Butcher v NZ Transport Agency [2022] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 586 KB]
...question, the Tribunal heard from Mr Butcher himself as well as from Professor Trebilco, who was called by the Crown to provide expert evidence in relation to Mr Butcher’s religious belief. Professor Trebilco is a professor of religious studies at the University of Otago with expertise in the Book of Revelation. The Tribunal acknowledges Professor Trebilco’s expertise and accepts his evidence to the Tribunal. [70] At the outset we also wish to record that the credibility of Mr B...