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1. LCRO 173/2018 YN v LT (7 March 2019) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...Rules of relevance for this review are rr 3.1, 4,4.1,4.1.2, and 4.1.3 [30] Rule 3.1 provides that A lawyer must at all times treat a client with respect and courtesy and must not act in a discriminatory manner in contravention of section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. [31] Rule 4 (and following) provides that: A lawyer as a professional person must be available to the public and must not, without good cause, refuse to accept instructions from any client or prospective client for...

2. Director of Proceedings v Counties Manukau District Health Board [2020] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 578 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED PERSON (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 4 UNDER BETWEEN AND AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms J Foster, Deputy Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Dr JAG Fountain, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms K Eckersley, Director of Proceedings Ms B Johns for defendant DATE OF DECISION: 5 February...

3. Reekie v Attorney-General (for Department of Corrections) [2022] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...While at Springhill Mr Reekie was subjected to strip searches and use of force on 12 March 2012. This caused significant stress and anxiety to Mr Reekie. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Reekie v Attorney-General [2022] NZHRRT 20.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 20 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Following those events, Mr Reekie prepared an information privacy request seeking a number of documents relating to the 12 March 2012 events and requestin...

4. Director of Proceedings v Chief Executive, Department of Corrections [2021] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 534 KB]

   ...DATE OF DECISION: 20 July 2021 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Chief Executive, Department of Corrections [2021] NZHRRT 33. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 33 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 8 June 2021. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties r...

5. [2024] NZSSAA 01 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...and contrary to well accepted principles of statutory interpretation. It is submitted that the overall effect expands the power to make deductions beyond what Parliament could have intended, resulting in a decision which lacks common sense and humanity. 14. Ms Marks contends that a modern purposive approach and the application of well accepted principles of statutory interpretation, require a narrower interpretation of s 188. The correct interpretative approach submitted for XXXX...

6. Rendell v Attorney-General [2024] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...defendant DATE OF HEARING: 8 and 9 September 2023 DATE OF DECISION: 5 March 2024 REDACTED DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as Rendell v Attorney-General [2024] NZHRRT 7. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 7 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] Mr Rendell made an information privacy request to the Police under the Privacy Act 1993 (the Act).2 The request stems from dealings he had with the New Zea...

7. Green v EIT [2020] NZHRRT 24 [pdf, 985 KB]

   ...ADDRESS AND IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF FIVE OTHER INDIVIDUALS (3) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION (4) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 24 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 026/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN SARAH GREEN FIRST PLAINTIFF AND JEREMY GREEN SEC...

8. Firearms-Reform-Programme-Phase-4_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...(dairy/retail vulnerable to harm from violent associations) or accidental use (and groups • Religious groups (including Muslim, Jewish) representing them) • Women's Refuge • Rural populations, including Rural Women NZ • LGBTQI+ groups • Human rights associations such as Amnesty International and Peace Movement Aotearoa • Police Association/other groups representing Police officers • Hikers'/mountain bikers' clubs 6. Maori • Maori Women's Welf...

9. Ministry of Justice annual report 2018-19 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...progressing work that will support New Zealanders seeking help to resolve challenging matters, through: In addition, the Ministry takes the lead on constitutional policy matters, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, Human Rights Act 1993, Parliamentary and court matters. We provide advice to other agencies on offences and penalties, access to justice, the rule of law and constitutional matters. In 2018/19, we: • working with the Human Rights Commission t...

10. Ministry of Justice annual report 2018-19 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

    ...progressing work that will support New Zealanders seeking help to resolve challenging matters, through: In addition, the Ministry takes the lead on constitutional policy matters, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, Human Rights Act 1993, Parliamentary and court matters. We provide advice to other agencies on offences and penalties, access to justice, the rule of law and constitutional matters. In 2018/19, we: • working with the Human Rights Commission t...