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1. Proactive-release-Foreign-Interference-Bill_FINAL..pdf [pdf, 594 KB]

   ...there will be strong public interest in the proposals when they are made public. Discussions are likely to centre on trade-offs between protecting New Zealand interests and communities, the use of coercive state powers and potential impacts on human rights, including freedom of expression and association. 41 Without clear fact-based information explaining the need, scope and purpose of the proposals, alternative narratives may emerge that are false, conflicting or confusing – inc...

2. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...Social Development (MSD) regarding her entitlement to certain benefits. In the course of that investigation MSD sent letters to various third 1 This decision is to be cited as Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 63 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 063/2017 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN PETER JOSEPH THOMAS PLAINTIFF AND MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEFENDANT AT PALM...

3. [2024] NZEmpC 212 Kavallaris v Inframax Construction Ltd [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...the law by deliberately misleading and disadvantaging an employee of Inframax to conceal evidence of misconduct and putting the Inframax board at risk. Ms Greenwood alleged that she had provided clear evidence that Ms Gribben and Inframax’s human resources contractor had committed serious misconduct and stated: I can only presume the appropriate response was delayed to ensure you did not raise any concerns with Waitomo District Council, prior to any decision being made on the...

4. [2025] NZEmpC 242 Tertiary Education Union v Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology T/A Unitec [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...the union collective agreement.4 It set out the salary and refers to a job description. It then states: Should you accept this offer and should the conditions set out above be met, please would you sign and return one copy of the letter to the Human Resources Department within 7 working days. If any of your personal details have changed, could you please let them know at this time. I have also enclosed details about the Unitec Superannuation and Insurance Plans. For further info...

5. Section 7 reports

   ...Gang Insignia) Bill Section 14 Non-Government Bill 2007 Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Bill Section 19 (disability) Non-Government Bill 2007 Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill 2007 Section 25(c) Government Bill  2006 Human Rights (One Law for All) Amendment Bill 2006 Sections 19 (colour, race, ethnic or national origin) and 20 Non-Government Bill  2006 Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Amendment Bill 2006 Section 19 (age and disability) Non-Government Bill...

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6. 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...

7. CAC20005 v McGowan [2015] NZREADT 18 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...[1] On 20 November 2014, we found the licensee guilty of misconduct, generally, for swearing at a fellow real estate agent and assaulting her in the course of a workplace argument. [2] In our paragraph [51] we held that: “[51] On the one hand, human relations blow-ups in the workplace occur from time to time but, on the other hand, real estate salespeople are engaged in an important profession and should always act in a professional manner. We consider that the defendant failed to...

8. E v B & C LCRO 30 / 2009 (19 May 2009) [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...my view, Complainant E has not adequately distinguished between the making of mistakes in the course of a trial, and whether or not the mistakes matter. It is quite often that there are slips of one sort or another in a trial which like all other human activity is prone to error. The task of the judge conducting the trial is to continue the trial when the error is minor and does not cause an injustice, and I am quite satisfied in this case that the District Court Judge when identifyi...

9. BORA Education Amendment Bill [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Education, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Education 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 whethe...

10. BORA Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Bill [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...subsequent challenge is a legitimate incident of the negotiated settlement of claims for collective redress. 16. Any limit on minority rights under section 20 of the Bill of Rights Act would be justified on the same basis. 17. The United Nations Human Rights Committee upheld a similar exclusion under the 1992 fisheries settlement. The Committee found that the exclusion was consistent with articles 14 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which are compa...