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1. Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Sentencing-Law.pdf [pdf, 31 MB]

   ...options for penalties 65. A sentencing regime of progressively harsher consequences for repeat offenders does not inherently have to entail mandatory penalties that are out of proportion to the actual offending, in some cases so severely they breach human rights. 66. Several comparable jurisdictions set minimum penalties that must be imposed for repeat offending, but these are not usually at or even near the maximum penalty for that offence.21 This provides some discretion for the Cour...

2. [2015] NZEnvC 218 Waiheke Marinas Ltd [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...sprawling or sporadic subdivision, use and development in the coastal environment. . (9) Notwithstanding Policy 7.4.10-8, regard shall be had to the protection of those elements of remaining natural character which continue to exist in areas where human modifications or activities' predominate. [Our emphasis] 16 [61] With regard to water quality (Chapter 8) we note that the overall objective is to maintain water quality in coastal waters and to enhance it where it has degraded...

3. 27-Sept-2022-Redacted-SAR-for-publication-suggested-redactions2.pdf [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...Act 2012 (the S&S Act) sets out Police’s search, seizure, and surveillance powers. Its purpose is to facilitate the monitoring of compliance with the law and the investigation and prosecution of offences in a manner that is consistent with human rights values. There are a number of warranted and warrantless powers in the S&S Act. 52. Police may apply for a surveillance device warrant to obtain evidence about a suspected offence if there are reasonable grounds to suspect th...

4. Recommendations recap - issue 2 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...groups and workers to work with retailers and identify those where abusers are obtaining inhalants; that an annual audit process is implemented whereby compliance with the retailer code of conduct can be measured. The Victorian Department of Human Services developed a suite of resources titled Responsible Sale of Solvents – A Retailer’s Kit in 2002 which addressed retailers obligations under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic), as well as strategies...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 175 Wikaira v The Chief Executive of Department of Corrections [pdf, 767 KB]

   ...Identify any other matters and information relevant to the allegation. [63] Ms Jones’s attention was drawn to the relevant parts of the Department’s “Responding to Employee Conduct and Behaviour Policy” and she was told that its Senior Human Resources Advisor, Sara Crabbe, would provide HR advice throughout the investigation. [64] The first meeting with the investigator (Ms Jones) was held on 17 June 2015. In attendance were Ms Wikaira’s lawyer (a specialist employment la...

6. Supplementary Analysis Report Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...Act 2012 (the S&S Act) sets out Police’s search, seizure, and surveillance powers. Its purpose is to facilitate the monitoring of compliance with the law and the investigation and prosecution of offences in a manner that is consistent with human rights values. There are a number of warranted and warrantless powers in the S&S Act. 52. Police may apply for a surveillance device warrant to obtain evidence about a suspected offence if there are reasonable grounds to suspect th...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 185 Transpower New Zealand Limited v Central Hawkes Bay District Council [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   ...areas within the District contain ‘Naturally uncommon ecosystems’, such as active sand dunes, shingle beaches, coastal rock stacks and calcareous coastal cliffs. These ecosystems would have naturally occurred over a small area in the absence of human activity and 15 are often assessed as ecologically significant in terms of s 6(c) of the Act. However coastal margins not mapped as SNAs can still exhibit traits and contain fragments of the ecosystems which are not readily appa...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 133 Woolworths New Zealand Limited [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...design shall be in accordance with the latest MBIE Technical Guidance for Repairing and Rebuilding Houses affected by the Canterbury Earthquakes for structures being constructed on land with a technical category 2 equivalent status. 13. Human Health 13.1 The consent holder shall notify the Environmental Compliance section of the Council, by email to rcmon@ccc.govt.nz, of works commencing and of the name of the Contaminated Land Specialist at least 5 working days in advance...

9. OIA-102050.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...agreed child centred purpose of adoption. • Ensuring children’s best interests are upheld in adoption. • Centres adoption decision-making on child rights. • Helps protect against exploitation and commodification of children. • Supports human rights obligations under the Children’s Convention: o Article 3: In all actions concerning children, the best interests of the child are a primary consideration. o Article 21: In adoptions the best interests of the child/adopted per...

10. E9 Kurt Grant - Construction Methodology - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 24 MB]

    ...platforms, paving and underground services. The general approach to managing contaminated land is to leave the material in place wherever possible, reuse existing materials, reduce long-term infiltration into the underlying material, and prevent direct human contact. This can usually be achieved by having a hardstand sealed area as is proposed for most of the landside works. The construction methodology for the works will likely be as follows:  Clear site and remove existing paving,...