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1. New Zealand’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

   ...operational improvements in the courts. This work intersects with Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata, Safe and Effective Justice. Secondly, children and young people are free from racism, discrimination and stigma – this includes the work of our Civil Law and Human Rights Team together with the Ministry of Education, considering how we provide safe spaces; transform the way Government develops policy; and how our communities understand racism, discrimination, power and privilege.      While the...

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2. Arranging for witnesses to give evidence

   ...hearing, or attends but doesn’t bring the documents or records requested in the summons. The witness can be fined $1500 for this offence. What are the relevant legal provisions? The relevant legal provisions can be found in sections 109 and 111 of the Human Rights Act 1993, and in the Witnesses and Interpreters Fees Regulations 1974 Schedule.

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3. BORA Architects Bill [pdf, 11 KB]

   ...with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Economic Development, if you agree. Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Melanie Gudsell Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel 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...

4. BORA Electricity (Continuance of Supply) Amendment Bill [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...supply obligations. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Human Rights/Bill of Rights Team 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 P...

5. BORA New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Amendment Bill 2003 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Agriculture, if you agree. Pauline Zumbach Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC Minister of Justice Minister of Agriculture In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the followi...

6. BORA Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Empowering Bill [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...the Society. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy 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 Parliame...

7. BORA Industry New Zealand And Trade New Zealand Integration Bill [pdf, 12 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister for Economic Development, if you agree. Stuart Beresford Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC: Minister of Justice Minister of Economic Development In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the...

8. BORA Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Bill [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...consent of all parties involved. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Human Rights/Bill of Rights Team 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 Parliame...

9. BORA Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters (Information Matching) Amendment Bill [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...Crown in respect of benefits. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Charlotte Connell Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team 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 Parliament under s 7 o...

10. BORA International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...Zealand. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Melanie Webb Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy 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 Par...