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1. [2018] NZEmpC 154 TUV v WXY [pdf, 512 KB]

   ...parties. [3] The parties did not reach settlement during the course of a mediation. Rather, the settlement arose out of long-distance discussions and communications between counsel for the plaintiff and the defendant’s then Director of Human Resources. The agreement was signed by the parties on 1 December 2015. A mediator (employed by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)) was later contacted and requested to sign the agreemen...

2. 2021-08-02 ORC - MOC - in response to directions issued at PHC [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...DISCHARGES Policy 7.D.5 When considering any discharge under section 12.C, including the duration of any consent, have regard to: (a) The effects, including cumulative effects, of the discharge on water quality, ecosystem health and natural and human use values, including Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses; and (b) The physical characteristics and any particular sensitivity of the land and the sensitivity of the any receiving water; and (c) The quality and...

3. BMN v Stonewood Group Ltd [2024] NZHRRT 64 [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...AUCKLAND BEFORE: Ms SJ Eyre, Chairperson Mr MJM Keefe QSM JP, Member Mr IR Nemani, Member REPRESENTATION Ms K Wilson and Ms A Cohen for plaintiff Mr G Bennett, lay advocate for the defendant (until 26 February 2024); then Miss L Chow, Human Resources Director for the defendant DATES OF HEARING: 30 May 2022 - 2 June 2022 DATE OF DECISION: 10 December 2024 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as BMN v Stonewood Group Ltd [...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 85 Aarts v Barnados New Zealand [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...Third Defendant AND THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER Fourth Defendant AND THE OMBUDSMAN Fifth Defendant AND MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Sixth Defendant AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE Seventh Defendant AND THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS Eighth Defendant AND THE INDEPENDENT POLICE CONDUCT AUTHORITY Ninth Defendant AND LANCE LAWSON BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Tenth Defendant Hearing: 11 and 13 March 2013 And by memoranda file...

5. Regulatory Impact Assessments

   ...informing Cabinet's decision to introduce the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill.  Supplementary Analysis Report: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill Incitement of Hatred - amending the Human Rights Act 1993 to include ground of religious belief This analysis has been prepared for the purpose of informing Cabinet's decision to introduce the Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill. Incitement of...

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6. BORA Regulatory Responsibility Bill [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...respect to those principles. CONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 19: Freedom from Discrimination 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right of everyone to be free from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 including sex, race and religious belief. Section 19(2) clarifies that measures taken in good faith for the purpose of assisting or advancing persons or groups disadvantaged because of discrimination do not themselves cons...

7. BORA Civil Union Bill [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...with the prohibition. These limitations on entering a civil union represent a prima facie infringement on the right not be discriminated against based on “family status” as defined by s 19 BORA and ss 21(1)(l)(iv) and 2(1) (“relative”) of the Human Rights Act 1993. 5. These prima facie inconsistencies are, however, considered justified in terms of s 5 BORA. In our view, it is a justified limitation to completely prohibit a civil union between two people who are within the proh...

8. BORA Employment Relations (Breastfeeding and Breaks) Amendment Bill [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. Our analysis of this issue is set out below. THE RIGHT TO BE FREE 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 section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include sex. 6. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the key questions in assessing whether discrimination und...

9. Overseas Investment (COVID-19 Emergency Measures) Amendment Bill [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...consent to enable distressed firms to quickly access debt and equity finance in order to remain viable. Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 6. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination. The Human Rights Act 1993 provides that ethnic or national origins, which includes nationality or citizenship, is a prohibited ground of discrimination.3 7. The key question, in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discr...

10. 2021-07-23 Minute - PC7 - Community Water Supplies [pdf, 400 KB]

    ...[Placeholder: Priorities] (k) Review conditions; and (l) Compliance monitoring; and (m) The point and method of measurement and the method for transmitting recorded data to Council. In this rule drinking water means water intended to be used for human consumption, including water intended to be used for food preparation, utensil washing, and oral or other personal hygiene. Schedule X Community Water Supplies Infrastructure Approximate Location Central Otago District Coun...