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1. BORA Historic Places Amendment Bill [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister for Culture and Heritage, if you agree. Roger Palariet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc: Minister of Justice Minister for Culture and Heritage Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the...

2. BORA Coroners Amendment Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...organisations have the opportunity to give evidence or consider any recommendations that may be directed to them before the coroner finalises his or her decisions. The Bill also clarifies the role of pathologists and processes for retaining or returning human tissue samples, and contains new provisions relating to the rights of people whose conduct may be called into question in an inquiry by requiring the coroner to notify them of their right to be represented, and to cross-examine witn...

3. Proactive-Release-Electoral-Expenditure-Limit-Order-2024_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...O N F I D E N C E I N C O N F I D E N C E 3 Compliance 9 The Order complies with the following: 9.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 9.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 9.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 9.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 9.5 the Legislation Guidelines. Regulations Review Committee 10 There are no grounds on...

4. BORA Taxation (Annual Rates, GST, Trans-Tasman Imputation and Miscellaneous Provision) Bill [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act: The right to freedom from discrimination 8. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include: • "Marital status", which includes the status of being single, married, or living in a relationship in the nature of marriage; and • "Sexual orientation", which means a he...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 098 The Otahuao Burial Ground Trust v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...is directly adjacent to or even within the footprint of the works was part of that archaeological site. Our view is that this area is clearly a natural feature and has not been modified to create a build ing or structure that is associated with human activity, similar to the inlet that subtends fish trap PO5/987 described earlier. That it is simply a place associated with human activity does not necessarily make it an archaeological site. [33] For current purposes however, it is cle...

6. Compensation-for-a-Wrongly-Convicted-and-Imprisoned-Individual-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...informed. Financial implications 52. After considering any submissions from Mr - on factors relevant to compensation quantum, I will report back to Cabinet with a proposed compensation package and seek agreement to the required financial appropriation. Human rights 53. Compensation would be consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and Human Rights Act 1993. Legislative implications 54. There are no legislative implications. Regulatory impact analysis 55. Not required....

7. [2008] NZEmpC AC 15A/08 Potter v Australian Consolidated Press NZ Ltd [pdf, 29 KB]

   ...that the email did not indicate any urgency in the matter. The plaintiff deposes that he was deeply disappointed with the outcome of the determination and with the representation he had received. On 24 March he asked his friend Martin Price, a human resources consultant, to look at the determination and review it. Mr Price came back to him several days later and said that he had a strong case. On 2 April they discussed the details of the determination. He claims that neither he...

8. BORA Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...Section 19 – freedom from discrimination 23. We have considered whether cl 40 of the CCRC Bill may engage s 19 of the Bill of Rights Act, which affirms the right of everyone to be free from discrimination on the grounds set out in s 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. One of the prohibited grounds of discrimination is race. Clause 40 of the CCRC Bill provides that the Minister, in appointing or recommending appointments, must take into account “the desirability of the Commission bein...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 238 Blueskin Bay Holdings Limited v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 568 KB]

   ...and 5. requirements for owners of the wastewater treatment system to comply with maintenance and operational requirements set by the manufacturer or designer. Note 17.Y.ZZ.3A Other requirements outside of the District Plan a. The discharge of human sewage through on-site wastewater treatment systems is managed by rules in the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Resource consent may be required from the Otago Regional Council for new systems. 17.Y.ZZ.4 Special information requirements...

10. BORA Wanganui District Council Prohibition of Gang Insignia Bill [pdf, 215 KB]

    ...of Rights Act and Standing Order 266. A draft report for this purpose is attached for your consideration and signature, if you agree. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to...