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1. Memorandum of Counsel for the New Zealand Airline Pilots Association (dated 23 February 2017) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...issue a Minute confirming the proposal during April. 7. My client’s case is narrowly focussed on the desirability of having a full length RESA (runway end safety area) or EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) and the environmental and human risks associated with not having either of these. 8. The associated matter to be addressed with WIAL witnesses will be on the basis for its decision to reject both of these options. (Accepting that there is no statutory requirement t...

2. Our New Zealand court system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...Tribunal • Weathertight Homes Tribunal (for less than $350,000) THE HIGH COURT CAN HEAR APPEALS FROM: • Accident Compensation Appeal Authority • Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority • Copyright Tribunal • Customs Appeal Authority • Human Rights Review Tribunal • Immigration and Protection Tribunal • Land Valuation Tribunal • Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal (only on points of law) • Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal • Soci...

3. Horticulture-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...Provision appealed Relief sought Support / Oppose Reason Definition: Commercial vegetable production Amend to exclude any possibility of pastoral faming crop activities. Define “for commercial purposes” to capture supply for human use, and clearly excluding pastoral pasture and fodder crop growing as part of any commercial operation. Neutral HortNZ seeks involvement in discussions due to the potential for consequential impacts. Definition: Property Amend...

4. BORA Customs and Excise (Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...Minister of Justice. We also attach copies for referral to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Customs, if you approve. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Sarah Kerkin Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Cc Minister of Justice Minister of Finance Minister of Customs In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-...

5. Immigration and Protection Tribunal - Tribunal profile [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...concise and cogent manner • Experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework • Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information • Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately. Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: • remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people • contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, ba...

6. Dean v Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out) [2024] NZHRRT 15 [pdf, 218 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING-OUT CLAIM1 [1] Mr Dean has brought a claim to the Tribunal, alleging discrimination by the Ministry of Social Development (Ministry) in breach of Part 1A of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA). [2] The defendants have made application under section 115A of the HRA to strike out Mr Dean’s proceeding on the grounds that it discloses no reasonable cause of action, is 1 This decision is to be cited as Dean v Ministry of Social Development (Strike...

7. BORA Securities (Local Authority Exemption) Amendment Bill [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Zealand Corporation. CONCLUSION 7 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 Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Office of Legal Counsel 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 whet...

8. BORA Electoral Amendment Bill [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...equality and transparency in the conduct of election campaigns through the imposition of objective and proportionate controls on electoral advertising, expenditure and related activity. [2] 11. This principle has been widely accepted as consistent with human rights standards, including by the United Nations Human Rights Committee,[3] the European Court of Human Rights[4] and the Supreme Court of Canada.[5] The United States Supreme Court has, however, rejected this principle, in keeping...

9. BORA Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...generally likely to be confined to factual material. Section 19 – Freedom from Discrimination • Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). The grounds of discrimination under s 21(1)(i) of the Human Rights Act include discrimination based on age (commencing with the age of 16 years old) and disability. • The key questio...

10. BORA Holidays Amendment Bill [pdf, 87 KB]

    ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy of the opinion is also attached for referral to the Minister of Labour, if you agree. Roger Palairet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Joanna Gould Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Labour 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...