Our submission on the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill
NZ Parliament recently collected feedback on The Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill, which seeks to clarify that company directors can consider a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters when making decisions for their company. Read our submission on the Bill here.
High Court finds Minister for Oceans and Fisheries must consider wider ecosystem when setting catch limits for fishing
ELI is pleased to announce the success of our first major litigation. The case, “CRA1”, is a judicial review by ELI and Te Uri o Hikihiki hapū, challenging the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Total Allowable Catch (TAC) decision for the Northland Rock Lobster stock in 2021 and 2022. The High Court today released its decision, finding that the 2021 and 2022 total allowable catch decisions for rock lobster in Northland were unlawful, and that the Minister must consider wider ecosystem when setting catch limits for fishing.
ELI takes steps to stop NZTA killing kiwi at Mt Messenger
ELI has requested that the Department of Conservation (DOC) immediately cancel a permit it has issued, which authorises NZTA to kill native species during the building of the Mt Messenger Bypass. DOC's permit (91389-FAU) authorises NZTA to kill 46 species, including north island brown kiwi, short-tailed and long-tailed bats and Archey's frog. Read our full letter to DOC here.