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1. A new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand Discussion document [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...ratified the Convention in 1998. United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities affirms that all persons with all types of disabilities must enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms. New Zealand signed and ratified the Convention in 2008. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People The Convention establishes a universal framework of minimum standa...

2. [2019] NZEnvC 049 Haines House Haulage Northland v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   ...weight of the buildings and allow for the manoeuvering of the vehicles associated with them. We are informed that the buildings have essentially the form that they would have in a residential area, although located more tightly, and without normal human use or activities. Accordingly, they do not generate adverse effects from use of infrastructure such as water, sewage etc. If there were to be a potential, adverse infrastructure effect it might result from not supporting business zo...

3. Regulatory Impact Statement - Criminal justice proposals to counter foreign interference in New Zealand [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...engagement with community representatives and review of criminal offences discussed above, an examination of foreign interference case studies from overseas and in New Zealand, and incorporating LDAC’s legislative best-practice guidance.26 General human rights considerations and interests of stakeholders and the public 72. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (NZBORA) 1990 is expressed to “affirm, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand”, and to “af...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 178 The Friends of Sherwood Trust & Ngati Paoa Trust Board v The Chief Executive of the Auckland Council [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...Ward, paragraph [17] 12 Why are the forests of Kohukohunui important? [26] The characteristics of Kohukohunui were described by Mr Ward12 as follows: Kohukohunui is the largest mainland forest in Auckland, characterised by rugged terrain, low human population densities, outstanding wildlife habitat and high ecological values. Kohukohunui is home to the only naturally occurring population of kokako in mainland Auckland. It is also the habitat for a number of rare and endangered f...

5. Nga Runanga EiC S McIntyre Planning Amended 17 Feb 2021 [PDF, 1 MB]

   ...Tahu values, except in provisions for Waitaki catchment45 and the specific provisions relating to inter-catchment transfers,46 management of lake levels47 and augmentation of flows.48 52. Policy 5.4.1, in the RPW chapter entitled “Natural and Human Use Values of Lakes and Rivers”, establishes a series of schedules identifying the following values for specified lakes and rivers (or parts of these): (a) Schedule 1A identifies natural values (outstanding natural features an...

6. [2016] NZEnvC 248 Northcote Point Heritage Preservation Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...creates the undercroft areas at both the Northern and Southern Landings. At the Northern Landing, the AHB has created a covered end to the Princess Street cul-de-sac. When visiting the landing area, it is seen as an unoccupied space with little human activity. There are high background vehicle noise levels from the AH B above. Ms Skidmore and Mr Miller discuss these aspects of the existing environment 7 Joint witness statement, acoustics, paragraph 2.3. 8 At paragraph 7.10 of her...

7. Tranche 2 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...While the majority of submitters were firearms users, submissions were also received from stakeholders representing varied I N C O N F I D E N C E 2 I N C O N F I D E N C E interests, including representatives from Muslim communities, human rights groups, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. 9 After considering the feedback, including suggestions for maintaining more oversight of non-pistol ranges, I have worked with my officials to refine the...

8. Arms-Act-rewrite-discussion-document.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...associated products • controls products (who can use them, how they can be used) • enables firearms amnesty and buyback regimes. Controls are important because when firearms are misused, the impacts can be serious and may involve the loss of human life. Definition of a firearm Products controlled in the Act include firearms, airguns, magazines, ammunition, parts, and restricted weapons. These products have specific definitions set out in the Act to support the FSA and the...

9. Report-of-Helen-Anderson-s.198D-Planning-Report-HDC-KCDC-O2NL-Notice-of-Requirement-FINAL-28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...geology, landscape characteristics, flora and fauna of the proposed route and surrounding area4. 44 Figure 1 below shows the location of the Ō2NL Project. 4 AEE Volume II, Part B, Section 8: natural and physical environment and Section 9: Human environment Section 198D Report – Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway Project (Ō2NL Project) Prepared by Helen Anderson – Planning 19 Figure 1: Location and extent of the Ō2NL Project J. PROPOSED ACTIVITY 45 A thor...

10. Report-of-Helen-Anderson-s.198D-Planning-Report-HDC-KCDC-O2NL-Notice-of-Requirement.pdf [pdf, 13 MB]

    ...geology, landscape characteristics, flora and fauna of the proposed route and surrounding area4. 44 Figure 1 below shows the location of the Ō2NL Project. 4 AEE Volume II, Part B, Section 8: natural and physical environment and Section 9: Human environment Section 198D Report – Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway Project (Ō2NL Project) Prepared by Helen Anderson – Planning 19 Figure 1: Location and extent of the Ō2NL Project J. PROPOSED ACTIVITY 45 A thor...