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1. Taylor v Corrections (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...On 6 November 2020 the Department of Corrections (Corrections) filed an application seeking costs. Mr Taylor did not respond to the cost application. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Corrections (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 45.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 45 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 THE APPLICATION FOR COSTS [3] Corrections has asked for an award of $11,704. Corrections acknowledges the Tribunal’s caution in applying the conventional...

2. Blyde v Eastside Medical Centre (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...subsequently complained to the Privacy Commissioner and then filed this claim. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Blyde v Eastside Medical Centre (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 12.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 12 2 THE APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT [2] On 17 July 2018 Eastside filed an application to strike out the claim by Mr Blyde. It submitted the problems with the...

3. Water Services Regulator Bill Advice [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...stormwater. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 - Freedom from Discrimination 6. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 7. The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are:1 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited g...

4. BORA Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...Appellate Court. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 7. 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 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 8. The key questions determining whether legislation limits the freedom from discrimination are: 2 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds of discr...

5. Brown v Otago Polytechnic and Progressive Enterprises (Recusal Application) [2014] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 82 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 5 Reference No. HRRT 003/2013 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN MATTHEW RICHARD BROWN PLAINTIFF AND OTAGO POLYTECHNIC DEFENDANT Reference No. HRRT 004/2013 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN MATTHEW RICHARD BROWN PLAINTIFF AND PROGRESSIVE ENTERPRISES LIMITED DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Mr...

6. 20230328-Regulatory-Systems-Education-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...Management) Regulations 2016. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 5. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act). 6. Two factors must be met for discrimination to be identified under section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act:1 a. there is a differential treatment or effect as between persons or groups in...

7. BORA Relationships Statutory References Bill [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Security Act 1964 in Schedules 8 and 9 of the Bill in respect of the Widows and Woman Alone Benefits appear to be inconsistent with the freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sex affirmed by s 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act and s 21(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1993, and do not appear to be justifiable in terms of s 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. 2. Further, the amendment to s 35(2) of the Immigration Act 1987 in Schedule 14 of the Bill, which provides that the Minister may declin...

8. Director of Proceedings (EFG) v Commissioner Police [2012] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 87 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 8 Reference No. HRRT 033/2010 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS [EFG (NO. 2)] PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr R Musuku, Member Mr B Neeson, Member Mr R Stevens for plaintiff Ms S McKechnie for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE...

9. BORA Diplomatic Privileges And Immunities Amendment Bill [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...State on ICC business. Discrimination on the ground of nationality Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act 3. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, inter alia, ethnic or national origin. 4. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the key questions in assessi...

10. Greer v Corrections (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 44 [pdf, 455 KB]

    ...Application) 2020 NZHRRT 49 struck-out Mr Greer’s claim. Mr Greer had failed to file any evidence and the claim was struck out as an abuse of process. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Greer v Corrections (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 44.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 44 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 5 January 2021 the Department of Corrections (Corrections) filed submissions seeking $8,840 in costs. Mr Greer provided no submissions on costs....