Deaf Action New Zealand Inc v Television New Zealand Ltd (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2019] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 39 KB]
...provide New Zealand Sign Language translation amounts to discrimination by reason of disability. [2] Television New Zealand denies any breach of the Act. [3] Ahead of a teleconference scheduled for 10am on Tuesday 3 September 2019 counsel have filed a joint memorandum agreeing to the Tribunal referring this complaint back to the New Zealand Rights Commission for mediation. Discussion [4] Section 92D of the Act relevantly provides: 92D Tribunal or Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson...