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1. Directory of Official Information 2019 D-F [pdf, 890 KB]

   ...Delivery; Tῡ Aromatawai Independent Review; Governance, People and Executive Services; and Finance. 3 The Ministry is organised around its civilian advice and capability delivery roles. Its centre provides in-house financial services, human resources, corporate planning, governance and assurance, security and other back office services. The Ministry has shared services arrangements with the New Zealand Defence Force for property, IT and communications services, and some sec...

2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM expert Dennis Scott [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...my evidence I have read the applicant’s AEE, the section 87F report prepared by Auckland Council, ) the evidence of Mr Robert Pryor, Mr Max Dunn, Mr Appledorn, Mr David Mitchell, Buildmedia, Ms Nicole Bremner, Mr Stephen Brown and Mr Sam Shumane. 21. I have also reviewed all of the evidence (expert, local and cultural) to be produced by DMI in support of its case. 22. While I am familiar with the landscape character and land use of Matiatia Bay and its contextual landscap...

3. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...direction of the sector. A key role for the Ministry is supporting the work of the independent judiciary and, through this, the rule of law. Our work spans criminal and civil justice. We provide advice on the law, the constitution, democratic and human rights and negotiate Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the Crown. The judiciary and constitutional independence A key role for the Ministry is supporting the judiciary and courts. The Ministry ensures that the judiciary is pro...

4. Responding-to-the-Royal-Commission-of-Inquiry-into-Abuse-in-Care_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 531 KB]

   ...vulnerabilities should be taken into account during sentencing. In the case of children and young people up to the age of 18, additional aggravating factors would apply where relevant in sentencing involving offences of violence and neglect against them. Human Rights 48 The Crown’s response to the Royal Commission, of which these proposals form part, seeks to address human rights breaches arising out of the State and faith- based care system. 49 The Crown Law Office will vet amendm...

5. DEF v Accident Compensation Corporation & KLM (Jurisdiction Objection) [2014] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...PARTICULARS OF THE PLAINTIFF (2) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE SECOND DEFENDANT (3) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 27 Reference No. HRRT 031/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DEF PLAINTIFF AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION FIRST DEFENDANT AND KLM SECOND D...

6. BORA Disabled Persons Employment Promotion (Repeal and Related Matters) Bill [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...savings provisions arising from the repeal of that Act. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act: The right to freedom from discrimination 4. Section 19(1) provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, for example, sex, age, marital status, disability, political opinion, sexual orientation, race, and ethnic or national origins. 5. Taking into account the various New Zealand and Canadian judicial...

7. BORA Overseas Investment Bill [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...following issues: Right to be free from discrimination on the basis of national origin 2 5. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act provides that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993. The prohibited grounds of discrimination include ethnic or national origin, which includes nationality or citizenship. Therefore, it is necessary to consider whether the Bill discriminates on the basis of national ori...

8. BORA Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Bill (No 6) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...ISSUES OF INCONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 19 – the right to be free from discrimination 6. 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 age, which means any age commencing with the age of 16 years. 7. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the k...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 238 Neil v New Zealand Nurses Organisation [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...v Auckland Council [2013] NZEmpC 76, [2013] ERNZ 492 at [51]. 2 Evidence Act 2006, s 57(2B)(a). (c) Section 110A(1)(c) of the Act; (d) Section 57(2B)(b) of the Evidence Act; and (e) Section 57(3)(d) of the Evidence Act; (f) the Human Rights Act 1993; and (g) the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. [12] The Court has jurisdiction to strike out all or part of a pleading. The criteria to be applied are well known.3 [13] Essentially, as set out above, the defendant...

10. Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1 [pdf, 139 KB]

    ...board record. The PTMS record of the conversation was also seen by Parole Board members, who assessed Mr Taylor’s parole eligibility. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 1.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 1 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 10 March 2017 Mr Taylor requested the Parole Board to provide him with an audio copy of the telephone conversation between him and his friend. This reque...