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1. Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre (Withdrawal of Solicitor) [2019] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...affidavit to be recited here. It is sufficient to note only the following: 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre (Withdrawal of Solicitor) [2019] NZHRRT 28.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 28 2 [2.1] Ms Smith was engaged by Ms Abraham regarding the proceedings against her filed by Ms Cook. [2.2] Ms Smith has been unable to contact Ms Abraham and has not received any communica...

2. BORA Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Bill [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...decisions relating to their personal care and welfare. 9. This provision limits the right to be free from discrimination. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the prohibited grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, which includes disability. Disability is defined the Human Rights Act 1993 as including intellectual or psychological disability or impairment, along with psychiatric illness. 10. However, the limits on section 19...

3. BORA Minimum Wage and Remuneration Amendment Bill [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...reference to the age of the person performing the services. We are of the view that this provision does not authorise the Governor-General to make orders that discriminate on the ground of age in a way that is prohibited by the Bill of Rights Act or the Human Rights Act 1993. 6. Section 6 of the Bill of Rights Act requires that wherever an enactment can be given a meaning that is consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act, that meaning must be preferred t...

4. Auckland Regional Public Health Service 222 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...IV. Does not have particular regard to the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment V. Is contrary to good resource management practice VI. Does not avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects on the environment, and human health. (b) The respondent's decision to reject the Hearing Panel's recommendation to delete the AAAOS is supported as representing the most appropriate way to promote the purpose of the RMA, and give effect to relevant objecti...

5. BORA Animal Products (Dairy Products and Other Matters) Bill [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...ensuring that product safety outcomes in the dairy industry are provided for in a risk-based management environment. The Bill also seeks to repeal the Dairy Industry Act 1952. Through these measures, the Bill will ensure the management of the risks to human and animal health from the consumption and use of dairy products. It will also facilitate the entry of dairy products to overseas markets by providing the controls and mechanisms needed for market access and the giving of official ass...

6. Regulatory Impact Statement harmful digital communications [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...have the means or desire to do so. 7. The civil actions include defamation, invasion of privacy, breach of confidence, breach of copyright and harassment. In addition, while not generally enforceable in the courts, the Privacy Act 1993 and Human Rights Act 1993 offer avenues of redress for certain types of communications. This is via a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner for a breach of privacy; or complaint to the Human Rights Commission.   Problem Definition 8. Ha...

7. BORA Raukawa Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...Rights Act. Excluding subsequent legal challenges 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 Human Rights Committee found that the exclusion was consistent with articles 14 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which...

8. Rafiq v Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 36 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 32 Reference No. HRRT 037/2011, 038/2011 & 039/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr R Rafi...

9. BORA Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. This advice has been prepared by the Public Law Group and the Office of Legal http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/ArcAggregator/arcView/resource/IE26146201/http:/www.justice.govt.nz/policy/constitutional-law-and-human-rights/human-rights/bill-of-rights/commerce-cartels-and-other-matters-amendment-bill#1-butler-andrew-and Counsel. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Footnote: 1. Butler, Andrew and Petra The New Zealand Bill...

10. OIA-98276.pdf [pdf, 180 KB]

    ...incitement laws and that the proposed amendments will not fundamentally change what is defined as inciting speech. There was, however, broad support for the intention behind some or al l of the proposals from a range of organisations with expertise in human rights (subject to caveats or suggested changes). These included the Human Rights Commission, the New Zealand Law Society, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties and from groups represent...