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1. Stephen Brown (dated 6 June 2017) [pdf, 15 MB]

   ...Moore and Ms Lucas, who support the application. 8. I also acknowledge that I have more often than not supported wind farms in the past – albeit not exclusively so. However, this also means that I fully appreciate the various shades of human reaction and emotion that wind farm proposals give rise to, both positive and negative. Turbines are frequently praised for being elegant, sculptural elements that help to focus attention on particular topographic features – whether in...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 57 Radius Residential Care Ltd v Hammond Interlocutory [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...2014. 1 In addition to filing the documents necessary to commence the challenge in the Court the plaintiff has filed an application for stay of proceedings and that urgency be granted. The application is accompanied by an affidavit from the Human Resources Manager for the plaintiff and an undertaking as to damages. [2] The effect of the termination was that the plaintiff is required to reinstate the defendant to her position with the plaintiff with immediate effect, time being o...

3. Director of Proceedings v Buist [2015] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 42 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED PERSON (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 28 Reference No. HRRT 031/2015 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND WILLIAM BUIST DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND B...

4. BORA Public Records Bill [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister Responsible for Archives if you agree. Val Sim Boris van Beusekom Chief Legal Counsel Senior Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister Responsible for Archives In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 009 (2 March 2016) [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...assistance was forthcoming. He believes that Work and Income have an obligation to provide him with assistance in his job-seeking. 2 [4] In particular, the appellant believes that there was a misrepresentation of his skill-set by the Human Resources/Recruitment arm of the Ministry. Work and Income should have stepped in to resolve this misrepresentation, thereby increasing the appellant’s prospects of obtaining employment with the Ministry. Decision [5] In response to a...

6. BORA Securities (Local Authority Exemption) Amendment Bill [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Zealand Corporation. CONCLUSION 7 We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Stuart Beresford Chief Legal Counsel Acting Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Office of Legal Counsel Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whet...

7. Social Security (Subsequent Child Policy Removal) Amendment Bill [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – freedom from discrimination 8. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to be free from discrimination on the grounds set out in s 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993, which includes sex and race. Legislation may give rise to discrimination under s 19(1) if it draws a distinction based on one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination and the distinction involves disadvantage to one or...

8. HRRT Expression of Interest and Statutory Delaration 2021 [docx, 39 KB]

   Chairperson – Human Rights Review Tribunal Expression of Interest and Statutory Declaration Expression of Interest · Please personally complete this form and the statutory declaration. · Ensure you answer all the questions, and sign and date the declaration before an authorised witness such as a solicitor or Justice of the Peace. · Please provide a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter with your application. · Please note that you are excluded from appointment if you fall into on...

9. OIA-Firearms Law [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...legislative process is to develop policy and advise the Government on proposed legislation. All advice provided by the Ministry is underpinned by fundamental principles of justice, including the rule of law, representative democracy and fundamental human rights including the right to life and security. S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) In line with the Arms Act 1983, our advice on firearms law reform will aim to promote safety and impose controls on the possession and use of firearms. The...

10. Biography

    ...justice system, from the District Courts to the High Court, to the Court of Appeal, all the way to the Supreme Court. I have supported victims through laying complaints with the Ombudsman and the Privacy Commission, to making complaints to the New Zealand Human Rights Review Tribunal. Often, I worked with individuals for years on end, from the point they contacted me for support, to the conclusion of their journey for justice and healing. I am humbled by the strength of the survivors I have sup...

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