New Zealand’s Public Trust Doctrine

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New Zealand’s Public Trust Doctrine

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Victoria University of Wellington

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This paper presents an argument that there is a public trust doctrine which is part of New Zealand’s common law. The public doctrine imposes an obligation on administrative decision-makers, with respect to decisions that impact commonly held natural resources, to act in the interests of the public. I argue the doctrine was inherited by New Zealand in 1840, as part of the English common law, and that it has been subsequently recognised in the New Zealand common law. I also argue that the doctr...

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Research paper

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2018

Creator

Hulley, Nicola Jane

URL

https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/New_Zealand_s_Public_Trust_Doctrine/17135234

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Environmental law / Mining, energy and natural resources law / Administrative law / Public trust doctrine / Judicial review / School: School of Law / Administrative Law / Environmental and Natural Resources Law / Expanding Knowledge in Law and Legal Studies / Degree Discipline: Law / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Laws

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