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1. BORA-Advice-Pae-Ora-Healthy-Futures-3-Day-Postnatal-Stay-Amendment-Bill-PUBLISHED.pdf [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...to be factual in nature and contains limited expressive value. Section 19 - Freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex 8. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, one of which is “sex". The term “sex” includes pregnancy and childbirth. 9. The Bill refers only to “women”. To the extent that “sex” includes gender identity we have considered whether the Bill engag...

2. Family Court rewrite submission: NZ Nurses Organisation [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...and support, frequently miss out on basic health care available to all other citizens – ie they are doubly disadvantaged, with the inevitable lifelong consequences. NZNO, like others, has pointed out in numerous submission, the systemic barriers (Human Rights Commission, 2012), duplication, and predictable failure of siloed justice, health, education and social systems. We are hopeful that the government’s Wellbeing Framework will provide the basis for a more coherent regulatory stru...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 006 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...7.D.5 When considering any discharge under section 12.C, including the duration of any consent, have regard to: (a) The effects, including cumulative effects, of the discharge on water quality, ecosystem health and natural and human use values, including Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses; and (b) The physical characteristics and any particular sensitivity of the land and the sensitivity of the any receiving water; and (c) The quality and...

4. BORA Courts (Remote Participation) Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...The use of AVL for the appearance of an accused person at trial appears to be uncommon in comparable jurisdictions, at least without the accused person’s consent, and does not appear to have been considered in New Zealand. The European Court of Human Rights has, however, indicated that whether such appearance is consistent with fair trial protections will depend upon the particular circumstances, including the stage of proceedings, possible disadvantage to either party and measures take...

5. Proactive release - Order in Council: Electoral Main Rolls Closing Order 2020 [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...19 September 2020. No waiver of the 28-day rule is sought. Compliance 6. The Order complies with the following:  the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi  the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993  the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993, and  the Legislation Guidelines. 4us110oq65 2020-06-25 11:42:29 RE LE AS ED B Y TH E M IN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E Regulations Review Commi...

6. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 710 KB]

   ...DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 5 August 2024 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 37. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 37 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 26 March 2024. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties reso...

7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM local John Alexander [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...the safety implications of the proposed marina at Matiatia. I have personally seen dangerous fuel spillages occur despite stringent safety protocols being in place and I have an intimate understaning of the implications of those spills for both human safety and the environment. Those concerns are exacerbated by the particular nature and location of Matiatia. 11. Unlike other marinas located throughout New Zealand, Matiatia is the main port and transport hub for an island comm...

8. Director of Proceedings v Te Whatu Ora [2023] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 461 KB]

   ...OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 11 October 2023 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 Decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Te Whatu Ora [2023] NZHRRT 32. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 32 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 9 November 2022. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the p...

9. Ngati Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill [PDF, 902 KB]

   ...negotiated settlement of claims. 6. To the extent the exclusion of subsequent challenge could be said to limit a claimant's minority rights under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act, this would be justified on the same basis. 7. The United Nations Human Rights Committee upheld a similar exclusion under the 1992 Fisheries Settlement. The Committee found the exclusion was consistent with articles 14 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which are comparable...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 221 Connor [pdf, 330 KB]

    ...from ground levels at the frontage of the site) for the duration of the consented development under LUC60415640. The hedge must not be removed without prior approval of the council. Should the existing hedge pose imminent danger to property, human health or it is diseased, then the owner of the site must provide council an arborist assessment to confirm the hedge’s health and relevant risks. The owner must also provide a suitable replacement front boundary hedge in consultation wi...