Goel v Barron [2022] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 217 KB]
...of Mr Goel’s colour, race, or ethnic or national origins, as required by HRA, s 63(1)(a), must be assessed on an objective basis; see Singh at [80]. Also, pursuant to HRA, s 92I(4), it is no defence that the breach was unintentional or without negligence on the part of the party against whom the complaint is made. [59] Mr Goel says the comments in the call of 30 December 2016 speak for themselves in relation to expressing hostility against him or bringing him into contempt or ridicule...