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1. BORA Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...We have concluded that the Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford 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 Parliamen...

2. BORA Electoral (Entrenchment of Māori Seats) Amendment Bill [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel 1 Statutory formulae are used to calculate the Māori Electoral and General Electoral populations to preserve proportionality. 2 For example, the Human Rights Council commended New Zealand on its Māori electoral roll in its 12th, 13th and 14th Report under the Convention on the Elimination or Racial Discrimination: see Andrew Butler and Petra Butler, The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act: A...

3. BORA State-Owned Enterprises (Agriquality Limited and Asure New Zealand Limited) Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained 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 Parliamen...

4. BORA Resource Management (Climate Protection) Amendment Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...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 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 7 of the...

5. BORA Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Deletion Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...references. 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 Parliam...

6. Holmes v Housing NZ Corporation (Costs) [2015] NZHRRT 42 [pdf, 35 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 42 Reference No. HRRT 012/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN GORDON HENRY HOLMES PLAINTIFF AND HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION DEFENDANT AT DUNEDIN BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Ms ST Scott, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr GH Holmes in person Ms CP Paterson for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 12 and 13 November 2014 DATE OF DECISION:...

7. BORA Christchurch City Council (Robert McDougall Gallery) Land Vesting Bill [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Minister of Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Local Government, and the Hon Tim Barnett 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 Tim Barnett Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was pr...

8. [2017] NZEmpC 88 Application for access to court documents [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...have access to another court file unrelated to his earlier proceedings and in which he was not a party. He claims that the file to which he wishes to have access will contain information relevant to proceedings he presently has pending under the Human Rights Act 1993. In case the Human Rights Act proceedings have a connection to AFT’s earlier proceedings in this Court anonymity is maintained in this judgment. [2] While the application which has now been made relates to an Empl...

9. BORA Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment) Amendment 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 the Environment if you agree. Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC Minister of Justice Minister for the Environment Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, p...

10. BORA Manfeild Park Bill [pdf, 195 KB]

    ...• establishing an electoral college to appoint and remove trustees of the Trust. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to achieve overall consistency with the Bill of Rights Act. Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team 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-General to determine...