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1. About the Tribunal

   ...social issues cultural issues. Chairperson Sarah Eyre Sarah Eyre was appointed Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal in August 2022. Prior to that, Ms Eyre had been a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal since May 2019. Ms Eyre graduated from the University of Otago with a law degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Māori. Ms Eyre commenced her career determining refugee claims, as a Refugee Status Officer. Following that Ms Eyre practiced in a private law firm in Auckland with a focus on li...

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2. Waitangi Tribunal members reappointed [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...cultural property rights and Treaty claims. Professor Ranginui Walker became a Tribunal member in 2003. He has a long history of involvement in the New Zealand education sector, both tertiary and primary. He was professor of Māori studies at Auckland University from 1993 to 1997, specialising in Māori studies and Anthropology. In 1997 he was appointed as Pro Vice Chancellor (Māori) at Auckland University. Dr Angela Ballara was first appointed to the Tribunal in 2003. She is c...

3. E78 Edward Ashby - EIC - Te Kawerau Iwi Tribunal Authority [pdf, 646 KB]

   ...involvement in the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan process, and the preparation of numerous Cultural Impact Assessments. 1.2 I hold a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology (with a specialisation in archaeology) and a PgDip in Forensic Science from the University of Auckland. 1.3 I have worked in the cultural heritage sector for approximately 8 years including as a contract archaeologist, as a guest lecturer at Auckland University, and with the Ministry of Justice developing foren...

4. CCRC Chief Commissioner location and Establishment Advisory Group [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...ensure consistency with the legislation. The Establishment Advisory Group members are: • Professor Tracey McIntosh – Professor of Indigenous Studies and Co-Head of Te Wānanga o Waipapa (School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies) at the University of Auckland • Nigel Hampton CNZM, OBE, QC – internationally-applauded criminal defence lawyer • Professor Elisabeth McDonald – Professor of Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure at the University of Canterbury • Dr A...

5. [2021] NZSAAA 1 (11 February 2021) [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...to enrol for a conjoint LLB/BTheol at the University of Otago in 2020. Unfortunately she was declined entry to the LLB programme at Otago and was obliged to enrol instead for the LLB component of her preferred choice of study at the University of Auckland. However as the University of Auckland only offers a limited range of Theology papers at the undergraduate level — and has not offered a Bachelors degree in the subject since 2014 — she also enrolled with the University of Otago for a...

6. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 62 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...progressing the timely hearing and resolution of Treaty claims. Darrin Sykes Director , Waitangi Tribunal 2 Douglas Lorimer Kidd was appointed to the Tribunal in 2004. He was educated at Ohau School, Levin, Horowhenua College and Victoria University, Wellington, where he graduated LLB. As a student he joined the Territorial Force and served in New Zealand’s last heavy anti-aircraft regiment, and on the 25-pounder field guns of the 2nd field regiment Royal New Zealand Artil...

7. Reviewers and Special Advisor

   Hon Sir Terence Arnold KNZM QC Sir Terence Arnold is a former Solicitor-General and retired Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Sir Terence taught at Victoria University in Wellington and at several Canadian universities, specialising in criminal law and justice. From 1985-1994, he was a litigation partner at Chapman Tripp Sheffield Young, becoming a barrister sole in 1994 and appointed Queen’s Counsel shortly thereafter. In 2000, he was appointed Solicitor-General, a position he hel...

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   4. 2022 periodic review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017

8. Frequently asked questions

   ...Interviewing and offence coding activities were carried out by Reach Aotearoa (formerly CBG Health Research) on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. Reach Aotearoa is an independent, New Zealand-based research company. A legal expert from Victoria University of Wellington and an expert from the NZ Police provided quality assurance advice and support as part of offence coding processes. Statistical Insights carried out the statistical services, and experts at the University of Auckland p...

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9. OIA-108840.pdf [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...Central Association New Zealand Nepal Society New Zealand Newcomers Network New Zealand Public Service Association New Zealand Sikh Women's Association New Zealand Social Ethnic Services Ngā Tauira Māori – Māori Students Association, Auckland University Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust Board Nigerian Canterbury Association of New Zealand Northland Regional Council NZ Law Society NZ Sikh Society Wellington Otago Regional Council Pacific Allied Women’s Council Pakistan A...

10. Have your say on the UN Convention Against Torture

    ...to further implement and uphold the Convention. At the sessions, we will provide information on the reporting process and how the public can be further involved. There are four sessions: Wellington – Monday 27th August from 12.30-2.00pm @ Victoria University, Pipitea Campus, Rutherford House, room RHMZ03, 27 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011. Christchurch – Wednesday 29th August 2018 from 12.30-2.00pm @ The Atrium in the Park, 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch 8011. Auckland – Monday 3rd S...

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