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1. Director of Proceedings v Punita (Rescission of Non-publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 139 KB]

   NOTE ALL NON-PUBLICATION ORDERS MADE BY THE TRIBUNAL HAVE BEEN RESCINDED AND NO LONGER APPLY IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2017] NZHRRT 21 Reference No. HRRT 020/2017 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND PRISCILLA PUNITA DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REP...

2. BORA Commerce Commission (Information Disclosure and Fees) Bill [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...payable to the NZCC. 5. 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 Footnote: 1. The NZCC’s power to compel information is not the subject of the Bill and is therefore beyond the scope of our analysis of the Bill’s consistency with the Bill of Rights Act....

3. BORA Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Bill [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...7. 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 Hazardous Substances And New Organisms (Transitional Provisions And Controls) Amendment Bill [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...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. Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister for the Environment Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Att...

5. MLC - 2012 November - World indigenous housing conference 2012 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...broker” to secure grants from private companies to indigenous communities. This sounded too good to be true. And it was, as it can only work in the particular tax environment of the USA. Nevertheless, it is an interesting innovation. Habitat for Humanity presented on its model for assisting indigenous housing in Canada. The charity’s approach is really no different in Canada to the approach it takes in New Zealand. That is, the home owner borrows the cost of building a house...

6. Kern v Chief Executive Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 53 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 50 Reference No. HRRT 010/2014 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ANATOLY KERN PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Mr BK Neeson, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Kern in person Ms J Foster and Ms N Gray for defendant DATE OF DECISION: 10 October 2014 DECISIO...

7. Taylor v Corrections (Admissibility of Evidence) [2016] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 72 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2016] NZHRRT 10 Reference No. HRRT 025/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ARTHUR WILLIAM TAYLOR PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr RK Musuku, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AW Taylor in person Ms V Casey for defendant DATE OF ADMISSIBILITY HEARING: 9 March 2016 DATE...

8. BORA Sports Anti-Doping Bill [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...ensure that, amongst other matters, the rules are not inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Sports and Recreation 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 de...

9. BORA Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Bill [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...We have concluded that the Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in 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 Parlia...

10. BORA Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

    ...of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade 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 t...