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1. BORA Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...disadvantage to Justices below 68 years who retain the ability to put forward any "reasonable excuse" for opting out of District Court duties. Conclusion 10. While the Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill (PCO 5145/7) raises some prima face human rights issues, we consider that the provisions of the Bill are not inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. Val Sim Crown Counsel Malcolm Luey Associate Crown Counsel Footnote 1. 2002 (5) SA 246,...

2. BS v X Ltd [2024] NZDT 70 (27 February 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Compensation Act 2001. The relevant part of the definition is as follows3: A specific event, or series of events, other than a gradual process that – (i) Involves the application of force (including gravity) or resistance, external to the human body; or (ii) Involves the sudden movement of the body to avoid a force […]; or (iii) Involves a twisting movement of the body. 11. In the previous decision I set out the definition of a “treatment injury”. 12. The defi...

3. Government-Response-to-Te-Aka-Matua-o-te-Ture-Law-Commission-report.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...expect that the policy and legislative development will be conducted following early consultation with Te Arawhiti and in accordance with its Māori engagement framework, as well as the guidance set out in Cabinet Office circular CO (19) 5. Human rights 32. Approval of the attached Government response has no human rights implications, although human rights considerations will be integral to the development of policy proposals and the drafting of any legislation....

4. Evidence-Digital-Video-Records-Amendment-Regulations [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...E MIN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E RE LE AS ED B Y TH E MIN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E I N C O N F I D E N C E I N C O N F I D E N C E 3 11.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 11.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020 11.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 11.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition). Regulations Review Committee 12 There are n...

5. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...negotiated settlement of claims. 7. 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. 8. 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...

6. OWRUG & Grape Vision Ltd - EiC - J Dicey - Horticulture (4 Feb 2021) - appendices [pdf, 991 KB]

   ...e-commerce solution to provide multiple websites with e-commerce functionality, based on a single catalogue. • Programme Management – Co-ordination of multiple project e-commerce and infrastructure requirements. Management of resource (financial and human) allocation and prioritisation. • Project Management – Simultaneous project management (up to 4 concurrent projects) from conceptualisation to implementation/project close-down (budgets exceeding £1.5m). • Other responsib...

7. BORA Taxation (Annual Rates, Trans-Tasman Savings Portability, KiwiSaver, and Remedial Matters) Bill [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...clarity on how under 18 year olds can enrol in KiwiSaver. CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 19 OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act protects the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include age (which means any age of 16 years old and over). 5. Taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the key questions in asse...

8. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...One speaker expressed a desire for restorative economic development in Northland. • Constitutional transformation – Highlight constitutional transformation must put Te Tiriti at the centre. Within the constitution put our environment first, human rights second and democratic institutions third. Constitutional change must be based on He Whakaputanga. The Minister should work with his colleagues to reach the Pākehā community to foster bi- culturalism. Te Tiriti should be enforceab...

9. NZBORA-advice-Pae-Ora-Disestablishment-of-Maori-Health-Authority-Amendment-Bill-FINAL-for-publication_.pdf [pdf, 345 KB]

   ...performance of its functions. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 6. 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. Two factors must be met for discrimination to be identified under s 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act: 1 1 Ministry of Health v Atkinson [2012] NZCA 184, [2012] 3 NZLR 456 CA at [55]; Child Poverty Action Group In...

10. 2021-10-27 ORC - PC8 - Common Bundle - Volume 1 [pdf, 16 MB]

    ...[Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.4 Issues related to non-point source discharges to water [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.5 Objective [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.A Objectives [Unchanged] 7.B Policies general [Unchanged] 7.C Policies for discharges of human sewage, hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, specified contaminants, and stormwater; and discharges from industrial or trade premises and consented dams 7.C.1 – 7.C.4 [Unchanged] 7.C.5 Minimise the adverse environmental effe...