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1. BORA Statutes Amendment Bill [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...that there are no inconsistencies with the Bill of Rights Act arising from the proposed amendments: • Care of Children Act 2004 • Civil Union Act 2004 • Family Courts Act 1993 • Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993 • Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 • Human Rights Act 1993 • Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 • Legal Services Act 2000 • Privacy Act 1993 • Real Estate Agents Act 1976 • Status of Children Act 1969 Conclusion...

2. Neemia v International Waste Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 182 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 088/2016 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN SAMOA NEEMIA PLAINTIFF AND INTERNATIONAL WASTE LIMITED DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms J Foster, Deputy Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms O Woodroffe for plaintiff Mr T Simmonds and Ms O Cann for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 30 September, 1, 2, 3 and 4 October 2019 DATE OF DECISION: 19 July 2021...

3. BORA Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Amendment Bill [pdf, 12 KB]

   ...Minister of Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Local Government, and the Hon Steve Maharey if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Council Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Local Government Hon Steve Maharey Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepare...

4. BORA Affordable Housing (Territorial Authorities Enabling) Bill [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...exclude property from being used for affordable housing or social housing. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Stuart Beresford Acting Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel 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-Gener...

5. BORA Residential Tenancies (Damage Insurance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...insurance. 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 Right 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. BORA Official Information (Openness of District Health Boards New Zealand) Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...the Schedule. 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 Parliam...

7. BORA Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...1956. 6. We have reached the conclusion that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed 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 Parlia...

8. Watson v Capital & Coast DHB (Variation of TIme) [2015] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 35 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 29 Reference No. HRRT 028/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ANGELA EMMA WATSON PLAINTIFF AND CAPITAL AND COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr RK Musuku, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AJ McKenzie for plaintiff Mr D La Hood for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 16 and 17 February 2015 DA...

9. BORA Treaty of Waitangi (Removal of Conflict of Interest) Amendment Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Waitangi Tribunal. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with rights and freedoms affirmed 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...

10. BORA Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 4) [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...purposes of this advice, we have not considered the validity of the subordinate legislation itself or its consistency with the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Acting Manager 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...