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1. [2023] NZSSAA 8 (15 May 2023) [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...unlawful and fraudulent. Deduction of their UK pension is also considered to amount to discrimination of immigrants in New Zealand, an infringement of personal property rights, and a contravention of various international instruments and the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Bill of Rights Act 1990, which provide protection from discrimination when accessing social services from Government Agencies. The reasons for these views are as follows: (a) XXXX and YYYY consider that the Mini...

2. Director of Proceedings v Radius Residential Care Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 615 KB]

   ...Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 16 August 2022 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Radius Residential Care Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 29. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 29 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 15 July 2022. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parti...

3. E50 Myfanwy Eaves - Historic Heritage - EIC - Council V2 [pdf, 810 KB]

   ...does not do this. 8.12 The AUP definition of 'archaeological site' is aligned with the definition used in the Heritage NZPTA 201415. This alignment "fixes" the time of an archaeological site to pre-1900 places with evidence of human activity. This means discussion of archaeological sites can only refer to pre-1900 locations and excludes, in totality, the entire Application area (reclamation) and any reference to such places in other parts, such as the accidental...

4. Criminal Cases Review Commission: Appointments media release [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...knowledge and understanding of tikanga Māori and te ao Māori. He is also a counsel to assist the Royal Commission into Abuse in State Care. Before working as a barrister, Mr Snelgar worked at Meredith Connell specialising in criminal prosecution, was a human rights observer at Standing Rock and was also a judge’s clerk and research fellow in the USA. He has also completed a Masters of Law at Harvard Law School as a Fulbright Scholar. Tangi Utikere JP is the Deputy Mayor of Palmerst...

5. IPT Application Pack V2 [docx, 38 KB]

   ...determine adjournments and other requests 1. Ability to work with new and emerging technology to enhance access to justice 1. Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information 1. Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: · remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people · contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, balanced and...

6. 2021-04-13 Heller 1 - ORC - Brief of Evidence of T B Heller dated 13 May 2020 [pdf, 404 KB]

   ...at Stirling as a result of the water take will be immeasurable in terms of river hydrology. 31. There are no known measurable effects on water quality of the Clutha River as a result of the water take, as the primary use of the water is for human consumption and stock water. Water is not used for irrigation. Any adverse effects arising from water used for dairy shed supply are managed by each farm’s dairy wastewater system that is subject to a separate consent process with...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 51Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Terranova Homes and Care Ltd [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...February, 8, 19, 22, and 26 March 2013 And telephone directions conference on 8 April 2013 Appearances: Peter Cranney, counsel for plaintiffs Rob Towner and Elizabeth Coates, counsel for defendant Matthew Palmer and Sylvia Bell, counsel for Human Rights Commission as intervener Bruce Corkill QC, counsel for New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and Pay Equity Challenge Coalition as interveners Rachel Brown, advocate for Coalition for Equal Pay Equal Value as intervener We...

8. Terms of Reference for Stat Review Final [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...quality of information to support other frameworks which the regime intersects with and assist regulatory, supervisory and law enforcement agencies to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and serious and organised crime; • Ensure that human rights and privacy considerations are addressed and that intrusions on personal rights and freedoms are no more than is necessary to achieve the purpose of the AML/CFT regime; • Support efficient long-term administration of the AML...

9. Rafiq v Commissioner of Police (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 40 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 31 Reference No. HRRT 032/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook for Def...

10. BORA Oaths Modernisation Bill [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...of a republican Constitution as a legal basis for denying the legitimacy of the present form of government". 8. Similarly, in McGuinness v United Kingdom (application no. 39511/98, unreported judgment 18 February 1999) the European Court of Human Rights considered the requirement for a successful electoral candidate to swear an oath of allegiance to the sovereign before taking up his or her seat or availing him or herself of the facilities of the House. The Court held that the requi...