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1. BORA Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...the minor and technical kind, but some are more substantial. The amendments affect the following tribunals/authorities: 3.1 Copyright Tribunal; 3.2 Customs Appeal Authority; 3.3 Disputes Tribunal; 3.4 Student Allowance Appeal Authority; 3.5 Human Rights Review Tribunal; 3.6 Immigration and Protection Tribunal; 3.7 Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal; 3.8 Legal Complaints Review Officer; 3.9 New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal; 3...

2. Ngati Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 918 KB]

   ...Act. This is because excluding subsequent challenge is a legitimate incident of the negotiated settlement of claims. 7. Any limit on minority rights under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act 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 to...

3. BORA Ngati Hinerangi Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...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 to...

4. Getting your child back from overseas [pdf, 609 KB]

   ...views to be considered • the child is settled in the new country and has been living there for more than 12 months • the key requirements of the Convention have not been met • returning the child would breach their fundamental freedoms and human rights. If the child is not to be returned, it may be possible to ask for contact with a child under the Convention. What to do if you are asked to return a child If a person has named you as the person who has taken or kept a child, yo...

5. Justice Cluster Strategic Narrative [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...frontline staff, and to provide a supportive environment that facilitates healing and restoration, this initiative encompasses a number of different workstreams. It will support more unlock hours, greater ability of staff to engage on a human level and achieve a greater focus on the oranga and health of people in prison - both staff and people in custodial care. Improvements to the safety of frontline police and communities through the national roll out of the Tactica...

6. OIA-102701.pdf [pdf, 793 KB]

   ...determine adjournments and other requests • Ability to work with new and emerging technology to enhance access to justice • Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information • 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 soun...

7. 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...

8. Justice inspiring the next generation

   ...Annie May, mentored three young women: two in the Manawatu who were in their last year of high school, and the third in her first year at AUT. She was really impressed about their enthusiasm and desire to help others. "All three had a keen interest in human rights law and want to do something that is, as one of them said, 'more than just sitting in a cushy office and helping businesses make money'. I really enjoyed mentoring and would encourage other people to take up the chance to do so." Serv...

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9. 20210521-Taxation-Budget-2021-and-Remedial-Measures-Bill.pdf [pdf, 918 KB]

   ...Act. This is because excluding subsequent challenge is a legitimate incident of the negotiated settlement of claims. 7. Any limit on minority rights under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act 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 to...

10. Ngati Pahauwera Affidavits 2 of 4 [pdf, 11 MB]

    6 Vilma Hape photo 23: Raupunga School Beach trip to Mohaka 1999 - driftwood teepee and parent Vilma Hape photo 24: Raupunga School Beach trip to Mohaka 1999 - fire with children and parent, note fire is contained with rocks for safety 6 Vilma Hape photo 23: Raupunga School Beach trip to Mohaka 1999 - driftwood teepee and parent Vilma Hape photo 24: Raupunga School Beach trip to Mohaka 1999 - fire with children and parent, note fire is contained with rocks for safety Page 158