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1. BORA Building (Late Consent Is a Free Consent) Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...statutory timeframe. 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...

2. BORA Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...heritage area. 4. 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 Parl...

3. BORA Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...Account. 4. 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 Stuart Beresford Principal Advisor 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...

4. BORA Electricity Industry Reform Amendment Bill [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...development of renewable energy. 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 Stuart Beresford Chief Legal Counsel Acting Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Office of Legal Counsel 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 whet...

5. BORA Westpac New Zealand Bill [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...legislation. 3. 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 Principal Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights 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...

6. Witness Summons content [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...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. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1974/0124/latest/DLM42089.html

7. BORA Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Approvals and Enforcement) Amendment Bill [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister for the Environment, if you agree. Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC Minister of Justice Minister for the Environment In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This...

8. BORA Gisborne District Council (Alfred Cox Park) Validation Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...park was originally gifted to the Borough of Gisborne in 1944. 2. We have concluded that the Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Kristina Temel Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Conservation Janet Mackey MP In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-G...

9. BORA Gambling Amendment Bill [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister of Internal Affairs, 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 Internal Affairs 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...

10. BORA Standards and Conformance Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister of Commerce, if you agree. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Commerce 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 wh...