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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. Civil law

   ...independent agency that investigates complaints, issues codes of practice, and makes recommendations for better privacy practices. The Ministry of Justice monitors the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. The privacy system also forms part of the broader human rights (domestic) regulatory system. Further information about privacy Tort Torts are common law actions where a person seeks compensation for harm caused by a wrongful act. Some aspects of the tort system have been enacted into legislatio...

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7. Brankin v CAC 10027 [2011] NZREADT 33 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...lines on 29 April between Ms Martin and Mr Brankin. Tab 12: An extract in April 2009 between Mr Brankin and Ms Martin of eight lines. [4] The only other fact relevant to this decision is that the parties reached an agreed settlement in the Human Rights Commission over a claim by Ms Smith. Part of the settlement reached was an acknowledgement by all the parties that the tapes could be used in subsequent proceedings before this Tribunal. The Issues [5] There are a number of com...

8. Pilon v Iyengar and C&CDHB [2012] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 56 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 9 Reference No. HRRT 012/2011 UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN ERIC RICHARD PILON PLAINTIFF AND VASUDHA IYENGAR FIRST DEFENDANT AND CAPITAL AND COAST DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD SECOND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr S Hickey, Member Mr R Musuku, Member Mr Pilon in person Mr MF McClelland for First Defen...

9. FT v NSC LCRO 259 / 2010 (21 October 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...potentially be disbarred for misconduct (as I was not providing regulated legal services) for having the audacity to complain to legitimate authorities about a judicial officer and you allow the prosecution to go ahead or you rule that I have a human right to air any grievances I have about their Honours in an appropriate forum and as such I cannot face punitive sanctions as a result”. He emphasised that he was not seeking any other ruling from this Office. Recusal [9] At the...

10. 2017 NZSSAA 017 (20 April 2017) [pdf, 166 KB]

    ...New Zealand Government, as part of its obligations under the United Nations quota refugee programme. New Zealand invited her to this country with full knowledge of her complex medical needs and is obliged to meet her fundamental entitlement to human dignity. Those circumstances do not make Ms XXXX’s situation different from others in the same position, however, the context usefully reminds us of the humanitarian standards New Zealand sets for itself. In the context of New Zealan...