ...Cabinet decision-making in December. Other justice sector agencies also have interest in these proposals Yes/No 97. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is responsible for several areas engaged by these proposals, such as the Search and Surveillance Act, human rights legislation, and sentencing and the courts. MOJ have indicated some initial policy concerns regarding these proposals, particularly in relation to the rights implications of the proposed expanded search powers and the transfer o...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 041 Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...indigenous plant species are found nowhere else in the world, as are all its indigenous reptile and amphibian species, 70% of freshwater fish species, and more than 70% of bird species9. That indigenous biological diversity has been affected strongly by human settlement and mammalian predators. In Ms Myers' opinion there has been'o: 6 ? 8 9 '0 C McCabe evidence-in-chief [37] [Environment Court document 14) citing the KPMG Report. C McCabe evidence-in-chief [...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 179 Panuku Development Auckland Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ........................................................................ 27 Coastal - General Coastal Marine Zone (Chapter F) ............................................... 31 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health .............................................................................................. 32 Overall Activity Status / Bundling .............................................................................. 3...

9. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 804 KB]

   ...(for less than $200,000) Appeals to High Court • Accident Compensation Appeal Authority • Accident Compensation District Court Registry • Alcohol Licensing & Regulating Authority • Copyright Authority • Customs Appeal Authority • Human Rights Review Tribunal • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Land Valuation Tribunal • Lawyers & Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal (only on points of law) • Private Security Personal Licensing ...

10. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

    1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 38 Reference No. HRRT 026/2012 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND RUTH NELSON DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Ms WV Gilchrist, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr A Martin, Director of Proceedings, Plaintiff and Ms H Cook Mr AC Beck for de...